Backcountry Treks; Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers; Paperback

Manufacturer: Langenscheidt Publishers
Discovery Travel Adventures; Paperback; 250 Colour Illustrations, Maps
224 pages
Published: May 2000
APA Publications
ISBN: 1563319314

When the road less traveled beckons, turn to Backcountry Treks before you head for the hills (or any other rugged byway). It packs the spirit of Daniel Boone with the practical wisdom of seasoned naturalists, with great ideas for biking, canoeing, and other pursuits along the way. Includes more than 250 full-color images and maps.A new title from Discovery Channel and Insight Guides in their exciting series of special interest travel guides. All the information a traveller needs for a successful backpacking or camping trip in the wilds of North America.This 224-page title leads down the less travelled roads of North America, from iceberg-dotted peninsulas to ancient mountainscapes. Informative essays highlight some of the country's lesser known national parks and wilderness preserves such as Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland.