Best Hikes with Children in the Catskills and Hudson River Valley

by Cynthia Copeland Lewis

Author	: Cynthia Copeland Lewis
Publisher	: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages	: 244
Release	: 2002
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 9780898867831

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* Guidebook to short, easy hikes and trails your children will be comfortable on* Includes ideas for keeping the kids engaged and having funNew York's Catskills have long been an outdoor playground for families escaping from the city. Here's a guidebook that shows you hikes that the whole family can do. Best Hikes with Children in the Catskills and Hudson River Valley, 2nd Ed. includes games that will keep the kids engaged and enjoying the trails. From Catskills State Park, Bear-Mountain-Harriman State Park, Hudson Highlands, Shawangunk Mountains, Southern Taconics, the Long Path, and the Appalachian Trail, there's something for everyone in this all-inclusive guidebook.Hikes detailed include shorter two- and four-mile hikes to six-plus miles and overnighters. Practical information on hiking with children - setting a realistic pace, playing games, and encouraging personal and environmental responsibility - make this a guidebook to recommend.

Best Hikes with Dogs

by Tammy L. McCarley

Author	: Tammy L. McCarley
Publisher	: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages	: 246
Release	: 2007
Genre	: Travel
ISBN	: 9781594850448

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* 55 dog-suitable trails, all located within three hours' drive of New York City* Most trails are lightly used and offer shade and water* What to pack for your dog - the Ten Canine Essentials and a doggy first-aid kitTammy McCarley has hiked with her dog, Sienna (a Golden Retriever-Chow mix), for four years throughout New York. In Best Hikes with Dogs New York City & Beyond she presents the best trails for both you and your dog in New York City, the Hudson Valley, and Long Island.You'll find trails for every type of pet and pet owner, from easy day hikes to overnight trips. Discover rolling hills, rocky escarpments, clear lakes, beautiful beaches, and more. All hikes in this guidebook are rated 1 to 4 paws to show difficulty for both humans and dogs. Trails are on terrain that's easy on the paws, and there are advance alerts for any canine concerns. A handy Trail Finder Chart helps you choose the trail that's best for you and your dog by comparing hikes by length, terrain, difficulty for dogs, and features such as backpacking options. This guidebook also includes loads of helpful tips: how to prepare your dog for a hike, what to bring, how to be responsible trail users, dealing with wildlife encounters, and hiking with your pet in the Northeast in all four seasons. For more information on hiking with dogs in New York, visit the author's website: www.blueskydogsny.com.

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley: Hikes and Walks from Westchester County to Albany (Second Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

by Stella Green

Author	: Stella Green
Publisher	: The Countryman Press
Total Pages	: 298
Release	: 2008-05-05
Genre	: Architecture
ISBN	: 0881507954

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Completely revised and updated throughout, with 10 new hikes. This bestselling hiking guide reveals 50 hikes and walks from the East Hudson Highlands to Rockland County and Harriman Park, to the West Hudson Hills, to the Catskills, the Shawangunks, and more. Green and Zimmerman are expert guides to this region rich in history, culture, and lore. The outings range from short walks to hikes of 14 miles in length, and most are within a two-hour drive of New York City. An at-a-glance chart makes choosing a hike simple, and each hike features a detailed topographic map, driving directions, mileage and elevation rise, and a comprehensive trail description—with fascinating commentary on the human and natural history you'll encounter along the way.

50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley (4th Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Author	: New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Publisher	: The Countryman Press
Total Pages	: 448
Release	: 2019-06-11
Genre	: Travel
ISBN	: 1682683028

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Breathtaking, mountainous getaways just a quick trip out of NYC Only a short distance outside of the bustling metropolis that is the Big Apple, the lower Hudson Valley offers views of rolling green hills, jagged cliffs, and bubbling bodies of water, while hikers can also observe the Manhattan skyline off in the distance. With hikes of all types and difficulties from lower Westchester County to the Shawangunks, 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley has something for hikers of every experience level. Each hike provides a difficulty rating, approximate walking time, distance, vertical rise, maps, and trailhead GPS coordinates outlined at the beginning of the chapter, and provides tips and suggestions for getting to the trail, resting, and observing views throughout the hike. Whether the reader is heading to the nature center and wildflower sanctuary at Teatown Lake Reservation, trekking through dense woods and observing interesting boulders on the Breakneck Mountain Loop, or taking in the spectacular views of mighty Storm King, 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley is the ideal guide.

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley: Hikes and Walks from Westchester County to Albany County (Third Edition)

by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Author	: New York-New Jersey Trail Conference
Publisher	: The Countryman Press
Total Pages	: 408
Release	: 2014-04-28
Genre	: Travel
ISBN	: 1581577087

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This completely-revised guide to hiking the Hudson River Valley reveals 50 walks and hikes from Westchester County to Albany County. Still the bestselling hiking guide to the region, this new edition features hikes that offer some of the most breathtaking views in the Hudson Valley—vistas that inspired the Hudson River School of painting and are today no less wild and pristine. Most hikes are within 2 hours of New York City.

America's Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States

by Derek Dellinger

Author	: Derek Dellinger
Publisher	: The Countryman Press
Total Pages	: 548
Release	: 2019-10-22
Genre	: Travel
ISBN	: 1682682668

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50 of the greatest hikes in the country, for all abilities and in all landscapes Beautifully illustrated, this best-of compendium features the most memorable one-day hikes in every region of the United States from Sierra Buttes Lookout in Tahoe National Forest to Grinnell Glacier Trail in Montana's Glacier National Park to Giant Mountain in Adirondack Park and beyond. Organized by region, this guide goes into detail about what makes each hike so remarkable and why it might be worth a detour or even a special journey for someone looking to broaden their horizons. All of the hikes are doable during daylight hours and none require camping. America’s Best Day Hikes comes with all the information anyone would need to experience these unique locations, including details about the hike itself—difficulty, duration, seasonal hazards, and more.—as well as traveling, planning, and packing suggestions. All this paired with Derek Dellinger’s stunning photography makes this incredible volume a must-have for any lover of the outdoors.

Insiders' Guide® to the Hudson River Valley

by Sheila Buff

Author	: Sheila Buff
Publisher	: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages	: 305
Release	: 2009-04-01
Genre	: Travel
ISBN	: 0762755695

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The Hudson River Valley—rich in history, art and architecture, farms and towns - brings many people to its environs—to visit, but also to live. Insiders' Guide® to the Hudson River Valley is your comprehensive source and guide to the magnificent area of New York State north of New York City. The author's knowledge of the area gives you access to tips and facts essential to your experience. The publication of the first edition of this guide coincides with the 2009 Quadcentennial Celebration marking the voyages of the Hudson River and Lake Champlain.

Trail Walker

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Total Pages	: 32
Release	: 2005
Genre	: Conservation of natural resources
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Backpacker

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Total Pages	: 116
Release	: 1994-08
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Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.