Best Hikes Near Anchorage

by Tyson, John

• ISBN13: 9780762743568
• ISBN10: 0762743565
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-05
• Publisher: FalconGuides

Summary

Best Hikes Near Anchorage focuses on day hikes for visitors, people new to the Anchorage area, and families wanting to hike together. In addition to its excellent color photos portraying Anchorage, the surrounding area, and the pristine character of Chugach State Park, it includes fascinating information about Alaska's natural history and critical information about Chugach State Park, including park rules, best times to hike, and tips for hiking in bear country. Readers will find information about the streams and water in the park, as well as local climate and information about places to see and things to do while in the Anchorage area.

Author Biography

John Tyson has been a freelance photographer and writer since 1996. His B.S. degree has prepared him for a career in the fields of education and ecology and field biology. John's lifelong love of nature is evidenced by his work for many national magazines, calendars, and book publishers. John has been hiking in North America for more than twenty-five years and enjoys biking, canoeing, kayaking, and birding. He resides in Eagle River, Alaska, where he makes his home in the Chugach Mountains with his wife Madelyn.