Excellent book, I recommend this to anyone. I use this book for canoe trip planning with my family. Detailed information is given here. As usual it is another fine book by AMC.

this book is really great, it has the best places to stay and all the ones we have been to that the book remcommends have been great. i hope you enjoy this book and the places it recommends as much as me!

This is the perfect book for those of us who have good intentions of someday making the 2000-mile trek from Georgia to Maine ... but will never really get around to it. Emblidge dovetails selections by well-known naturalists and writers with those of AT through- and dayhikers to create a unique collection of observations. Some, like Thoreau, found themselves in the neighborhood of the path before it was even created. You can follow the history of the trail, beginning with Benton MacKaye's first written public proposal in 1921. Then the pieces mark an imaginary trip north from Springer Mountain to Mount Katahdin. Simple maps and b&w photos are included. It's not Bill Bryson's _A Walk in the Woods_, but then, what is? This is still an easy summer read.

I was born in 1950 and spent my days in Central Islip until I was 25. Being able to find documented history of this little hamlet enables one to hold on to an important part of their past. My grandmother came over from Ireland at the very early part of the century, as did many Irish imigrants. The draw was employment in the State Hospital on the south end of town. After meeting my grandfather they had two daughters, both still living. My mother is 84 and my aunt is 77. My mother still lives in town. As you can see, my family has its own history in Central Islip. Growing up in the 50s and 60s was very innocent in Central Islip. There were no malls until the mid 60s so you got to know the store owners in town. Some of them even had children in your classes. Many of the hospital employees knew each other. I myself, worked in the State Hospital on the Grounds Department for about 3 years and witnessed the change in downsizing. Every one of my immediate family also worked in the hospital, several of them retiring from there. The stories told to me by my grandmother, mother and aunt, especially my aunt, were facinating. Right out of the movies. My grandmother has a stained glass window dedicated to her in the Episcopal Church. I got to know many of my family's friends who were local businessmen. Being able to have a pictorial account of the business areas in town before one of the main roads was widened is very precious. Learning about the history of the village and how it progressed actually tales you back to that time. There's a wealth of memories from all the buildings that comprised the business area. Though disappointing to see the buildings go in the wake of progress, this book helps to remember those days for my generation, our parents and grandparents. The town has dramatically changed in the last 50 years and yields a new approach to small communities. This book is very informative and gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling. Thanks Sister Anne.

This is an AMAZING reference for the history of Asbury Park...It captures the history in detail with original photographs and even pinpoints the location of historic landmarks so you can see them for yourself! Highly recommended!

Incredibly handy for those times when you decide on Saturday that you want to do "something different" this weekend, but have not a clue what are your options. Divided into activities appropriate for each season, the book suggests a wide range of trips around the area, from historic exploring to art appreciation to communing with nature. I had an old version of this book that I lent out and lost, and I loved it so much I'm buying another copy!

This book (ISBN 0-9613008-2-5) is actually titled "Bay Tripper Chesapeake Bay Travel Guide Volume II Western Shore" and is not to be confused with the other edition "Volume I Eastern Shore".

This book is a handy guide to have with you as you explore the many small towns along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The book lists attractions, lodging, restaurants, and more for each town.

I am a student, who is traveling to belgium and the netherlands this summer, so i thought i would learn some french and dutch basics. the berlitz dutch phrase book is quite helpful for someone who only speaks english fluently and some spanish. it gives pronunciation guides with each word, which is quite helpful considering how difficult each phrase looks upon first glance. Once you learn a bit, you start seeing the similiarities between english and dutch, which help you remember it in the long run. it includes basic expressions/accomodations, eating out, travel, sightseeing, stores & services, health, reference, and dictionary sections. another helpful tool would be to get the accompanying cassette tape, which lets you hear the pronunciations and helps you learn better, although they speak a little fast for the basic beginner.

This book was a nice introduction to some of the bike paths in New England. The path descriptions, for the paths I have ridden, were very accurate. The only thing missing were detailed maps of the trails themselves.

A good book which largely delivers what it promises. However, it is best used in conjunction with a more comprehensive map and/or guide, if you're visiting a particular region. Give it 4.5 stars.

Good Points: 1) The author points out "kid-friendly" features on hikes and gives good descriptions. 2) Most of the hikes have pretty good thumbnail maps

Drawbacks: 1) Introductory map could be better (more detailed) to help reader find trails 2) Some hikes lack thumbnail maps. Why? 3) Abilities of children vary wildly. We found that a "moderate" hike can be strenuous for an inexperienced or out-of-shape child (or adult, for that matter).