Small enough to fit in your back pocket, this guide features twenty easy-to-follow hikes in Big Bend National Park. Look Inside to Find Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures Accurate, easy-to-follow directions to the trailhead Hikes for hikers of every ability, including families with young children Clear, accurate, and concise mile-by-mile directions for each hike GPS coordinates

From the sandy beaches of the Outer Banks to the rugged mountains of the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina offers something interesting around every turn. Author Laurence Parent describes thirty drives covering the state's most fascinating and beautiful places.

Texas is unique, not only because it is the only state to enter the Union by way of a treaty, but because a clause in that treaty gives Texas the right, in perpetuity, to divide into as many as five separate states. These "Five States of Texas" reflect the remarkable geographic variety of this vast landscape. From the plains and mountains, beaches and deserts, forests and rugged canyons, Laurence Parent captures the beauty of the Texas landscapes, places, and people that are as diverse as its many-faceted culture.

From the rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the west and the deep canyons of the Red River in the Panhandle to the lakes on the eastern landscape, the Texas backcountry is as spacious and diverse as the Lone Star State itself. This guide contains unforgettable hikes that suit all abilities and interests.

Pack up the car and enjoy thirty drives through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Tarheel State. This indispensable highway companion maps out trips for exploring scenic byways and side roads, from the deep forests and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the majestic lighthouses and historic villages of the Outer Banks, from the lush rolling country of the Piedmont to the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains. Inside you'll find: Itineraries ranging from 10 miles to more than 115 miles in length Route maps for each drive Where to find treasures such as windswept dunes, mountain streams, magnificent fall colors, roaring waterfalls, and local wildlife Historical information and suggested side trips Tips on camping, travel services, and best driving seasons

In ""Timeless Texas"", long-time fans of Laurence Parent's photography will be introduced to a contemplative side of this talented artist, who, for the first time, presents his vision of the Texas landscape in black and white. With a thoughtful introduction by another Texas icon, Elmer Kelton, and a personal note from the photographer, the book unfolds as a tribute to the enduring landscape of Texas, as seen through the lens of someone who knows it well. Like looking at old family photographs, these images remind us of why we miss Texas when we leave it and why certain places remain comforting by their very constancy. Parent's attachments to and recollections of these places come alive in extended captions that capture the adventure, hard work, and funny moments in the life of a professional photographer. By climbing those mountains, chasing those clouds, and taking that quiet pause at a hidden waterfall, Parent has created a Texas chiaroscuro that is bound to captivate all who go with him.

Thirty drives showcase the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife of Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, the geologic anomaly of Devils Tower, the high and barren Red Desert, the great fishing at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and more.

Revised and Updated. Author and photographer Laurence Parent updates this invaluable sourcebook with 21 new hikes, some popular and others unknown. Plus, the addition of elevation graphs makes it easy to determine the level of difficulty of each hike. Also, many new photos depict New Mexico's diverse landscape.

Ask a Texan to name his favorite part of the state and he ll probably say the Hill Country. This rolling open country, crisscrossed by creeks and rivers, wooded with ancient live oaks and junipers, holds many rewarding sites for photographers like the huge granite dome of Enchanted Rock, and the cypress-lined Guadalupe River. Laurence Parent shows you the best photo spots in the most popular places as well as the best photo ops in the area s little-known gems. He also covers scenic spots to photograph in the two large cities on the edge of the Hill Country Austin and San Antonio. Not only does he help you identify great locations, he also offers solid advice on the best time of year to visit, the best time of day to shoot, and tips and techniques for getting the most out of your time.