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Completely revised and updated, this authoritative guide provides a comprehensive introduction to New England's more than 350 natural areas, including Acadia National Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, the Maine North Woods, Franconia Notch, and the New England passages of the Appalachian Trail, as well as hundreds of lesser-known state parks, forests, and wildlife preserves. Sites are listed alphabetically state by state, with a wealth of information, including:
Location: wilderness areas and directions from the nearest town or highway
Physical description: topography and geography, weather patterns, acreage, outstanding natural features and points of special interest
Wildlife: birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
Flora: common and rare plant species
Recreation: nature walks, picnicking, boating, camping, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, backpacking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, and scenic drives
Resources: park headquarters and ranger districts, including addresses, phone numbers, guidebooks, and visitor centers
Easy reference: symbols tell at a glance the recreational opportunities for each site
The New England landscape offers rugged seacoasts, dunes, tide-pools, salt marshes, rivers, and islands. Its woods feature the world's most brilliant fall colors. Throughout Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut more than one million acres of wilderness offer both residents and travelers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure.
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Completely revised and updated, this authoritative guide provides a comprehensive introduction to New England's more than 350 natural areas, including Acadia National Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, the Maine North Woods, Franconia Notch, and the New England passages of the Appalachian Trail, as well as hundreds of lesser-known state parks, forests, and wildlife preserves. Sites are listed alphabetically state by state, with a wealth of information, including:
Location: wilderness areas and directions from the nearest town or highway
Physical description: topography and geography, weather patterns, acreage, outstanding natural features and points of special interest
Wildlife: birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
Flora: common and rare plant species
Recreation: nature walks, picnicking, boating, camping, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, backpacking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, and scenic drives
Resources: park headquarters and ranger districts, including addresses, phone numbers, guidebooks, and visitor centers
Easy reference: symbols tell at a glance the recreational opportunities for each site
The New England landscape offers rugged seacoasts, dunes, tide-pools, salt marshes, rivers, and islands. Its woods feature the world's most brilliant fall colors. Throughout Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut more than one million acres of wilderness offer both residents and travelers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure.
The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of New England (Sierra Club Guides to the Natural Areas of the United States),Jane Greverus Perry,Nancy Madway,Roger Rapoport,Sierra Club,Sierra Club Books for Children,087156940X,Essays,Guidebooks,National parks and reserves,Natural areas,New England,Outdoor Skills,Outdoor recreation,Travel,Travel - United States,United States - Northeast - New England (General)
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