AMCs Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley or Italy

AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley: Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails from New York City to Albany

Author: Peter W Kick

With more than 600 miles of trails within just a few hours of New York City, the Catskills and the Hudson River Valley are a hiker's paradise, boasting varied and scenic terrain from Westchester County to Albany. This new guide from the experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club leads beginner and experienced hikers alike along sixty of the region's most spectacular trails, from short family nature walks to day-long hikes that reward with magnificent views. Each trip description includes a detailed map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty, plus an icon indicating whether the trail is also good for snowshoeing or cross-country. The guide includes appendices packed with snowshoe treks, rock climbing in the Gunks, and other opportunities for outdoor adventure in the region, making this guide an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike.

Special features include:
Fifty day hikes for all ability levels, ranging from two to eight miles long
Detailed and accurate trail descriptions
Locator map and "At-A-Glance" highlights chart for easy trip comparison and planning
Hiking and safety tips
Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
Nature Notes about prominent species, and unique natural features of each hike
Photographs of plant and animal life reflecting each trip's hidden wonders

Interesting textbook: Cornucopia or Indian

Italy (Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places)

Author: David Hoffman

Did you know?

• Giorgio Armani designed the uniforms worn by members of the Italian Air Force.
• Shakespeare used Italian settings in at least thirteen of his plays, yet he never once traveled there.
• Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms, which is set in northeast Italy during World War I, is credited with bringing the word ciao into the English language.
• Vatican City has its own currency.

In this follow-up to the popular Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Stuff, David Hoffman delves into the stories behind some of our favorite places. Little-Known Facts about Well-Known Places goes beyond the obvious to reveal the tidbits that we have yet to discover. Covering every aspect— from food, film, and fashion to people, history, and art—these collections of offbeat facts and figures are guaranteed to delight a first-time visitor and surprise even the most jaded local. Packed with a wealth of revelations, Little-Known Facts about Well-Known Places is a must-have for know-it-alls, information addicts, curious readers, armchair travelers, and pop culture junkies of all ages.