Walks and Rambles in Westchester and Fairfield Counties: A Nature Lover's Guide to 36 Parks and Sanctuaries (Walks & Rambles Guides) [Paperback]

Katherine S. Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Walks & Rambles Guides | Publication Date: January 1993

Roosts of owls that never sleep, cathedral-like caves used by Native American tribes as council rocks, wild orchids, and the rare American lotus - all can be found within an hour of Manhattan. The late Katherine Anderson, an Audubon Society naturalist, spent 20 years working and walking in these parks and sanctuaries to create this collection of "gentle walks" just north of New York City. In 1992 Peggy Turco updated the descriptions to include new information on ecology, Indian place names, and culture. For this revised edition, she expands the territory from the shorelines of the Hudson River, Long Island Sound, and the woodlands of Westchester County to the Housatonic River, adding six new walks in Fairfield County. The 36 trails described here also include: access directions; easy-to-read maps; mileage and approximate walking time; clear trail directions; and regional highlights and history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press; 2 Rev Exp edition (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881502774
• ISBN-13: 978-0881502770
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,252,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Walks and Rambles in Westchester and Fairfield Co, October 16, 2009

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This review is from: Walks and Rambles in Westchester and Fairfield Counties: A Nature Lover's Guide to 36 Parks and Sanctuaries (Walks & Rambles Guides) (Paperback)

Great book for those that want to get out and hike in nearby parks and preserves.

5.0 out of 5 stars Walk with one of the greats, June 24, 2006

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This review is from: Walks and Rambles in Westchester and Fairfield Counties: A Nature Lover's Guide to 36 Parks and Sanctuaries (Walks & Rambles Guides) (Paperback)

For more than twenty years beginning in the late 1960s, naturalist Kaye Anderson roamed the hills and valleys of Westchester and Fairfield Counties (in NY State and Connecticut, respectively), scrutinizing every thing that lived and grew. She had a keen eye, a warm heart, and a devotion to sharing her wealth of knowledge with anyone who showed an interest. She died much too young, in 1988. But in this book, revised and expanded by naturalist Peggy Turco, Kaye lives on, still leading those who make the effort to follow her along her favorite woodland paths. For all who explore the wild nooks of these suburban counties, this is the walking guide non pareil.