When Ben, a suburban family man, takes a business trip to rural Pennsylvania, he decides to spend the afternoon before his dinner meeting on a short hike. Once he sets out into the woods behind his hotel, he quickly comes to realize that the path he has chosen cannot be given up easily. With no choice but to move forward, Ben finds himself falling deeper and deeper into a world of man-eating giants, bizarre demons, and colossal insects.

An introduction to hiking, covering such aspects as planning, clothing, supplies, food, safety, and the enjoyment of animal and plant life along the way.

When a father and son go hiking, the young boy shows the reader how to have fun exploring nature properly and safely.

"Best Easy Day Hikes Black Hills Country features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 22 easy-to-follow trails in the Black Hills region of South Dakota and Wyoming that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history"--

Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the best hiking trails in the Golden State with Moon California Hiking. A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you, from breathtaking coastal walks to challenging backcountry treks, with options ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips. Best Hikes Lists: Choose from strategic lists of the best hikes for kids, bird-watching, redwoods, vivid fall colors, waterfalls, wheelchair-accessibility,...

This summer the Stanley sisters and the Miles boys are excited to hike together again, and now they have the unique opportunity to help two of their ranger friends with an outdoor program in the beautiful Montana mountains. Marlee has always considered herself a willing follower. Give her a direction and she’s happy to help. Her older sister Ellie is a natural leader, and Marlee is content in her role as assistant. Marlee and her sisters have...

"Marlee and her sisters are glad to be hiking again with the Miles boys. Their group of five is strong and cohesive as they explore the rugged mountains of Montana. When they first meet Thad, a dehydrated hiker on the trail, they offer first aid to help him recover. Thad seems harmless until he tells them to hike a few extra miles at sunset. When Lydie finds a hand-drawn map that Thad dropped, the group realizes that he is a modern day treasure hunter...

Beth Farris and her brother, Reese, are camping with their parents in Montana's Glacier National Park. It's something the whole family has been looking forward to: a real camping trip, where they will stay overnight in tents, and toast marshmallows by the evening fire. They would go hiking, fishing, and sightseeing. However, when Beth and Reese set out together on a short hike, they find strange footprints in the earth ... footprints far bigger...