Whether you’re new to Washington, D.C., just visiting, or a long-time resident of the Mid-Atlantic region, please consider picking up a copy of A National Jaunt: Footster’s Guide to Washington, D.C., the award-winning guidebook by Ken Wilcox.
The full-color, 208-page guide describes in detail more than 90 miles of the best walking routes and hikes in the greater D.C. area, including the National Mall, downtown, and the surrounding burbs and greenspace of Northern Virginia and Maryland. Illustrtated with 37 maps and 390 photos, the book earned a National Indie Excellence Award in 2017.
Available from regional booksellers and online at Tired Dogs Press (with fast, free shipping in the U.S. and Canada). A new eBook edition is also available.
What the reviews say
The Hill Rag: “Packed with maps and resources, A National Jaunt sets forth flexible game plans both for first-time visitors… and seasoned natives who want a fresh perspective on our magnificent—and highly walkable—city.”
www.goodreads.com: ““…an amazing book… helped me plan a trip to D.C. this summer” ●● “Wow! This has everything I’d ever need to tour the DC area. I’ve lived here for two years and I still want to go visit point by point.” ●● “Beautiful guide. I hope to use it on my next trip to DC.”