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Hunter Travel Guides

2 total works

Cover of Adventure Guide to the Champlain and Hudson River Valleys
A guide to the Champlain and Hudson River valleys. From the Tappan Zee and Tarrytown at the gateway to Manhattan, Patricia and Robert Foulkes take the reader up the Hudson all the way to Lake Champlain and Vermont. They explore the surrounding mountains and the lakes of the region, including the best hikes, scenic drives, canoe trips and other activities. Lake George, Killington, Lake Placid, Stockbridge, Lake Mohonk, Rhinebeck and Sleepy Hollow are just a few of the areas visited. Each title in the "Adventure Guide" series offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities such as horse-riding, canoeing, rock climbing or cycling. Each guide offers background information on history, culture, geography and climate. Regional chapters take the reader on an introductory tour, taking in museums, historic sites and local attractions. Then come the adventures - water-skiing, rafting, snowboarding and more. Places to stay and eat, transport, practical concerns, tourism contacts, useful Web sites and e-mail addresses are also covered. Each guide also contains detailed regional and town maps and walking and driving tours.

Cover of Adventure Guide to Champlain and Hudson River Valleys
From the Tappan Zee bridge in Manhattan, this guide takes you up the Hudson all the way to Lake Champlain and Vermont. The authors explore the surrounding mountains and lakes, and tell of the best hikes, scenic drives, canoe trips and more. Lake Mohonk, Rhinebeck and Sleepy Hollow are just a few of the highlights. You will also discover lodges and inns hidden in the hills and places to eat that serve everything from diner-style hot dogs to five-star haute cuisine. The series of "Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts.
Detailed regional and town maps feature walking and driving tours.