Nature Walks In Eastern Massachusetts, 2nd: Nature-rich Walks within and Hour of Boston, features the Bay Circuit [Paperback]

Michael Tougias (Author)

Book Description

Series: AMC Nature Walks Series | Publication Date: February 1, 1999

Enjoy 40 picturesque trails and a wealth of wildlife within an hour of Boston.

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From the Back Cover

Discover 40 scenic trails and a wealth of wildlife within an hour of Boston. Hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers and nature lovers will find this guide a prized companion and wonderful resource for exploring the area's abundance of parks and nature preserves. From the deep woods to the open meadow, you'll discover deer, hawks and even coyote. Information on wildlife, geology, local history and more make each trip a rewarding experience. This fully updated edition includes descriptions of each walk, including walking time and distance; detailed maps and driving/parking instructions for each walk; easy to use Highlights Charts for trip planning; tips on where to view wildlife; anecdotes and history form local experts; and tips on enjoying the outdoors with children. (6' X 9', 194 pages, maps, black-and-white photos, illustrations)

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 2nd edition (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878239716
• ISBN-13: 978-1878239716
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,804,136 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