Author: C. Russell Dunn Publisher: State University of New York Press ISBN: 1438494696 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 502
Book Description
Downstate New York Rock Walks is both a hiking guidebook and a history book, calling attention to some of downstate New York's most spectacular and historic rocks: balanced rocks, perched rocks, rock shelters, talus caves, glacial potholes, split rocks, rock profiles, historic rocks, and massive, larger-than-life boulders. Many large glacial erratics have a history going back thousands of years to when they were moved to their present location by advancing glaciers. Many served as points of navigational reference at a time when the landscape was featureless and heavily forested, and still others were ceremonial sites for Native Americans. Rock shelters and talus caves have also been used for thousands of years by Native Americans and Europeans seeking refuge from the elements. It is important that these amazing natural wonders of stone be remembered and recorded before they are lost to collective memory or destroyed by the encroachment of civilization. Providing precise GPS location information along with length and degree of difficulty for each hike, Downstate New York Rock Walks will appeal to casual hikers, serious rock explorers, historians, geologists, and anyone wishing to explore some of nature’s greatest wonders within the reach of the lower Hudson River valley.
Author: Christy Butler Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781500710095 Category : Languages : en Pages : 328
Book Description
"Rockachusetts." An Explorer's Guide to Amazing Boulders of Massachusetts: New destinations and fun-filled adventures for individuals, couples or the entire family. Photographs, GPS coordinates, maps, directions along with historical backdrop, direct hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to some of the most astonishing glacial boulders, balanced or perched rocks that have been scattered throughout the now forested landscape for centuries.
Author: Christy Butler Publisher: ISBN: 9781790318414 Category : Languages : en Pages : 348
Book Description
In this book, hikers and families looking for fresh ventures, will locate exciting and satisfying destinations appropriate for every person's interest and ability. Around every corner and within every season, Berkshire Destinations will provide natural landscape or cultural locations that invite exploration. Beautiful waterfalls, awesome vistas, intriguing glacial erratics, along with renowned historical or exquisite points of interest, will provide numerous happy trails of discovery and remembrance. Final book has 348 pages and over 155 chapters
Author: Christy Butler Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781540569875 Category : Languages : en Pages : 282
Book Description
"Erratic Wandering." An Explorer's Hiking Guide to Astonishing Boulders of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont: New destinations and fun adventures for individuals, couples or the entire family. A total of 123 chapters richly enhanced with more photographs, more GPS coordinates, more maps, and directions that will direct hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to some of the most astonishing glacial boulders, balanced or perched rocks that are scattered throughout the nooks and crannies of northern New England. Vermont 34, Maine 22, and New Hampshire 67 chapters.
Author: Russell Dunn Publisher: Down East Books ISBN: 1684751764 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Exploring the Southern Maine coast and interior from Kittery to Portland, this eclectic book guides readers to geological points of interest such as waterfalls, glacial boulders, rock profiles, and towering cliff views; to historic houses, garrisons, and mansions; to hiking trails and scenic walkways; to museums, historic churches, and nineteenth-century libraries; to beaches, rivers, parks, and launch sites for cartop watercraft; and to golf courses. Brief descriptions provide just enough information to whet your curiosity without giving anything away and GPS coordinates make sure you don't get lost.
Author: Russell Dunn Publisher: The Countryman Press ISBN: 1581577427 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
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.
Author: James W. Mavor, Jr. Publisher: Inner Traditions ISBN: 9780892810789 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 400
Book Description
In the summer of 1974 Byron Dix discovered in Vermont the first of many areas in New England believed to be ancient Native American ritual sites. Dix and coauthor James Mavor tell the fascinating story of the discovery and exploration of these many stone structures and standing stones, whose placement in the surrounding landscape suggests that they played an important role in celestial observation and shamanic ritual.
Author: Russell Dunn Publisher: Black Dome Press ISBN: 9781883789602 Category : Berkshire Hills (Mass.) Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Visit 70 cool cascades in beautiful historic western Massachusetts, led by NYS-licensed hiking guide and outdoors writer Russell Dunn, author of more books on waterfalls than anyone else in the world. Follow Dunn's quest for waterfalls along the Berkshire Trail, the Mohawk Trail, the Jacob's Ladder Trail, through the Taconic Mountains, along the historic Great Road, and through the Hoosic River Valley. Dunn includes a wealth of historical and anecdotal information, detailed directions, maps, antique postcards and contemporary photographs.
Author: C. Russell Dunn
Author: Christy Butler
Author: Christy Butler
Author: Christy Butler
Author: Russell Dunn
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Author: Russell Dunn
Author: James W. Mavor, Jr.
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