Ted Villaire: 4 books

Written for the cyclists of all stripes, Best Bikes Rides Near Chicago marks the debut of a new series that offers a diverse array of scenic tours in some of America’s largest urban destinations—from easy excursions for the Sunday cyclist to challenging treks for the veteran. Here, veteran author...

Camping Illinois is the first campgroud guidebook to explore the Prarie State's surprising bounty of quiet, out-of-the-way parks replete with lakes, rivers, wetlands, rugged hills, and rocky cliffs - from every state park camping option to lesser-known county and village parks, as well as federal...

Comprehensive directory to the top rail-trails throughout Illinois. The top trails are given a full profile, with detailed descriptions of the trails and things to see and do along the way.

Popular, proven format: the previous edition sold more than 8,000 copies, strong numbers for a city-specific title Market: More than 40 million people went hiking in the U.S. in 2016, with reasons ranging from enjoyment of the outdoors to health and exercise 60 featured hikes, all within an hour or...