Editorial Reviews
Book Description
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 a variety of experiences for both novice and experienced backpackers. In Backpacking Wisconsin Jack and Liz Hailman, drawing on years of personal experience, provide first-hand information for trails in every corner of the state-from the wooded Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, inhabited 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:
*information on entrance fees and permits, campsites, & contact sources
*directions to the location
*detailed trail maps with keys that pinpoint roads, parking, trail shelters, water supplies, outhouses
*ratings for trails, scenery, quiet, solitude, and interest
*background information on history, geology, and terrain
*trail notes describing trees, shrubs, wildflowers, birds, and animals you may encounter.
Backpacking Wisconsin also provides an overview of the backpacking experience, tips for the beginner and the expert, hints on how to choose equipment (boots, packs, tents, sleeping bags, rain gear, stoves), notes on troublesome plants and animals, a list of state areas that no longer offer backpacking, schedules of fees, a checklist for backpacks, 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 Sports
From the Publisher
Backpacking Wisconsin is published in a convienent 4 3/4 x 8" format with 59 diagrams, and 11 maps. Of related interest to readers would be another University of Wisconsin Press book, Sven Olof Swartlingou's Climber's Guide to Devil's Lake Second Edition.
Backpacking Wisconsin
Backpacking Wisconsin,Jack P. Hailman,Elizabeth D. Hailman,University of Wisconsin Press,029916814X,Backpacking,Camping,Guidebooks,Hiking,Outdoor Skills,Sports & Recreation,Travel,Travel - United States,United States - Midwest - Wisconsin,Wisconsin,Travel & holiday guides,Walking, hiking, trekking
Cheap Books:
Recommended Books