Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island: A Guide to the Natural and Historic Wonders of the Ocean State

by Ken Weber

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This wooded and watery corner of New England has become, in the latter part of this century, a veritable paradise of recreational opportunities, offering boating, beaching, birding, and - unknown to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881502618
• ISBN13: 9780881502619
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"

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Product Description A gentle hiking guide to Rhode Island's diverse natural and historic treasures. For years Ken Weber has been educating visitors and natives to the historic and natural wonders of the Ocean State. The 40 walks and gentle hikes in this new guide reveal the best terrain the state has to offer, both urban and rural. This guide includes the cliffs of Block Island; the beaches of Ninigret and Napatree; the quiet woods and fields of the Northwestern Corner; the wildlife sanctuaries and islands of Narragansett Bay; and the mansions of Cliff Walk in Newport. The walks range from 1.5 to 9 miles in length, from gentle strolls to more challenging day hikes. Each chapter includes directions to the trailhead, a detailed map, a complete description of the route, and natural and historic highlights you'll see along the way. 30 black & white photographs, 41 maps. About the Author Ken Weber, a nature columnist and former editor for the Providence Journal, has been an enthusiastic explorer of Rhode Island for more than 30 years. He lives in Greenville, Rhode Island.