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Best Hikes with Dogs Texas Hill Country and Coast
* All trails within driving distance of Austin, San Antonio, and Houston
* Terrain that's hazard-free and easy on the dog paws
* Guidebook includes what to pack for your dog -- the Ten Canine Essentials and the Doggy First-Aid Kit
A native of Texas, Melissa Gaskill has spent more than 20 years hiking and camping with her dogs all over the Lonestar State. In this guidebook, she shares her favorite hikes in the Hill Country and Coast areas that are sure to delight both you and your dog. The trails in range from short jaunts to longer, challenging hikes. Discover everything from rugged hills with limestone cliffs and rolling terrain, to wide-open areas with brush and cactus, to the coastal plain with its grasslands and pine forests.
For each hike, leash regulations and availability of water are noted, along with any trail concerns pertinent for your dog. Advice is given on topics such as proper canine trail etiquette, wildlife encounters, and weather concerns. There's also a handy Trail Finder chart that lists hikes by length, terrain, difficulty for dogs, and more.
* Terrain that's hazard-free and easy on the dog paws
* Guidebook includes what to pack for your dog -- the Ten Canine Essentials and the Doggy First-Aid Kit
A native of Texas, Melissa Gaskill has spent more than 20 years hiking and camping with her dogs all over the Lonestar State. In this guidebook, she shares her favorite hikes in the Hill Country and Coast areas that are sure to delight both you and your dog. The trails in range from short jaunts to longer, challenging hikes. Discover everything from rugged hills with limestone cliffs and rolling terrain, to wide-open areas with brush and cactus, to the coastal plain with its grasslands and pine forests.
For each hike, leash regulations and availability of water are noted, along with any trail concerns pertinent for your dog. Advice is given on topics such as proper canine trail etiquette, wildlife encounters, and weather concerns. There's also a handy Trail Finder chart that lists hikes by length, terrain, difficulty for dogs, and more.
240 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2006
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September 1, 2008
This is a great book!
The series seems like it's really great, but since I live in Austin, I use this one regularly to walk my dogs. I really enjoyed discovering great places I would not otherwise have known about. The crazy thing is that I've lived in the area for 15 years, and *still* didn't know about most of these places! This book inspired me to get a state park pass and walk with my kids regularly... then summer came and made me feel small and meek. Yes, I'm one of those dog people. Happily so. I'm looking forward to cooler weather when we get get back to the good stuff.
The maps are terrific and accurate. The information is still accurate as of this moment. It's well written, not using the typical abbreviated style of travel books.
The series seems like it's really great, but since I live in Austin, I use this one regularly to walk my dogs. I really enjoyed discovering great places I would not otherwise have known about. The crazy thing is that I've lived in the area for 15 years, and *still* didn't know about most of these places! This book inspired me to get a state park pass and walk with my kids regularly... then summer came and made me feel small and meek. Yes, I'm one of those dog people. Happily so. I'm looking forward to cooler weather when we get get back to the good stuff.
The maps are terrific and accurate. The information is still accurate as of this moment. It's well written, not using the typical abbreviated style of travel books.
December 12, 2007
i've found some great hikes in austin i wouldn't have known about if not for this book.
December 16, 2024
Handy guide for weekends with the boy.
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