A non-fiction book, 50 Hikes in Central Florida – 3rd edition, is part of a collection of guidebooks featuring hikes in geographically rich areas across the country. This reference book appears to be designed for beginners looking for new ways to enjoy nature with ease and safety to the novice hiker seeking challenge and trail variety to add to their repertoire. With the beautiful Sunshine State weather, it can be utilized year-round, as the reader quickly learns hammocks are a must in warmer months and scrubs should be saved for cooler days.
Your 50 hikes adventure starts with an introduction that provides an overview of hiking areas, safety precautions, and permit or fee information. Colored pictures of scenic views are included throughout, while easy-to-read trail maps detail elevation and landmarks like parking, benches, overlooks, and even hike direction arrows. Spanning across Central Florida, as the title suggests, hikers have a variety of trail options from rural or urban to springs, lakes, and state parks. The book is divided into parts by region, in which Lakeland’s own Circle B Reserve and Lakeland Highlands Scrub are included within the Central Highlands region. Branching east and west, the Nature Coast, St. Johns River, Orlando Metro, Lake Wales Ridge, Tampa Bay, and Atlantic Coast follow in the table of contents.
“Hikes at a Glance” is a notable feature of this book. Found within the first section, this easily identifiable table highlights each hike with the listing of location, distance, camping availability and if it’s dog-friendly, best for kids, or has the best views. There’s also a legend of special features for flora, geology, history, or wildlife, as well as author notes regarding important aspects like boardwalks, historical markers, and disability accessibility. Having all of this information in one spot, the reader can quickly choose their next hike based on personal preferences of travel time, hiking distance, or destination experience.
The Little Bus Books family has personalized a copy of 50 Hikes in Central Florida by creating a journal entry in the margin of each referenced hike completed. This entails documenting date, length of time, trails, mileage, and memorable details. The Hikes at a Glance section can also be numbered in order of completion and the table of contents starred for convenience when glancing at where you’ve been. 50 Hikes in Central Florida is the perfect gift for experience-focused families, nature-lovers, adventure-seekers, bucket listers, and readers who like to learn “on the go.”
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Reviewed by Lynsey Pippen, Co-Founder / CCO of Little Bus Books
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