{"product_id":"day-hiking-the-daniel-boone-national-forest-paperback","title":"Day Hiking the Daniel Boone National Forest - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohnny Molloy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest is one of the crown jewels of the Bluegrass State's outdoor attractions. Yet until now, there has been no detailed guidebook on this beautiful area. Johnny Molloy, a veteran guidebook writer, has compiled a detailed resource for enjoyable adventures in the Daniel Boone National Forest (DBNF). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this guide, Molloy leads readers through forty hikes within the natural wonders of DBNF, including Natural Bridge and Cumberland Falls. Descriptions of each hike are straightforward and accurate, so readers can focus on enjoying natural features, scenic overlooks, interesting geological formations, and landmarks along the trails. Hikers will see the best of the Cumberland Plateau, from exquisite arches to bluffs that offer extensive vistas to waterfalls that descend into sandstone cathedrals. The paths tread through deep forests in gorges cut by creeks and rivers and atop the Cumberland Plateau, where oak and pine forests range long distances. Rockhouses, caves, and other geological features stand out in these rich woodlands. Hikers may also encounter protected plants and animals along these trails, including the red-cockaded woodpecker, Virginia big-eared bat, freshwater mussels, white-haired goldenrod, and the black bear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Detailed, easy-to-follow directions for each trail will allow hikers to progress on their chosen course without frustrating detours. The hikes range in distance, difficulty, and destination, offering the full breadth of hiking experiences to be had within the DBNF. The shortest hike is under a mile, and the longest is ten, with most somewhere in the middle. Hikers can use the chart at beginning of the book to select the perfect trail for their experience level and desires. Also included are detailed trail maps and photos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For the new hiker as well as the experienced outdoor adventurer, \u003ci\u003eDay Hiking Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest\u003c\/i\u003e is sure to become an indispensable guide to one of Kentucky's national treasures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOHNNY MOLLOY\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and the author of more than eighty-five outdoor guidebooks, including, \u003ci\u003eHiking Waterfalls Tennessee\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWaterfalls of the Blue Ridge\u003c\/i\u003e. His first book, \u003ci\u003eTrial by Trail: Backpacking in the Smoky Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e, was published by the University of Tennessee Press in 1996. A second edition was published in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52709942886707,"sku":"9781621904946","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/stzsidEXd89781621904946.webp?v=1763477660","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/day-hiking-the-daniel-boone-national-forest-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}