Best Easy Day Hikes Des Moines - Paperback

by Michael Ream (Author)

Best Easy Day Hikes Des Moines includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 19 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

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Best Easy Day Hikes Des Moines includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for nineteen easy-to-follow hikes near Des Moines, Iowa. Discover asurprising bounty of trails hidden in the vast sweep of farmland that defines central Iowa--with everything from majestic views of a scenic river valley to excellent wildflower viewing opportunities to wetlands abounding with wildlife. Look inside for: - Casual hikes to half-day adventures- Hikes for everyone, including families- Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps- Trail Finder for best hikes for children, views, and rural landscapes- GPS coordinates

Author Biography

Michael Ream has been an avid hiker since his parents first took him onto trails in California at age two. An Iowa-based writer, he earned a master's degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and has written for publications including Midwest Traveler, Southern Traveler and Saveur, as well as several guidebooks. He met his wife on a hiking trip, and first brought his daughter hiking when he carried her down the trail on his back. He and his family live in Des Moines, Iowa.