Nature Hikes In the White Mountains: Nature-rich, Easy-to-Moderate Hikes Especially for Parens and Children [Paperback]

Robert Buchsbaum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1995

Discover waterfalls, secluded mountain ponds, blueberry patches, and more with this guide to 50 family day hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

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Discover waterfalls, secluded mountain ponds, blueberry patches, and more with this guide to day hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Each trip comes alive as naturalist Robert Buchsbaum mixes trail descriptions with natural history. This guidebook includes updated trail descriptions and eight new hikes, helping nature lovers and families explore even more of the beautiful White Mountains. Each hike description includes: Map distance, estimated hiking time, elevation change, and level of difficulty for each hike. Natural sites and activities for children; Sidebars on natural features along the trail; Detailed driving instruction to each trail; Quick reference chart for selecting the perfect hike. (6 x 9, 352 pages, b&w photos, maps)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878239376
• ISBN-13: 978-1878239372
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,642,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > Travel > United States > States > New Hampshire

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great - even if you don't have kids!, July 13, 1999

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This review is from: Nature Hikes In the White Mountains: Nature-rich, Easy-to-Moderate Hikes Especially for Parens and Children (Paperback)

Went to the White Mountains with another adult friend and picked this book because the walks looked about our speed. The directions are great, descriptions and nature discussions also very informative and entertaining. I particularly liked the "what the kids get out of it" feature for each walk. I particularly recommend the walk to Diana's Baths, a waterful near North Conway, NH.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars flawless resource for explorers of NH's White Mountains, October 10, 2003

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This review is from: Nature Hikes In the White Mountains, 2nd: Great Family Hikes in the Heart of the White Mountain National Forest (Paperback)

This is a terrific book to use when you are going to hike in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It is rich with information presented in an easily accessible format. Useful introductory chapters tell you how to get the most out of the book, make suggestions for hiking with children, and discuss the natural history of the region, including line illustrations of plants and a few animals. A map shows the location of each of the 50 hikes, which are divided up between the Franconia Notch, Waterville Valley/Squam Lake, Kancamagus, Crawford Notch, Pinkham Notch, North Conway, Evans Notch and North Country regions. An easy-to-read chart lists all the hikes and their difficulty level, distance and whether or not there is a river, a waterfall, a lake or pond, a view, rock ledges, wooden bridge, blueberry bushes or special geological feature on that particular hike. A short introduction to each region details facilities available such as camping sites and visitor centers. Several pages are devoted to each hike, including length, elevation gain, time requirement and difficulty level, a description of the trail, highlights for kids, directions to get there, a map and a photograph. The book concludes with a bibliography and index.

If you get one book to help you explore the White Mountains, it should be this one, particuarly if you are hiking with children.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A much appreciated, practical, and even inspirational guide, February 16, 2001

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This review is from: Nature Hikes In the White Mountains: Nature-rich, Easy-to-Moderate Hikes Especially for Parens and Children (Paperback)

Now in an updated and revised second edition, Robert Buchsbaum's Nature Hikes In The White Mountains continues to be the premier guide to New England's White Mountain waterfalls, mountain ponds, blueberry patches, and outdoor adventures for the hiker, backpacker, and nature enthusiast. Mixing trail descriptions with natural history, Buchsbaum provides a series of hiking opportunities including a map, distance, estimated hiking time, elevation change, and level of difficulty. Nature Hikes In The White Mountains offers natural sites and activities for children; sidebars on natural features along the trail; detailed driving instructions to reach each trail; and a quick reference chart for selecting the perfect hike. Whether for a day hike, a weekend excursion, or to plan an outdoor vacation, Nature Hikes In The White Mountains will prove a much appreciated, practical, and even inspirational guide!