Hiking

New England's Roadside Ecology: Explore 30 of the Region's Unique Natural Areas (Paperback)

By Tom Wessels

$24.95

ISBN: 9781643260099

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Published: Timber Press - September 14th, 2021

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A fascinating guide to the natural wonders of the region. Easily accessible and easily traversed hikes. Wessels' "Forensic Natural History" uncovers the stories of how these places came to be. Bogs and dunes and mountains and forests. Possibly the coolest hiking guide I've ever seen. ~ Reviewed by Dafydd Wood

50 Hikes with Kids New England (Paperback)

By Wendy Gorton

$19.95

ISBN: 9781643260013

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Published: Timber Press - August 31st, 2021

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With scavenger hunts, attractions of note, snack suggestions, and all hikes under 5 miles, this book will inspire you to get out with the whole family into nature and find some real special places in the region. ~ Reviewed by Dafydd Wood

Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)

By Ben Montgomery

$17.99

ISBN: 9781613734995

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Published: Chicago Review Press - April 1st, 2016

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After hard farm work, an abusive marriage, and a lifetime of the woods as refuge Emma "Grandma" Gatewood first stepped onto the Appalachian Trail "as a lark" when she was 67. She hiked the AT three times total - 2 through hikes and 1 section. The lady called attention to the trail when the rest of the US was driving and watching TV.

Story Line: Exploring the Literature of the Appalachian Trail (Under the Sign of Nature) (Paperback)

By Ian Marshall

$27.50

ISBN: 9780813917986

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Published: University of Virginia Press - April 29th, 1998

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A tasty blend of literary criticism, ecocriticism, and narrative with a dash of a travel guide and a pinch of humor. Ian Marshall's story line should appeal to anyone interested in the geography, history, and literature of the Appalachian Trail. Great for literary minded thru-hikers!