From the celebrated national parks to the lesser known state parks, national wildlife refuges, conservation areas, and wild and scenic rivers, this series encourages readers to experience a region firsthand. It describes--and guides them to--the best sites, offering detailed information about hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, and cross-country skiing opportunities. Acclaimed nature writers with extensive knowledge of each region enrich the guidebooks with enticing narratives and insights into the areas’ birds, wildlife, topography, trees, and wildflowers.