Pennsylvania Trout Streams and Their Hatches

Sports & Outdoors

Meck, Charles R.

Hunting & Fishing

Backcountry Guides

Harry Slone This book provides detailed descriptions of more than 60 of Virginia's best streams and rivers with well drawn maps. Paperback.

Virginia Trout Streams: A Guide to Fishing the Blue Ridge Watershed

Slone, Harry

STONE, HARRY

The fourth edition of a classic, newly revised and updated by the legendary author's daughter. Few trail guides have been as praised, as loved, or as dog-eared as 50 More Hikes in New Hampshire. The trails in this collection range from gentle nature walks to rugged peak climbs, from day trips to extended backpacks, from the Massachusetts border to the northern reaches of New Hampshire. Each hike description includes driving directions to the trailhead, a topographical map, and a mile-by-mile account of the route you'll take--its features and its history, both natural and human. But authors Daniel Doan and his daughter Ruth Doan MacDougall also create for you a portrait of each trail that is personal, charming, and filled with gentle humor. They tell you where to go--and why.

50 More Hikes in New Hampshire: Day Hikes and Backpacking Trips from Mount Monadnock to Mount Magalloway

Daniel Doan

An updated and expanded edition of the definitive guidebook to a bicycler's paradise. "Paradise" indeed is how many bikers think of upstate New York's Finger Lakes region, including the authors of this handy guide. Even aside from the lakes themselves--closely grouped, deep, cool "fingers" among the hills--the area features waterfalls and gorges, wineries and museums, cities and farms, all connected by an extensive network of well-maintained paved roads. And all this can be visited in a day of leisurely cycling--with time out for a swim. Mark Roth and Sally Walters's collection of tours has long been a trusted companion of Finger Lakes bike-trippers. Now the members of the TNMC--a club devoted to biking and outdoor recreation in the area--have revisited and revised each scenic tour. And they've added a special new section detailing the best bike routes around each of the 10 Finger Lakes--a popular local challenge. Like all of Countryman's bike books, 30 Bicycle Tours in the Finger Lakes Region includes clear mile-by-mile directions, detailed maps, and notes on the history and culture of the countryside you'll be cycling through.

30 Bicycle Tours in the Finger Lakes Region (25 Bicycle Tours Series)

Mark Roth

Washington, D.C., blessed with a rich historic heritage and gentle terrain, is also graced with an unusually wide-ranging and accessible network of bike trails. Anne Oman, a seasoned writer, cyclist, and local historian, is your guide to this bike-friendly city. The tours in this revised and updated second edition range from 7 to 70 miles and offer something for cyclists of every ability and taste. Oman steers riders around Capitol Hill and to Washington's incomparable museums and monuments along the Mall, as well as to many other attractions, including Embassy Row, historic Georgetown, miles of towpaths along the Potomac River, and natural areas such as the National Arboretum. She also includes tours to nearby historic and scenic areas: the little-known western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia and Maryland wineries, covered bridges, and Mount Vernon, to name but a few. And for more ambitious cyclists, a bonus tour offers a three-state, three-day ride to Harper's Ferry. As with every book in the 25 Bicycle Tours series, each chapter includes directions to the starting point, detailed maps, mile-by-mile directions, and information on local attractions and nearby bike shops.

25 Bicycle Tours in and Around Washington D.C.: From the Capitol Steps to Country Roads

Travel

Anne H. Oman

Reference

A selective guide to the best backroad riding in Connecticut, for both touring and mountain bikes. Avid cyclist Andi Marie Fusco has explored hundreds of miles of back roads in her home state to find the most scenic, uncrowded, and enjoyable cycling on both paved and dirt roads. As she explains in her introduction, "This book is your guide to all kinds of rides across Connecticut. Some will challenge riders on hills replete with lung-searing climbs through the state's highest elevations . . . others will appeal to those who want to take an unhurried tour around a lake or along hidden dirt roads, stopping to picnic, swim, or just savor the journey. Other rides visit Connecticut's earliest Colonial settlements, pass by the state's renowned wineries, and explore woodland trails." Rides range in length from a 4-mile trail through a coastal reserve to a two-day tour of 114 miles. Each chapter includes a map and information on mileage, terrain, level of difficulty, nearby bicycle shops, and lodging options (for the overnight tours), as well as detailed route descriptions. An overview chart at the front of the book provides information at a glance. Throughout, Fusco provides fascinating commentary on the history and culture of this charming and picturesque New England state. 
* Perfect for recreational cyclists or families looking for low-traffic rides on scenic roads, both dirt and paved * More than 900 miles of road described

Backroad Bicycling in Connecticut: 32 Scenic Rides on Country Lanes and Dirt Roads

Andi Marie Fusco

The first and only comprehensive guide to sea kayaking the coast of Maine--one of the most spectacular paddling destinations. Sea kayaking is booming, and Maine, with more than 3,000 miles of rugged coastline, is the indisputable mecca of the sport in the eastern United States. Thousands of exceptionally beautiful islands, peninsulas, and bays offer paddling conditions ranging from very protected to extremely exposed. There are areas safe enough for beginners, and challenging enough for skilled paddlers. A complete guide to the coast from Kittery to Cobscook, Kayaking the Maine Coast is sure to become an indispensable resource to anyone who dips a paddle in Maine's coastal waters. Although it is specifically designed for day-trippers, experienced paddlers can also use this guide to put together multi-day expeditions. More then 50 sections of the Maine coast are described. Each chapter includes suggested trips, where to find launch access, how to read tides and currents, nautical chart and map references, safety considerations and danger zones, key points of interest, and information on bird and sea life. Miller also includes clear guidelines on "leave no trace" paddling--how to avoid disturbing nesting birds, endangered wildlife, and fragile shoreline vegetation--as well as where to go to find all this natural beauty. 
* Suitable for experienced and novice paddlers alike * 38 maps * Features a special illustrated chapter on the natural history of the Maine coast

Kayaking the Maine Coast: A Paddler's Guide to Day Trips from Kittery to Cobscook

Dorcas Miller

Water Sports

A completely updated new edition of a popular hiking guide to Massachusetts. Follow the footsteps of Mason Walton, the "hermit of Gloucester," who lived in a log cabin in Ravenswood Park from 1884-1917. Observe cormorants, herons, egrets, gallinules, and kingfishers on windswept Plum Island. Hike the Appalachian Trail to Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts, or take a wildflower walk along deserted woods roads in Conway State Park. Massachusetts is home to this splendid diversity of terrain and more. 
This new, updated guide to over 200 miles of trails will lead you along the coastline, through marshes and woodlands, and to spectacular views and summits. There are treks for families with young children, moderately strenuous hikes for the more advanced, and rugged outings for experienced hikers. Each hike is illustrated with photographs and topographical maps and includes complete information on distance, hiking time, elevation, and trailhead access, as well as information on the natural and human history you will encounter along the way. An overview chart at the beginning of the book provides essential data and highlights of every hike. A year-round guide; includes beach walks and rugged peaks.

50 Hikes in Massachusetts: A Year-Round Guide to Hikes and Walks from the Top of the Berkshires to the Tip of Cape Cod

Brian White

For many years Ken Weber has been educating visitors and natives alike about the historical and natural wonders of the Ocean State. 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. 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. The walks range from three to nine miles in length, from gentle strolls to more challenging day hikes. 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.

Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island: 40 Trails for Birders and Nature Lovers

Ken Weber

Fifty Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania

Hoffman, Carolyn

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