Written by former Longitude editor Aaron Starmer, his girlfriend and camping companion Cate Wells, and his master carpenter brother Tim Starmer, this is the final word in camping guides to the Empire State. Detailing the 50 best campgrounds from Long Island to the Hudson, St. Lawrence, Adriondacks and the Great Lakes, it is a handy resource for hikers and families who prefer scenic, quiet and convenient places to pitch a tent.  (NYS55, $14.95)