Nature Walks In the Berkshire Hills: Discover Great Parks, Preserves, and Natural Wonders in Berkshire County [Paperback]

Charles W. G. Smith (Author)

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A year-round guide for visitors to the popular Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, this guide leads you on 42 beautiful walks near Tanglewood, the ski areas, the lakes, mountains, and more. Charles W. G. Smith's stories have appeared in Country Journal, New England Monthly, and other publications. He is horticulture editor of Storey Communications in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 1st edition (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878239570
• ISBN-13: 978-1878239570
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,420,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly "hiker friendly" guidebook., June 6, 2000

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This review is from: Nature Walks In the Berkshire Hills: Discover Great Parks, Preserves, and Natural Wonders in Berkshire County (Paperback)

Nature Walks In The Berkshire Hills is the latest title in the AMC "Nature Walks" series. This "hiker friendly" guidebook includes 42 nature-rich walks for all ages and abilities; detailed descriptions of flora, fauna, and geology; summaries of distance, time, and level of difficulty; detailed maps and directions for each walk; driving and parking information; local tales, legends, and lore; useful names, addresses, and phone numbers; trip planning and safety advice. This handy little pocket sized compendium is ideal for planning outdoor excursions in the beautiful and natural New England country that is just two hours from Boston and New York City.