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One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. Experienced hiker Somers, a Texas native, leads the way along this 128-mile footpath with this first guidebook to the trail. This book is officially endorsed and promoted by the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club.
Take a Hike on a Long Texas Trail One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles—including loop trails—it is the state’s longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. Located in East Texas’s famed Big Thicket area, the trail winds through the thick woodlands of Sam Houston National Forest, an ecologically diverse region within a few hours’ drive of Houston-Galveston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Let Texas native and experienced long-distance hiker Karen Borski Somers guide you along this incomparable footpath, well-suited for both short and long hikes of up to 10 days, appealing to day hikers, overnight backpackers, and thru-hikers. The author conveniently divides the trail into 11 sections, complete with an overview, section map, GPS waypoints, trail description, mileage chart, and more. It’s everything you need from the guidebook that’s officially endorsed and promoted by the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club.
One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles (including loop trails), it is also the state's longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. Located in the famed Big Thicket area in east Texas, the trail is well-suited for both short and long hikes (of up to 10 days), appealing to dayhikers, overnight backpackers and long-distance hikers. The LSHT lies between the major metro centers of Houston-Galveston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio--home to more than 8 million people just a 2-hour drive from the trail. The author, a Texas native, is an experienced long-distance hiker who has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and many other nationally recognized long-distance trails throughout the U.S. This is the first guidebook to the trail and is officially endorsed and promoted by the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club.
Plan & Go - Lone Star Hiking Trail is the ultimate guide to hiking Texas' longest wilderness footpath. In a clear and concise manner, the book describes the highlights and unique characteristics of the 'LSHT' and provides all the essential planning information to save you time and effort with your own preparations. Supported by step-by-step instructions and first-hand recommendations, you will be well-equipped and feel more confident about completing the 96+ miles in Sam Houston National Forest, whether in sections or as a whole. "The book provides answers to the following questions (and more): " What are the highlights of the LSHT? How many days will it take me? How do I navigate along the route? What is the best time to go? How do I organize transportation? What are my camping options? Where can I resupply food & water? In addition, Plan & Go - Lone Star Hiking Trail offers practical advice on athletic training, which food to pack and in what quantities, how to select gear and which items work best, as well as various other essentials for the trail. The book further includes a "compact trail guide" and "example hiking itineraries" to help you create an itinerary that best suits your personal preferences. The wealth of facts and figures is topped off with the entertaining and motivating account of the author's own 6-day LSHT adventure.
Jessie and Ki blaze a deadly path to corner a pack of purebred killers! The blackhearted boss of a ruthless stickup gang makes life difficult for Jessie and Ki when he guns down a friend of Jessie's father.
Jessie and Ki follow the trail of a missing man—and fall into a deadly trap! When a trusted ranch manager and some money vanish from the Starbuck ranch, Jessie and Ki track their quarry to Rock Canyon, a lawless town in the heart of the Arizona Territory, and find themselves up against a nasty hired gun and hostile Indians.
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Houston uncovers hikes around Houston that previously had gone unnoticed. This is the essential guide to this area, from the Big Thicket of east Texas to the coast of Galveston Island. Explore most of the 138-mile Lone Star Trail with over a dozen hikes breaking up the trail into manageable segments. Hikes lead to old native homesteads, native prairies, deep forests, riparian woodlands, urban byways, wildlife preserves along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, wetlands, and numerous bayous and waterways. Each chapter serves as both a navigational aide and an interpretive guide to familiarize hikers with wondrous destinations in and around The Bayou City.
An up-to-date guidebook perfect for campers, hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, bird watchers, nature photographers and just about anyone else who enjoys the outdoors.
The most comprehensive, map-packed guide available for Texas walkers, hikers, and backpackers.