Product details
- ISBN 9781493079889
- Weight: 567g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 01 Sep 2025
- Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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With over 1000 miles of trails, 92 state parks, Mark Twain National Forest, and the nearly completed Ozark Trail, the Show Me State has much to offer. The rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains are accessible to hikers of all skill levels, and Missouri’s rivers and waterways create beautiful bluff views and incredible caves throughout the state. Many parks and trails are within a couple hours drive of major metropolitan areas, meaning a beautiful Missouri hiking trail is always close by.
Look inside to find:
• Hikes suited to every ability
• Mile-by-mile directional cues
• Difficulty ratings, trail contacts, fees/permits, and best hiking seasons
• An index of hikes by category —from easy day hikes to hikes to waterfalls
• Invaluable trip-planning information, including local lodging and campgrounds
• GPS location for each trailhead
• GPS-compatible maps of each trail
Michael Shepherd Jordan grew up in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains igniting his life-long love of hiking and the outdoors. Upon moving to his wife’s home state of Missouri he immersed himself in exploring the unique and beautiful landscapes and trails the Show Me State has to offer. An Actor by trade, Michael trained, wrote, and performed at Chicago’s historic comedy institutions The Second City, iO Chicago, and more, including writing six original musicals for his storefront theater MCL Chicago. In 2020 he began producing videos of his hiking adventures which he publishes on his YouTube channel Michael Shepherd Jordan. Michael lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
