Hiking, Cycling and Canoeing in Maryland
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Hiking, Cycling and Canoeing in Maryland by Bryan Mackay
A guide to family-oriented outdoor recreation in the US state of Maryland's parks, preserves and waterways. It features locations throughout the state chosen for their scenic beauty and interesting natural history. This book provides detailed descriptions of 23 walks, 16 bicycle rides and 19 canoe trips that are suitable for families with children and for people new to these outdoor activities. For each trip, there is general information on the natural history and ecology of the site along with a short essay that focuses on a topic of special interest, such as an important conservation issue. There are maps and detailed directions for each outing.
"From Nassawango to Middle Youghiogheny, from Sugarloaf to Soldiers Delight, here is more Maryland that you could embrace in a summerMr. MacKay knows the state, and he is particularly good on birds, animals, flowers, fish--and biopollution."--James H. Bready, 'Baltimore Sun' "Bryan MacKay, a University of Maryland Baltimore County biology professor, compiles detailed directions and descriptions for 23 walks, 16 bike rides, and 19 canoe trips--in locations from Assateague to Harford County."--'Baltimore Magazine' "I spend a lot of time exploring the Old Line State and this is one of the finest outdoor-oriented guidebooks to that state I've ever come across...MacKay tells you where to go, what to see ad do across the very varied state of Maryland. He has done his homework. Well-written, the book includes excellent maps, line drawings, and numerous sidebars on the wonders of wandering in the state."--Paul Sullivan, 'Fredericksberg Free Lance-Star'
MacKay, Bryan: - Bryan MacKay is a senior lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and the author of Hiking, Cycling, and Canoeing in Maryland: A Family Guide, also published by Johns Hopkins.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780801850356 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801850355 |
| Title | Hiking, Cycling and Canoeing in Maryland |
| Author | Bryan Mackay |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 1995-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 560 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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