Download or read book Connecticut Walk Book West written by Ann T. Colson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Connecticut Walk Book East written by John Hibbard and published by Connecticut Forest & Park Assn. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hiking Connecticut and Rhode Island written by Rhonda and George Ostertag and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lace up your boots and sample some of the best trails in New England. Trek through verdant forests in south-central Connecticut. Amble along secluded rivers and bays at wildlife sanctuaries in Rhode Island. Veteran hikers and outdoor writers Rhonda and George Ostertag will introduce you to these trails and more. Use this guide for: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact camping tips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Download or read book Secret Connecticut A Guide to the Weird Wonderful and Obscure written by Anastasia Mills Healy and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that there’s a Connecticut hotel room with a real helicopter inside? Can you guess who inspired the character of Indiana Jones, who was president before George Washington, and who flew before the Wright Brothers? Find the state’s most interesting and offbeat stories in Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Are you interested in taking a safari or racing a chariot? Had you ever heard that Martin Luther King Jr. spent two summers in Connecticut? Included are more than eighty engaging stories that provide insight into one of America’s oldest states. Inside are tales of pirates, an underground prison, and a possessed doll. Aren’t you curious about the spectacular stained glass church that was unknowingly built in the shape of a fish by a famous architect? From the world’s smallest Native American reservation to professionally coiffed cows and a replica of Marie Antoinette’s palace, you’ll find intrigue around every corner of this small but surprising state. Author Anastasia Mills Healy brings to life the long history of intriguing people, places, and events that will fascinate even life long residents of Connecticut.
Download or read book Connecticut Architecture written by Christopher Wigren and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connecticut boasts some of the oldest and most distinctive architecture in New England, from Colonial churches and Modernist houses to refurbished nineteenth-century factories. The state's history includes landscapes of small farmsteads, country churches, urban streets, tobacco sheds, quiet maritime villages, and town greens, as well as more recent suburbs and corporate headquarters. In his guide to this rich and diverse architectural heritage, Christopher Wigren introduces readers to 100 places across the state. Written for travelers and residents alike, the book features buildings visible from the road. Featuring more than 200 illustrations, the book is organized thematically. Sections include concise entries that treat notable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities, emphasizing the importance of the built environment and its impact on our sense of place. The text highlights key architectural features and trends and relates buildings to the local and regional histories they represent. There are suggestions for further reading and a helpful glossary of architectural terms A project of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, the book reflects more than 30 years of fieldwork and research in statewide architectural survey and National Register of Historic Places programs.
Download or read book Connecticut 169 Club written by Martin Podskoch and published by Podskoch Press. This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Connecticut Waterfalls A Guide written by Russell Dunn and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy access to cascades, cataracts, and more. Connecticut is rich in history, geology—and waterfalls. Bringing these together in one guide, richly illustrated by both photographs and antique postcards, this book provides not only good directions and descriptions, but also historic and stratigraphic context for these thrilling yet peaceful places. Many of CT's waterfalls are now the centerpieces of parks and preserves—perfect for a weekend visit and picnic.
Download or read book Hike Maryland written by Bryan MacKay and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the natural beauty of Maryland on foot. Maryland affords a rich variety of natural places for residents and visitors to enjoy, from the Chesapeake shores through expansive Piedmont farmland to the Appalachian Plateau. And whether you’re headed to the seashore or the mountains, there are few better ways to experience these landscapes than on foot. With its excellent system of public lands—including national parks, state parks and forests, and even privately owned tracts open to the public—Maryland offers ample opportunities for hikers to find easy walks, challenging trails, and outstanding views. In Hike Maryland, Bryan MacKay takes you on twenty-five exceptional trips on the footpaths of the Free State. Drawing on his decades of experience as an avid hiker, lifelong Marylander, and expert naturalist, MacKay has assembled a list of the best hikes in the state. His beautifully illustrated guide tells you how to find the trails, describes the flowers and wildlife you’ll see along the way, and shares sensible advice about such concerns as ticks and poisonous snakes. Each individual trail guide includes key information, a map, and background on the natural history and ecology of the park, forest, or preserve, and offers a brief essay featuring a local plant, animal, or environmental issue. Whether you are venturing out on a solo trek on the Appalachian Trail, hiking with friends through Patapsco Valley State Park, or heading to Assateague Island with your family, this book will be an invaluable resource on your journeys. Hike Maryland is a companion guide to Cycle Maryland and Paddle Maryland.
Download or read book Connecticut Walk Book written by Connecticut Forest and Park Association and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lace up your boots and experience some of the best hiking in New England. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest. The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) maintains over 825 miles of Blue-Blazed Trails in Connecticut, trails that wind through state parks and forests, land trusts, and across private land. The Connecticut Walk Book is a comprehensive guide to these trails, including detailed, full-color maps, mileage/destination tables, and a lay-flat design for ease of use. In this twentieth edition of the Connecticut Walk Book you will find descriptions of the hikes with maps that are clear and easy to read and follow, parking information, and trip-planning essentials that will bring you to every trail. Publication of this book is funded by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Download or read book New York Capital Region Walk Book written by Michael Lombardi and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Capital Region Walk Book is a comprehensive overview of hiking trails two miles long or greater near Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, and Troy. You don't have to drive to the Adirondacks, Catskills, or Berkshires to find scenic overlooks and waterfalls. The book covers popular places like Moreau Lake, Peebles Island, and Thatcher State Parks, as well as lesser known State Forests, Long Path segments, and conservation areas. Included in this guide: - 72 park and preserve summaries with parking information, difficulty rating, and estimated mileage - Full color trail maps for every hike - 25 Recommended Hikes selected for their interesting natural features and well maintained trails - 6 county overview maps to find the closest trails
Download or read book Mud Rocks Blazes written by Heather Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following her bestselling memoir, Thirst, here is the next step in Heather "Anish" Anderson's adventurous life journey--one of deep emotion and self-discovery
Download or read book Ontario Provincial Parks written by Allen MacPherson and published by Erin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the 302 interpretive and hiking trails in Ontario's provincial parks with an in-depth look at selected trails in each region of the province. Appropriate for novices, most walks are under two hours. The revised edition is fully updated.
Download or read book Connecticut Walk Book written by Connecticut Forest and Park Association and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to Connecticut's extensive public trails system Lace up your boots and experience some of the best hiking in New England. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest. The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) maintains over 825 miles of Blue-Blazed Trails in Connecticut, trails that wind through state parks and forests, land trusts, and across private land. The Connecticut Walk Book is a comprehensive guide to these trails, including detailed, full-color maps, mileage/destination tables, and a lay-flat design for ease of use. In this twentieth edition of the Connecticut Walk Book you will find descriptions of the hikes with maps that are clear and easy to read and follow, parking information, and trip-planning essentials that will bring you to every trail.
Download or read book A Walk Through the Woods written by May Sarton and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1976 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trio take a midday walk in the woods where each amuses himself with his private thoughts.
Download or read book Connecticut Walk Book written by Connecticut Forest and Park Association and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to Connecticut's extensive public trails system Lace up your boots and experience some of the best hiking in New England. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest. The Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) maintains over 825 miles of Blue-Blazed Trails in Connecticut, trails that wind through state parks and forests, land trusts, and across private land. The Connecticut Walk Book is a comprehensive guide to these trails, including detailed, full-color maps, mileage/destination tables, and a lay-flat design for ease of use. In this fully-updated twenty-first edition of the Connecticut Walk Book you will find descriptions of the hikes with maps that are clear and easy to read and follow, parking information, and trip-planning essentials that will bring you to every trail.
Download or read book Connecticut Walk Book written by Connecticut Forest and Park Association and published by Connecticut Forest & Park Assn. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Connecticut Walk Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
