Synopses & Reviews
Take a Hike!Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? Here are thirty-four of the best hikes within an hours drive of metropolitan Houston, Texas—from wooded nature sanctuaries to cypress swamps and bayous, many of them ideal for viewing native and migratory bird species all year-round. Whether youre in the mood for an easy scenic walk or want to create a whole day of hiking, this guide offers plenty to choose from.
Including: • Memorial Park
• Houston Arboretum
• Buffalo Bayou
• Herman Brown Park
• Bear Creek Nature Trail
• Jesse Jones Park Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description;thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, accurate trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside youll also find Green Tips and information about local lore, points of interest, and the areas array of wildlife..
Review
Praise for Stelter's Best Hikes Near Austin and San Antonio:
An excellent resource for all who want to explore the outdoors. The color photographs, stories about the area, and hike descriptions, which tell you what to expect on the trail, make it especially suitable for families. This book is informative and fun and inspires you to get outside.”
Chris Holmes, outdoor program coordinator, Texas State Parks
This is the new standard for guide books. The color photographs and hike descriptions make me feel as though Im there. The fascinating stories about the history and trivia of the trails make this book as welcome on your coffee table as it is in your backpack.”
Ray Scott, founder of B.A.S.S. (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society); Texas Legislative Recognition Award H.R. No. 1626 for outstanding conservation efforts
Best Hikes Near Austin & San Antonio is fantastic! I learned new things about hikes Ive done over and over. The stories, local history, photos, and maps are great! A well-organized book that will get a lot of use by me and others in our club.”
Bob Cook, president of The Woodlands Hiking Club, The Woodlands, Texas
Best Hikes Near Austin and San Antonio is an excellent hiking guide to thirty trails around this scenic area. Keith weaves stories throughout the book with information about the local history, geology, plant life, wildlife, birds, and more. The trail descriptions are accurate and informative. It is a must-have book for any hiker in Central Texas.”
Robert Stone, author and publisher of hiking guidebooks
Synopsis
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near Houston author Kieth Stelter details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Houston area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activites close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Synopsis
Featuring 34 of the best hikes in the greater Houston area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Houston.
About the Author
Keith Stelter, formerly executive director of the Texas OutdoorWriters Association, has published articles and photographs on TravelwithaChallenge.com and TripsandJourneys.com, and he covers Texas as an editor for the radio magazine Great American Outdoor Trails.