Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island: 40 Trails for Birders and Nature Lovers [Paperback]

Ken Weber (Author)

Book Description

Series: Backcountry Guides | Publication Date: April 1, 1999

For many years Ken Weber has been educating visitors and natives alike about the historical and natural wonders of the Ocean State. The 40 walks and gentle hikes he has chosen for this completely updated third edition travel the best terrain the state has to offer, both urban and rural. Here you'll find: the 77-mile North South Trail, which spans the state from the Massachusetts border to the ocean; the cliffs of Block Island; the beaches of Ninigret and Napatree; the quiet woods and fields of the northwestern corner; the wildlife sanctuaries and islands of Narragansett Bay; and the mansions of Cliff Walk in Newport. The walks range from three to nine miles in length, from gentle strolls to more challenging day hikes. Each chapter includes directions to the trailhead, a detailed map, a complete description of the route, and natural and historic highlights you should see along the way.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A map can help you find a place, but Ken Weber can help you gain a true sense of a place. When you wander off to explore with Ken's book in hand, you always feel close to home. -- Kevin J. Nelson, Environment Council of Rhode Island

An inspiring tour of some of Rhode Island's best hiking trails. Ken Weber provides an excellent primer on how to get the most out of your trip to some of the finest natural areas in Rhode Island. -- Lee C. Schisler, Jr., Executive Director, Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Ken Weber...knows more about the natural beauty of his adopted state than most native sons. -- Greenville, RI Observer

From the Inside Flap

For many years Ken Weber has been educating visitors and natives alike to the historic and natural wonders of the Ocean State. The 40 walks and gentle hikes he has chosen for this new, completely updated third edition of "walks and Rambles in Rhode Island" travel the best terrain the state has to offer, both urban and rural. Here you'll find:
- the 77-mile North South Trail, which spans the state from the Massachusetts border to the ocean
- the cliffs of Block Island
- the beaches of Ninigret and Napatree
- the quiet woods and field of the northwestern corner
- the wildlife sanctuaries and islands of Narragansett Bay
- the mansions of Cliff Walk in Newport

The walks range from 3 to 9 miles in length, from gentle strolls to more challenging day hikes. Each chapter includes directions to the trailhead, a detailed map, a complete description of the route, and natural and historic highlights you'll see along the way.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Backcountry Guides; 3rd edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881504580
• ISBN-13: 978-0881504583
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,593,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Rhode Island

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide, August 5, 2009

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Eugene B. Mihaly (Barrington, RI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island: 40 Trails for Birders and Nature Lovers (Paperback)

Weber's Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island is the best compendium by far of the Rhode Island's out door offerings for those who travel on foot. It is a gem of a book.

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't believe Rhode Island has so many great walks!, July 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island: 40 Trails for Birders and Nature Lovers (Paperback)

Ken Weber has done an excellent job describing these walks. His descriptions and difficulty assessments are usually dead on correct, so you can easily judge which hike to take and how hard it will be. I have done most of the hikes in this book in 2001, and the 3rd edition is quite up to date. The companion book is excellent too (More Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island).