Download or read book The Walking Dunes written by and published by Pogonia Books. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 140 color photos and detailed description of a nature preserve in eastern Long Island, NY.

Download or read book Walking Dunes written by Sandra Scofield and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sandhills stretch across the West Texas plains for 60 miles. As much as ten miles wide in places, they are a gleaming, sugary whiteness. The winds keep a trickle of sand moving on their peaks; in high winds the sand shifts so fast they say the dunes walk. So, too, can a handsome young man’s intellect and sensibility belie his unreliable character; so, too, can his sense of identity shift as he is buffeted by the storm of circumstance a single fateful year brings. Eighteen year old David Puckett is torn between his desire for and his fear of intimacy—between his yearning for two very different definitions of success. Artistry and passion are embodied in one girl, the avoidance of intimacy and the path to power in another. His story is set in the late 1950s, an era that has become mythologized as an age of carefree innocence and conservative consensus. Walking Dunes gives us another glimpse of life as it lay on the lip of the ’60s, life as beset by poverty, violence, and misery as it was buoyed by rock and roll, television, and the explosion of the suburbs. There is, too, in David’s story the poignancy of a failed family, the sweet awkwardness of young love, the fierceness of early ambition, the bitterness of loss. The lives of teenagers, so often perceived as trivial and commonplace, surprise and ultimately shock the reader, as a boy sets the course on which he will become a man.

Download or read book Trail Guide to the South Fork written by Mike Bottini and published by UNET 2 Corporation. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here it is! The first comprehensive guide to trails of the South Fork. For more than ten years the Group for the South Fork has been working with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society and the Southampton Trails Preservation Society to preserve and define the trails, ancient and new, of the South Fork of Long Island. Mike Bottini not only helped to blaze these trails, for more than four years he has been describing them in his column in The Southampton Press. "South Fork Outdoors," which served as the basis for this book, won the award for best outdoors column from the New York Press Association in 2002. An accomplished naturalist, Mike offers a vivid picture of the local ecologies of the trails. From seashore to oak/pine woods, from salt-water wetlands to freshwater ponds and kettleholes, Mike describes the unique natural history of the remarkably diverse South Fork environments. Even if you are only an armchair nature-lover, you'll find this book enormously informative. If you like to hike, whether for a hundred yards or a hundred miles, this guide is essential. Each trail is meticulously mapped and described, with extensive comments on what to look for and why.

Download or read book Short Nature Walks Long Island written by Rodney Albright and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide features 52 walks on Long Island. Each walk includes an easy-to-follow map and directions for locating and following the trails.

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Download or read book At the Glacier s Edge written by Betsy McCully and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2024-05-17 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vast salt marshes, ancient grasslands, lush forests, pristine beaches and dunes, and copious inland waters, all surrounded by a teeming sea. These are probably not the first things you imagine when you think of Long Island, but just beyond its highways and housing developments lies a stunning landscape full of diverse plant and animal life. Combining science writing, environmental history, and first-hand accounts from a longtime resident, At the Glacier’s Edge offers a unique narrative natural history of Long Island. Betsy McCully tells the story of how the island was formed at the end of the last ice age, how its habitats evolved, and how humans in the last few hundred years have radically altered and degraded its landscape. Yet as she personally recounts the habitat losses and species declines she has witnessed over the past few decades, she describes the vital efforts that environmental activists are making to restore and reclaim this land—from replanting salt marshes, to preserving remaining grasslands and forests, to cleaning up the waters. At the Glacier’s Edge provides an in-depth look at the flora, fauna and geology that make Long Island so special.

Download or read book Living with Long Island s South Shore written by Larry McCormick and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The south shore of Long Island, one of New York's greatest recreational assets, is receding at the rate of up to six feet per year. In many cases, efforts to halt this erosion actually have increased it. Buildings cone thought safely constructed back from high tidemarks today protrude far into the water. Even more, the number of homes an facilities built too close to the sea's edge has dramatically increased, making the south shore probably less ready to withstand a major storm than at the time of the cataclysmic hurricane of 1938. Thus, the question of what to do now to overcome and avoid these hazards takes on real urgency. Pointing to past mistakes, many Long Islanders insist that only by acting in an informed reasonable way can safe and environmentally sound development be possible for everyone.

Download or read book Paddling Long Island New York City written by Kevin Stiegelmaier and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the most informative paddling guide to the area, featuring 50 of the best routes for canoeing and kayaking. Boasting more than 400 miles of coastline, beautiful sandy beaches, expansive salt marshes, and dozens of protected bays and harbors, Long Island is truly a paddler’s paradise. It offers something for everyone, from expert sea kayakers to families with young children. Amazing wildlife; ever-changing landscapes; charming history; and, on its western edge, a view of the setting sun behind the Manhattan skyline—there’s no better way to explore it all than from the water. Paddling Long Island & New York City is the most comprehensive guide to the area’s top paddling locations, including rivers, harbors, lakes, and portions of the New York City Water Trail. Written by expert local paddler Kevin Stiegelmaier, the guidebook provides engaging and concise information about Long Island’s geology, weather, history, and wildlife, while also offering carefully selected details vital to a successful paddling trip. You’ll appreciate Kevin’s helpful hints on trip planning, including notes on tides, equipment, training, and camping. Plus, the book’s safety information and navigational “rules of the road” are essential to know. Inside you’ll find: Details on 50 top paddling trips Route descriptions with full-color maps and photos Recommended runs for fishing, trips with children, wildlife viewing, and more At-a-glance data including difficulty, distance, and potential hazards GPS coordinates for put-ins and take-outs Whether you’re looking to spend a long day on the water or you only have time for a quick tour of a local harbor, this book has the information you need to make the trip enjoyable. Wet your paddle and whet your taste for outdoor adventure!

Download or read book Beachy Weekend Getaways from New York Short Breaks in the Hamptons Long Island and the Jersey Shore 1st Edition written by Teddy Minford and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfectly planned getaways for a short break on the beach Only a stone’s throw away from the buzzing city that never sleeps, the Hamptons, Long Island, and the Jersey Shore have long served exhausted NYC residents looking to remove themselves from their busy lives and relax for a little while—a mini-vacation on the water not far from home. Yet each of these weekend hotspots has even more to offer than just sand and surf, including the trendy restaurants and bars, local art museums, and lush gardens of the Hamptons, photos of which are sure to spice up any social media profile. Beachy Weekend Getaways from New York City provides themed itineraries for weekend warriors of all interests, ranging from solo yoga retreats to beach trips with friends, a couple’s romantic getaway, and immersive arty or foodie adventures. With something for every weekend whim, Beachy Weekend Getaways from New York City is filled with advice for planning the perfect short escape.

Download or read book Different Hearts Walk Longer Miles written by V. Austin Koch and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jerry Foley was only three years old when his mother left him on his aunt's doorstep; he never saw his mother again. Although he grew up in an orphanage, Jerry's life began when he enlisted in the Army in 1941. Released from service in 1944, Jerry relocates to New York City and becomes a motorcycle policeman and later a detective in vice. What sets Jerry apart is his ability to lead men and an unquenchable appetite for alcohol. On one of his nightly forays into Tony's Place, owned by Tony Castaldo, Jerry meets Brian McHugh. Jerry, although intrigued by this fellow, is instantly uncomfortable around him when he learns he is a hair stylist. He assumes all hairstylists are faggots. Unfortunately for Brian he holds a secret desire for Jerry. Their lives become interwoven with Eleanor, a lovely Titian-haired young widow and Edith, a voluptuous blond; who work with Brian in an elegant salon owned by Cleo, a very savvy business woman. She has a wealthy lover who keeps her in luxury. Jerry has a detective partner who is married and in a loving marriage with Lucille; there are vain attempts to lead Jerry into marriage. He is very contented living with Nora, a widow he befriended when doing her a kindness seeing her home and eventually moving into her home and her heart. She had never had a child and he became a loving son. They are all woven together into each other's lives and though ordinary people; the passion and drama bring out the worst and the best in each of them.

Download or read book Oceanstory written by Leslie Marmon Silko and published by Odyssey Editions. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new novella from the acclaimed author of Ceremony, and Almanac of the Dead. Leslie Marmon Silko is the author of the novels Ceremony, Almanac of the Dead, and Gardens in the Dunes. She has also written many short stories, poems and essays, and her most recent book is a memoir, The Turquoise Ledge. The recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and an NEA fellowship, Silko lives in Tucson, Arizona, on the boundary of Saguaro National Park West.

Download or read book Hiking New York written by Rhonda and George Ostertag and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-05-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes seventy-five of the best trails the Empire State has to offer—from the 4,000-foot peaks of the Adirondacks and the lore of Rip Van Winkle's Catskills, to the glacier-gouged landscape of the Finger Lakes region and the Niagara Frontier's historic Erie Canal.

Download or read book National Geographic Guide to State Parks of the United States written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers tips from parks staff; suggests trails for biking, hiking, and flower gazing; with photographs and maps.

Download or read book National Geographic Guide to the State Parks of the United States written by National Geographic Society (U.S.) and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers tips from parks staff; suggests trails for biking, hiking, and flower gazing; with photographs and maps.

Download or read book The Canine Hiker s Bible written by Doug Gelbert and published by Cruden Bay Books. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an active dog owner you know the scenario when you are travelling. You read about an exciting trail enthusiastically described in a guidebook and, with great anticipation, you head there only to discover: NO DOGS ALLOWED.When we travel, we want our dogs with us. To hike with our dogs we can always head for a remote forest but while on the road we want to see the continentÕs natural wonders as well. Cruden Bay BookÕs newest title, THE CANINE HIKER'S BIBLE, seeks not only to identify those sensational trails open to canine hikers but to find dog-friendly walks nearNorth AmericaÕs most popular destinations.Your dog can't trot among the giant saguaro cacti in Arizona's Saguaro National Park but he can hike past the stately sentinels of the desert on the Canyon Loop at nearby Catalina State Park. Dogs will never be able to walk under the greatest collection of natural bridges on earth at Utah's Arches National Park but just down the road dogs are welcome on the Negro Bill Canyon Trail in the Colorado River National Recreation Area that leads to the sixth longest stone arch in the United States. Your dog will never look 1000 feet straight down at the confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers in Canyonlands National Park but next door in Dead Horse Point State Park she can look down 1500 feet into the canyon at the Colorado River below. Inside THE CANINE HIKER'S BIBLE you will find:* Detailed descriptions of more than 225 parks and trails across the United States and Canada - all written with your best friend in mind * Rules for dogs in 102 of the most-visited national lands in the United States * Rules for state and provincial parks* Rules for dogs at over 1300 beaches and 500+ beach towns* Outfitting Your Dog For A Hike, A Canine Hikers Watch List, Canine Hiking In The Desert, Canine Hiking At Altitude, Low Impact Hiking With Your Dog ...and much more

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