Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island

Author: Ken Weber
Publisher: Backcountry Guides
ISBN: 9780881504583
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description
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.

Edinburgh

Author: NICK. DRAINEY
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907025600
Category : Edinburgh (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
25 walks in and around Edinburgh with colour maps and stunning photography. The Forth Bridge and Dalmeny Estate, Harlaw Reservoir, Cammo Estate, River Almond and Cramond, Corstorphine Hill, Castlelaw Hill, Wester and Easter Craiglockhart Hills, Water of Leith and Union Canal, Torduff Water, Swanston and the foothills of the Pentlands, Water of Leith, Colinton and Craiglockhart Dells, Blackford Hill and the Braid Hills, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill, Water of Leith, Dean Bridge to Leith, Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park, Roslin Glen, Gladhouse Reservoir, Moorfoot Hills, Dalkieth Country Park, Newhailes near Musselburgh, Musselburgh and Levenhall Links, Carberry Hill, Vogrie Country Park, Seton Collegiate Church and Sands, Gosford Estate, Aberlady Bay and Gullane Point.

Weekend Walks in Brooklyn

Author: Robert J Regalbuto
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0881508063
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Weekend Walks in Brooklyn is an invitation to explore many Brooklyn neighborhoods, from trendy DUMBO to Coney Island, from the Hasidic enclaves of Williamsburg to the scenic Narrows of Bay Ridge, and from Brooklyn Heights promenade to the tree-lined streets of Park Slope. Each of this book’s twenty-two self-guided walking tours begins near a subway station and features step-by-step directions, a detailed map, as well as factual and fascinating vignettes about points of interest along the way. Whether your interest is Brooklyn history and lore, sports, architecture, ethnic foods, or famous Brooklynites, this guide will lead you not only to familiar favorites such, but also to refreshing discoveries.

Where the Deer and the Antelope Play

Author: Nick Offerman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101984708
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman Nick Offerman has always felt a particular affection for the Land of the Free—not just for the people and their purported ideals but to the actual land itself: the bedrock, the topsoil, and everything in between that generates the health of your local watershed. In his new book, Nick takes a humorous, inspiring, and elucidating trip to America's trails, farms, and frontier to examine the people who inhabit the land, what that has meant to them and us, and to the land itself, both historically and currently. In 2018, Wendell Berry posed a question to Nick, a query that planted the seed of this book, sending Nick on two memorable journeys with pals—a hiking trip to Glacier National Park with his friends Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders, as well as an extended visit to his friend James Rebanks, the author of The Shepherd's Life and English Pastoral. He followed that up with an excursion that could only have come about in 2020—Nick and his wife, Megan Mullally, bought an Airstream trailer to drive across (several of) the United States. These three quests inspired some “deep-ish" thinking from Nick, about the history and philosophy of our relationship with nature in our national parks, in our farming, and in our backyards; what we mean when we talk about conservation; and the importance of outdoor recreation, all subjects very close to Nick's heart. With witty, heartwarming stories and a keen insight into the human problems we all confront, this is both a ramble through and celebration of the land we all love.

Weekend Walks in Rhode Island

Author: Ken Weber
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780881506143
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
A gentle hiking guide to Rhode Island's diverse natural and historic treasures.

Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island

Author: Ken Weber
Publisher: Countryman Press
ISBN: 9780881502619
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
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.

Secret Stairs

Author: Charles Fleming
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
ISBN: 1595809414
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Containing walks and detailed maps from throughout the city, Secret Stairs highlights the charms and quirks of a unique feature of the Los Angeles landscape, and chronicles the geographical, architectural, and historical aspects of the city’s staircases, as well as of the neighborhoods in which the steps are located. From strolling through the classic La Loma neighborhood in Pasadena to walking the Sunset Junction Loop in Silver Lake, to taking the Beachwood Canyon hike through “Hollywoodland” to enjoying the magnificent ocean views from the Castellammare district in Pacific Palisades, Secret Stairs takes you on a tour of the staircases all across the City of Angels. The circular walks, rated for duration and difficulty, deliver tales of historic homes and their fascinating inhabitants, bits of unusual local trivia, and stories of the neighborhoods surrounding the stairs. That’s where William Faulkner was living when he wrote the screenplay for To Have and Have Not; that house was designed by Neutra; over there is a Schindler; that’s where Woody Guthrie lived, where Anais Nin died, and where Thelma Todd was murdered . . . Despite the fact that one of these staircases starred in an Oscar-winning short film—Laurel and Hardy’s The Music Box, from 1932—these civic treasures have been virtually unknown to most of the city’s residents and visitors. Now, Secret Stairs puts these hidden stairways back on the map, while introducing urban hikers to exciting new “trails” all around the city of Los Angeles.

Walking

Author: Jeff Galloway
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 184126170X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
"Walking - The Complete Book" will motivate you to get moving, avoid aches and pains, and enjoy a more energetic life. Whether you are just starting to walk around the block, or have been active for years, "Walking - The Complete Book" has a world of information that will make you want to walk every day, as it helps you improve the experience.

Glasgow

Author: NICK. DRAINEY
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907025617
Category : Glasgow (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
25 walks in and around Glasgow with colour maps and stunning photography. Greenock Cut, Windy Hill, Clyde Muirshall Park, Balloch Castle Country Park, Castle Semple Loch and Parkhill Wood, Lang Craigs, Duncryne near Loch Lomond, Dams to Darnley Country Park, Whitelee Windfarm, Earl's Seat from Glengoyne Distillery, Mugdock Country Park, Pollock Country Park, River Kelvin, The Clyde, Medieval Glasgow, The Necropolis, Cathkin Braes, Campsie Glen, Dungoil in the Campsies, Spectacle E'e Falls, Calderglen, Bar Hill near Kilsyth, Calderglen, Chatelherault Country Park, Strathclyde Country Park, Falls of Clyde, New Lanark and Tinto.

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Northern Virginia: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Mountains to Chesapeake Bay (Fourth Edition)

Author: Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581576072
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
Great hikes plus the natural and human history of each area. From the rugged summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the gentle shores of Chesapeake Bay, this new edition explores more than 360 miles of pathways with up-to-date information on trail closures, route changes, and new territory. It offers a rich selection of hikes for every degree of physical stamina and for any amount of time you have available, as well as an in-depth exploration of the human and natural history that contributes to the compelling story of the region, noting historic events that occurred nearby and how the landscape itself helped shape those events.