Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Rhode Island written by Steve Mirsky and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great wide open is closer than you think. One of the benefits of being in such a small coastal State is that you can walk the cliffs of Newport in the morning and be in dense forest on the western forest after lunch. Just because you're in downtown Providence doesn't mean that you can't take a day hike anywhere in the State. Within an hour tops, you can be deep in the woods far from civilization, even though the closest main road will undoubtedly be only 3 miles away in either direction. Let Steve Mirsky take you to the best, often hidden, hiking routes right here in Rhode Island.
Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Rhode Island written by Steve Mirsky and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover up-to-date, expert-tested easy hikes for every skill level in the Rhode Island area! Great for families, day hikers, transplants and tourists, Best Easy Day Hikes Rhode Island, Second Edition includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for the best accessible and scenic hikes in Rhode Island.
Download or read book Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island written by Ken Weber and published by Backcountry Guides. This book was released on 1999 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years Ken Weber has been educating visitors and natives alike about the historical and natural wonders of the Ocean State. The 40 walks and gentle hikes he has chosen for this completely updated third edition travel the best terrain the state has to offer, both urban and rural. Here you'll find: the 77-mile North South Trail, which spans the state from the Massachusetts border to the ocean; the cliffs of Block Island; the beaches of Ninigret and Napatree; the quiet woods and fields of the northwestern corner; the wildlife sanctuaries and islands of Narragansett Bay; and the mansions of Cliff Walk in Newport. The walks range from three to nine miles in length, from gentle strolls to more challenging day hikes. Each chapter includes directions to the trailhead, a detailed map, a complete description of the route, and natural and historic highlights you should see along the way.
Download or read book Best Hikes with Kids Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island written by Emily Kerr and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007-02-23 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * More than 80 hikes suitable for kids and parents, accessible from urban areas * Trails range in length from less than a mile to nearly 6 miles, with optional turn-around points * Handy sidebars with information on animals, plants, geology, and fun activities to do with kids on the hike * Special emphasis on trail highlights with child appeal * Graphic, two-color layout provides key data at a glance Search for frogs and turtles in a pond, stay in a cabin, visit a nature center, see waterfalls, or discover abundant wildlife. These are just a few of the activities outlined in Best Hikes with Kids Connecticut, Massachusetts, & Rhode Island. Hikes in this guidebook are suited for families and anyone looking for an easy outing. Each hike highlights points of interest and opportunities for kids to learn about nature on the trail. The hikes are rated easy to difficult for children.
Download or read book The Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide and Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking is a simple way for your family to have fun together while enhancing your health and well-being. Whether you are experienced hikers or totally new to the trails, this guide has everything you need to help you prepare for and enjoy exploring the great outdoors with children of all ages and abilities. The 42 family-friendly hikes include short, stroller-friendly walks as well as longer, more rugged excursions throughout Rhode Island. Each hike description includes essential and helpful information, a detailed map, and driving directions, as well as journal pages for your family to use to reflect upon and document your experiences. The Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide and Journal will support and encourage your family to explore the Ocean State's beautiful, natural places and reap the many benefits that time in nature has on us all.
Download or read book The Revised Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide and Journal written by Jeanine Silversmith and published by . This book was released on 2022-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking is a simple way for your family to have fun together while enhancing your health and well-being. Whether you are experienced hikers or totally new to the trails, this guide has everything you need to help you prepare for and enjoy exploring the great outdoors with children of all ages and abilities. The 42 family-friendly hikes include short, stroller-friendly walks as well as longer, more rugged excursions throughout Rhode Island. Each hike description includes essential and helpful information, a detailed map, and driving directions, as well as journal pages for your family to use to reflect upon and document your experiences. The Revised Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide and Journal will support and encourage your family to explore the Ocean State's beautiful, natural places and reap the many benefits that time in nature has on us all.
Download or read book Weekend Walks in Rhode Island written by Ken Weber and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gentle hiking guide to Rhode Island's diverse natural and historic treasures.
Download or read book Doggin Rhode Island written by Doug Gelbert and published by Cruden Bay Books. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever considered how far you walk with your dog? If you walk just 15 minutes a day you will have walked far enough in your dogÕs lifetime to cross the United States. With all that walking ahead of you, aren't you ready for a new place to take a hike? This new book seeks to help you flush out those great hiking spots for your dog.DOGGINÕ RHODE ISLAND: THE 25 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE OCEAN STATE explores the stateÕs best trails with your best friend in mind. While walking the dog, author Doug Gelbert also brings along generous helpings of local history, botany, geology, architecture and more.Rhode Island can be a fantastic place to hike with your dog. Inside the Ocean State you can hike with your dog on sand trails, climb hills that leave you and your dog panting, walk on some of the most historic grounds in America, explore the estates of AmericaÕs wealthiest families or circle lakes for miles and never lose sight of the water.Also included are local beach regulations for dogs...campgrounds and dog parks in Rhode Island...outfitting your dog for a hike...low impact hiking with your dog...and much more.DOGGINÕ RHODE ISLAND: THE 25 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE OCEAN STATE is whimsically illustrated with original drawings by award-winning artist Andrew Chesworth. What makes a great place to take your dog hiking? Well, how about a paw-friendly surface to trot on? Grass and sandy dirt are alot more appealing than asphant and rocks. A variety of hikes is always good - long ones for athletic dogs and short ones for the less adventurous canine. Dogs always enjoy a refreshing place to swim as well.Our guides focus on the parks that are good choices to take your dog. WeÕll tell you the ones dog owners neednÕt bother with and feature the places that welcome your dog. For dog-friendly parks we describe the trail options for your dog, evaluate park traffic from other users, tell you whether you will need a guide dog to find your way around and, of course, tell you how to get to the park.
Download or read book Discover Rhode Island written by Christie Matheson and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect all-around guide and trip planner, Discover Rhode Island leads outdoor adventurers on 50 of the best hiking, biking, and paddling trips in the Ocean State.
Download or read book Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island written by Ken Weber and published by Countryman Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wooded and watery corner of New England has become, in the latter part of this century, a veritable paradise of recreational opportunities, offering boating, beaching, birding, and - unknown to many before Ken Weber's books came on the scene - wonderful walking. Through his columns in the "Providence Journal" and his books, including the recently published companion volume to this one, "More Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island," Ken has educated Rhode Islanders to the joys of this gentle sport. This second edition has been thoroughly updated by the author - almost half the walks have been substantially revised. Each of the 40 walks includes a map, hiking times and distances, an overview of the special features of the walk and its level of difficulty, directions on getting to the trailhead, and a two - to three-page description. There is also tremendous diversity to these 40 outings: one can choose from beach walks, woods walks, wetlands walks, and even island walks. Many of them, moreover, are suitable for families with children.
Download or read book Hiking Rhode Island Trails Journal written by Tom Alyea and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhode Island has some of the best hiking trails in the entire United States. This hiking journal allows you to record all those special trails and experiences you had while getting back to nature. Hiking is a great way to get back in touch with a slower pace of life. The experiences while performing these activities are endless. Writing in a journal makes them timeless. This journal has plenty of space to: * record the location, date, time and distance of your hikes * note the type of hike (light, moderate, strenuous) * record the weather conditions * write down companions that joined you along the way* add details about the route you took You will find by using this journal that you have a very powerful reminder of your hiking journey. And, there are pages of motivating quotes to keep you inspired. One final thought is that you should write in your journal while you are on the trail. Don't leave it up to, "I will remember that when I get home." Chances are you won't remember.
Download or read book AMC s Best Day Hikes in Connecticut and Rhode Island written by Steve Fagin and published by . This book was released on 2024-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the beauty and diverse geography of southern New England in AMC's Best Day Hikes in Connecticut and Rhode Island. With a fully-revised Connecticut section and brand-new introduction of treks in Rhode Island, this guide features 60 hikes for all skill levels, each entry including a detailed map, plus summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level.
Download or read book The North South Trail written by Cliff Vanover and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The North South Trail written by Cliff Vanover and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rhode Island Map Guide written by Appalachian Mountain Club Books and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brand-new map and guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club identifies AMC-recommended hike, bike, and paddle trails in Rhode Island. From hiking routes, such as Arcadia Trail, Mount Tom Trail, and Newport's famed Cliff Walk, to bike trails, such as the Blackstone River Greenway and East Bay Bike Path, the best in statewide recreation dots this map, with easy-to-spot, color-coded difficulty ratings. And then there's the paddling: For a state that's only 37 miles wide and 48 miles long, Rhode Island boasts an astonishing 400 miles of coastal shoreline, making it a sea kayaker's paradise--not to mention a prime destination for often-overlooked, secluded inland rivers and lakes. Hike and bike trailheads, water access points, boat ramps, fishing and swimming holes, campsites, day-use areas, horseback riding, and more are all identified on-map, with companion information on safety, trip planning, and conservation. Covering the best in outdoor recreation, this waterproof, tear-resistant map is your one-stop guide to enjoying all the Ocean State has to offer. ALSO AVAILABLE Massachusetts Trail Guide: AMC's Comprehensive Guide to Hiking Trails in Massachusetts by John S. Burk ISBN: 978-1-62842-020-3 AMC's Best Sea Kayaking in New England: 50 Coastal Paddling Adventures from Maine to Connecticut by Michael Daugherty ISBN: 978-1-62842-006-7 Quiet Water Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island: AMC's Canoe and Kayak Guide to 100 of the Best Ponds, Lakes, and Easy Rivers by John Hayes and Alex Wilson ISBN: 978-1-62842-000-5 AMC's Best Day Hikes in Connecticut: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails from the Highlands to the Coast by René Laubach and Charles W.G. Smith ISBN: 978-1-62842-070-8
Download or read book Hiking the Wonderland Trail written by Tami Asars and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backpacking" from Hiking the Wonderland Trail "There's no other trip, trail or peak that any backpacker should rank higher on his life list than the Wonderland Trail." - Backpacker magazine * Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation’s iconic wilderness trails * Everything you need to help plan this 93-mile trek, whether done in one trip or several * Lavish, full-color design, yet informative and practical, with 125 photographs and 18 maps * Find even more details, updates and added trip extensions at hikingthewonderlandtrail.com Washington State's famed Wonderland Trail is a spectacular 93-mile route that circumnavigates Mount Rainier, challenging hikers with its strenuous 22,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain and loss. Hiking the Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide to Mount Rainier's Premier Trail is an authoritative guidebook penned by Washington native Tami Asars, a professional instructor on hiking the trail, a third-generation hiker of the Cascade mountains, and seven-time hiker of the entire Wonderland Trail. In this guide Asars draws on her experience, covering these essentials: * How to work with the Wonderland Trail permit reservation system, and when to apply * Recommended gear--with a checklist--and ways to reduce pack weight, prevent blisters, and stay warm and dry * How to pack the perfect backpack * Food and fuel caching on the Wonderland, tips and instruction * Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions and suggested itineraries * How to extend your adventures with the Northern Loop Trail and the Eastside Trail Over the years, Asars has taken extensive notes that she shares at workshops and in the field. Hiking the Wonderland Trail distills her boot-tested knowledge so that everyone can enjoy the magic of Mount Rainier's premier trail.
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.
