{"product_id":"hiking-illinois-paperback-3","title":"Hiking Illinois - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSusan L. Post\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHiking Illinois\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is your complete guide to 107 of the most scenic day hikes within the Land of Lincoln. No matter what region you wish to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy guide will lead you to the right trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this one-of-a-kind resource, you'll find the following features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of every hike, in every region, including special points of interest, estimated hiking time and distance, and difficulty ratings for each trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhone numbers and Web sites, park hours and rules, and available facilities for 60 of the state's most scenic sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-read maps for every park and trail to help you navigate your hike and locate landmarks and other points of interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA convenient trail finder that provides a summary of each trail's features and available facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHiking Illinois\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the history, terrain, flora, and fauna of each area. And the descriptions of nearby recreational and sightseeing destinations ensure you won't miss anything on your trip. \u003ci\u003eHiking Illinois\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to enjoying the great outdoors!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Post\u003c\/b\u003e has been a research biologist for the Illinois Natural History Survey since 1978, where she has worked on such jobs as biological control of purple loosestrife, sampling streams for threatened and endangered plants, and sampling horseradish fields for insect pests. Through her work, Susan has become well acquainted with the natural areas of Illinois. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSusan is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eIllinois Wilds\u003c\/i\u003e, a book that showcases the state's natural areas. She is also the staff writer for the \u003ci\u003eIllinois Steward Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and the author of \"Species Spotlight\" for \u003ci\u003eIllinois Natural History Survey Reports\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is the codirector of the Illinois Wilds Institute for Nature (IWIN), a joint project between the Survey and the University of Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences that offers field courses to the public on various aspects of Illinois biology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 11.04 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389384442105,"sku":"9780736074742","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Iw_tv_YQUd9780736074742_2f2ac906-2363-4da2-aecc-6c896b333782.webp?v=1770216101","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/hiking-illinois-paperback-3","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}