trails

Explores the Santa Fe, Oregon-California, and Mormon trails as well as the routes into the American West forged by Lewis and Clark, the Pony Express, and the transcontinental telegraph and railroad, looking at the lives of the people who made the dangerous trek and the settlements that sprang up along the way.

Looks at what life was like for pioneers traveling with wagon trains to the American West, and features maps and descriptions of several of the best-known trails, including the Santa Fe, Oregon, Mormon, and California.

On title page: An illustrated guide to the country's major historic and natural walking trails, from New England to the Pacific Coast.

A guide to trail running that provides information on choosing the right gear, gaining confidence on the trail, training for any distance, following an optimal nutrition plan, staying safe in the wilderness, and other related topics.

Provides descriptions of America's eight National Scenic Trails, each with information on the history, modern-day status, and points of interest along the trail; and includes lists of public and state land organizations.

Tells the stories of ten young women who traveled west in the mid-1800s, discussing the perils and adventures of their pionner experiences; and includes excerpts from their diaries.

"Introduces readers to the sport of mountain biking by teaching how to size up your own bike, the gear needed to ride and repair your bike, and techniques and tricks of mountain biking. Includes famous mountain bike trails around the world, label diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.