Weekend Walks in St. Louis and Beyond : 30 Town and Country Walks Within 150 Miles of the City
Overview
This sequel to Walks and Rambles in and around St. Louis uncovers new walks in St. Louis a walker's paradise as well as venturing further afield to explore the history and culture of the surrounding region. Robert Rubright has been exploring the walkways of St. Louis and the surrounding countryside for more than 30 years. In this new sequel to his popular guidebook Walks and Rambles in and around St. Louis, he reveals even more places to walk in what is arguably one of the most walking friendly cities in the country. Walk across the newly refurbished Chain of Rocks Bridge, which brought historic Route 66 into St. Louis . . . take the Confluence Trail, a 9 mile loop along levees and farm roads to the meeting of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers . . . explore Pickle Springs Natural Area, where a 2 mile trail reveals unusual geological formations and rare plants from the Ice Age . . . or follow in the footsteps of Al Capone as you explore Benld, Illinois. The walks range from 2 to 9 miles, from gentle strolls to more challenging excursions. Each chapter includes driving directions, a detailed map, a complete description of the route, and entertaining asides on natural and historic highlights you'll see along the way. 30 black and white photographs, 35 maps.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780881504484
- ISBN-10: 0881504483
- Publisher: Countryman Press
- Publish Date: May 2002
- Dimensions: 7.22 x 4.36 x 0.81 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.61 pounds
- Page Count: 338
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