The definitive guide for hiking the Tucson area
This is not your ordinary hiking guide, this guide not only gives explicit directions to trail heads and details of what to look for on the trails; Bettys thorough research gives fascinating insights into local history as well. Hiking these trails it is not uncommon to see hikers carrying this book, for it is recognized as the definitive hiking guide for this area.
the authoritative book on hiking in Tucson
I lived several years in Tucson and was an avid hiker. As such I am very familiar with the trails and mountains of which Betty Leavengood writes. Betty provides all of the necessary hiking information (distances, elevation, topo maps), but what sets this book apart from others are the historical anecdotes which are part of each trail description. Bettys keen knowledge of history brings the trails to life!
THE reference book if you plan to hike in Tucson
This book describes in great detail the most popular and scenic trails in and around Tucson. It contains detailed information about each of the trails, including a difficulty rating, USGS type topo map, and elevation information. It also gives information about possible water locations (important if you are spending a few days camping). This book is a classic and was recommended to me immediately when I mentioned that I was interested in hiking here in Tucson.
Prague City Guide (Lonely Planet City Guides)
Where Paris once led the way as the centre of Europes bohemian lifestyle, Prague now comes out on top. The fourth edition of Lonely Planet: Prague manages to be both compact and comprehensive and is generally a good introduction to this city where European and North American wannabe poets now hang out.
Although the guides structure follows the layout used by most books in the Lonely Planet series, there is more of a concentration on cultural issues than is often the case. As well as an..
On the Arizona Trail: A Guide for Hikers, Cyclists and Equestrians
Covering the Arizona Trail from border to border this book accomplishes the goal. Due to the overwhelming area covered the trail descriptions are brief. Excellent additional information is included. How to get along with the wildlife and trail etiquette is included. Job well done...
Mr. Gessner has created a powerful memoir of his childhood on Cape Cod, the loss of his father and his love for the harsh Cape environment that is emblematic of personal struggles Gessner has faced and, with humor and intelligence, ultimately overcome. A thoughtful and thought-provoking work from a ..
The definitive guide for hiking the Tucson area
Where Paris once led the way as the centre of Europes bohemian lifestyle, Prague now comes out on top. The fourth edition of Lonely Planet: Prague manages to be both compact and comprehensive and is generally a good introduction to this city where European and North American wannabe poets now hang out.
Covering the Arizona Trail from border to border this book accomplishes the goal. Due to the overwhelming area covered the trail descriptions are brief. Excellent additional information is included. How to get along with the wildlife and trail etiquette is included. Job well done... 
Mr. Gessner has created a powerful memoir of his childhood on Cape Cod, the loss of his father and his love for the harsh Cape environment that is emblematic of personal struggles Gessner has faced and, with humor and intelligence, ultimately overcome. A thoughtful and thought-provoking work from a ..