Customer Reviews

Exploring Martha's Vineyard by Bike, Foot, and Kayak, 2nd

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I've been vacationing on the Vineyard for about a decade - but only last year picked up this great book, packed with terrific suggestions on places to go to see the "real" Vineyard -- on foot, on bike and even on kayak. The format is easy to follow - providing local history, step-by-step directions, and details on what you'll see along the way, such as the types of flowers, birds and trees. There seems to be a wide variety of activities (I didn't try any of the kayaking options), geared to people of all ages and fitness levels. The book is very well-researched, and since the summer I've recommended it to many Vineyard residents as well as to vacationers - there's something in it for everyone. I did found it helpful to tear out pages of interest and bring them with me, as the book is a sizable one. But I will be using it for years and years.

This is a gem of a book. Have been a seasonal resident here for over 25 years and can tell you that this guide is accurate, up to date, and very well researched. Belongs in every Vineyard house.

A DETAILED MUST HAVE GUIDE FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EXPLORE THE VINEYARD'S WATERS, PATHS, AND TRAILS. EXCELLENT MAPS, LOCAL HISTORY, BOTANICAL AND WILDLIFE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE COMBINED TO ENHANCE EVERY ADVENTURE. A GREAT GIFT FOR A NEWCOMER TO THE ISLAND.

If you plan on hiking, biking, or kayaking on MV, you'll enjoy it more with this book. Just returned from a week on the island, where we tried several kayaking and one biking trips from the book. We never would have discovered some of the areas and ponds on our own.

Pros: Detailed directions, interesting things to look for, even where to find water along the way. We biked across Chappaquiddick to Wasque, and hadn't read that section of the book (because I knew how to get there). Later I read that chapter, and wished I had read it *before* going, because there were things I would have known or noticed that would have made it more enjoyable.

Cons: There are a few black & white photos in the book, no color photos of the locations at all, which would have added a lot. Lee... how about a web site for readers to post their photos, notes, etc?

Would *absolutely* recommend it!