As a former long-time Anchorage resident, I can say that this is a well-written, informative guide for people of all skills. Whether you are local or visiting, there are maps, directions, and a condensed, detailed write-up, without excess fat.

The climbs range from the recreational family journeys to the hardcore hikes. The authors obviously have spent much time on each of these trails.

There is even a nice touch of history in the guide.. you can tell there was good research done off the trails too.

The black & white photos are there but can't do the land justice. Get out and go.

For anyone who enjoys hiking in the high peaks of the Adirondaks this is a must have companion. Informative with wonderful photographs enables even the novice to learn a great deal about the flora of the high peaks

This is a comprehisive trail guide to the best areas in the parks. Along with its companion "95 Hikes in the Canadian Rockies: Banff, Kootenay and Assiniboine Parks" you have the whole area covered. Each trail description is accompanied by a black & white photo, hand drawn map and important trail statistics, eg, distance, elevation gain, etc. Written for hikers by hikers. Without this book I feel lost in the Rockies no matter how many other fancier guidebooks I have with me. It is a shame that these books have gone out of print.

I bought this book for the beautiful photos and was overwhelmed by the great photography advice and information about where to go to take these pictures. I'm traveling out west next month and look forward to taking this book along so that I can go to these beautiful parks.

A great book detailing a lot about natural history and presenting views seldom seen of the park. One minor complaint is that some of the spectacular features of the park look very tiny from the air and hard to pick out. Still, Cameron takes pictures of familiar sights from unfamiliar angles which are continuously refreshing. Gilliam's text is very informative (a dam above Nevada Falls?) and presents a lot of new insights on the park. Must have book for lovers of the Above... series and Yosemite-philes.

This book has lots of photos and basic facts about the Acadia areas wildlife. The book also gives readers locations and best viewing times info to help both tourist and area resident find the animals they want to see. The perfect quick fact field guide.

All winter our hearts are on Mt. Desert Island, 750 I-95 miles north of us. All winter, with Steve Perrin's book, we take virtual hikes on "our" island. Come summer (well, in July anyway) when our hearts and bodies are actually in Acadia we can stroll those trails we now know are compatible with my two aging knees and Margaret's greatly dimished vision. Steve's words are more valuable than he knows: we teach people to be "audio describers" for folks who are visually impaired or blind so their ears can be their eyes in theaters, museums, and yes, for television. Steve's writing is truly audio description. This summer if we meet him again on the Shore Path we'll tell him in person. Until then, thanks, Steve.

Paul Jamieson is a legendary Adirondack writer and this collection of stories seem to encapsulate all his wonderful, romatic experiences in a fifty year period of living in the Adirondacks. Not only does the author write of his personal adventures, but manages to give a clear insight into the history, geology, literature and surreal folklore of the region. It is fascinating to read about ecological concepts from people living at the turn of the century and read Jamieson describe how the vision and theories of these folklore legends has continued and influenced the character and destiny of our entire country. A collector's item; it is worth seeking out at any cost.

Gary Randolf has done a remarkable job of splicing natural history, Americans and psychical beauty into one great book. Traveling through time and seasons, the reader feels the words and witnesses the beauty of the Adirondack mountains. It's not just full of incredible landscape shots (both subtle and grand) but is matched with a moving narrative that warns us this island paradise will always be in danger.

Time for the world to take heed, especially in a period of history when our government seems to feel that acid rain is so irreversible here, that we can actually lower emissions standards? That the damage is already done? It's not too late, and Mr. Randorf reminds us with every page.

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