60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Boston (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge)

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Boston (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge)
Author: Helen Weatherall
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 778
Release: 2010-11-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 145960783X

Thanks to conservationists like Charles Elliot, the visionary behind the Blue Hills Reservation, Boston's Emerald Necklace, and the exciting 200-mile arc of the Bay Circuit Trail, hiking opportunities within the Boston area are delightfully vast and diverse. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles; Boston guides hikers on trails trodden by the likes of Wampanoag warrior King Phillip and his colonial adversaries, Concord's Henry David Thoreau, Mason Walton - the hermit of Ravenswood, and countless farmers and trades people who have hiked this historic land since the country's founding. With so many hiking opportunities in the Boston area, it takes a local expert to sort them out and find the best of the best within roughly an hour's drive. Boston native Helen Weather all has got you covered, profiling Boston's best scenic day hikes. Helen hiked each trail, gathering trail data using state-of-the-art GPS technology. Expertly drawn trail maps and trail profiles complement the detailed trail descriptions and useful at-a-glance information. If you live in the Boston area and like to hike or want to get out there and see what all of the hype is about, grab a copy of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles; Boston.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston
Author: Lafe Low
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2018-08-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0897324560

It’s Time to Take a Hike! The best way to experience Boston is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local authors and hiking experts Lafe Low and Helen Weatherall as they help you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of Beantown. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. See Boston’s stellar views from the Skyline Trail at Blues Hills Reservation. Spend hours exploring Purgatory Chasm’s dramatic cliffs and rock formations. Enjoy a peaceful, meditative hike on Spectacle Island out in the Boston Harbor. Summit eastern Massachusetts’ highest mountain at the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation. With lifelong New Englanders Lafe Low and Helen Weatherall as your guides, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of Boston’s best hikes! Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Boston and the surrounding communities.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston
Author: Helen Weatherall
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0897326369

Thanks to conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts, Boston-area hiking opportunities are vast and abundant. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston guides hikers on routes trodden by the likes of Wampanoag warrior King Phillip and his colonial adversaries, Concord's Henry David Thoreau, Mason Walton - the hermit of Ravenswood, and countless farmers and tradespeople who have walked this historic land since the country's founding.With helpful list of hikes in the front of the book for special interests — best hikes for children, scenic hikes, hikes good for wildlife viewing or seeing waterfalls, best hikes with historic sites and more — hikers of all skill levels can find their perfect hike. Expertly drawn trail maps and trail profiles complement the detailed trail descriptions and useful at-a-glance information.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles - Boston

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles - Boston
Author: Lafe Low
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780897324557

Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hikes within an hour or so from Boston, leading you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings.

50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts (fifth) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts (fifth) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Author: Madeline Bilis
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2019-08-20
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1682683532

50 beautiful trails around Boston and the Cape In this first-edition guide, Madeline Bilis shares her years of outdoors experience in the Boston area, providing 50 hikes for people of all skill and experience levels. While the Berkshires tend to get all recognition when it comes to hiking in Massachusetts, the eastern part of the state is packed with treasures for lovers of the outdoors. From the rocky ledges of the Blue Hills Reservation to the sandy stretches of the Cape Cod National Seashore, incredible trails and vistas abound in this varied region. In addition to stunning natural views, you’ll delight in discovering dozens of small towns, cultural attractions, and historical sites during your adventures around Boston and the Cape. Hikes include: Noanet Woodlands Myles Standish State Forest Great Island Trail Middlesex Fells Reservation

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Sacramento

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Sacramento
Author: Jordan Summers
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2012-05-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0897326040

Carefully researched on foot, hiking enthusiast Jordan Summers introduces area residents and visitors to an array of the best day hikes from casual riverside nature hikes to rugged foothill treks within roughly an hour's drive of Sacramento. Filled with detailed descriptions of firsthand trail notes, this newly updated edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Sacramento helps hikers discover their choices with concise at-a-glance information highlighting details such as location, access, directions, distances, scenery, and preparation details that help hikers get the most from each outing. Precise maps, descriptive text, photos, and trailhead coordinates guide you on your way quickly and keep you on route reliably. Discover the varied geology, the cultural history, and the natural beauty of the foothills, mother lode, and delta regions in 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Sacramento.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, St. Louis

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles, St. Louis
Author: Steve Henry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2003
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Whether walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark or exploring rock formations, hikers will be amazed at the diversity of trails and hikes offered in this guide. The list includes short hikes, long hikes, urban, rural and wildlife hikes for all levels of ability. 20 photos. 120 maps.

The Best in Tent Camping

The Best in Tent Camping
Author: New England
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1458730484

Rich with history, natural beauty, and environmental diversity, New England offers campers a new experience at every turn. From the tidal marsh of Long Island Sound, to Vermont's world-famous forests, to the rocky shores of Maine, New England camping has never been better. Including campgrounds in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, the campgrounds profiled in The Best in Tent Camping: New England, 3rd edition are each unique. With five new campgrounds and revised and updated text, finding that perfect site is a snap. Author Lafe Low guides readers not only to the region's best campsites, but also to recreational and cultural activities nearby. It fits perfectly in your pack for easy access on your trip. Unlike other guides which merely list all campgrounds, The Best in Tent Camping: New England, 3rd profiles in detail only the 50 best sites in the state for campers who seek the serene and secluded. You'll find essential information about each campground (including season, facilities, rates, directions, GPS coordinates, and Web sites), as well as a description of the campground, the best sites, and nearby activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing, and mountain biking.

The Hemingses of Monticello

The Hemingses of Monticello
Author: Annette Gordon-Reed
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2009-08-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0393337766

Historian and legal scholar Gordon-Reed presents this epic work that tells the story of the Hemingses, an American slave family and their close blood ties to Thomas Jefferson.