Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island: 40 Trails for Birders and Nature Lovers
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0881504580 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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You won't believe Rhode Island has so many great walks! A Customer Ken Weber has done an excellent job describing these walks. His descriptions and difficulty assessments are usually dead on correct, so you can easily judge which hike to take and how hard it will be. I have done most of the hikes in this book in 2001, and the 3rd edition is quite up to . Eugene B. Mihaly said Excellent Guide. Weber's Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island is the best compendium by far of the Rhode Island's out door offerings for those who travel on foot. It is a gem of a book.. "Great Little Guide" according to John Thomas. I have owned this rambling book for more than a decade now. (And its sequel, More walks and ramblings as well). Until you pick up this book one would never guess there are so many blazed or easy to follow trails here in the smallest state. Most of them are very easy going family hikes th
Ken Weber provides an excellent primer on how to get the most out of your trip to some of the finest natural areas in Rhode Island. A map can help you find a place, but Ken Weber can help you gain a true sense of a place. When you wander off to explore with Ken's book in hand, you always feel close to home. -- Lee C. Nelson, Environment Council of Rhode IslandAn inspiring tour of some of Rhode Island's best hiking trails. -- Greenville, RI Observer. -- Kevin J. Schisler, Jr., Executive Director, Audubon Socie
Ken Weber, a former columnist and editor for the Providence Journal, has been an enthusiastic explorer of Rhode Island for over 27 years. . He is also the author of More Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island" (Backcountry Publications) as well as other books on paddling and outdoor recreation in Rhode Island
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. The walks range from three to nine miles in length, from gentle strolls to more challenging day hikes. 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. For many years Ken Weber has been educating visitors and natives alike about the historical and natural wonders of the Ocean State. 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.