Having spent much of my life in the Pennsylvania/New York region, I was delighted to find that this book contained most of the sights that I have come to love, as well as a large number that I was not familiar with. It is a "Blue Highways" (i.e., off the Interstate) type of guide, and is fun to read. Highly recommended for anyone planning a vacation in this region.

The National Geographic Driving Guides are by different authors and due to weak editing and selection, vary widely in quality. This one and the one for Texas and the Middle South are excellent. The California guide by Jerry Camarillo Dunn is awful. The Florida one falls somewhere in the middle. I have not read the others yet.

I found this book to be invaluable in planning our vacation in these three states. The book gave us suggestions of routes to take with time estimations included. Places of interest were rated allowing the traveler to make maximum use of his/her time. I have since purchased others in the series and will continue to recommend these guides to friends.

I agree that this book is very good; however, the title is misleading. I live in northern Vermont and expected to see some nature walks in my area; however the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont was totally ignored! The title of this book should be "Nature Walks in Northwestern Vermont, Especially the Champlain Valley" because that is the area addressed.

Take a hike but bring along Nature Walks in Norhtern Vermont when you do. In clear, concise prose, Elizabeth Bassett describes natural phenomena and explores human history as she leads you through the 43 walks. The book includes maps, driving instructions and a clear set of walking directions for each walk. You will better understand the geology, flora, and fauna which surround you and have a clear picture of how this land has been used over the millenia. Historic tidbits include Native American settlements, colonial artifacts, Revolutionary War lore, and tales of the Vanderbilt Webb familiy's environmental showcase at Shelburne Farms. The walks include ecosystems not always associated with northern Vermont: sand dunes, bogs, pitch pine forest, and river chasm. More traditional walks include waterfalls, potholes, Arctic-alpine tundra, and northern forests. Grab a copy and take your sturdy shoes, snow shoes or cross-country skis and set out!

First Edition published in 1969. A very informative and well researched book.702 pages.Signed Authors copy.Absolutly in mint condition.An EXCELLENT edition to any book collectors collection.

This book is a very well researched history involving one of the most important transportation corridors across Western America detailing the merging of various cultures including that of the Native Americans. Easy reading, accurate, historical documentation.

For someone who loves the ocean this book is an absolute must. I had lived in Maine all my life and found beaches I did not know existed. The directions, hours, costs, etc.are of course valuable information but what sets this book apart is that the author visited all of the beaches.There is a personal touch to all of the information.Whether you like swimming, laying in the sun or taking long walks, keep this book handy---you will refer to it often!

THIS WONDERFUL BOOK SHOWS ALL PUBLIC OCEAN BEACHES IN NEW ENGLAND, HOW TO GET TO THEM AND ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE AUTHOR DID A GREAT JOB AT DESCRIBING THE BEACHES SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU EVER GO TO THE BEACH, THIS IS A MUST HAVE BOOK. I ESPECIALLY LIKED HOW SHE GOT OPINIONS FROM REAL PEOPLE ON WHY THEY LIKED THAT CERTAIN BEACH. THE AUTHOR ALSO INCLUDES PIN POINT DIRECTIONS SO YOU CAN GET TO YOUR DESTINATION ON TIM

New England Seacoast Adventures: A Complete Guide To Outdoor Recreatoin From Connecticut To Maine is an engaging travel guide by experienced travel writer Stephen Jermanok and written specifically for anyone with an interest in enjoying outdoor activities to be found along the seacoast of of all the Atlantic bordering New England states. Listing data sport-by-sport for each state, along with information on state parks, camping places, historical landmarks and much more, New England Seacoast Adventures is a superbly presented and highly recommended "user friendly" guide for people who enjoy camping, kayaking, sailing, beachcombing, rock climbing, scuba diving, surfing, golfing, fishing, camping, or a wide variety of other memorable seacoast area activities.

New England Seacoast Adventures: A Complete Guide To Outdoor Recreatoin From Connecticut To Maine is an engaging travel guide by experienced travel writer Stephen Jermanok and written specifically for anyone with an interest in enjoying outdoor activities to be found along the seacoast of of all the Atlantic bordering New England states. Listing data sport-by-sport for each state, along with information on state parks, camping places, historical landmarks and much more, New England Seacoast Adventures is a superbly presented and highly recommended "user friendly" guide for people who enjoy camping, kayaking, sailing, beachcombing, rock climbing, scuba diving, surfing, golfing, fishing, camping, or a wide variety of other memorable seacoast area activities.

The Rogers' have done it again! I have been down hill, crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing for many years and I thought I knew a lot about the Northeast snow country. I have just read about places and activities that are new to me and I thought I had been all over northern New England! Not only do they provide a good overview of the most popular ski areas and in some cases even a small history of some features and events of those areas but they also give any new (or old) visitor a varying list of other activities that might otherwise be overlooked. I have been interested in maybe a dog sled tour but never really knew where to go for information. Now I know what to get for a friend of mine for a Christmas or a birthday presant, an all day dog sled ride. I just know that we will both want to drive our own sleds! I did not know that was possible either. Although for the most part I like to "bushwack" on x-country skiis, my interest in some of the groomed trails that are available and rather inexspensive, has been peeked because of the other possible after ski activities that are available in the area. I never heard of bowling with a frozen turkey but I want to go and watch and maybe even try it now. I like museums and now I know which ones might be open in the winter if the weather turns bad. Snowmobiles anyone? Now I even know where to rent and ride be it for an hour or all day. You say you don't own any kind of skiis? Well with this guide you can find just the kind of place for you first time out and if skiing does not agree with you, because you just hate getting all covered with snow, just try one of those fine libaries or places to eat. Snowshoeing at the Balsams hotel? Yes! I've always wanted to see the ponds that are up in the woods behind the hotel. And afterwards I can maybe either relax there or head back to my snug room in Colebrook or to my favorite cabin by the lake in Pittsburg. How ever you look at it, this guide has something for everyone, skiing nut or not. Take the friend that likes to stay inside while you do "outdoor " things and then spend the evening talking about the good times you have had all day over a drink and a good meal. This book will stay in the truck all winter like my skiis and snowshoes do!

Skiing in New England can be fantastic, but it's not the only wintertime activity available. In fact, in New England Snow Country: 701 Ways to Enjoy Winter Whether You Ski or Not, authors Barbara Radcliffe Rogers and Stillman Rogers describe 700 additional ways to enjoy a New England winter, from snowshoeing to igloo building to ice-bowling with a frozen turkey in the wilds of Vermont. (Don't knock it until you try it, we say.)

The 188-page soft-cover guide, published in October, 1999, is broken down into regions, including New Hampshire, Maine, the Berkshires in Massachusetts, and the Green Mountains of Vermont.

For each region, the authors describe activities ranging from winter recreation (cross-country and alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing, dog sledding, and more) to pursuits such as maple sugaring or visiting the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences Raptor Center, where ailing birds are rehabilitated.

The book is sprinkled with New England winter trivia, debunking some myths such as the reason for covered bridges. Were these bridges originally covered to keep out snow? No; snow had to be shoveled on the bridges so sleighs could pass, but the covering did keep the snow from building up too high and putting too much pressure on support timbers.

The guide includes detailed information about places to lodge and dine at each area, as well as event listings. This book is perfect for groups that include a non-skiing member, and will be priceless for those occasions where the slopes turn out to be less than ideal for skiing or boarding - a little freezing rain or a January thaw can make off-slope activities look rather desirable. And, the day doesn't end when the lifts stop running.

New England Snow Country retails for $ and is a fantastic value. (Review reprinted with permission from dcski)

This book gives very concise and complete directions to the locations of the places listed. Not only was I able to find every location that I wanted to see and with little or no problem, but also there were good places to eat and other things to do along the way.The accuracy in the distances from the starting points to the destinations is so good that with care there is almost no chance of getting lost. Obviously the authors took great care to be accurate in their discriptions and directions and have written a book that is a real joy to use. I look forward to using other guides by the same authors as I know the will be correct in their information.

Spent a week in the White Mtns and used the book extensively. Most interesting was "discovering" the old Mineral Springs resort in Conway. Book was well written, concise maps and directions were very clear. This book, combined with a good road map and a general guidebook make touring NH very enjoyable.

This book is sooooo detailed that it makes day tripping a true pleasure! It even tells you where to park. I've tried the rest but this one is the best.

If you live in New Jersey or are going to visit, make sure you have a copy of this book!

I have beeen waiting for a book like this for a long time. I have read all the rest and they all seem flat compared to this one. It is alive and fresh. A delicious tour of the great state of New Jersey!

Well worth it. The newest, most complete and most up to date book on the subject of NEw Jersey Day trips.

For travelers with an appetite for the finer things in New York, this guide has it all. Forget the cheapest or the tourist spots, I learned how the natives blow off steam. I showed all my friends an amazing weekend in NYC - and they were all impressed. These two girls are really plugged in!

This book is amazing: you can find any valuable information you are looking for, to make your discovery of New York in a certain way. Secret hideaways, little restaurants, great trendy shops, original bars, etc. Since I bought it, I use it every day and can't go around the city without it! A bible!

As a veteran traveler I have always thought I pretty much knew a lot about various hotels in NYC. After getting a copy of this book I realize I did not know as much as I did. It is very helpful to anyone visiting New York City. Charles Suisman and his staff have meticulously rated 250 hotels from 5 star to near flop houses. A grand hotel like Four Seasons gets a rave. A bad hotel is spanked liked a naughty child. It isnt just a dry review of these establishments. He also interjects a lot humor. He awarded the Basil Fawlty Award for Inhospitality to the manager of the Hampshire Hotel and Suites. It is well researched. While the rates are the year 2000 it isn't difficult to figure out what they currently would be. It has 2 kinds of indexes...by type of hotel/inn and alphabetically with the rating so as to save you time. Before you check in to another New York hotel read this book. You won't regret it!!!

I found this very helpful in picking a hotel in New York. It seems thorough and well-organized. Some funny reviews, too.