Download or read book Adventures Around the Great Sacandaga Lake written by Russell Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most spectacular engineering projects in New York State's history was the creation of The Great Sacandaga Lake in 1930. The swift, indelible change to the geography of this southern Adirondack region is the spark that ignited the imagination of author Russell Dunn. His second home is on the Sacandage at Diamond Point, where he is inspired to write of life on the lake and its unique past. History and imagination are just part of the book, though, as he and his wife, Barbara, share their adventures hiking, canoeing, parachuting, skijaking, caving, white-water tubing, and scuba diving. His essays are creative, informative, and funnythey will inspire you to visit The Great Sacadaga Lake and experience it all yourself.
Download or read book Adventures Around the Great Sacandaga Lake written by Russell Dunn and published by Nicholas K Burns Pub. This book was released on 2002 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Kayaker s Guide to Lake George the Saratoga Region Great Sacandaga Lake written by Russell Dunn and published by Black Dome Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NYS-licensed guide and author of 10 books on the great outdoors of eastern New York and western New England, Russell Dunn leads the way on nearly 60 paddling adventures along the beautiful waters of the Lake George/Saratoga region, including the upper Hudson River, the Champlain Canal and the Glens Falls Feeder Canal, and the region's history-rich lakes and streams. Dunn tells you where to launch and what you'll experience for the best paddling adventures on Lake George, Great Sacandaga Lake, the Champlain Canal, the Sacandaga River, Saratoga Lake, Glens Falls Feeder Canal, the upper Hudson River, Kayaderosseras Creek, Lake Luzerne, Round Lake, Ballston Lake, Lake Desolation, and much more. The route descriptions are accompanied by detailed directions, maps, GPS coordinates, photographs, historical & geological information, and directories of paddling outfitters, organizations and clubs.
Download or read book The Great Sacandaga Lake written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adventure Guide to the Catskills and Adirondacks written by Wilbur H. Morrison and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 1995 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Less than a day's drive from New York, Boston or Philadelphia, there are magical wilderness preserves, teeming with wildlife. Over 5,000 square miles of forests, lakes and mountains, the Adirondacks are among the most beautiful preserves in the world. The Catskills have deep gorges, great waterfalls, forested mountains, and some of the best fishing streams in the state. This guide recounts tales of the early Indians who roamed the forests, the first explorers, and the constant wars among the French and British, then the American colonists, for control of the land. But the book is mainly a guid.
Download or read book Stories from the Mohawk Valley written by Bob Cudmore and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled in Upstate New York along the banks of the Mohawk River are the many communities of the Mohawk Valley. These villages, towns and cities have unique histories but are inextricably tied together by the waterways that run through them. The mills, railroads and the Erie Canal sustained early growth; the Painted Rocks beautified the landscape; and tales from the local Mohawk Nation still enrich the folklore. Many remarkable individuals have called the Mohawk Valley home, including psychedelic philosopher Benjamin Paul Blood, Queen Libby, the Daiquiris and actor Kirk Douglas. For over a decade, local native Bob Cudmore has documented the interesting, important and unusual stories from the region's past, and he has compiled the best of them here.
Download or read book The Conservationist written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trails with Tales written by Russell Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 30 HIKES INCLUDE -- Starks Knob & Schuylerville Champlain Canal Towpath -- Saratoga National Historic Park -- Geyser Park -- Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve -- Peebles Island State Park -- Oakwood Cemetery -- Burden Pond Environmental Park -- Ann Lee Pond -- Indian Ladder -- Bennett Hill Preserve -- Clarksville Cave Preserve -- Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve -- Balanced Rocks -- Shaker Mountain -- No Bottom Pond -- Tyringham Cobble -- Ice Glen & Laura's Tower -- Ashintully Estate & McLennan Preserve -- Vroman's Nose -- Pratt Rock -- Lindenwald & Martin Van Buren Nature Trail -- Rogers Island -- Olana -- Montgomery Place -- Ravena Falls -- Hudson River School Art Trail -- Catskill Mountain House Escarpment -- Saugerties Lighthouse -- Overlook Mountain -- Sky Top & Mohonk Lake
Download or read book A Child s Glacier Bay written by Kimberly Corral and published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two young Alaskans travel with their parents on a three-week sea kayaking journey along more than 200 miles of coastline of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Adirondacks A Great Destination Including Saratoga Springs 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: A comprehensive guide to the Adirondacks and beyond Completely updated, now in full color, this guide provides details of Adirondack Park’s history and geography as well as the cultural, lodging, dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities that abound here and in its gateway cities (including Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls). Full of unbiased critical opinions and candid reviews from an author who is immersed in the region; up-to-date, detailed maps; and gorgeous photos throughout—this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.
Download or read book Women on Water written by Ruth Dandrea and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Moon Hudson Valley the Catskills written by Nikki Goth Itoi and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hudson Valley is a breath of fresh air: explore historic estates, hike wild mountain terrain, and bask in small-town charm with Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills Strategic, flexible itineraries, from day trips from New York City to week-long road trips, designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, art-lovers, foodies, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Cycle along rolling hills and quiet country roads, hike to rushing waterfalls, hit the slopes in the winter, or discover the best spots to see the striking fall foliage. Take a tour of Washington Irving's romantic home, admire the historic Rockefeller Estate, go antiquing in Cold Spring Village, or stroll through Sleepy Hollow. Take a cooking class at the Culinary Institute of America, browse for produce at a local farmers market, sip your way along a Hudson Valley wine trail, or savor innovative cuisine at a farm-to-table restaurant The best hikes in the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, with detailed maps, mileage and difficulty ratings Honest advice from Catskills native Nikki Goth Itoi on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from full-service resorts and historic inns to secluded cabins and campsites Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, and history, plus tips on getting there and getting around by car and public transportation With Moon Hudson Valley & the Catskills' practical tips, myriad activities, and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring more of the Northeast? Check out Moon New England. Headed to the Big Apple? Try Moon New York City or Moon New York Walks.
Download or read book Limping on Water written by Phil Beuth and published by SMART BUSINESS. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Phil Beuth spent his entire broadcasting career with one company. As the first employee of a fledgling media startup in 1955, Phil worked his way up over a 40-year span, as Capital Cities grew to become one of America's most influential and successful media companies. Limping on Water is a Dickensian rags-to-riches tale of a disadvantaged boy, born with cerebral palsy, who rose to become a top executive at one of America's most respected and successful media companies, Capital Cities Communications, a member of two Broadcasting Halls of Fame, head of Good Morning America and a Division President of ABC. More than simply recollections of a career at a celebrated company and the famous people encountered along his path, Phil's story is a keen insider's chronicle of that 'Mad Men' golden era of television; a time when broadcasting as we know it came into being."--
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 Adirondack Trails with Tales written by Russell Dunn 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: Hike, paddle, bike, or cross-country ski along beautiful trails through sites made famous by Adirondack guides, artists, writers, entrepreneurs, colonial settlers, and combatants in the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. Visit abandoned iron mines and the ruins of tanneries, famous Adirondack great camps and old resorts, lost villages, Native American battlegrounds, and the homestead of John Brown, catalyst for the Civil War. Visit the scene of America¿s first naval battle and marvel at geological wonders like Indian Pass, Canajoharie Gorge, Chimney Mountain, and the tufa caves of Van Hornesville. Detailed directions, maps, photographs, and vintage postcards. Hikes include: Valcour Island ¿ Coon Mountain ¿ Crown Point: Fort St. Frederic & His Majesty¿s Fort of Crown Point ¿ Fort Ticonderoga ¿ Ironville & Penfield Homestead ¿ Rock Pond ¿ Rogers Rock ¿ Shelving Rock Mountain & Shelving Rock Falls ¿ Prospect Mountain ¿ Fort George and Bloody Pond ¿ Cooper¿s Cave & Betar Byway ¿ John Brown¿s Farm ¿ Mt. Jo & Mt. Van Hoevenberg ¿ Adirondac & Indian Pass ¿ East Branch of the Ausable River & Adirondack Mountain Reserve ¿ Santanoni ¿ The Sagamore ¿ Paul Smiths ¿ Hooper Garnet Mine ¿ Chimney Mountain ¿ Kunjamuk Cave ¿ Griffin, Griffin Falls, & Auger Falls ¿ Moss Island ¿ Tufa Caves & Waterfalls of Van Hornesville ¿ Canajoharie Gorge ¿ Wolf Hollow
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Download or read book Family Adventure Guide New York written by Anne Holler and published by . This book was released on 1996-08-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Globe Pequot's Fun with the Family "TM" series (formerly Family Adventures Guides "TM" ) leads the way to the best family travel spots in 26 states. Written by parents for parents, this new and improved series is opinionated, personal, and full of useful information. These revised guides feature detailed lists of restaurants and lodgings for each destination, precise maps, age-appropriate guidelines, and quick-reference icons in each entry. Reliable and fun to read, this series gives the lowdown on the most entertaining and educational places to go with younger children.
