WALKABLE WESTCHESTER

The best guide to the Westchester outdoors just got even better. Walkable Westchester, an indispensible handbook to hiking, walking and exploring in Westchester County, has been issued in a second edition. It includes more than 600 miles of trails in over 200 parks, preserves and sanctuaries. Discover Westchester as you walk, hike, run, ride a horse, walk your dog, bike, cross country ski, or snowshoe. The book covers a wide variety of walking, from level, paved pathways to narrow woodland trails. The environments range from salt-water wetlands to rock outcroppings. So for any kind of walking this book is the perfect companion, whether a suburban mom looking for a paved path or a veteran hiker out for a day-long trek. It's even fun reading on a treadmill. One doesn't have to walk them all, because the authors already have, several times; just let them be your guide so you can pick the best ones for yourself. The book features: -Information on 200 parks, preserves, sanctuaries, and protected open space including 26 additional parks not in the previous edition. -Descriptions of over 600 miles of trails including 42 miles of new trails. -County-wide locator maps and detailed maps of all but the smallest parks. -History, science and local lore. -Great photographs to encourage you to visit. -Icons of activities permitted in each park. -Driving directions, GPS coordinates, and availability of public transportation. -Links to websites for additional information about the parks. -Park contact information.