Country Walks Near Boston


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The Country Walks guidebooks listed below describe outstanding excursions in major metropolitan regions. These books are perennial sellers and are generally acknowledged to be among the best books in the local-interest market, earning such praise as cream of the local outdoors-guide crop from the Washington Post, models of pith and practicality from the Baltimore Sun, excellent from the Chicago Tribune, and an invaluable paperback from the Boston Globe.Also listed is Day Trips in Delmarva, described by The Easton Star Democrat as the best organized, best written, most comprehensive and practical guide to southern Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.







Country Walks Near Boston


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Nature Walks in Eastern Massachusetts


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Enjoy 40 picturesque trails and a wealth of wildlife within an hour of Boston.




Moon New England Hiking


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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.




Country Walks Near Washington


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IF YOU LIVE in the Greater Washington region, the excursions described here are close at hand. The walks explore our area's outstanding national, state, and local parks and extensive trail networks. Some of the trails are also suitable for ski touring and bicycling. Each chapter of Country Walks Near Washington includes an overview, detailed directions, one or more maps (there are sixty in all), and extensive commentary.




Country Walks Near Baltimore


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THIS BOOK IS FOR PEOPLE who want an outing in the country without wasting half the day getting there and back. If you life in the Baltimore area, the excursions described here are close at hand. The walks show our region's outstanding state and local parks and national wildlife refuges. Each chapter of Country Walks Near Baltimore includes an overview, detailed directions, one or more maps, and extensive commentary.




Boston's French Secrets


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The first book published about Boston's French Heritage looks at the city with a sleuth's eye and reveals its hidden French history and architecture. Discover Boston's many-layered ties to France, its culture, and some outstanding personalities, including Paul Revere!




1001 Walks


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1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die is the perfect guide to the world's most exhilarating walks. The ever-increasing passion for recreational walking is given fresh impetus with the creation of each new national park and wilderness area, the construction of every new walkway and the clearing of another fresh trail. The growth in popularity of pathways and woodland walks, and the conversion of canal banks and disused railways around the world to mixed-use walkand cycle-ways, means we now have unprecedented access to our cities and to ever-increasing tracts of our rural heritage. The wide-ranging, carefully chosen featured routes vary from the rugged delights of Wales's Pembrokeshire Coastal Path to the lush wilderness of Jamaica and the Harz Witches' Trail high in the German mountains. The hand-picked excursions cover overland paths, urban trails, mountain passes, coastal and shoreline strolls, and walks that explore the heritage of the world's most culturally rich destinations. There are gentle walks for beginners - some lasting barely an hour - and more demanding challenges for seasoned enthusiasts that will take months to achieve. Every page provides a wealth of information about a must-try walk, including start and end points, overall distance, difficulty rating, terrain and an estimation of the time it should take to complete, along with links to specially commissioned digital route maps. In short, 1001 Walks You Must Experience Before You Die is an essential reference guide for all those who love to get out of their cars, get off their bikes and lace up their walking shoes.