Download or read book Berkshire Region Waterfall Guide written by Russell Dunn and published by Black Dome Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit 70 cool cascades in beautiful historic western Massachusetts, led by NYS-licensed hiking guide and outdoors writer Russell Dunn, author of more books on waterfalls than anyone else in the world. Follow Dunn's quest for waterfalls along the Berkshire Trail, the Mohawk Trail, the Jacob's Ladder Trail, through the Taconic Mountains, along the historic Great Road, and through the Hoosic River Valley. Dunn includes a wealth of historical and anecdotal information, detailed directions, maps, antique postcards and contemporary photographs.
Download or read book Berkshire Destinations written by Christy Butler and published by . This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, hikers and families looking for fresh ventures, will locate exciting and satisfying destinations appropriate for every person's interest and ability. Around every corner and within every season, Berkshire Destinations will provide natural landscape or cultural locations that invite exploration. Beautiful waterfalls, awesome vistas, intriguing glacial erratics, along with renowned historical or exquisite points of interest, will provide numerous happy trails of discovery and remembrance. Final book has 348 pages and over 155 chapters
Download or read book Berkshire Destinations Full Color Edition written by Christy Butler and published by . This book was released on 2020-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, hikers and families looking for fresh ventures, will locate exciting and satisfying destinations appropriate for every person's interest and ability. Around every corner and within every season, Berkshire Destinations will provide natural landscape or cultural locations that invite exploration. Beautiful waterfalls, awesome vistas, intriguing glacial erratics, along with renowned historical or exquisite points of interest, will provide numerous happy trails of discovery and remembrance. Final book has 348 pages and over 155 chapters.
Download or read book New England Waterfalls A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades and Waterfalls Second Edition written by Greg Parsons and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains more than 400 waterfalls and many of the best swimming holes in New England. Whether hiking, fishing, skiing, or kayaking, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson have enjoyed experiencing water in all its various forms. But the form that has continuously fascinated them is the rarest and most beautiful one water can take: the waterfall. Full of allure and majesty, waterfalls are dramatic demonstrations of how the landscape changes over time. This greatly expanded edition describes more than 200 new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates. Waterfalls throughout each of the New England states are described according to type, height, trail length and difficulty, water source, and the ideal seasons to visit. They are also rated for their inherent beauty so you can decide how best to spend your time. Chapters are organized by state, and each includes a map to help you easily identify other waterfalls nearby. With special appendixes of the best swimming holes, multi-waterfall day trips, and long-distance waterfall hikes, New England Waterfalls delivers a wealth of information for seekers of these regional treasures.
Download or read book New England Waterfalls A Guide to More than 500 Cascades and Waterfalls Third Edition written by Greg Parsons and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes across New England Lovers of all nature, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson are particularly fascinated with waterfalls. This new edition contains dozens of new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates to existing ones. Waterfalls in every New England state are described according to type, height, trail length, and difficulty. Also included in this edition for the first time are color photographs, GPS coordinates for both the trailhead and the waterfall, and the size of the watershed area. With easy- to- follow maps and appendices of the best swimming holes and day trips, New England Waterfalls delivers a wealth of information for seekers of these regional treasures.
Download or read book Hiking Waterfalls New England written by Eli Burakian and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated, Hiking Waterfalls New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the region. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls New England will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.
Download or read book New England Waterfalls written by Greg Parsons and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook describes more than 200 waterfalls in New England, along with instructions on how to reach them. This guidebook to waterfalls across New England offers rewarding outings for families and individuals alike. More than 200 waterfalls are described according to location, trail length and difficulty, waterfall type, height, water source, and when to visit. Each description includes driving directions and comprehensive hiking instructions to reach the falls. Also included are the history, legend, and lore surrounding the waterfalls. Waterfalls throughout New England are described, with specific emphasis on: The Berkshires of Massachusetts The White Mountains of New Hampshire The Green Mountains of Vermont Baxter State Park in Maine Excursions range from quick roadside walks to 16-mile overnight trips. The authors also provide information on where to find swimming holes, and tips on waterfall photography. 60 black & white photographs, 15 maps, index.
Download or read book Waterfalls USA written by James Grass and published by . This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explorer s Guide Berkshire Hills Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts Third Edition written by Christina Tree and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-06-27 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated guide provides the best lodging, dining, and activity suggestions for New England's most inviting region for lovers of the arts. Seasoned travel writers Christina Tree and William Davis tell you everything you need to know about this naturally beautiful and culturally rich region. As they lead you across the Mohawk Trail and along scenic drives, you’ll visit must-see performing arts festivals, museums, wineries, antiques shops, nature preserves, and the best places to stay and to eat, from 4-star restaurants to classic diners.
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 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 Hiking the Berkshires written by Johnny Molloy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking the Berkshires is your guide to enjoying all of the fresh air, gorgeous foliage, stunning views, and welcoming hikes that the Berkshires have to offer. From families looking for mild walks and day hikes to more adventurous hikers looking for a strenuous summit experience up Mount Greylock or Saddle Ball Mountain, author Johnny Molloy has a hike for everyone. Look inside to find detailed maps, color trail photos, information on local outfitters, lodgings and restaurants, as well as details on important access roads and parking areas. Wherever you want to hike in Berkshire County, this guide will point you in the right direction on your adventure.
Download or read book 200 Waterfalls in Central Western New York written by Rich Freeman and published by Footprint Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique map-filled guidebook that shows you where to find waterfalls and when to visit them for best viewing. Written by Rich and Sue Freeman, the indexed book includes nearly 40 photos. Some waterfalls can be viewed during an effortless drive-by, while others require a more challenging hike. All of them offer new adventures for folks who appreciate the region's natural beauty.
Download or read book A Kayaker s Guide to New York s Capital Region written by Russell Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty-three paddling adventures on New York¿s two mightiest, history-rich rivers await you, led by NYS-licensed guide Russell Dunn, noted author of nine critically acclaimed guidebooks to upstate New York and western New England. Explore the old Erie, Champlain, and NYS Barge canals. Get a duck¿s-eye view of wildlife refuges and nature preserves. Cruise past historic lighthouses, abandoned 19th-century industries, early Native American sites and colonial homesteads. Includes more than 60 maps and 50 photographs, detailed directions, historical essays, safety and comfort information, an essay on Hudson River tides, and a guide to local outfitters and paddling organizations. You¿ll be amazed at the variety of sights and sounds¿from the skyline of Albany and the country¿s busiest inland seaport to peaceful tidal wetlands where bald eagles nest. From the newest riverside park to the oldest house in the Mohawk Valley. Stop, if you dare, at Rattlesnake Island, or explore the ruins of one of many icehouses that once lined the Hudson River shores. Share the waters with supertankers and kingfishers. Float past ruins of Erie Canal aqueducts, mansions of colonial land barons, and sites of ancient Native American villages and battlegrounds, and paddle to views of thunderous Cohoes Falls that will take your breath away. It¿s all here, right at our doorstep, waiting for you to take the plunge.
Download or read book Waterfalls of New York State written by Scott A. Ensminger and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features more than 100 scenic waterfall destinations throughout New York State. New York State is home to arguably the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls. But thanks to its diverse terrain and an abundance of rivers and streams, the state also boasts more than 2,000 other waterfalls. From delicate cascades to thundering cataracts, each has its own compelling story. Waterfalls of New York State is a celebration of more than 100 of the Empire State's most beautiful and interesting falls, presented by three long-time waterfall enthusiasts who know their subject matter firsthand: Edward Smathers tackles the Capital and Hudson Valley regions; Scott Ensminger reports on the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara; and David Schryver covers the North Country. Each waterfall is presented on a two-page spread with a full-page color photograph and descriptive text that includes details about the geology of the falls, local history, driving directions, access information, suggestions for the best vantage point for viewing, as well as other area interests. Sidebars feature handy at-a-glance information, such as the nearest settlement, walk time, trail conditions, GPS coordinates and the size and type of waterfall. Filled with gorgeous photographs and featuring regional location maps, Waterfalls of New York State is a valuable regional travel guide for weekend explorers, fans of waterfalls, visitors and armchair travelers. Canadian travelers from Quebec and Ontario will appreciate the many day trips available just over the border.
Download or read book New England Waterfalls written by Greg Parsons and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether hiking, fishing, skiing, or kayaking, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson have enjoyed experiencing water in all its various forms. But the form that has continuously fascinated them is the rarest and most beautiful one water can take: the waterfall. Full of allure and majesty, waterfalls are dramatic demonstrations of how the landscape changes over time.
Download or read book The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens written by William Cullina and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since it’s grand opening in June 2007, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay has become one of Maine’s most popular attractions and one the most distinguished botanical destinations in the country. “Wow!” is the word most often heard from visitors who explore the exquisite gardens, stunning stonework, exceptional natural landscapes, waterfalls, and sculptures. The goal of the Gardens is to preserve the botanical heritage and natural landscapes of coastal Maine. Comprising nearly 250 acres, with numerous themed gardens—including the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, The Giles Rhododendron and Perennial Garden, and the Burpee Kitchen Garden—miles of trails, and a rich variety of events year-round, the Gardens has something for everyone. Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Maine Botanical Gardens, and honoring the sixteen years of planning and construction that went into them, this book is an inspiring tribute to thisparadise on the Maine coast. Bursting with vivid color photographs, information about the Gardens, and a pinch of practical advice for gardeners, it makes a wonderful keepsake or a great gift to inspire others to visit the Gardens.
