The Delmarva Peninsula dangles close to the Baltimore-Washington-Philadelphia megalopolis, but it has always remained apart from the fast-paced urban world, maintaining a charming agrarian and maritime flavor with strong colonial roots. The walks in this book range from easy strolls to a challenging backpacking trip, and meander through old millpond areas, 18th-century villages, historic forts, and a rich diversity of natural habitats. A mild winter climate makes this region inviting for exploration all year 'round. 40 black & white photographs, 36 maps, index.

In this revised, updated, and expanded edition, authors Meck and Rohmer examine the state's trout waters impacted in recent years by floods, drought, and forest fires, such as Canyon and Cibecue creeks, the lower portion of the Salt River, and the Colorado and Upper Verde rivers. Coverage of many of the lakes has also been revised, and several lakes in central and southern Arizona have been added to round out this comprehensive, detailed guide.

This edition includes new trails, tours and the post-9/11 access information you need to glide past gridlock and into the natural, cultural, and historic treasures in this bike-friendly region. Washington, D.C. resident Anne Oman, a seasoned cyclist, writer, and historian, is your guide to the trails and the natural and human histories that shaped this region's gentle terrain and rich heritage. Most tours begin and end at Metro stops, so you can leave your car behind and cruise along tree-shaded pathways to the monuments and resting places of famous, infamous, and ordinary Washingtonians; to...

A detailed guide to the best trout waters in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.
This new, completely revised edition of Harry Slone's much praised guide to Virginia's beloved Blue Ridge watershed offers fly-anglers all they need to know. Slone includes complete information on access, stream conditions, and regulations. His tips on specific flies and tactics for specific waters will help everyone from the novice to the inveterate, seasoned angler. He takes you to roadside rivers, pristine mountain creeks, and even covers fee-based fishing on private streams and sporting lodges. 25 maps,...