Connecticut Waterfalls

Connecticut Waterfalls
Author: Russell Dunn
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1581571763

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.

Connecticut Waterfalls: A Guide

Connecticut Waterfalls: A Guide
Author: Russell Dunn
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-06-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581577427

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.

Waterfalls of the White Mountains

Waterfalls of the White Mountains
Author: Bruce R. Bolnick
Publisher: Countryman Press
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780881504644

This guide to over 100 waterfalls in the White Mountains of New Hampshire tells the best times of year and vantage points from which to view them, and also gives suggestions for further hikes, swimming holes, and uncrowded picnic spots.

Waterfalling in Wisconsin

Waterfalling in Wisconsin
Author: David Hedquist
Publisher: Trails Books
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2014-03-01
Genre: Waterfalls
ISBN: 9781934553411

"With more than 100 waterfalls within its borders, Wisconsin is truly one of nature's playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts. Here, for the first time, is a complete guide to virtually every waterfall in the Badger state. Each waterfall is presented with a full description that includes precise detailed driving directions with GPS coordinates, trail information, helpful tips, and color photographs to help guide you on your waterfall adventure. Color photos show the beauty of each waterfall" --

Vermont Waterfalls

Vermont Waterfalls
Author: Russell Dunn
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2015-03-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581576552

More than 200 waterfalls, from town centers to roadsides to isolated natural areas For those who seek the special serenity that seems to be found near moving water, this guide to waterfalls in one of America’s most beautiful states will be a blissful find in itself. Vermont Waterfalls: A Guide is illustrated with appealing antique postcards of some of the state’s most famous falls as well as modern photographs of falls described here for the first time. Using the same successful geographic organization scheme employed in Connecticut Waterfalls: A Guide, the author makes it feasible to see several waterfalls in one trip. Detailed maps identify waterfalls by their proximity to Vermont's major roadways: US 7 in the west; route 100 bridging the center; and US5/I-91 to the east. With more than 200 entries that include the history of and directions to all these cataracts and cascades, this guide is meant for everyone—waterfall enthusiasts, photographers, hikers, artists, families . . .

New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More than 500 Cascades and Waterfalls (Third Edition)

New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More than 500 Cascades and Waterfalls (Third Edition)
Author: Greg Parsons
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 895
Release: 2019-03-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 168268119X

Hundreds of beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes across New England Lovers of all nature, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson are particularly fascinated with waterfalls. This new edition contains dozens of new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates to existing ones. Waterfalls in every New England state are described according to type, height, trail length, and difficulty. Also included in this edition for the first time are color photographs, GPS coordinates for both the trailhead and the waterfall, and the size of the watershed area. With easy- to- follow maps and appendices of the best swimming holes and day trips, New England Waterfalls delivers a wealth of information for seekers of these regional treasures.

New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades and Waterfalls (Second Edition)

New England Waterfalls: A Guide to More Than 400 Cascades and Waterfalls (Second Edition)
Author: Greg Parsons
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2010-06-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0881508748

Contains more than 400 waterfalls and many of the best swimming holes in New England. Whether hiking, fishing, skiing, or kayaking, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson have enjoyed experiencing water in all its various forms. But the form that has continuously fascinated them is the rarest and most beautiful one water can take: the waterfall. Full of allure and majesty, waterfalls are dramatic demonstrations of how the landscape changes over time. This greatly expanded edition describes more than 200 new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates. Waterfalls throughout each of the New England states are described according to type, height, trail length and difficulty, water source, and the ideal seasons to visit. They are also rated for their inherent beauty so you can decide how best to spend your time. Chapters are organized by state, and each includes a map to help you easily identify other waterfalls nearby. With special appendixes of the best swimming holes, multi-waterfall day trips, and long-distance waterfall hikes, New England Waterfalls delivers a wealth of information for seekers of these regional treasures.

Hiking Waterfalls New England

Hiking Waterfalls New England
Author: Eli Burakian
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2022-07-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493063618

Fully revised and updated, Hiking Waterfalls New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the region. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls New England will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut

Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut
Author: Sue Spring
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Appalachian Trail
ISBN: 9781889386898

The official guide to the 141 miles of the Appalachian Trail between the Vermont and New York lines, paralleling the western borders of Massachusetts and Connecticut. This packaged product includes a new edition of the guidebook, in modern unidirectional format, with a set of four detached topographical maps (two sheets, printed on both sides), scaled at one inch: one mile with 100-foot contours and including elevation profiles, shelters and other features, and water sources. Features of the Massachusetts-Connecticut route include Mt. Greylock, the nearby towns of the Berkshires, and the river walks of western Connecticut. The range of the maps is from several miles into Vermont to about 20 miles into New York (reaching the train stop that connects hikers to Manhattan ) The book includes local history as well as background on trail landmarks.

The Legend of Hobbomock

The Legend of Hobbomock
Author: Jason J. Marchi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2011-10-24
Genre: Hamden (Conn.)
ISBN: 9780983094517

A Quinnipiac Native American boy must find a way to stop the stone giant Hobbomock from destroying his people, after the giant becomes angry over the Quinnipiac's lack of respect for ancient tribal ways. Based on the legend of the Sleeping Giant land form in Hamden, Connecticut. The story builds understanding among children ages 6-10 of Native American ways and inspires appreciation for nature and the outdoors. Teaching Resource Guide available (from the book publisher) to match the book to the Core Curriculum for the Native American component of Social Studies. The book is currently adopted for use in the 4th grade in several schools and appears on a number of summer reading lists in New England.