From the Tappan Zee bridge in Manhattan, this guide takes you up the Hudson all the way to Lake Champlain and Vermont. The authors explore the surrounding mountains and lakes, and tell of the best hikes, scenic drives, canoe trips and more. Lake Mohonk, Rhinebeck and Sleepy Hollow are just a few of the highlights. You will also discover lodges and inns hidden in the hills and places to eat that serve everything from diner-style hot dogs to five-star haute cuisine. The series of "Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts. Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours.
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THe Foulkes have hit their stride with this marvelous and detailed guide to the beautiful Upstate New York area. Their rich narrative draws the reader right in, enticing you to visit the many sights. This book is a must read for travelers to the area.
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You can't go wrong choosing to visit either side of northern Lake Champlain. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
three surface lifts, ski bowl, guided trail rides, blue trails, trailer sites, groomed trails, old forge, vertical drop Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Hudson River, Lake George, Lake Champlain, Glens Falls, Saratoga Springs, Bear Mountain, Lake Placid, West Point, International Airport, Appalachian Trail, Revolutionary War, New Paltz, Dutchess County, Hyde Park, Crown Point, Mountain Road, Sleepy Hollow, Hudson Highlands, Hudson Valley, Saranac Lake, North Creek, Fort Edward, Information Sources, Lake Road New!
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You can't go wrong choosing to visit either side of northern Lake Champlain. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
three surface lifts, ski bowl, guided trail rides, blue trails, trailer sites, groomed trails, old forge, vertical drop Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Hudson River, Lake George, Lake Champlain, Glens Falls, Saratoga Springs, Bear Mountain, Lake Placid, West Point, International Airport, Appalachian Trail, Revolutionary War, New Paltz, Dutchess County, Hyde Park, Crown Point, Mountain Road, Sleepy Hollow, Hudson Highlands, Hudson Valley, Saranac Lake, North Creek, Fort Edward, Information Sources, Lake Road New!
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- Hyde Park (IL) (Postcard History Series) by Leslie Hudson on 4 pages
- Rip Van Winkle by Irving on page 215, page 216, and page 320
- Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving on page 215, page 216, and page 320
- The Revolutionary War Set on page 35, page 101, and page 135
- Rip Van Winkle by Washngton Irving on page 215, page 216, and page 320
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