Download or read book A Paddler s Guide to the Champlain Valley written by Margaret Dodge Holden and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In their regional bestseller, "A Kayaker¿s Guide to Lake Champlain," now in its 3rd printing, Catherine Frank and Margaret Holden offered detailed paddling tours circumnavigating America¿s ¿other great lake.¿ Now, in "A Paddler¿s Guide to the Champlain Valley," they explore the ¿interior,¿ the waters within the seven basins of the Champlain Valley¿the Missisquoi/Pike, Lamoille, Winooski, Otter/Lewis, Saranac/Chazy, Boquet/Ausable, and Poultney-Mettawee South Lake¿with 42 guided adventures, supplemented by 28 sidebars and over 60 pages of introductory background on the history, geology, botany, wildlife biology, and ecology of the region and the environment challenges it faces. The result is a well-rounded primer and field guide for kayakers and canoeists on a remarkably rich and diverse watershed that connects Vermont, New York and Quebec. With over 130 color photographs and 55 full-color maps, and a foreword by Bill Howland, Director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program.
Download or read book A Kayaker s Guide to Lake Champlain written by Catherine Frank and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, revised and updated second edition of A Kayaker¿s Guide to Lake Champlain offers 50 different paddling adventures that circumnavigate the entire lake, providing an intimate, cove by cove, island by island exploration of America¿s ¿other great lake.¿ The routes described are illustrated with full-color maps and photographs and enlivened with essays on the Abenaki and other Native Americans, the pivotal naval battles of Plattsburgh and Valcour Island, lighthouses and shipwrecks, the French & Indian wars, the Revolution, the War of 1812, smugglers, the fascinating geology of this fossil-rich one-time arm of the sea, and up-to-date environmental issues like algal bloom, urban and farm runoff, milfoil, zebra mussels, fish hatcheries, and endangered species. The result is a well-rounded overview of a remarkable natural resource, a book that will be of interest not just to paddlers but to all boaters on the lake, tourists, and residents. Includes 50 full-color maps and 100 color photographs.
Download or read book A Kayaker s Guide to Lake Champlain written by Catherine L. Frank and published by Black Dome Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 different watery paths of adventure divided into eight sections covering the Champlain Islands, the Inland Sea, Missisquoi Bay, Broad Lake North, Malletts Bay, Broad Lake East, Broad Lake West, and South Bay, provide an intimate, cove by cove, island by island exploration of America¿s other great lake, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain¿s epochal journey of discovery in 1609. The routes are described, paddle stoke by paddle stroke, augmented with maps and photographs and enlivened with essays on early Native Americans, the pivotal naval battles of Plattsburgh and Valcour Island, the fascinating geology of this fossil-rich one-time arm of the sea, and up-to-date environmental issues like algae bloom, milfoil, zebra mussels, and endangered species. The result is a well-rounded overview of a remarkable natural resource. Appendices include information on Lake Champlain environmental organizations, museums & historical places, wildlife areas, state parks, and launch sites. Includes 54 maps, 93 photographs, and 9 original drawings.
Download or read book Vermont Adventure Guide written by Elizabeth Dugger and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vermont has many attractions, no matter what season. Visit during the flowery summers, or in the spring when blooms are just showing their heads. Venture here in autumn when the mountains are bathed in color, or in winter when ice and snow create a winter wonderland. Whenever you visit, be sure to have this book in hand. From cycling on backroads and hiking along ridgetops to swimming in tranquil lakes and skiing on powdery snow, Beth Dugger introduces you to the many adventures of Vermont. Recommended accommodations include family-run B&Bs, secluded log cabins and five-star resorts. Selected restaurants cover everything from roadside BBQs to intimate dining rooms to picnic suppliers. The informative text is complemented by detailed town and regional maps. ..". a guide certain to be treasured by locals and visitors alike.... well organized by region and topic.... " -- Gary W. Moore, Outdoor Columnist & Vermont native, The Caledonian-Record (Northern Vermont). ..".intended for the adventure-minded travelers with special affection for the outdoors and nature. Each Adventure Guide packs in outdoor-oriented activities set in different regions. There's something for nearly everyone." Midwest Book Review. "The leading guide for information and activities... knowledgeable in its details." Library Booknotes. "Vermont has many attractions, no matter what season. Visit during the flowery summers, or in the spring when blooms are just showing their heads. Venture here in autumn when the mountains are bathed in color, or in winter when ice and snow create a winter wonderland. Whenever you visit, be sure to have this book in hand. From cycling on backroads and hiking along ridgetops to swimming in tranquil lakes and skiing on powdery snow, Beth Dugger introduces you to the many adventures of Vermont. Recommended accommodations include family-run B&Bs, secluded log cabins and five-star resorts. Selected restaurants cover everything from roadside BBQs to intimate dining rooms to picnic suppliers." -- Amazon reader
Download or read book Adirondack Paddler s Guide written by Dave Cilley and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the Saranac Lakes, St. Regis Wilderness Area, Santa Clara Tract, Five Ponds Wilderness, Whitney Wilderness, Raquette River & Cranberry Lake Wild Forest.
Download or read book Explorers Guide Adirondacks Seventh Edition written by Annie Stoltie and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-09-17 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated travel guide to the Adirondacks that includes listings of accommodations and restaurants, tourist sites, entertainment and shopping, and special events, along with maps and a history of the region.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Vermont written by Christina Tree and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Christina Tree is New England's premier guidebook author" —Yankee Magazine This completely revised, expanded, and updated twelfth edition covers all corners of the Green Mountain State from its vibrant arts scene to its quiet country roads, the austerity of the Northeast Kingdom, and all points in between.
Download or read book Explorers Guide Vermont Thirteenth Edition written by Christina Tree and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-09-17 with total page 707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the parks, campgrounds, inns, motels, restaurants, stores, sports, cultural activities, special events, and historic villages in Vermont.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Vermont Fifteenth Edition written by Lisa Halvorsen and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guiding you to the best of everything in Vermont for over 30 years! Back in its fifteenth edition, Explorer’s Guide Vermont endures as the most comprehensive and up- to- date guide to this popular New England state. With it in hand, experience the many natural and cultural wonders that make Vermont such a timeless, year- round vacation destination. Although Explorer’s Guide Vermont covers the entire Green Mountain State, the authors pride themselves on their detailed coverage of the less- traveled areas, especially the Northeast Kingdom. You’ll also find in- depth descriptions of major Vermont destinations like Burlington, Brattleboro, Manchester, and Woodstock. They highlight the most interesting and rewarding places to visit, whether on back roads or in bigger cities— artists’ studios, family farms, and historic sites among them. This guide provides great recommendations for every activity—biking; hiking and swimming; skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding; horseback riding, fishing, and paddling— and many more, both on and off the beaten track.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Adirondacks Eighth Edition Explorer s Complete written by Annie Stoltie and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential companion to the Adirondacks and beyond Returning in its eighth edition, this fully updated guide provides details of Adirondack Park’s history and geography, as well as the cultural, lodging, dining, and recreational opportunities that abound here and in its gateway cities (including Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls). Complete with reviews and recommendations from authors immersed in the region, detailed maps and gorgeous photography throughout, this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.
Download or read book Longstreet Highroad Guide to the New York Adirondacks written by Phil Brown and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 1999-04-25 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The indispensable guide to the best the New York Adirondacks have to offer.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Vermont Fourteenth Edition written by Christina Tree and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guiding you to the best of everything in Vermont for over 30 years! Although Explorer’s Guide Vermont covers the entire Green Mountain State, the authors pride themselves on their detailed coverage of the state’s less-traveled areas, especially the Northeast Kingdom. You’ll also find in-depth descriptions of major Vermont destinations like Burlington, Brattleboro, Manchester, and Woodstock. They always highlight the most interesting and rewarding places to visit, whether on back roads or in bigger cities—artists’ studios, family farms, and historic sites among them. This guide provides great recommendations for every activity you’re looking for—mountain and road biking; hiking and swimming; skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding; horseback riding, fishing, and paddling—and many more, both on and off the beaten track.
Download or read book A Descriptive and Historical Guide to the Valley of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-12-04 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.
Download or read book Longstreet Highroad Guide to the Vermont Mountains written by Rick Strimbeck and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1999-04-25 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The indispensable guide to the best the Vermont mountains have to offer.
Download or read book Steep Creeks of New England written by Greg Hanlon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides cutting-edge paddlers with a guide to 29 of the most extreme runs in New England, while allowing armchair creekers a glimpse of the steepest stuff from the safety of their living rooms. Steep Creek of New England is sure to become a classic among New England steep creekers. The intentionally brief descriptions, along with technical data on each river, makes this guide ideal for class V boaters looking for their next challenge.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide The Adirondack Book written by Annie Stoltie and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, and history."—National Geographic Traveler Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect gateway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include these helpful features: Chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation and more! A section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information Maps of regions and locales Explorer's Guide The Adirondack Book is a detailed, insider's guide to Adirondack Park and its gateway cities, including Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, Lake George, and Lake Placid.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Maine Sixteenth Edition Explorer s Complete written by Christina Tree and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Swiss Army knife of guidebooks and the standard by which all other Maine travel guides are judged, this 16th edition of the best-selling guide to the Pine Tree State continues to expand its coverage. Maine: An Explorer’s Guide, the Swiss Army knife of guidebooks, is the standard that all other Maine travel guides are judged by. This sixteenth edition of the longest-established and best-selling guide to the Pine Tree State continues to expand its coverage and is replete with more than 25 detailed maps, as well as listings you can trust for the best lodgings, dining, attractions, shopping, and much more.
