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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Antonio and Austin: Includes the Hill Country (60 Hikes within 60 Miles)

Tom Taylor, Johnny Molloy

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

More Austin than San Antonio 4 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Excellent book, very descriptive but there are more Austin trails than SA trails. Some of the trails in this book have become our faves and we would never have found them without the book.

Hiking in Austin 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This is a good basic book for finding the public hiking trails that are on the beaten path. It is very useful to find what is publically available. It isn't for finding those paths that are hard to find.

I do recommend it.

Editorial Review:

This practical guide takes readers to the best trails found in the Texas Hill Country, all within easy reach of San Antonio and Austin. Destinations include secluded, low-traffic areas for quiet hikes as well more popular and heavily used paths. The former LBJ Ranch, the Guadalupe River, the Highland Lakes Chain, and the Lost Pines area are a few of the spectacular treks featured.

New Orleans Then and Now (Then & Now)

Lester Sullivan

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

BEAUTIFULLY DONE! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I found this book to be one of the best gifts I have ever received.Being from New Orleans and looking back at our past and what we have evolved into was simply nothing short of fantastic .It was well composed and the photography was exceptionally well done.Compared to similar books done slightly earlier ,this is a WINNER!I bought these as gifts for Christmas after I received mine.Everyone who got it raved.This author has proven to me, more than once, he is dedicated to authenticity and has the respect for New Orleans that New Orleans deserves.My hats off to you Mr.Sullivan.Great job.Keep up the good work.

Concise yet authoritative 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

The low ranking below must result from something personal. Sullivan is a true authority as he's taught the Crescent City's twisting, multiracial history for years at the University of New Orleans. And when Orleans Parish wanted it's cab drivers to know their own landmarks, City Hall had him put them wise. Beyond this though, it's a fine read. I used to laugh at the architectural damage the developers had done through the decade. But New Orleans has always grasped the modern and this has been its real architectural struggle. This book helps put the changes in perspective.

Editorial Review:

Celebrating this beloved city, New Orleans Then and Now offers a unique combination of historic interest and contemporary beauty. This book features dozens of fascinating archival photographs contrasted with specially commissioned, full-color images of the same scene today. Each work is a visual lesson in the historic changes of one of our greatest urban landscapes.

Roads of Texas - 5th Edition

Mapsco, Inc

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Good, but local distances are NOT always accurate, and local maps NOT up to date! 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.

:-/ The main roads are correctly depicted...BUT, this 5th Edition is NOT current! Many public roads, and roads in the gated communities of my new neighborhood (76049 Zip) are simply not depicted in this MAPSCO volume!

The streets in my old Silver Creek Addition in San Antonio (78250 Zip)WERE CONSTRUCTED IN 1979/80, BUT NOT COMPLETELY DEPICTED IN THIS 2005/2008 EDITION! :-/

Aside from that, it is still full of large maps with easy to see and interpret symbols. But the down side is this lack of currency limits usefulness for us.

Bad Note: Some of the mileages depicted between points in my 76049 neighboorhood are way off.

Editorial Review:

Whether you need to find a particular county road, country road, cattle guard or point-of-interest such as an oil well or landmark giant oak tree, all thoroughfare types imaginable -- even including county roads -- are labeled too! With extra fine detail and even easier-to-read than ever before… The Roads of Texas Atlas is ideal for cyclists, sportsmen, hunters, road-trippers, delivery, real estate professionals, bikers and more! Click below to order now. The Roads of Texas Atlases make great gifts too! Features: -All the roads of Texas from the interstates to the back roads -Comprehensive index listing over 4,000 cities, towns and communities -Overview map of Texas -Listings for Texas state & national parks and forests, roadside attractions, ghost towns and much more -All-inclusive legend -Vivid colors enhance the cartography within

Finding Birds On The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail: Houston, Galveston, and the Upper Texas Coast (Texas A&M Nature Guides)

Ted Lee, Jr. Eubanks, Robert A. Behrstock, Seth Davidson

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Editorial Review:

The Texas coast offers rich avian treasures for expert birders and beginners alike, if only they know where to look. For those familiar with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's maps to the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, this book on the Upper Texas Coast offers more--more information, more convenient and detailed maps, more pictures, more finding tips, and more birding advice from one of the trail's creators, Ted Lee Eubanks Jr., and trail experts Robert A. Behrstock and Seth Davidson. For those new to the trail, the book is the perfect companion for learning where to find and how to bird the very best venues on this part of the Texas coast.

In an opening tutorial on habitat and seasonal strategies for birding the Upper Texas Coast, the authors include tips on how to take advantage of the famous (but elusive) fallouts of birds that happen here. They then briefly discuss the basics of birding by ear and the rewards of passive birding before turning to the trail itself and each of more than 120 birding sites from the Louisiana-Texas border, through Galveston and Houston, to just south of Freeport.

In an attractive, durable, and user-friendly format, the book includes:

Maps to each of 15 trail loops, with birding sites clearly marked
Text directions to each site
Site rating recommendations for prioritizing trips
Site descriptions that feature birds likely to be found Advice on finding bird groups

While not intended as a field identification guide, the book contains more than 175 color photographs of birds and their coastal habitat, giving readers an excellent feel for the trail's diversity and abundance. Whether you are making your annual spring pilgrimage to Texas, leisurely traveling with the family along the coast, or wondering what to do during a layover in Houston, using this book as your guide to the trail will greatly enhance your birding experience.

Day Trips from Austin, 5th: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series)

Paris Permenter, John Bigley

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The Biker's Guide to Texas: 25 Great Motorcycle Rides in the Lone Star State

Dorothy Waldman

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

This is the book Texas bikers have been waiting for. There’s plenty about what to see and do along the way, but the focus is on the rides: Where to go, what signs to look for, how far the next turnoff is, when to be especially alert for what’s around a sharp bend, when you can expect to relax a bit and just cruise. These 25 great rides have been scouted by Dorothy Waldman, who became a Biker Babe in her fifties when she finally mustered the courage to get on a motorcycle. She quickly discovered the thrills of riding the back roads of the Lone Star state, from the North Texas woodlands and lakes—“bliss on a bike”—to the pastoral Gulf Coast to the tricky ride in Big Bend country along the Rio Grande—“The most desolate, the most adventurous, and the most memorable sixty-seven miles of pure riding ecstasy or pure terror,” a ride to be attempted, she warns, only after you’ve fully mastered your bike. Such pithy appraisals pepper the directions and route descriptions in The Biker’s Guide to Texas. All rides are carefully mapped. They come with hints on what to see, where to eat and where to stay.

Roadside Geology of Texas (Roadside Geology Series) (Roadside Geology Series)

Darwin Spearing

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A must for roadcut rockhounds! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

This is the best book of the Roadside Geology series. Spearing explains not just the location and character of the rock formations one encounters on TX roadways, but the processes which made them. Best of all, he specifically provides the name and formative time period of almost every formation mentioned (e.g., "Triassic Trujillo sandstone") -- avoiding the overgeneralized naming (e.g., "Mesozoic sediment layer") of a few other Roadside Geology volumes. This is certainly a time saver for the rock collector who catalogs his specimens! This book is a must-get for all rock enthusiasts -- even those who have never been to Texas. Now if someone would just write a Roadside Geology of Oklahoma volume...

Editorial Review:

The geologic panorama of Texas is as wide as the state is big, sweeping from volcanic mesas and thrusting mountains in the west to the red canyons of the Panhandle, along tropical sand barriers of the Gulf Coast, and across central limestone plateaus to the hard granitic terrain of central Texas. Learn about the rocks as you come to them--what they are, when they formed, what they mean, and how they fit into the big picture of the geology of Texas.

Day Trips from Houston, 12th: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler (Day Trips Series)

Carol Barrington

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Don't waste your money! 1 out of 5 stars.
13 of 14 people found this review helpful.

This book is a real disappointment. Basically it mimicks public information that is readily available on-line and the restaurant recommendations are really suspect since I know of one that no longer exists and another that is dirty at best. I was expecting some seasoned "insider" info on things to do and see and eat. I wish I had my $$$ back to pay for the gas for my next day trip!!

Great for Newcomers 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.

As a newcomer to Houston, I thought this book was a great introduction to all the neat things to do in the area. Rather than spend time looking it all up on the internet, I have a great guide right in front of me. I like it!

useful 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

very useful, nicely written, good information with ideas to egt you out of your normal ways without being too crazy. Get it (and watch for the new edition)

Why Stop?: Texas Roadside Markers: A Guide to Texas Historical Roadside Markers, 5th Edition

Betty Dooley Awbrey

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Learning as we go! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I was amazed at the number of markers in our state, and no longer have to wonder what the sites are noted for. I have traveled Texas roads all my life, and wish this book had been with me from the beginning: I would know a lot more Texas History!
Highly recommended.
Aubrey Estes

Keep it in your vehicle! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This book has an alphabetical listing of the city or towns where the markers are located, with addresses or locations of each. This makes for much easier locating when you drive by a marker. My husband & I RV a lot and we keep it in our vehicle -- when we see a marker, I grab the book, look up the marker, and read the information aloud. If anyone's interested in the history of Texas, this would be a great book to add to one's collection of historical books.

Why Stop! TX Roadsie Markers 3 out of 5 stars.
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I thought it would be more up to date but it isn't. There were numerous historical markers that were not noted. Maybe they have come out with a more up to date one. Otherwise the book is informative.

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This guide to more than 25,00 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous and infamous Texans; origins of towns, churches, and organizations; battles, skirmishes, and gunfights; and settlers, pioneers, Indians, and outlaws.

Best Hikes With Dogs: Texas Hill Country And Coast (Best Hikes With Dogs)

Melissa Gaskill

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Editorial Review:

55 dog-friendly hikes throughout the Lonestar State’s Hill Country and Gulf Coast regions

· All trails within driving distance of Austin, San Antonio, Houston
· Terrain that’s hazard-free and easy on the paws
· What to pack for your pooch—the Ten Canine Essentials and the Doggy First-Aid Kit

A native Texan, Melissa Gaskill has spent more than 20 years hiking and camping with her dogs all over the Lonestar State. In this new guidebook, she shares her favorite hikes in the Hill Country and Coast areas that are sure to delight both you and your pet. The hikes range from short jaunts to longer, challenging trails. Discover everything from rugged hills with limestone cliffs and rolling terrain, to wide-open areas with brush and cactus, to the coastal plain with its grasslands and pine forests.

For each hike, leash regulations and availability of water are noted, along with any trail concerns pertinent for your dog. Advice is given on topics such as proper canine trail etiquette, wildlife encounters, and weather concerns. There’s also a handy Trail Finder chart that lists hikes by length, terrain, difficulty for dogs, and more.

Melissa Gaskill has written for newspapers and magazines for more than 15 years on a variety of topics, including travel, outdoors, parenting, and more. Her two enthusiastic trail companions are Keeper, a Labrador retriever, and Max, a mixed-breed adopted from an animal shelter. She lives in Austin with her husband, three children, and two dogs.