![]() | 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Washington, DC: Including Suburban and Outlying Areas of Maryland and Virginia (2nd Edition) (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge) by: Paul Elliott From in-town urban hikes and walks to scenic suburban forays to world-class area wilderness hikes, Washington, D.C. offers great opportunities for nature-lovers. This book guides locals and visitors to the wealth of possibilities here for every season, including a ridgetop trek on Massanutten Mountain, a leisurely walk through Prince William Forest Park, and a breathtaking tour of the ... [reviews] |
![]() | Frommer's Maryland and Delaware (Frommer's Complete Guides) by: Mary K. Tilghman
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![]() | From Maryland to Alaska and Back: A Promise Fulfilled by: Scott Price When the author was twelve years old, his father bought a new motorcycle and they hopped on for a weekend camping trip. Around a crackling campfire, his father made a grand promise: if Scott graduated from college, they would ride to Alaska together on motorcycles. Ten years later, that promise was fulfilled. They headed northwest on a journey that served as the author's bridge from the safety ... [reviews] |
![]() | Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Maryland: Walks, Hikes, & Backpacks from the Allegheny Plateau to the Atlantic Ocean (Second Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) by: Leonard M. Adkins Dozens of superb trails that weave through natural areas accessible to hikers throughout the metropolitan Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area. The Maryland Division of Natural Resources has become quite active in the last few years in upgrading the trail systems under its jurisdiction, and the second edition of Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Maryland has been ... [reviews] |
![]() | Monsters of Maryland: Mysterious Creatures in the Old Line State by: Ed Okonowicz Features . . . |
![]() | 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world's outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain's famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego's Healing Garden, created for ... [reviews] |
![]() | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto by: Marc Treib Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews] |
![]() | A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Philadelphia and its surrounding towns--the horticultural epicenter of the U.S.--has more public gardens than almost any other region in the world. This indispensable, pocket-sized guide helps residents and visitors locate and enjoy nearly 100 gardens. [reviews] |
| 1. | Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton, MD 21111 Info on this garden... |