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Haunted Hikes: Spine-Tingling Tales and Trails from North America's National Parks | 
 enlarge | Author: Andrea Lankford
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 471770
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 1595800093
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.304931
EAN: 9781595800091
ASIN: 1595800093
Publication Date: April 1, 2006
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Product Description
Combining the popularity of ghost stories with the traditional aspects of a park trail guide, these creepy hikes lead courageous climbers and armchair adventurers through some of the scariest, most mysterious places in North America. Thoroughly investigated, yet often tongue-in-cheek, these tales behind the trails include the chupacabra that roams the swamps inside the Big Thicket National Preserve, the execution-style shooting of two General Motors executives at Crater Lake, and the pair of disembodied legs that have been seen running around inside the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center. A fright factor rating is listed for each hike, along with information on trailhead access, maps, and hike difficulty levels. From the wheelchair accessible to multi-day treks into the wilderness, the included trails cover a wide range of hiking abilities and even feature a haunted Louisiana bayou best reached by canoe or kayak.
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 Haunted Hikes October 29, 2008
Truly enjoyed the book by Lankford! This author knows how to wrap a good story around an awesome trail. It was a quick read and full of little tidbits of knowledge. I never knew there was such a thing as the Pupfish, or murderers on the lamb like William Bishop, Jr. The history behind some of this nations greatest hikes is fascinating. Hats off to Lankford for adding mystery, humor, and a sense of wonder to hiking trails everywhere.
The Kids Loved it! October 27, 2008
I picked this book up for my family for this Halloween and have already used it! I must say the kids read the book cover to cover before I could. They are quoting the stories and bugging me to take them on more haunted hikes. Apparently, our trip to the Barker Ranch in Death Valley only made them hungry for more. Reading this book while we were there really added to the history and drama of the place. And to see where Manson was apprehended (you have to get the book to know) made it all the creepier!
I don't get Schmalz's review? He's DEAD wrong!
 WHERE'S PENNSYLVANIA???? Disappointed. February 15, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Had I known Pennsylvania (the 5th largest state in the union) would not have one listing in this book, I certainly would not have not wasted my money on buying it since--more than likely--I won't be able to visit the parks that are mentioned; I am deeply disappointed. I should have looked for it in the bookstore, so I could have read the table of contents first.
However, having said that, the book is extremely well written, fun and intriguing. It is well organized and has an easy-to-read font. Ms. Lankford has a knack for story-telling and as a hike advisor.
I hope next book, she stops in the Keystone state! (And, next time--please LIST the parks written about in the description!)
Thanks.
 A Big Disappointment February 10, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The author's insipid attempt to sell her hiking trail guide as a book of haunting tales is insulting to the educated mind. The book is a dud, a sham, and I wish I could get my money back. Even the few interesting supernatural stories are made bland by her lack of style. Take my advice... if you are looking for a genuine book on the paranormal and the occult, do not waste your time or money on Andrea Lankford's Haunted Hikes. It is just a trail guide.
A History Lesson July 15, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Not just a book of haunted tales, but a history lesson in some of the most unusual occurences in our most popular wilderness areas. What I like about Andrea Lankford's style of writing is her leaving it to the reader to draw their own conclusions. An informative guide to National Parks we may have never considered visiting before. Awakens curiosities never imagined about many places.
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