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A guide to more than 40 walks and hikes along the New England coast.
No matter where you live in coastal New England, attractive walking routes await. Wind-shaped dunes, tidal estuaries, dramatic mountains, old saltwater farms-all are within a few hours' drive. Even near the urban centers, foot travelers can enjoy wildlife preserves and parks. In Weekend Walks Along the New England Coast John Gibson presents his selection of the best foot trails in New England's coastal region. Walks include:
• Devil's Den Preserve in Weston, Connecticut
• Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingston, Rhode Island
• Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts
• Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, New Hampshire
• Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine
Well illustrated with 44 maps and 35 b/w photographs, this guidebook invites you to rediscover the world beyond the pavement.
About the Author
John Gibson, a writer and outdoorsman, has been hiking in the hills of Maine and northern New England for nearly forty years. He is also the author of 50 Hikes in Coastal and Southern Maine, Walking the Maine Coast, Maine's Most Scenic Roads, and Go Light. He lives in Camden, Maine.
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