The Essential Guide to Nature Walking in the United States

by Charles Cook

The U.S. is a walking wonderland, if you know where to go. Charles Cook does know and is generously willing to share the goods, with 2,500 of the finest trails in over 500 areas throughout the United... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805041117
• ISBN13: 9780805041118
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Owl Books (NY)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.1" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

The first part of the book was wonderful for me

I checked this book out from my local public library while doing a research paper on the benefits of nature walking. The first part of the book is very well written. Charles gives 10 reasons to walk in nature: 1-her love gives us an instantaneous lift 2-natural areas are better places to walk than most cities (cleaner air, pleasanter sounds, etc.) 3-it's relaxing, calming and de-stressing 4-there are many interesting plants and animals in nature to study and observe 5-the changing texture of the earth is better than the overly predictable sidewalk 6-not knowing what you'll encounter each time keeps you alert and feeling fully alive 7-in nature you have more chances to develop self sufficiency and self reliance 8-"nature offers a nonlinear universe that allows you to take a vacation from human design and thought"--in it you can achieve clarity 9-Nature gives you sanity by inspiring, enriching, healing, and soothing you 10-walking in nature helps you feel whole, rooted, and connected to the planet Now the second part goes though every state and gives a few walking trails for each. I didn't care for that section much, because it seemed to be hit and miss if there is actually a trail he mentioned around you. Your best bet is to look online to find trails, and then you might could even print out some maps while your at it! I would recommend this book just on the merit of the intro though, he truly has a passion for walking in nature and knows what he's talking about.