{"product_id":"60-hikes-within-60-miles-chicago-including-wisconsin-and-northwest-indiana-hardcover","title":"60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago: Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana - Hardcover","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\u003eTed Villaire\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best guide to hiking within an hour's drive of Chicago. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eTed Villaire\u003c\/b\u003e introduces newcomers and lifelong residents alike to a surprising array of the best day hikes within a 60-mile radius of the Windy City. \u003cbr\u003eThe new full-color edition includes some brand-new hikes on newly built trails, such as Miller Beach, which not long ago was just a loop around a marsh but now includes an out-and-back trail to a lovely beach on Lake Michigan. A couple of urban hikes were added to the mix in this edition, including a stroll through the lagoons and along the prairie river in Humboldt Park, perhaps the most beautiful Chicago Park away from the lakeshore. Ted also takes you on a ramble along the newly built Chicago Riverwalk in the Loop, an artfully constructed promenade alongside the river with restaurants and bars along the way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach hike description features: \u003cbr\u003eKey information on length, hiking time, difficulty, configuration, scenery, traffic, trail surface, and accessibility\u003cbr\u003eInformation on the history and natural history of the areas the hikes pass through\u003cbr\u003eA detailed trail map and elevation profile\u003cbr\u003eClear directions to the trailhead and trailhead GPS data\u003cbr\u003eTips on nearby activities \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a local looking for new places to explore, or a visitor in the area for business or pleasure, \u003ci\u003e60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Chicago\u003c\/i\u003e will provide plenty of options for outings lasting a full day to a couple of hours, all within about an hour's drive of the Windy City and its surrounding communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTed Villaire\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eBest Bike Rides Chicago, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eRail-Trails Illinois, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoad Biking Illinois, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCamping Illinois\u003c\/i\u003e. Ted has worked as a news reporter for various daily and weekly newspapers, and he currently works as the communications director for the Active Transportation Alliance, a nonprofit organization that works to improve options for biking, walking, and public transit in Chicagoland. He received a bachelor's degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a master's degree from DePaul University in Chicago. He rides his bicycle year-round for transportation. He, his wife, and their dog live on Chicago's Northwest Side. He frequently gives presentations about biking and hiking in Chicagoland. Get in touch with him by visiting www.tedvillaire.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 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 July 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45906189156454,"sku":"9781634041607","price":59.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/tYhuWux1M9781634041607.webp?v=1783313962","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/60-hikes-within-60-miles-chicago-including-wisconsin-and-northwest-indiana-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}