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Amc New England Alpine Summits - Back in print by popular demand, this practical field guide takes explorers on a journey through the major alpine areas of northern New England. This fascinating ecosystem is home to delicate flowers, hardy plants, and remarkable wildlife that survive in the harsh climate of New Englands highest ranges, from Mount Washington and the Franconia Range to Mounts Katahdin and Mansfield. With more than 200 full-color photographs, the AMC Field Guide to the New England Alpine Summits is the definitive guide to this unique area, helping hikers, naturalists, and birders identify plants, birds, and mammals.

Amc Discover Rhode Island - Rhode Island may be small, but it packs hundreds of opportunities for outdoor adventure into its magnificent coastline, lakes, and woodlands. This new book in AMC’s popular Discover series invites you to explore every corner of the state on 50 hikes, mountain bike trails, quietwater paddles, and sea kayaking trips. From Mount Tom and Arcadia to Bristol Harbor and beyond, you’ll discover white sand beaches, rocky coves, winding bike trails, wildlife-filled ponds and nature preserves, and much more.

Amc Mountain Photography: Bradford Washburn Calendar - Featuring the stunning aerial landscape photography of mountaineer Bradford Washburn (1910–2007), this calendar features twelve stunning photos to inspire your inner mountaineer throughout 2014. Images of spectacular peaks and stunning glaciers will inspire anyone who appreciates the natural world, mountaineering, or fine art photographyShowcases views from Denali in Alaska to Tuckerman Ravine in the Presidential Range of New Hampshire to the Grandes Jorasses in France12.8 x 9.2 in.2014 edition.

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Amc River Guide MA/CT/RI 4th Edition - Southern New England's rivers change little from year to year, but human management of watersheds does. Access points change, water levels are adjusted, new bridges are built, and water quality continues to improve. In this completely updated and revised edition of AMC's classic River Guide: Massachusetts/Connecticut/Rhode Island, paddlers of all ability levels will find the comprehensive, straightforward information they need to experience waterways from serene rivers to challenging whitewater--and everything in between.

Amc Saco River Map And Guide - This full-color, double-sided, waterproof map is a must for every Saco River paddler. Developed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, this map follows the river from Bartlett Village in New Hampshire to where it meets the ocean in Maine. A must-have tool for planning any paddling trip down the Saco, the map shows access points, conservation land, dams, and water types, and provides information about the river's varied natural resources.

Amc Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley - This fully updated guide to the Catskills and Hudson Valley of New York leads beginner and experienced hikers alike along 60 of the region's most spectacular trails, from shorter nature walks to longer day hikes. Essays on the flora, fauna, and historic landmarks of the regionA hiker’s paradise of varied and scenic terrain from Westchester County to Albany—more than 600 miles of trails within just a few hours of New York CityFeatures classic hikes like Storm King Mountain in the Hudson Highlands, to carriage road walks in the Shawangunks and a historic walk around the grounds of Oleana, to...

Amc Discover the Adirondacks AMC - This new, easy-to-use guide features 50 of the best hiking, biking, and paddling opportunities available in the Adirondacks. With informative turn-by-turn directions, easy-to-follow maps, crisp photographs, and trip planning advice, this guidebook offers readers the best the Adirondacks have to offer. Author :Peter W. Kick ISBN :978-1-934028-59-9.

Amc Quiet Water: New Hampshire and Vermont 3rd Edition - Enjoy days of exploring the flat-water lakes, ponds, and rivers of New Hampshire and Vermont with this updated guide from AMC's Quiet Water series, written by John Hayes and Alex Wilson. At-A-Glance Trip Planner provides helpful information like paddling distance, estimated trip time, difficulty rating, and special features to help you pick the perfect destination9 x 6 x 0.9 in. Updated edition features 90 paddling trips, covering the best quiet-water paddling New Hampshire and Vermont have to offerIncludes resources on local outfitters, safety and equipment tips, and complete driving, parking, and put-in instructionsEach trip includes a detailed description of the...

Amc Quiet Water: New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania - Enjoy days of exploring the flat-water lakes, ponds, and rivers of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania with this detailed guide from AMC's popular Quiet Water series, written by Kathy Henley. Each trip includes a detailed description of the water, map, photographs, paddling routes, and GPS coordinates to help get you to the access pointAt-A-Glance Trip Planner provides helpful information like paddling distance, estimated trip time, difficulty rating, and special features to help you pick the perfect destination9 x 6 x 1 in.2010, first edition, 320 pagesIncludes resources on local outfitters, safety and equipment tips, and complete driving, parking, and put-in instructionsUpdated...

Amc River Guide NH & VT - The most up-to-date information available on 2,500 miles of rivers in New Hampshire and Vermont, including sections of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. For paddlers of all experience levels. Paperback, 293 pg. Total trip distance130 rivers and their tributariesMeasures 7 x 5 in. Comprehensive, straightforward river descriptions and an easy-to-use format make trip planning effortlessLevel of difficulty; recommended water levelMaps, directions, and portages.

Amc Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia - A must-have resource for a short hike or a day-long adventure, AMC's Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia , by Susan Charkes, will lead you to 50 of the best trails around the Philly region. Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlightsIncludes fascinating essays about the flora, fauna, and history of the region2010, first edition, 251 pages6 x 9 x 0.75in. Locator map and At-a-Glance highlights chart allow for quick and easy trip planningEach trail description includes a map, difficulty rating, route distance, elevation gain, estimated hike time, and detailed directions (including GPS coordinates) to the trailheadDescribes 50 of the best hikes...

Amc White Mountain Guide 29th Edition - Trusted by hikers for over a century, AMC's White Mountain Guide is an indispensable resource for the magnificent White Mountain National Forest. With comprehensive coverage of the region's hiking trails, this completely updated and revised edition features detailed descriptions of over 500 trails, pull-out paper topo maps with trail-segment mileage, and recommended hikes..

Amc Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast - From the author of the bible of Eastern backcountry skiing comes the most up-to-date resource for exploring the backcountry ski trails of the Northeast. This book features 50 trips through New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, and Massachusetts, including extensive coverage of Tuckerman Ravine, Mount Mansfield, the Adirondacks and the historic Thunderbolt Ski Trail, as well as backcountry huts and lodge-to-lodge skiing in Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness. You'll learn how to prepare for your adventure with helpful references on when to go, what to bring, and must-have backcountry safety skills.

Amc Presidental Range Map - Waterproof and tear-resistant, this full-color map is completely updated with details of every trail in the Presidential Range, plus an inset of the Mt. Washington summit area. On the reverse, you'll find a close-up map of the Northern Presidentials plus tips on gear, safety, and low-impact camping..

Amc Quiet Water Guide Maine - Flatwater paddling offers fun and adventure for families, anglers, canoeists, and kayakers. In Maine, scores of out-of-the-way lakes and ponds offer peaceful solitude and close-up nature observations. In this selective guide, the AMC's expert authors have compiled all the information you need for flatwater adventure: detailed descriptions of more than 100 lakes and ponds, with maps, paddling routes, and an exploration of the natural world in and around the water; local picnicking, camping, and lodging; permits, special considerations, and addresses of services and guides; and driving, parking, and put-in instructions..

Amc VT/NH River Guide 4th Edition - Completely revised and updated, this new edition of AMCs classic River Guide describes more than 2,500 miles of river, making it the regions most comprehensive paddling guide. Each riverincluding the Connecticut, Merrimack, Champlain, Piscataqua, Saco, Androscoggin, and othersis described in detail, with difficulty level, put-in access, scenery, portages, and more. The guides reader-friendly format, plus new watershed locator maps, makes trip selection and planning quick and easy. Whether a novice canoeist, experienced kayaker, or seasoned angler, no paddler should be without an AMC River Guide..

Amc Sea Kayaking Along the New England Coast - Tamsin Venn's updated and expanded edition of an AMC classic guide details 47 trips along the magnificent New England coastline-12 new destinations. Kayakers of all abilities can explore expansive sand beaches, bird-watch in vast marshes, tour solitary estuaries, or challenge their skills along wild shorelines. Second Edition (2004)Detailed maps with access points and quick-reference trip highlight chartsUseful appendices include resources, equipment checklist, and glossaryTips on equipment and safety; camping recommendations350-page paperback; measures 6 x 9 in..

Amc Not Without Peril - 150 years of misadventure on Mount Washington and the Presidential Range – long regarded as one of the dangerous mountains in North America (over 140 fatalities). Paperback; 302 pagesBy Nicholas HoweTenth anniversary editionChronicles 17 of the most famous mountaineering and skiing accidents on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.