Showing posts with label walking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walking. Show all posts

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Walks and Rambles on Long Island: A Nature-Lover's Guide to 30 Scenic Trails (Walks & Rambles)

Walks and Rambles on Long Island
Walks and Rambles on Long Island: A Nature-Lover's Guide to 30 Scenic Trails (Walks & Rambles)
Alice M. Geffen (Author), Carole Berglie (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars(2)

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Long Island

Now you can discover and celebrate Long Island's natural treasures. Alice M. Geffen and Carole Berglie describe thirty of the region's scenic and accessible trails through parks, bird sanctuaries, and along the shore. Most walks are about a mile long and suitable for the entire family. Complete information is provided on each trail's location, length, highlights, and–especially–native plant, animal, and bird species.

Arranged from west to east, these walks and rambles include:

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Welwyn Preserve

Fire Island National Seashore

David Sarnoff Pine Barrens Preserve

And many more–from the acclaimed to the undiscovered

  • Rank: #335306 in Books
  • Brand: Symantec
  • Published on: 1996-09-17
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .60" h x 5.39" w x 8.24" l, .52 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 192 pages
  • WALKS & RAMBLES ON LONG ISLAND

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Short Nature Walks on Long Island (6th ed)

Short Nature
Short Nature Walks on Long Island (6th ed)
Rodney Albright (Author), Priscilla Albright (Author), Robert Wendt (Editor)
3.7 out of 5 stars(7)

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Long Island

Explore the natural beauty of Long Island - from Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in the west to Montauk Point on the eastern tip. At any season of the year you'll enjoy these fifty-three leisurely walks, which take you past glorious Atlantic and North Shore beaches, quaint historic towns, freshwater creeks and salt marshes, woodland preserves, and former estates. Inside this guide you'll find: a detailed map for each walk; clear directions for locating and following each trail; informal notes on geology, vegetation, and wildlife; suggestions on what to wear and what to bring; information on park hours, admission charges, and facilities.

  • Rank: #220646 in Books
  • Brand: Albright
  • Published on: 1998-05-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 176 pages

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Great Escapes: Long Island (Great Escapes)

Great Escapes
Great Escapes: Long Island (Great Escapes)
Steven Howell (Author)

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Long Island

Over 20 thematically organized weekend getaways throughout all corners of Long Island, including the Belmont Stakes, Shelter Island, Montauk, and more.

From the old “Gold Coast” of Long Island’s North Shore, made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald, to the sparkling waters of Jones Beach, the Hamptons and Montauk, Great Escapes: Long Island provides a series of itineraries for packing in all there is to do and see on Long Island. There’s something for everyone—from fishing to family fun to wine tours and food tours to visits to little-known historic sites. Each itinerary offers an in-depth narrative about the destination along with pertinent recommendations for lodging, dining, shopping, and sightseeing. 60 black-and-white photos

  • Rank: #202621 in Books
  • Published on: 2010-06-14
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 7.40" h x 5.04" w x .71" l, .53 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 176 pages

Friday, June 7, 2013

Stick Making: A Complete Course

Stick Making
Stick Making: A Complete Course
Andrew Jones (Author), Clive George (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars(3)

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Long Island

Find and season the wood; fix flaws; shape and straighten sticks; cut wood to size; fit a ferrule; form a handle; and varnish the finished item. Begin with a vee-shaped thumbstick, or dip in anywhere—you’ll find simple, one-piece walking sticks, four cardigan sticks, wooden crooks and market sticks, ram’s horn and antler sticks, buffalo and ram’s horn crooks, carved sticks in wood and horn, and a medley of fancier models.

  • Rank: #292648 in Books
  • Published on: 1998-12-31
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 160 pages

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Best Easy Day Hikes Long Island (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy
Best Easy Day Hikes Long Island (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
Susan Finch (Author)
1.0 out of 5 stars(1)

New!: $9.95 $3.98 (as of 05/23/2013 19:48 PST)
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Long Island

Best Easy Day Hikes Long Island includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

  • Rank: #1168236 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-09-01
  • Format: Bargain Price
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 104 pages

Friday, March 22, 2013

Walks and Rambles on Long Island: A Nature-Lover's Guide to 30 Scenic Trails (Walks & Rambles)

Walks and Rambles on Long Island
Walks and Rambles on Long Island: A Nature-Lover's Guide to 30 Scenic Trails (Walks & Rambles)
Alice M. Geffen (Author), Carole Berglie (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars(1)

28 Used! | New! from $0.01 (as of 03/22/2013 19:54 PST)

Long Island

Now you can discover and celebrate Long Island's natural treasures. Alice M. Geffen and Carole Berglie describe thirty of the region's scenic and accessible trails through parks, bird sanctuaries, and along the shore. Most walks are about a mile long and suitable for the entire family. Complete information is provided on each trail's location, length, highlights, and–especially–native plant, animal, and bird species.

Arranged from west to east, these walks and rambles include:

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Welwyn Preserve

Fire Island National Seashore

David Sarnoff Pine Barrens Preserve

And many more–from the acclaimed to the undiscovered

  • Rank: #2241749 in Books
  • Brand: Geffen & Berglie
  • Published on: 1996-09-17
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 192 pages

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Great Escapes: Long Island (Great Escapes)

Great Escapes
Great Escapes: Long Island (Great Escapes)
Steven Howell (Author)

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Long Island

Over 20 thematically organized weekend getaways throughout all corners of Long Island, including the Belmont Stakes, Shelter Island, Montauk, and more.

From the old “Gold Coast” of Long Island’s North Shore, made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald, to the sparkling waters of Jones Beach, the Hamptons and Montauk, Great Escapes: Long Island provides a series of itineraries for packing in all there is to do and see on Long Island. There’s something for everyone—from fishing to family fun to wine tours and food tours to visits to little-known historic sites. Each itinerary offers an in-depth narrative about the destination along with pertinent recommendations for lodging, dining, shopping, and sightseeing. 60 black-and-white photos

  • Rank: #663126 in Books
  • Published on: 2010-06-14
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 7.50" h x .70" w x 5.00" l, .53 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 176 pages

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Best Easy Day Hikes Long Island (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy
Best Easy Day Hikes Long Island (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
Susan Finch (Author)
1.0 out of 5 stars(1)

New!: $9.95 $3.98 (as of 02/15/2013 23:42 PST)
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Long Island

Best Easy Day Hikes Long Island includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

  • Rank: #148000 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-09-01
  • Format: Bargain Price
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 104 pages