Download or read book Delaware River Region New Jersey Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Delaware River Region is an area in southwestern New Jersey. The Barclay Farmstead Museum is a historical oasis in Cherry Hill. Visit the Historic Croft Farm, an eighty-acre site, once the site of a working farm and mill and a stop on the Underground Railroad, it now functions as a vibrant arts center. Crows Woods includes hiking trails, a walking path around perimeter, soccer fields, baseball fields, and picnic tables. The U.S. Navy's most decorated battleship: Discover the dangerous and exciting life of a sailor on a guided tour aboard the "Big J." Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Delaware USA Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delaware is one of the smallest states in the United States and was the first to ratify the nation's constitution. Rehoboth Beach, together with the towns of Lewes, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany, and Fenwick Island, comprise Delaware's beach resorts. Rehoboth Beach often bills itself as "The Nation's Summer Capital" because it is a frequent summer vacation destination for Washington, D.C. residents as well as visitors from Maryland, Virginia, and in lesser numbers, Pennsylvania. Vacationers are drawn for many reasons, including the town's charm, artistic appeal, nightlife, and tax free shopping. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book A Paddler s Guide to the Delaware River written by Gary Letcher and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2012-02-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Henry Hudson explored the Delaware River in 1609, he dubbed it “one of the finest, best, and pleasantest rivers in the world.” Today, those same qualities make the Delaware one of the most popular rivers for recreational use in the United States. Although in places a near-wilderness, the Delaware is easily accessible to millions of residents. On any summer day there may be thousands of people rushing down its exciting rapids or lazing through its serene eddies. A Paddler’s Guide to the Delaware River is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to experience the Delaware River in a kayak, canoe, raft, or tube—or, for that matter, an automobile or an armchair. Reading the book is like travelling down the river with an experienced guide. It charts the non-tidal Delaware 200 miles from Hancock, New York, to Trenton, New Jersey, describing access points, rapids, natural features, villages, historical sites, campgrounds, outfitters, and restaurants. The Delaware comes alive as the author introduces some of the people, places, events, and controversies that have marked the river from earliest times to the present day. Completely revised, the third edition offers: An overview of the river including watershed, history, place names, paddlecraft, safety, and fishing. The River Guide: ten sections that can each be paddled in one day (about 20 miles), with a mile-by-mile account of rapids, access, natural features, historic sites, and other features. All new maps, with names for virtually every rapid, eddy, and other river feature, plus detailed diagrams for routes through even the most severe rapids. Features in the River Guide highlight the people, events, natural history, and communities that define the river experience, such as Tom Quick, the infamous “avenger of the Delaware”; the mysterious migration of eels, the battle over Tocks Island Dam; and many others. Appendices of Important Contacts, Outfitters and Campgrounds, River Trip Checklists, and more. Whether you are a novice out for an afternoon float, a seasoned adventurer on an overnight expedition, or a resident fascinated by the lore of the Delaware Valley, this book is an invaluable guide.
Download or read book Dover Delaware Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dover is the capital of Delaware. It is in the central part of the state in Kent County, approximately midway between Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach. Dover is home to several historic sites and recreational areas are nearby. To the east of Dover is the Delaware Bay, which is home to marshland and wildlife areas. St. Jones Reserve is a nature reserve along the St. Jones River with hiking trails, interactive activities, and exhibits. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Delaware County Pennsylvania Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delaware County is in Pennsylvania, United States of America. Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack is a harness racing track and casino (i.e., "racino") located on the Chester. Every summer, Delaware County is home to the Delco Pro-Am, a basketball league consisting of current, future, and former NBA players as well as local standout players. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book New Jersey USA Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is the most densely populated state in the nation; heavily urban, suburban and industrialized. No matter what you are interested in, you will probably find it in New Jersey. Fine beaches where you can surf, swim, sunbathe, or play volleyball in the summer, and run, stroll, walk your dog, or fly kites off season. Some skiiing in the Skylands region, hot air ballooning in Clinton, and canoeing in the Pine Barrens. Hiking trails and campsites, especially in Southern and Northwestern New Jersey. Plenty of nature preserves for birdwatchers and photographers. Many bed and breakfasts. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Fly Fishing Guide to the Upper Delaware River written by Paul Weamer and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely updated edition of Paul Weamer's guide to the Upper Delaware includes new interviews with some of the river's most renowned guides and outfitters, including the legendary Al Caucci. Includes information on the latest dining and lodging options in the area, as well as access points and the hatches and patterns that work best.
Download or read book Local Visitors Guide to the Beautiful Delaware River Towns written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promotional tourist guide to small towns along a stretch of the Delaware River on the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Includes classified directory of tourism-related businesses.
Download or read book Delaware River written by John Bernardo and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main purpose of this book is to educate readers on the Delaware River as an important natural resource, show how it provides many recreational opportunities, explicate its critical impact on the local and national economy, and explain how the river represents a huge part of America's history. This is a general guide filled with valuable information about the Delaware River's tributaries, region, ecosystem, pollution issues, and crossings, which shows how important the Delaware River is as a crucial, natural resource used by fish, other wildlife, and humans. It is also a guide for residents and visitors who wish to participate in recreation and see or experience the river's greenways, trails, parks, and other attractions. A detailed discussion of the Delaware River is arranged by region: Upper Delaware, Middle Delaware, Lower Delaware, Delaware River Highlands, Kittatinny Mountain Region, Delaware Valley, and some tributaries. Individual chapters are devoted to the examination of: wetlands, aquatic plants, fish, other wildlife, and its overall ecosystem, Delaware River's pollution issues, preventative measures/solutions and flood/climate concerns, crossings (bridges) of the Delaware River, trails (water and land), greenways, parks, historic attractions and recreation on the Delaware River, some historical highlights of the Delaware River itself, its navigational system, towns, region, geology, landscape, and ecosystem, and the author's summary. Numerous photographs enhance the text.
Download or read book New Jersey Day Trips written by Patrick Sarver and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2007-07-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a revised and expanded 11th edition, New Jersey Day Trips offers a fascinating journey through hundreds of tourist attractions in all corners of the Garden State. Plus, it explores the most popular points just beyond the state's borders. Both comprehensive and practical, this new edition of the best-selling guidebook on New Jersey has added dozens of new entries to its extensive list of destinations. You'll discover attractions easily by subject category, letting you zero in on places that appeal to you the most. Entries include descriptions, hours of operation, location, price range, telephone numbers, and websites. Stroll down the quaint streets of Lambertville or revel in the excitement of Atlantic City's casinos. Journey back in time at Waterloo Village or explore Revolutionary War battlefields. Canoe down the Delaware River or soar high above the countryside in a hot air balloon. You'll find all these things and a lot more within the pages of this handy guidebook.
Download or read book Princeton New Jersey Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princeton, home to the prestigious Princeton University, in Mercer County, central New Jersey. Princeton is a town filled with college students, beautiful scenery, and historical features. The towpath along manmade Carnegie Lake and the early-19th C Delaware and Raritan Canal (DandR) passing numerous original canal locks and other historic structures. See the striking 18th century Quaker Meeting House (ironically adjoining the battlefield), with its simple cemetery, and the 200-year old stone bridge, still in use, across peaceful Stony Brook. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Canoeing the Delaware River written by Gary Letcher and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canoeing the Delaware River provides a mile-by-mile account of the Delaware's course from where the East and West Branches meet in Hancock, New York, two hundred miles downstream to tidewater at Trenton, New Jersey. The book describes rapids, access areas, and points of interest in detail. It is an invaluable resource to both the novice out for an afternoon paddle and the adventurer on a ten-day trip. This completely revised and updated edition provides new maps, guides to river outfitters, campgrounds, information sources on river conditions, and new photographs.In addition to guiding the way, Canoeing the Delaware River portrays the people, places, and events associated with the river from its colorful past through present times. Gary Letcher also includes information on canoe safety and environmental concerns.-- A mile-by-mile guide to the Delaware River for canoeists and other river users, with maps and photographs.-- Describes historical and present-day points of interest, and provides suggestions for activities within easy reach of the river.
Download or read book Paddlers Guide to the Delaware River written by Gary Letcher and published by Penn del Press. This book was released on 2023-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A turn-by-turn log of access, rapids, natural features, historic sites and other recreation highlights; All new color maps, naming rapids, eddies, camping, and river features, with diagrams showing the way through the most severe white-water;Highlights of the people, events, natural history, communities and controversies that have marked the Delaware from earliest times to the present day - Tom Quick, the infamous "Avenger of the Delaware"; the mysterious migration of eels; the battle over Tocks Island Dam;More than 50 color photos of and along the River
Download or read book Delaware Water Gap written by and published by . This book was released on 1993* with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jersey Shore Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-28 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Probably the most famous and popular destination in New Jersey. Manasquan has been a popular destination for the under-30 crowd for many years, with its beautiful beaches and hip club scene. Ocean Grove is a tree-lined ocean beach town with some of the finest examples of Victorian architecture north of Cape May. Deal, the attraction and charm of Deal lies in its beautiful, well-kept mansions. Beach snacks can be enjoyed at a snack bar there. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.
Download or read book Delaware River written by John Bernardo (Freelance journalist) and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main purpose of this book is to educate readers on the Delaware River as an important natural resource, show how it provides many recreational opportunities, explicate its critical impact on the local and national economy, and explain how the river represents a huge part of America's history. This is a general guide filled with valuable information about the Delaware River's tributaries, region, ecosystem, pollution issues, and crossings, which shows how important the Delaware River is as a crucial, natural resource used by fish, other wildlife, and humans. It is also a guide for residents and visitors who wish to participate in recreation and see or experience the river's greenways, trails, parks, and other attractions. A detailed discussion of the Delaware River is arranged by region: Upper Delaware, Middle Delaware, Lower Delaware, Delaware River Highlands, Kittatinny Mountain Region, Delaware Valley, and some tributaries. Individual chapters are devoted to the examination of: wetlands, aquatic plants, fish, other wildlife, and its overall ecosystem, Delaware River's pollution issues, preventative measures/solutions and flood/climate concerns, crossings (bridges) of the Delaware River, trails (water and land), greenways, parks, historic attractions and recreation on the Delaware River, some historical highlights of the Delaware River itself, its navigational system, towns, region, geology, landscape, and ecosystem, and the author's summary. Numerous photographs enhance the text.
Download or read book The Illustrated Delaware River written by Hal Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with 140 finely-crafted original drawings and paintings, this book is designed to guide readers as they explore the rich and diverse heritage of the historic Delaware River Valley. This waterway that defines the common borders of the states of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York has hosted some of the most monumental events in the history of the United States. From its discovery by Henry Hudson over 400 years ago, to its crossing by George Washington during the Revolution, and through its course of over 330 miles, the Delaware River offers us much to learn. This entertaining guide introduces the reader to the events, places, and people that make the Delaware one of America's truly great rivers.
