For those who love the woods and waters this book is for the armchair explorer and outdoor enthusiast alike. New England Wild Places combines the engaging reading of a travelogue with the practicality of a guidebook. NY Times Bestselling Author combines history, travel, humor, adventure and a reverence for nature in 14 fascinating journeys.

New England Wild Places

History

Tougias, Michael

Americas

Michael Tougias Communications

Quiet Places of Massachusetts

Tougias, Michael J.

New England was knocked to its knees on February 6th and 7th, 1978, by the incredible snow and wind referred to locally as the worst storm of the century, and this history combines stunning photographs with riveting text to reawaken memories of the "Blizzard of '78." Chronicling the period before the storm, the book then follows it through its progression, as it caused commuter nightmares and wreaked devastation. From Cape Cod to Connecticut, from Rhode island to Route 128, it explains how people survived the storm by spending more than 48 hours in their cars, and how coastal homes were torn from their foundations and smashed to smithereens by the vicious surf. The book records the brighter sides of the blizzard too, including neighborhood parties, cross-country skiing down abandoned highways, and the many ways that people pitched in to help total strangers. Intriguing analysis also compares the Blizzard of '78 with the Great Blizzard of 1888. This book will be cherished by anyone who survived the Blizzard of '78, as well as those spellbound by its legend.

The Blizzard of '78

"As a boy, I had the Huck Finn dream that many do of letting the river carry me to adventure." Now, some 30 years later, award-winning outdoor writer Michael Tougias lives that dream. Trading Huck Finn's log raft for canoe and kayak, Tougias journeys the length of the Connecticut River-from its source near the Canadian border through four New England states to where it meets the sea in Connecticut. Recently designated an American Heritage River, the Connecticut provides the perfect setting for Tougias's narrative-a wonderful blend of adventure, fishing tales, history, and literature.

River Days: Exploring the Connecticut River from Source to Sea

this insider's guide covers more than 50 scenic walks from Worcester County to the Pioneer Valley and beyond. Whether you're a veteran hiker or new to the activity, Nature Walks in Central and Western Massachusetts, is an essential guide to beautiful outdoor rambles in this scenic part of the Bay State. With each hike there is a map, distance, estimated hiking time, elevation change and level of difficulty. Also included are natural sites, activities for children, sidebars on natural features along the trail, detailed driving instructions and a quick reference chart for selecting the perfect hike. (6 x 9, 288 pages, maps, b&w photos)

Nature Walks in Central and Western Massachusetts

Sports & Outdoors

Laubach, Réne

Hiking & Camping

Until I Have No Country

Literature & Fiction

Tougias, Micahel

Action & Adventure

Complete guide the quabbin and surrounding area with photos and maps. History, hiking, fishing, nature viewing and more. This is the definitive history and contemporary explorer's guide to the Quabbin Reservoir. Located in Central Massachusetts, the reservoir is an amazing wilderness with an equally amazing history. The Quabbin has 118 miles of undeveloped shoreline, with surrounding reservation spanning some 81,000 acres of protected open space. The great city of Boston gets all its water from the Quabbin/Ware River/Wachusett watersheds, as do 45 other communities in Massachusetts. This book explores topics such as building the Quabbin and how it works; hiking, wildlife viewing, biking, and fishing; visiting the region's best waterfalls; Quabbin rules and regulations; as well as information on accommodations, restaurants, camping, orchards, swimming, golf, general stores, crafts, antiques, history, and more.

Quabbin

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