Nature Walks In Central & Western Massachusetts, 2nd [Paperback]

René Laubach (Author), Michael Tougias (Author)

Book Description

Series: AMC Nature Walks Series | Publication Date: June 1, 2000

This family-oriented guide covers more than 50 scenic walks from Worcester County to the Pioneer Valley and beyond.

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Revised and updated, this insider's guide includes 10 new hikes, and covers more than 50 scenic walks from Worcester County to the Pioneer Valley and beyond. Whether you're a veteran hiker or new to the activity, Nature Walks in Central and Western Massachusetts, is an essential guide to beautiful outdoor rambles in this scenic part of the Bay State. With each hike there is a map, distance, estimated hiking time, elevation change and level of difficulty. Also included are natural sites, activities for children, sidebars on natural features along the trail, detailed driving instructions and a quick reference chart for selecting the perfect hike. (6 x 9, 288 pages, maps, b&w photos)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 2nd edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878239953
• ISBN-13: 978-1878239952
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,136,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I write on a variety of topics which could roughly be grouped as follows:
TRUE LIFE MARITIME SUVIVAL STORIES: my books include "Overboard!", "Ten Hours Until Dawn", "The Finest Hours" (co-author) and "Fatal Forecast"

HISTORY: "King Philip's War" (co-author), "Quabbin", "The Blizzard of 78"

RIVER BOOKS: "Exporing the Hidden Charles", "River Days: Exploring the Connecticut River from Source to Sea"

HUMOR AND THE OUTDOORS: "There's a Porcupine in My Outhouse: The Vermont Misadventures of a Mountainman Wannabe"

I'm not sure what I'll do next. But I'll follow my intuition. And, of course, the topic has to be something I feel passionate about. Thank you for all your support! Michael Tougias

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for "Family Days", December 19, 2009

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This review is from: Nature Walks In Central & Western Massachusetts, 2nd (Paperback)

LOVE this book! Great detail, directions and trail maps, very accurate difficulty ratings as well. We have used this book on many family hikes, and plan to use it for years to come!! Definatly a good investment, we have had some really good times thanks to this book.