Download or read book Easy Walks in Massachusetts 2nd Edition written by Marjorie Turner Hollman and published by Marjorieturner.com. This book was released on 2016-07-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy Walking trails in south central MA, 16 towns, 50+ trails. Information includes maps to trailheads, directions, parking info, whether dogs are welcome at each location, features of interest to enjoy along each trail and more.
Download or read book More Easy Walks 2nd Edition Ashland Dover Easton Foxboro Framingham Holliston Hopkinton Mansfield Medfield Natick Norfolk Sharon Sherb written by Marjorie Turner Hollman and published by More Easy Walks in Massachuset. This book was released on 2020 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you're looking for an Easy Walk that's just around the corner from where you live, this is a resource you'll turn to again and again. Accessibility and family-friendly options are included, and highlighted. Whether you hope for sweeping views, walks along ponds and streams, or even a good look at a working cranberry bog, there's something of interest on each trail. Fifty-three trails in fifteen contiguous towns offer great choices for a family-friendly outing. Discover lots of open trails that allow for friendly walks with family and/or friends; south central Massachusetts has so much to offer. So head on outdoors!
Download or read book More Easy Walks in Massachusetts written by Marjorie Turner Hollman and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking trails in South Central Massachusetts. Trails are chosen for their ease of travel, are well-maintained, clear, mostly level paths, with something of interest along the way at each location.
Download or read book 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts fifth Explorer s 50 Hikes written by Madeline Bilis and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 beautiful trails around Boston and the Cape In this first-edition guide, Madeline Bilis shares her years of outdoors experience in the Boston area, providing 50 hikes for people of all skill and experience levels. While the Berkshires tend to get all recognition when it comes to hiking in Massachusetts, the eastern part of the state is packed with treasures for lovers of the outdoors. From the rocky ledges of the Blue Hills Reservation to the sandy stretches of the Cape Cod National Seashore, incredible trails and vistas abound in this varied region. In addition to stunning natural views, you’ll delight in discovering dozens of small towns, cultural attractions, and historical sites during your adventures around Boston and the Cape. Hikes include: Noanet Woodlands Myles Standish State Forest Great Island Trail Middlesex Fells Reservation
Download or read book Hiking Massachusetts written by Benjamin Ames and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lace up your boots and sample 50 of the finest trails Massachusetts has to offer. This hiker's paradise offers not only mountaintop vistas but also historic landmarks and pristine seashore. Hike along cranberry bogs in Massasoit State Park, trace the edge of a cliff overlooking the Merrimack River in Maudslay State Park, follow the Appalachian Trail over Becket and Walling Mountains in October Mountain State Forest, or walk the state from Rhode Island to New Hampshire on the Midstate Trail. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Ben Ames will introduce you to these trails and more. Use this guide for: detailed route maps for each trail; accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike; tips on equipment, trip planning, and hiking with dogs and children; accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
Download or read book Easy Walks in Massachusetts written by Marjorie Turner Hollman and published by Marjorieturner.com. This book was released on 2014-04-28 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local walking trails in the Upper Charles River and Blackstone River watersheds in Massachusetts and Northern Rhode Island. Includes locations in Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Milford, Millis, Uxbridge, Wrentham, and Woonsocket, RI. Includes GPS coodinates, trail conditions, distance, and note on availability of trail maps.
Download or read book Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are written by Marjorie Turner Hollman and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marjorie Turner Hollman, author of three books in the Easy Walks book series offers an extended answer to the question she is often asked: How do you find all these places? You will discover obvious and less obvious places to start your own quest to find Easy Walks right where you live. Whether you are simply looking for a place to take a relaxed stroll, or hope to find a place to enjoy the outdoors with elders, small children, or have temporary or permanent mobility challenges, you will find something to help smooth the path to getting you outdoors safely, and better prepared. Additional information included for trail stewards for what to keep in mind when preparing or maintaining trails, to make them more accessible to those looking for easy walks.
Download or read book AMC s Best Day Hikes Near Boston written by Michael Tougias and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore fifty scenic trails all Z99in an hour of Boston Z99 this new hiking guide from the experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club
Download or read book Easy Walks and Paddles in the Ten Mile River Watershed written by Marjorie Hollman and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find in this book thirty-nine different outdoor spots to hike and/or paddle in the Ten Mile River Watershed. Learn which places to visit that welcome dogs, that are handicapped-friendly, or are great places to bring your bike to ride, and more. Members of the Ten Mile River Watershed Council worked together with Author Marjorie Turner Hollman to create this walking and paddling guide to outdoor spots in the towns that host "their" river. The group offers regular river cleanup efforts, as well as group walks, open to the public. Come join us!The Ten Mile River Watershed covers 54 square miles of Northeastern Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Its headwaters are in Plainville and Foxboro, MA, with two major tributaries, the Bungay and the Seven Mile rivers. Forty-five lakes and ponds are in the watershed, and many towns once used the river as a source power for mills, and as drinking water.The river travels through North Attleboro, Attleboro, and Seekonk, MA, and Pawtucket and East Providence, Rhode Island, before reaching the Seekonk River, at Omega Falls.
Download or read book Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut written by Stephen Gencarella and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connecticut—a New England state with a proud history and vibrant culture. But there is more to this place than white church steeples and town greens. In the forests and meadows surrounding these quaint, colonial towns lurk spine-chilling ghosts protecting Captain Kidd’s treasure, the abode of the Devil himself, and shadowy creatures such as the Glawackus, all awaiting the next hiker to stumble down the trail. For years, the stories of these mysterious beings and places existed only in whispers and campfire tales, but now for the first time these legends have been collected and retold in one volume: Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut. Alongside each of these captivating tales is the necessary route and trailhead information brave readers will need to go beyond their town lines and test their nerve. Proud to support Friends of Connecticut State Parks with a portion of the royalties.
Download or read book MindWalks written by Mary H. Frakes and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking is great exercise for the body, but this collection of short, easy exercises makes walking a great workout for the mind and soul as well.
Download or read book A Walk in the Woods written by Bill Bryson and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake a gruelling hike along the world's longest continuous footpath—The Appalachian Trail. The 2,000-plus-mile trail winds through 14 states, stretching along the east coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine. It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in North America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas. With his offbeat sensibility, his eye for the absurd, and his laugh-out-loud sense of humour, Bryson recounts his confrontations with nature at its most uncompromising over his five-month journey. An instant classic, riotously funny, A Walk in the Woods will add a whole new audience to the legions of Bill Bryson fans.
Download or read book Moon New England Hiking written by Moon Travel Guides and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover local adventures in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut with Moon New England Hiking. Inside you'll find: 150 Outdoor Getaways including easy day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips Diverse Hiking Options from breathtaking seaside walks in Coastal Maine to challenging backcountry treks in the Berkshires Find Your Hike: Choose from strategic lists like the best spots for a swim, high-elevation vistas, New England oddities, and hikes with nearby breweries, plus a breakdown of the best hikes for each season The Top Outdoor Experiences: Cool off under a cascading waterfall, pick wild blueberries from a meadow, and take in views of endless autumnal foliage. Take a dip in the ocean after scaling the cliffs in Acadia or meander through shorebird habitats in Rhode Island. Visit a replica of Thoreau's cabin at historic Walden Pond, enjoy a peaceful afternoon on a secluded trail, and marvel at the Boston skyline from afar Nearby Fun: Relax after your hike at a local brewery, find a nearby campground, or stop for lunch at a mom n' pop eatery Essential Planning Details: Each hike is described in detail and marked with round-trip distance and hiking time, difficulty, terrain type, elevation gain, and access points Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to park Full-color photos throughout Expert Advice: Seasoned hikers Miles Howard and Kelsey Perrett reveal their experienced insights, local secrets, and honest opinions of each trail Tips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, protecting the environment, and getting park passes, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local expertise will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Exploring the region by car? Check out Moon New England Road Trip.
Download or read book Henry Hikes to Fitchburg written by D.B. Johnson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a passage from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, the wonderfully appealing Henry Hikes to Fitchburg follows two friends who have very different approaches to life. When the two agree to meet one evening in Fitchburg, which is thirty miles away, each decides to get there in his own way, and the two have surprisingly different days.
Download or read book WalkBoston written by Robert Sloane and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential guide of walks and light hikes leads outdoor enthusiasts off Boston's beaten track to explore some of the famous city's most unique neighborhoods.
Download or read book Walking the Cape and Islands written by David Weintraub and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cape and Islands--Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket--provide some of the best walking and hiking in coastal New England. There is a great variety of terrain and scenery, from the crashing Atlantic Ocean to pristine kettle ponds, from densely wooded tracts to open expanses of salt marsh, and from sandy shorelines to wildflower-carpeted grasslands. Walking the Cape and Islands is the first comprehensive guide to the area's best walking and hiking trails. In includes: 72 walks ranging in length from 0.4 miles to 11.2 miles and in difficulty from easy to difficult; for each walk, a complete route description, driving directions to the trailhead, and a detailed, easy-to-read map; at-a-glance Info providing essential information such as distance, difficulty, time to walk, trail surface, and more; trail-use data showing whether bicycles, dogs, or hunting are allowed on the described route; and health stats showing the number of steps and estimated calories burned. Although designed primarily for walkers and hikers, this book will also appeal to joggers and mountain bicyclists. The book is illustrated with photographs by the author, a professional photographer.
Download or read book More Nature Walks in Eastern Massachusetts written by Michael Tougias and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for family nature walks, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and wild-life watching, these 47 walks focus on the southeast region of Massachusetts, including Cape Cod.