available at
rei.com
Westcliffe
Experience the thrill of backcountry bike
travel on some of the nation's most scenic single-track trails!
What readers say
"Lankford proves one can see the diversity and bounteous beauty of Arizona from the seat of a mountain bike..." Byran Lee, Tucson Citizen
"Stellar guidebook...Having biked parts of this trail myself, The attention to detail that Ms. Lankford has supplied is astounding! I have read many guidebooks covering many topics, and this is one of the best, from the mileage markers, to the detailed maps, to the great photos. Additionally, the book doubles as a great adventure story of two slightly crazy, but totally ambitious girls! I recommend this book without hesitation." Jeremy DeConcini
"Andrea put together an awesome route for loaded touring...it is a shame that hundreds of people ride the Great Divide Route each year, while Andrea's (more interesting, more singletrack) route has only been ridden by a handful of people." Scott Morris of topofusion and current holder of the AZT bike route speed record.
"Lankford supplies us long
distance adventurers with a guide complete with accurate trail
descriptions, exact mileage, humor, an easily readable text, maps, and
photos. Lankford is truly adept at writing a guide after thru biking the
AZT, thru hiking the 2160-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and
serving as a National Park Service EMT/Forest Ranger. They said Andrea
Lankford and her partner Beth Overton couldn't hack this 800-mile
mountain, canyon, plateau, and desert route, but they were wrong. And if
anyone ever said that a great guide could not come out of their
expedition, they were clearly incorrect as well." E.
Schlimmer, author of the
Thru-Hikers Guide to America
available at
rei.com
Westcliffe
Explore the Grand Canyon by bicycle and
experience one of the world's seventh natural wonders in a peaceful,
unfettered and rewarding way.
What readers say
"For any level of mountain biker heading to the Grand Canyon, this book is as essential as your water bottle and a set of properly inflated tires." Lisa Auerbach, editor of Saddlesore Magazine
"Now that I'm the father of two young boys, my rides are slower-paced, family-oriented explorations that focus less on physical exertion. Whatever you style, this book has a trip that will work for you." Chris Pergiel, Chief Ranger of the Grand Canyon
available at barnes and noble
Santa Monica Press
Just when you thought it was safe to go
back into the woods.
read some excerpts
What readers say
In this lively and
enchanting guide,
Andrea Lankford lifts up Smokey the
Bear's hat and introduces us to the bats in his belfry, along with the
ghosts, ghouls, zombies, fugitives, and lost souls who make national
parks their home. But Haunted Hikes is more than a compendium of
freaks - it's a deft and deeply researched trip through American
history, by way of a half-dead Fred Harvey, Native American curses that
even rangers are scared of, and JFK's mysterious, eternally rocking
rocking chair, among other steppingstones. Happy trails!
Deanne
Stillman, author Twenty Nine Palms
"Haunted Hikes
is the X-Files meets National Geographic. It's the ideal book for anyone
who believes that 'the truth is out there.' Enjoy Haunted Hikes whenever
you venture into the great outdoors . . . just make sure you fill
your canteen with holy water."
-Tom DeSanto, producer/writer, X-Men
"Have you ever gone to a National Park and wondered if there was more
than a bear waiting behind that tree up ahead on the trail? Or if there
was something else up in the sky besides that gorgeous sunset? With
Haunted Hikes, Andrea Lankford has put together a rich collection of
stories, lore, hikes, and more that will add a whole new dimension to
your next National Park visit. This book is the perfect spooky companion
to your next campfire!"- Chris Mengel,
Grand Canyon Park Ranger
"After working as a
Park Ranger for the
last 17 years, I thought I knew everything there was to know about the
history, folk lore, and paranormal tales of our National Parks. But
Andrea Lankford has really opened up my eyes! I will never look at the
Grand Canyon the same way again. And from now on, I'm sleeping with the
lights on!"- Chuck Sypher, Grand Canyon Park Ranger
"Any guidebook can give you trail miles
and directions, but only Haunted Hikes
captures all the strange doings in your
favorite backcountry places with tales
that will have you sleeping (if you can
sleep at all) with one eye open. Long-lost hermits, ghostly apparitions,
a voice half-heard . . . and you thought you were alone in that lonely
canyon or on top of that wind-swept mountaintop. Andrea Lankford raises
the hair on your neck in this book of spooky spots and ghostly
grottoes."
-Jeff
Rennicke, contributing editor,
National Geographic Traveler