Download or read book Historical Trails of Eastern Pennsylvania written by Anthony D. Fredericks and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrific guide to the history of Eastern Pennsylvania and its environs. Historical Trails of Eastern Pennsylvania takes visitors through Revolutionary War battle sites; past Civil War encampments sites; up and over ancient, coal-rich mountain ranges; through one-of-a-kind history museums; and along back roads filled with quaint covered bridges and barns displaying hex signs. Part guidebook and part odyssey, it is a panoply of you-are-there history, richly textured landscapes, and old tales made new for adventurous travelers. As well as offering deep explorations of eastern Pennsylvania for residents and visitors, this book will delight armchair travelers who enjoy compelling narration. Anthony D. Fredericks has written more than 100 books, including a host of children’s books, teacher resource guides, and Desert Dinosaurs (Countryman). He is a longtime resident of PA and a professor of education at York College of Pennsylvania.
Download or read book AMC s Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia written by Susan Charkes and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AMC's Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia will take you through 50 of the region's best hikes for all levels. Ideal for families, tourists, and even locals, this easy-to-use guide will help you explore Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware year-round, from lesser-known excursions to area favorites, including several hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Take a walk through historic Valley Forge, discover the beautiful French Creek State Park, see the Pinnacle's spectacular views, and visit New Jersey's famed Pine Barrens. Each trip includes useful information such as a detailed map showing parking areas and natural highlights, and a summary of trip characteristics. Many hikes are accessible by public transportation, making it easy for you to get out on the trail. You'll even find tips on the area's best snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, along with essays on the region's flora and fauna. Inside You'll Find: GPS coordinates to the start of each hike Locator Map and "At-a-Glance Trip Planner" for easy planning Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level for each trail Hiking and safety tips, including advice on what to carry in your pack Essays about the flora, fauna, and historic landmarks of the Philadelphia area
Download or read book The Lincoln Trail in Pennsylvania A History and Guide written by and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Trails and Roads in Penn s Land written by John Thomson Faris and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Old Jesuit Trails in Penn s Forest written by Leo Gregory Fink and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Paths of Pennsylvania written by Paul A. W. Wallace and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania written by Tom Thwaites and published by Countryman Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of a classic hiking guide to one of the most-visited regions of Pennsylvania includes hikes at North Mountain, Valley Forge, Saint Anthony's Wilderness, the Delaware Water Gap, Gettysburg, and more.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide 50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania From the Mason Dixon Line to the Poconos and North Mountain Fifth Edition Explorer s 50 Hikes written by Tom Thwaites and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised 5th edition of a classic hiking guide to one of the most-visited regions of Pennsylvania. Eastern Penssylvania offers a wealth of hiking opportunities: North Mountain is still wild and remote; the popular Poconos offer miles of litttle-traveled trails; and the Appalachian Trail follows South and Blue mountains on its journey across the state. This thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition includes hikes ranging from 4 to 22 miles in length. Each hike description includes step-by-step directions, a topo map, information on hiking time, distance and rise, and knowledgeable commentary on the human and natural history you'll encounter.
Download or read book Historic Hiking Trails written by Steve Rajtar and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 900 hiking trails in the United States take hikers along routes or past sites of historical importance and offer commemorative embroidered patches or other souvenirs of the outing. These trails allow hikers to gain a new appreciation for history and actually experience it, instead of only reading about it--and have something to show for their hike. The first comprehensive guide to those trails, this work covers routes in all fifty states and the District of Columbia as well as interstate trails. The book categorizes each as historic, meaning that it played some significant role in history; historical, meaning that it takes the hiker by or into buildings or sites that have some relationship to a significant person or event, but do not themselves figure in history; nature or scenic, because of the wildlife or scenery available along the way that can be viewed along with the historical site; or recreational, meaning that the trail was established for the long-distance hiker and history buff. Each entry also tells who the trail's sponsor is, if alternate means of transportation are allowed, location, length, route, type of terrain, what type of awards are given and any associated costs, registration requirements, and sites along the trail.
Download or read book From Rails to Trails written by United States. Citizens' Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pennsylvania s Rail Trails written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Rails to Trails Conservancy. This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With old favorites like the Stony Valley Railroad Grade and the Ghost Town Trail as well as new additions like the Chester Valley Trail and the Mahoning Shadow Trail, this seventh edition contains over 1100 miles of trails.Following a format much like earlier editions, the book contains valuable, easily-accessed information. Each trail listing contains a photograph, historical description, trailhead directions (including new Pennsylvania interstate exit numbers), trail map, trail details, a local manager contact, and more.
Download or read book Landis Valley Museum written by Elizabeth Johnson and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landis Valley Museum, a complex of more than twenty-five buildings in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, founded in the 1920s by brothers Henry K. and George D. Landis, preserves Pennsylvania Dutch rural life from the mid-eighteenth century to the early-twentieth century. The guidebook surveys the Pennsylvania Dutch culture, profiles the brothers who amassed more than 75,000 objects relating to Dutch heritage, and concludes with a tour of the buildings and the grounds.
Download or read book Great Hikes in the Poconos and Northeast Pennsylvania written by Boyd Newman and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking guide to the state's biggest tourist area. Varied hikes are appropriate for all abilities.
Download or read book Pennsylvania s Rail Trails written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Rails to Trails Conservancy. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing maps, photographs, trail descriptions and historical background, the 10th edition guidebook covers more than 1200 miles of rail-trail in Pennsylvania. Each trail description includes coordinates of latitude and longitude for at least one trailhead to help digital users find their way. Every rail-trail in this book offers a unique adventure. Designed to fit in your shirt or coat pocket, bike bag or glove compartment, this durable guidebook brings the mission of the Rails-to Trails Conservancy to life!
Download or read book Pennsylvania s Rail trails written by Thomas P. Sexton and published by Rails to Trails Conservancy. This book was released on 2004 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2004 Ninth Edition of Pennsylvania_s Rail-Trails guidebook provides all the details necessary to enjoy more than 1,200 miles of rail-trail. Each trail listing contains a photograph, historical description, trailhead directions, trail map, trail details, a local trail contact, and more. New to the ninth edition are the GPS coordinates for many of the trail heads. Users will find the information handy for navigating to the trailheads using their personal navigation receivers.
Download or read book Heritage Trails written by United States. National Park Service. Denver Service Center. Partnerships Branch and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rail Trails Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York written by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the country, more than 1,600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this newest addition to the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northeast's finest rail-trails. Rail-Trails Northeast covers one hundred of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania's rail-trails. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, the Northeast is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Rural, suburban, or urban, rail-trails serve as the backbone of an impressive trail system. This two-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, surface type, length, and directions to trailheads for each trail. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.
