• Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9781634040105) sold more than 8,000 copies, strong numbers for a regional title
• Market: More than 61 million people went hiking in the US in 2023, with reasons ranging from enjoyment of the outdoors to health and exercise
• 43 of the most rewarding hikes in an area known for its stellar hiking
• Hikes encompass vistas, waterfalls, forests, and springs throughout the Ozarks region
• Updated edition in full-color and with a larger trim size
• New photos, new hikes, and several revised routes
• At-a-glance information about trail length, difficulty, features, facilities, and more
• GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads
• Trail descriptions and expert insights into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes
• Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children
• Trail usage chart and top-rated trails section to choose the perfect routes for your particular interests and needs
• The book's format allows readers to easily scan and choose hikes that meet their interests
• Arkansas author is an expert hiker and has been a board member of the Ozark Highlands Trail Association (OHTA) and with memberships in both the OHTA in Arkansas and the Ozark Trail Association in Missouri

Growing up in Arkansas, Jim Warnock enjoyed day hikes with his parents on family camping trips and in the woods behind his home. He found hiking to be essential to his physical health and in maintaining relationships with family and friends.

His love of hiking led him to like-minded friends who have hiked Arkansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Colorado and have made repeated trips into the Grand Canyon of Arizona. He thru-hiked the Ozark Highlands Trail in January 2014 and completed the John Muir Trail in the summer of 2016.

While he's come to love the long and legendary trails, he relishes the joys of day hikes and finds that they provide endless discovery and pleasure with limited travel time and expense. As an educator and school principal, he has unique insight into the needs of young hikers. In his book, you'll find trails for the experienced outdoors enthusiast seeking a challenge as well as for the novice or young hiker who benefits from shorter hikes that hold interest and provide new learning.

Jim was designated as a National Distinguished School Principal in 2006 and has served as president of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. He has served as a board member of the Ozark Highlands Trail Association (OHTA) and maintains memberships in both the OHTA in Arkansas and the Ozark Trail Association in Missouri.

Jim has written numerous articles on hiking and travel for Do South Magazine and Entertainment Fort Smith. He has also written for state and national educational leadership publications and has served as an editorial advisor for Principal Magazine.

When not hiking and writing about trails, Jim might be found maintaining his adopted 4-mile section of the Ozark Highlands Trail from Jack Creek to Dockery Gap. He enjoys photography, blogging, drumming, and daily hikes on the Lake Alma Trail with his black Lab, Hiker-dog.