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Author: Jack P. Hailman & Elizabeth D. Hailman
Paperback, 268 pages
Published by The University of Wisconsin Press Wisconsin is a premier backpacking state, with outstanding opportunities for weekend trips. With its Great Lakes and river boundaries, national and state parks and forests, and stunning geological diversity, it offers variety for both the novice and the expert. In Backpacking Wisconsin Jack and Liz Hailman, drawing on years of experience, provide first-hand information for trails in every corner of the state - from the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, frequented by whitetailed deer and black bears, to picturesque Newport State Park in Door County, set upon Silurian-age limestone laid down over 100 million years ago. For each backpacking site you'll find:directions for getting thereinformation on entrance fees and permits, campsites, and contactsdetailed trail maps with keys to roads, parking, trail shelters, water supplies, and outhousesbackground information on history, geology, and terraintrail notes describing trees, shrubs, wildflowers, birds, and mammalsBackpacking Wisconsin also provides an overview and tips about backpacking, hints on how to choose equipment (boots, packs, tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, stoves), notes on troublesome plants and animals, and a list of trail, outdoor, and conservation organizations. For those hesitant to venture deep into wilderness, the Hailmans spotlight "quasi-backpacking" sites. All you have to do is pick a trail! "A user-friendly guidebook! I felt I was sitting at a kitchen table listening to the authors tell detailed stories of trips they have taken and offering advice on how I could share their experiences."--Greg Marr, Editor of Silent SportsSorry - Temporarily Out of Stock
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