Frommer's uncovers the best places to play in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, from bikes paths to fly-fishing streams, from the beaches of Cape Cod and Block Island to the hiking trails of the Berkshires. This guide shows readers of all skill levels how to enjoy sailing, kayaking, whale watching, river rafting, mountain biking, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, and more.
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If you like to spend your free time outside, this four-season guide is for you—whether you want an easy day hike, a hair-raising whitewater run, an unspoiled cross-country ski trail, or a secret swimming hole. Look inside for all the information you need to explore Southern New England at its finest. Everything You Need to Enjoy the Outdoors:
- Evocative descriptions of hundreds of outings—with estimated times, difficulty ratings, and detailed directions
- The best outfitters, from major adventure-tour operators to local backcountry guides
- Where to find gear, services, and topo maps
- How to make the most of Southern New England's natural areas, beaches, and ski resorts
- Where to pitch your tent, from car-accessible campsites to backcountry spots—plus inns, B&Bs, and lodges
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About the Author Peter Oliver has been exploring the wilderness of southern New England since childhood. When he isn't pursuing a new outdoor adventure, he writes award-winning pieces on sports and the outdoors. A contributing editor at Skiing and Aspen magazines, his work has also appeared in Backpacker, Bicycling, Outside, the Boston Globe, and the New York Times. He is the author of several books, most recently Bicycling: Touring and Mountain Biking Basics, and is currently working on a guide to skiing around the world.
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This book is divided into seven geographical regions, spanning southern New England from the northeast corner of Massachusetts to the southwest corner of Connecticut. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
management area headquarters, reservation headquarters, track skiing, forest headquarters, forest entrance, state park sign, local riders, multiuse trails, whitewater enthusiasts, coastal ponds, state forest, road biking, dam releases, kettle ponds, trail network, largest tract, surf riding, ride information, backcountry skiing, local bike shops Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Connecticut River, Long Island Sound, Housatonic River, New York, New Hampshire, Boston Harbor, Great Barrington, Narragansett Bay, Vineyard Haven, Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Mountain Club, Cape Ann, Department of Environmental Protection, Gay Head, Buzzard's Bay, Farmington River, Nantucket Sound, October Mountain, Woods Hole, Lake Denison, Sandy Neck, Bull's Bridge, Walden Pond New!
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This book is divided into seven geographical regions, spanning southern New England from the northeast corner of Massachusetts to the southwest corner of Connecticut. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
management area headquarters, reservation headquarters, track skiing, forest headquarters, forest entrance, state park sign, local riders, multiuse trails, whitewater enthusiasts, coastal ponds, state forest, road biking, dam releases, kettle ponds, trail network, largest tract, surf riding, ride information, backcountry skiing, local bike shops Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Connecticut River, Long Island Sound, Housatonic River, New York, New Hampshire, Boston Harbor, Great Barrington, Narragansett Bay, Vineyard Haven, Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Mountain Club, Cape Ann, Department of Environmental Protection, Gay Head, Buzzard's Bay, Farmington River, Nantucket Sound, October Mountain, Woods Hole, Lake Denison, Sandy Neck, Bull's Bridge, Walden Pond New!
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