In the Garden State, whose official policy encourages bicycling and whose governor owns a mountain bike there has been no guidebook to mountain bike trails. Peter Kick's authoritative volume fills that gap.
The 25 carefully created tours range from 2 to 28 miles in lengthfrom family outings to slamming, dirt-eating single tracks. Included with each are up-to-date maps and regulation information, surface conditions, trail highlights, nearby bike repair shops, and detailed, mile-by-mile directions along the best trails around. List Price: $17.95 Our Price:$5.15
Road Biking New Jersey is more than a set of thirty-five great bike rides. It's a tour of all the beauty and diversity the Garden State has to offer. After addressing bike safety, handling, and maintenance, the book focuses on the rides, with clear directions and insider commentary. Presented in three sections―North, Central, and South―the rides cover a variety of distances, terrain, locations, and traffic conditions, from 12- to 25-mile rambles to a 227-mile epic from northern New Jersey to Cape May.
From the rural hills by High Point and the busy roads near the George Washington Bridge, to the beautiful Victorian houses on the shores of Cape May and the historic villages on the Delaware, Road Biking New Jersey comprises a whole host of sights to see and enjoy along the way.
Explore 58 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two states
All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails, as well as other multiuse pathways, in New Jersey and New York. Explore four Hall of Fame Rail-Trails: the High Line, New York City’s famed aerial greenway, and a trio of connected rail-trails―the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Walkway Over the Hudson, and William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail―that form a seamless 20-mile pathway through New York’s scenic Hudson Valley.
Learn about ambitious trail projects, like New York’s state-spanning Empire State Trail and the 800-mile Circuit Trails network in Camden and Greater Philadelphia. And discover paths that offer views of some of America’s most iconic natural treasures, such as Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes, the Atlantic Ocean coastline, the Finger Lakes, and the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains.
You’ll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it’s information that you can rely on! Whether you’re on feet, wheels, or skis, you’ll love the variety in this collection of multiuse trails―from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states’ urban centers!
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24 Great Rail-Trails of New Jersey -Craig P. Della Penna - - Quick Reference Recreational Use Table tells you at a glance the activities for which each trail is best suited. Each trail description includes directions to the trail, endpoints, location, length, surface type, mile markers, and a map. Information for local bike shops and lodging is also included. - Includes fascinating stories of railroad history and information about the rails-to-trails movement. 1999, first edition, 209 pages. 9 x 6 x 0.5 in.. 24 Great Rail Trails of New Jersey is the essential outdoor guide to the best multi-use recreational trails in the Garden State. Each rail-trail has been converted from an abandoned railroad line as part of the nation-wide rails-to-rails movement, so these routes are historic as well as scenic. The accessibility and beauty of rail-trails can be enjoyed by a variety of outdoor enthusiasts, including bicyclists, hikers, equestrians, and the disabled. This guide contains all the information you need to experience the adventure of rail-trails: maps, specific directions, organizations, local contacts, B&Bs, resources for bike repair, plus fascinating stories of railroad history. You are invited to discover the delightful, educational, and healthy possibilities of the rail-trails.
Across the country, more than 1,600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this newest addition to the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northeast’s finest rail-trails. Rail-Trails Northeast covers one hundred of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania’s rail-trails. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, the Northeast is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Rural, suburban, or urban, rail-trails serve as the backbone of an impressive trail system. This two-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, surface type, length, and directions to trailheads for each trail. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.
Do you love bike riding with your kids, but are tired of rides that take you in circles around the neighborhood block? Looking for something more exciting, yet still safe and manageable?
Through years of research and a lot of trial and error with her own two children, Diane Goodspeed gives us the first biking book for this region geared specifically toward families with young kids. Packed with photos and easy-to-follow maps, Goodspeed shows us where to find nearly twenty-five kid-friendly trails—trails that are not too steep or too long, do not encounter many roads, and provide ample access to food and restroom facilities.
You will find detailed information on popular New Jersey routes, including the Columbia Trail, Delaware & Raritan Canal Trail, Sussex Branch Trail, and Paulinskill Valley Trail, as well as undemanding rides through Duke Island Park, Hartshorne Woods, and Sandy Hook National Recreation Area. In eastern Pennsylvania, kids of all ages can peddle along the Lehigh Canal and the Delaware Canal and explore the many rambling paths of Tyler State Park.
These and many more rides are rated according to a child’s biking skills and each one is accompanied by detailed descriptions of the area. And because kids are always full of questions, Goodspeed includes a short history and interesting "did you know?" facts for each region. Tips on equipment options, bike safety, and the nearest bathrooms, playgrounds, and ice cream shops make this book the definitive source for kid-tested, parent-approved biking fun. It is an essential guide for planning the most enjoyable and rewarding family bike excursions.
Designed for the avid cyclist, this guide offers 40 of the best bicycle rides in western Pennsylvania, ranging from easy day trips to long tours that will challenge even the most seasoned veteran. Highly detailed directions and route maps help make this book an indispensable resource.
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Ride Guide New Jersey Mountain Biking -Joshua M. Pierce - - RIDE GUIDE: NJ MTN BIKING This mountain biking guide to the Garden State includes both low-impact and hard-core trails; you will find twenty-six rides encompassing some of the most spectacular and varied terrain in the state. The guide includes level of difficulty, turn-by-turn cue sheets and maps, and descriptions of topography, trail conditions, and points of interest.
This completely revised, redesigned, and updated edition of Short Bike Rides Washington, D.C. presents over 30 great rides in and around the nation's capital. Includes maps and detailed route descriptions for each ride.
Best Bike Rides New York City describes more than 40 of the greatest recreational rides in New York City. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures.
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Mountain Biking in New Jersey, 3rd Edition: 50 Off-Road Rides -Christopher Mac Kinnon - - Used Book in Good Condition This third edition is chock full of up-to-date information on fifty off-road rides in the Garden State, including expanded South Jersey coverage.
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Gardening
Gardens of the Garden State -ARRAY(0x1e737e0) - A glorious photographic tour of the public and private gardens of New Jersey—from historic formal gardens of former estates, to suburb gardens, horticulturists’ havens, and fresh takes on front yards.
The most densely populated state in the nation and one of the original thirteen, home to the largest public iris garden in the country, and the glacier-swept endpoint of the last Ice Age—for Nancy Berner and Susan Lowry, who look to gardens as an entry to the history and culture of a region, New Jersey presents an array of surprising diversity. Its temperate climate makes it possible to grow a wide range of plants, while its complex topography—ranging from mountains to rolling hills and flat basins, the scrubby Pine Barrens and the rich Coastal Plain—demands innovative approaches to design.
The twenty-eight selected gardens—from Skylands, with its specimen trees, woodland and rock gardens, and lilac collection close to the New York border, to the elegant formal gardens of Short Hills, Bernardsville, and Oldwick, to a wildlife garden filled with frogs and butterflies and a lighthouse garden near Cape May—illustrate the ways in which New Jersey’s long garden traditions are upheld to this day. Gemma and Andrew Ingalls’ stunning photographs bring out the manifold ways in which a garden might speak to us in its owner’s or designer’s voice, expressing a particular point of view.
Gardeners living in New York or New Jersey need this easy-to-use guide for year-round plant care!
If you're a passionate gardener and a resident of New York or New Jersey, there's a book you must acquire for your bookshelf: New York & New Jersey Month-by-Month Gardening. Falling in line with the Cool Springs Press gardening series, this book provides monthly gardening advice, written just for New York and New Jersey gardeners.
This gardeners' guide is organized according to calendar month--January through December. Each month is divided into the following categories: planning, planting, caring for plants, watering, fertilizing, and problem solving. Within those categories, gardeners will find the major plant groups (annuals, edibles, perennials, trees, lawn, and shrubs) covered in detail. Learn the proper time to plant your favorite bulbs and edibles, and find out how to plant bare-root trees. From planting perennials to coming up with a strategy for pest management, New York & New Jersey Month-by-Month Gardening guides readers through every major question that crops up.
With essential how-to information organized into helpful sidebars as well as step-by-step photos to illustrate technique, this book is a veritable road map for a year's worth of gardening tasks in this diverse region. Roll up your sleeves, gardeners, and prepare to get dirty!
Never garden alone! The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that affect your garden the most. When is the best time to plant trees and shrubs? Should I fertilize my lawn now? Is it time to prune my roses? What should I be doing in my garden this month? You'll find the answers to these questions and much more inside. This easy-to-use book highlights each of the ten major plant categories using a monthly format. It guides you through each month of the year, telling you exactly what your garden needs. It is like having an expert in the garden with you all year long. Valuable hints are located throughout the book, and beautiful photographs will inspire you. Written just for gardeners where you live, you can be confident that the information is right for you-and your garden will show it.
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Best Garden Plants for New Jersey -ARRAY(0x1e82ac8) - - Used Book in Good Condition No need to be overwhelmed the next time you head to the garden center! This handy guide selects the best plant varieties for New Jersey growing conditions, including perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs. Lots of color photographs and useful information.
Grow Great Vegetables in New Jersey is the ultimate guide to growing food in the Garden State! This must-have guide to growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best varieties for your region. A garden planning section helps with design and crop rotation, and monthly lists explain what to do from January through December. In-depth profiles of fifty best edibles help ensure a can’t-miss harvest.
With a northern, coastal climate, New Jersey can be a difficult state for landscape gardeners. "The New Jersey Gardener's Guide" takes the guesswork out of gardening by offering state-specific, detailed information that generic national publications cannot. The book is the first of its kind for New Jersey because it provides readers with information on what plants will thrive in New Jersey backyards. Pegi Ballister-Howells knows the challenges of gardening in New Jersy and has written special sections that are devoted to plants for winter interest and plants for the shore area. The New Jersey Gardener's Guide is written for gardeners of all levels so everyone can achieve the garden of their dreams.
Growing vegetables requires regionally specific information—what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Northeast tackles this need head on, with regionally specific growing information written by local gardening expert, Marie Iannotti. This region includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The southernmost parts of Ontario, New Brunswick, Novia Scotia, and Quebec are also included.
Monthly planting guides show exactly what you can do in the garden from January through December. The skill sets go beyond the basics with tutorials on seed saving, worm bins, and more.
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Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation -Donald J. Leopold - - Used Book in Good Condition If you've always wanted to garden with native plants, this book is for you. With entries for nearly 700 species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the U.S. and eastern Canada, its comprehensive horticultural coverage is unsurpassed by any other single volume. The natural ranges of many of the plants discussed extend beyond the Northeast; the information on horticultural uses applies to any garden. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. An appendix recommends particular plants for difficult situations, as well as attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. Illustrated throughout with color photographs.
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The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Sunset Western Garden Book (Cloth)) -The Editors of Sunset - As surely as gardens change with the seasons, gardening is ever changing. New plants, techniques, materials, and lifestyles are constantly broadening the choices you have and reshaping the way you garden in the West. In response to this natural evolution, the editors of Sunset-the West's most trusted source of gardening information for more than 80 years-have completely redesigned and updated The Western Garden Book in this new 2012 Ninth Edition. Following the best-selling success of the previous editions of The Western Garden Book, this edition includes a fresh new look, thousands of color photographs, fresh illustrations, and an easy-to-follow format. Written by experts for gardeners in the West, this book is an indispensable reference for beginning and expert gardeners alike.
The New Western Garden Book features include:
A photo gallery shows the West's most innovative gardens, from all-edibles front yards to stylish water-wise and fire-wise gardens to living walls and green roofs-all with ideas you can use.
Climate Zone Maps and growing-season graphs for all regions of the West including Alaska and Hawaii.
A new "Plant Finder" section helps you choose plants for their garden's problem areas or for special effects.
"A to Z Plant Encyclopedia" lists some 8,000 plants that thrive in the West, including more than 500 new ones. Gorgeous color photographs illustrate all plant entries-for the first time ever in The WesternGarden Book.
"Gardening From Start to Finish" is a new visual guide that leads readers through all steps of making a garden, from soil prep through planting, growing and care, with special sections on natives, veggies, grasses and more.
This book includes more than 60 fruits, vegetables, and herbs selected for growing success in the diverse growing conditions of Northeast gardens. Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the climate, soil, sun, and water conditions that affect growing success and includes advice for extending the growing season. Each plant profile highlights planting, growing, watering, and care information. Helpful charts and graphs assist gardeners in knowing when to plant and harvest.
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New Jersey History
Founders of New Jersey: First Settlements, Colonists and Biographies by Descendants -Evelyn Hunt Ogden - Descendants of founders of New Jersey reside within the state, across the nation and around the world. Explore the lives and motivations of the men and women who colonized the state through colonial records, settlement histories, and biographies providing interesting insights into the early culture and development of the state. Family historians, genealogists, and historical researchers will value the documentation of 2000 17th and early 18th century colonists, events, settlements, grantors, grantees, deed holders, signers of patents, ship passengers and Native American sellers of land. Descendants of Founders of New Jersey is an organization dedicated to preserving New Jersey’s rich heritage. We hope this book inspires other descendants of New Jersey’s pioneers to join Descendants of Founders of New Jersey (www.njfounders.org) and to memorialize their New Jersey roots.
New Jersey: A History of the Garden State presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of New Jersey’s history from the prehistoric era to the present. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the Garden State has evolved.
The state has a rich Native American heritage and complex colonial history. It played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, early industrialization, and technological developments in transportation, including turnpikes, canals, and railroads. The nineteenth century saw major debates over slavery. While no Civil War battles were fought in New Jersey, most residents supported it while questioning the policies of the federal government.
Next, the contributors turn to industry, urbanization, and the growth of shore communities. A destination for immigrants, New Jersey continued to be one of the most diverse states in the nation. Many of these changes created a host of social problems that reformers tried to minimize during the Progressive Era. Settlement houses were established, educational institutions grew, and utopian communities were founded. Most notably, women gained the right to vote in 1920. In the decades leading up to World War II, New Jersey benefited from back-to-work projects, but the rise of the local Ku Klux Klan and the German American Bund were sad episodes during this period.
The story then moves to the rise of suburbs, the concomitant decline of the state’s cities, growing population density, and changing patterns of wealth. Deep-seated racial inequities led to urban unrest as well as political change, including such landmark legislation as the Mount Laurel decision. Today, immigration continues to shape the state, as does the tension between the needs of the suburbs, cities, and modest amounts of remaining farmland.
Well-known personalities, such as Jonathan Edwards, George Washington, Woodrow Wilson, Dorothea Dix, Thomas Edison, Frank Hague, and Albert Einstein appear in the narrative. Contributors also mine new and existing sources to incorporate fully scholarship on women, minorities, and immigrants. All chapters are set in the context of the history of the United States as a whole, illustrating how New Jersey is often a bellwether for the nation..
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The History of Diners in New Jersey (American Palate) -Michael C. Gabriele - The silver Airstreams and neon signs of the classic American diner brighten New Jersey's highways and Main Streets. But the intrinsic role they have played in the state's culture and industry for more than one hundred years is much more than eggs-over-easy and coffee. Diners are the state's ultimate gathering places--at any moment, high school students, CEOs, construction workers and tourists might be found at a counter chatting with the waitresses and line cooks. Jerseyans yearn for lost favorites like the Excellent Diner and Prout's Diner and still gather at beloved haunts like the Bendix and Tick Tock Diners. Although the industry is all but gone today, New Jersey was once the hub of diner manufacturing, making mobile eateries that fed hungry Americans as far away as the West Coast. Author Michael C. Gabriele offers this delicious history--collected from interviews with owners, patrons and experts--and indulges in many fond memories of New Jersey diners.
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Hidden History of Maritime New Jersey -Captain Stephen D. Nagiewicz - An estimated three thousand shipwrecks lie off the coast of New Jersey--but these icy waters hold more mysteries than sunken hulls. Ancient arrowheads found on the shoreline of Sandy Hook reveal Native American settlement before the land was flooded by melting glaciers. In 1854, 240 passengers of the New Era clipper ship met their fate off Deal Beach. Nobody knows what happened to two hydrogen bombs the United States Air Force lost near Atlantic City in 1957. Lessons from such tragic wrecks and dangerous missteps urged the development of safer ships and the U.S. Coast Guard. Captain Stephen D. Nagiewicz uncovers curious tales of storms, heroism and oddities from New Jersey's maritime past.
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350 Years of New Jersey History: From Stuyvesant to Sandy -ARRAY(0x1d30398) - In 2014, the great state of New Jersey celebrates its sesquarcentennial--its 350th year since being founded in 1664. First settled as part of New Netherland, each year since has brought moments to remember. In this collection, Jersey authors Joseph Bilby, James Madden and Harry Ziegler present some of these events from each year. Some are well known and important, like the Revolutionary War Battle of Trenton and the many patents filed by Thomas Edison. Others are quirky, such as the birth of the creator of Felix the Cat in 1892 and the opening of America's first traffic circle in 1925. And still others are proud, like the many ways Jersey regiments have served the United States. Discover more than 350 trials and triumphs that have shaped the Garden State.
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Hidden History of the Irish of New Jersey -Tom Fox - - Used Book in Good Condition The Irish have a long and proud history in America, and New Jersey is no exception. Beginning with the first Irish immigrants who settled in every corner of the state, this vital ethnic community has left an indelible mark on all facets of life in the Garden State. New Jersey's Irish natives expressed their own discontent over British oppression by fighting alongside colonists in the American Revolution. Brave Fenians fought to preserve their new home in the Civil War. New Jersey's Irish also have become professional athletes, Unites States representatives, religious leaders, spies and business trailblazers. Author and Irish heritage researcher Tom Fox relays these and other stories that demonstrate the importance of Ireland to the development of New Jersey and the United States.
The Encyclopedia of New Jersey is the most extensive reference work ever published on the Garden State. The Encyclopedia contains nearly 3,000 original articles, along with 585 illustrations and 130 maps, collecting a wealth of information about the state in one volume. The Encyclopedia is filled with fascinating and interesting entries ranging from New Jersey's earliest history to the present. For example-Did you know that New Jersey was once divided into two parts-East Jersey and West Jersey? That streptomycin was first isolated at Rutgers University? Or that the first vote cast by an African American under the Fifteenth Amendment was in Perth Amboy? How about that New Jersey was the site of the first intercollegiate football game? These facts, and thousands more, can be found in the pages of the Encyclopedia of New Jersey. This volume will provide the answers to questions about New Jersey that you never even knew you had!
Whether you are merely perusing the pages or are researching a particular subject, the Encyclopedia of New Jersey is your definitive source for information on the Garden State, covering a broad range of subject areas, including:
* Architecture, decorative arts, painting, and sculpture * Biographies * Business and economics * Communications and media * Education * Ethnicity * Folklore, museums, and theater * Geography * History * Government, law, politics, and public policy * Literature * Medicine and health * Municipalities and counties * Recreation and sports * Religion * Science and technology * Transportation * and many more subjects
The military history of New Jersey, from New Netherland’s struggles with the Lenape through colonial wars of empire to twenty-first-century conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, is extensive and significant. New Jersey justly earned the title “Crossroads of the Revolution” in the War for Independence, and made a significant contribution to the Union victory in the Civil War. The state’s position along the Atlantic Coast brought war to the home front in 1812, 1918, and 1942. New Jersey was also the site of Bergen County’s Camp Merritt, which processed most of the American soldiers who went overseas in World War I, Fort Dix, a major training base, and Fort Monmouth, a center for military technology development in the twentieth century. New Jersey: A Military History by military historian Joseph G. Bilby tells the long, diverse, and sometimes complicated story of New Jersey’s citizens and their significant and continuing role in America’s defense. Over more than 350 years as a colony and state, hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents have served in regular armed forces, militia, and National Guard units or in direct support of those organizations. New Jerseyans in the military include General “Scotch Willie” Maxwell of Sussex County, an unappreciated Revolutionary War master tactician; First Sergeant George Ashby of Allentown, of Company H, 45th United States Colored Infantry, the state’s last surviving Civil War veteran; Clara Maas of Newark, a nurse who sacrificed her life in the effort to eradicate Yellow Fever; Captain William J. Reddan, who led his company into hell during the Meuse-Argonne offensive in 1918; and Medal of Honor winner John Basilone, whose sense of duty and honor led him to return to combat and death in World War II. Complete with maps, an annotated list of historical sites in the state, and further reading, New Jersey: A Military History is an important reference for those interested in the role of the Garden State in our nation’s wars.
Legend has it that in 1735, a witch named Mother Leeds gave birth to a horrifying monster―a deformed flying horse with glowing red eyes―that flew up the chimney of her New Jersey home and disappeared into the Pine Barrens. Ever since, this nightmarish beast has haunted those woods, presaging catastrophe and frightening innocent passersby―or so the story goes. In The Secret History of the Jersey Devil, Brian Regal and Frank J. Esposito examine the genesis of this popular myth, which is one of the oldest monster legends in the United States.
According to Regal and Esposito, everything you think you know about the Jersey Devil is wrong. The real story of the Jersey Devil's birth is far more interesting, complex, and important than most people―believers and skeptics alike―realize. Leaving the Pine Barrens, Regal and Esposito turn instead to the varied political and cultural roots of the Devil's creation. Fascinating and lively, this book finds the origins of New Jersey's favorite monster not in witchcraft or an unnatural liaison between woman and devil but in the bare-knuckled political fights and religious upheavals of colonial America. A product of innuendo and rumor, as well as scandal and media hype, the Jersey Devil enjoys a rich history involving land grabs, astrological predictions, mermaids and dinosaur bones, sideshows, Napoleon Bonaparte's brother, a cross-dressing royal governor, and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.
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A History of Inventing in New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream Cone -Linda J Barth - Many Americans are familiar with Thomas Edison's "invention factory" in Menlo Park, where he patented the phonograph, the light bulb and more than one thousand other items. Yet many other ideas have grown in the Garden State, too--New Jerseyans brought sound and music to movies and built the very first drive-in theater. In addition to the first cultivated blueberry, tasty treats like ice cream cones and M&Ms are also Jersey natives. Iconic aspects of American life, like the batting cage, catcher's mask and even professional baseball itself, started in New Jersey. Life would be a lot harder without the vacuum cleaner, plastic and Band-Aids, and many important advances in medicine and surgery were also developed here. Join author Linda Barth as she explores groundbreaking, useful, fun and even silly inventions and their New Jersey roots.
Road Biking New Jersey is more than a set of thirty-five great bike rides. It's a tour of all the beauty and diversity the Garden State has to offer. After addressing bike safety, handling, and maintenance, the book focuses on the rides, with clear directions and insider commentary. Presented in three sections―North, Central, and South―the rides cover a variety of distances, terrain, locations, and traffic conditions, from 12- to 25-mile rambles to a 227-mile epic from northern New Jersey to Cape May.
From the rural hills by High Point and the busy roads near the George Washington Bridge, to the beautiful Victorian houses on the shores of Cape May and the historic villages on the Delaware, Road Biking New Jersey comprises a whole host of sights to see and enjoy along the way.
Do you love bike riding with your kids, but are tired of rides that take you in circles around the neighborhood block? Looking for something more exciting, yet still safe and manageable?
Through years of research and a lot of trial and error with her own two children, Diane Goodspeed gives us the first biking book for this region geared specifically toward families with young kids. Packed with photos and easy-to-follow maps, Goodspeed shows us where to find nearly twenty-five kid-friendly trails—trails that are not too steep or too long, do not encounter many roads, and provide ample access to food and restroom facilities.
You will find detailed information on popular New Jersey routes, including the Columbia Trail, Delaware & Raritan Canal Trail, Sussex Branch Trail, and Paulinskill Valley Trail, as well as undemanding rides through Duke Island Park, Hartshorne Woods, and Sandy Hook National Recreation Area. In eastern Pennsylvania, kids of all ages can peddle along the Lehigh Canal and the Delaware Canal and explore the many rambling paths of Tyler State Park.
These and many more rides are rated according to a child’s biking skills and each one is accompanied by detailed descriptions of the area. And because kids are always full of questions, Goodspeed includes a short history and interesting "did you know?" facts for each region. Tips on equipment options, bike safety, and the nearest bathrooms, playgrounds, and ice cream shops make this book the definitive source for kid-tested, parent-approved biking fun. It is an essential guide for planning the most enjoyable and rewarding family bike excursions.
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The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles: Craftsmanship, Elegance, and Function (Rizzoli Classics) -Jan Heine - - Rizzoli The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles is a celebration of the design history and craftsmanship behind this simple but efficient two-wheeled vehicle. Featuring fifty classic models built by hand, this book unveils the bicycle’s technical evolution within a historical context. Beautifully detailed are early-twentieth-century models with multi-gear systems, mid-century machines where war and postwar economy challenged craft and utility, as well as modern and contemporary bicycles. Featured artisans and brands include La Gauloise, Reyhand, Schulz, Barra, Alex Singer, and René Herse. With brilliant full-color images of each model and chronological text detailing the craftsmanship that went into producing these elegant machines, this book will appeal to bicycle enthusiasts and to anyone interested in design.
Arline Zatz has added five brand-new tours to this new edition of her well-established guidebook, as well as bringing up-to-date all of its old favorite rides.
One of New Jersey's most prolific and honored travel writers, Arline Zatz knows what's appealing to touring bicyclists―and exactly where in the state they can find it. These 30 tours lead you past the state's most intriguing and most beautiful spots. The author's commentary along the way tells you everything you need to know about the sights you'll see and the road conditions along the way. The five tours new to this edition include trips past an herb farm; around Merrill Creek Reservoir; along the pounding surf of the Atlantic coast; and among an array of colorful public gardens.
Leave the inner city for biking the nearby country roads and lanes in the New York tristate area.
When people think about New York City, very often the image that's conjured up is of a vast metropolitan and polluted environment, with traffic for miles, and suburban bedroom communities that sprawl in all directions. However, author Gerry Brooks has taken a closer look and discovered the many delightful quiet country roads and lanes that can be reached in 90 minutes to, at most, less than two hours from NYC. From the Connecticut shoreline to the riverbanks of Bucks County along the Delaware River, these 25 cycling tours in the tristate area can easily provide exercise and relaxation for the hurried urbanites/suburbanites of Philadelphia and the 12 million others in the NYC region. Although not all of the tours chosen for this guide are flat, the name "Cycling for Softies" could be also be given to this compilation of 1-day trips in the New York tristate area. Whether you choose to enjoy riding solo, with friends, or as a family activity, this complete guide will give you all the information you need to make your each day tour unique.
Features include: historical background to accompany each tour; tour ratings from "easy" to "more difficult" terrain; gear preparation; road safety (in this land of many roads); directions so that a route can be extended; and more. Black-and-white photographs and maps
Ride Guide: Central Jersey (Ride Guides) -Dan Goldfischer - - Mid-Atlantic Biking Guides - Ride Guide Central Jersey - Dan Goldfischer Central New Jersey is in the middle of the most densely populated state in the U.S. But despite the proliferation of expressways, office parks, and shopping centers, there are vast parts of the region that remain undeveloped farmlands, woods, or open land -- perfect for two-wheeled touring. Despite the growth, all 21 rides from the original edition of this Ride Guide are back, each thoroughly updated to reflect changing traffic patterns and landmarks. Also included are five new routes -- four of which are especially designed for owners of hybrids or mountain bikes. These unusual routes are not all-trail mountain biking routes, but combinations of paved, gravel, and dirt roads. Rides like these can't be found in any other guidebook. From hilly Hunterdon County, along the sleepy Delaware River, down through the Millstone Valley, out from tony Princeton in four directions, and over to the Jersey Shore, Ride Guide/Central Jersey 2nd edition has everything you need ! to keep you up to speed on cycling in the heart of the Garden State.
From the Col du Tourmalet to Alpe d’Huez, from Mont Ventoux to Luz Ardiden, Simon Warren rides, photographs, describes, maps and profiles the 100 greatest climbs of the Tour de France, the beating heart of the race. Technology may advance, training and diet may evolve, but these mountains are constant. They have witnessed triumph and despair, courage and heartache, they are where champions are made and where dreams are shattered. And yes, the greatest arenas of the world’s greatest race are open 365 days a year for every one of us to ride. So take up the challenge, emulate your heroes and make your mark on the 100 greatest cycling climbs of the Tour de France. For each of the 100 climbs this guide includes a detailed description of the climb and photograph, a detailed map with directions to help you find it, a factfile with altitude, height gain, average gradient, it’s tour debut and category, and a difficulty rating. Its everything you need to tackle these world famous climbs.
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Bike Repair and Maintenance (Idiot's Guides) -Christopher Wiggins - Featuring 400+, full-color photographs in step-by-step format, Idiot's Guides: Bike Repair and Maintenance teaches readers of all cycling levels how to maintain, repair, and upgrade their own bikes for years of top performance and enjoyment. With coverage for road bikes and mountain bikes, bike shop owner Christopher Wiggins easily explains how to perform all of the most basic tasks. Coverage includes all areas of the bike, including the frame, suspension, cranksets, derailleurs, brakes, gears, pedals, shifters, and much more.
This completely updated treasury of trails takes you to the best wild places in the Garden State.
Hike along the Appalachian ridge or over the ragged Wyanokies, pass into pine barrens or through marshes and dunes on the coast, and you’ll see that New Jersey has so much more than just cities. This fully revised edition takes you deep into its wild heart.
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* Trails rated 1 to 4 paws to indicate difficulty level for dog owners and their four-legged friends * Hazard-free dog terrain in New Jersey * The guidebook's Trail Finder chart lists hikes by terrain, difficulty for dogs, leash regulations, and more
New Jersey boasts an amazing array of hiking opportunities for both you and your dog, with trails to mountain ridges, valleys, highlands, lakes, coastal plains, beaches, and more. In this guidebook, Mary Jasch shares her favorite trails, from easy day hikes to overnight backpacking trips, presented through dog-centric eyes. Trails in Best Hikes with Dogs New Jerseywere chosen for dog-appeal: they avoid contact with livestock, offer shade and water en route, and include lakes and streams as rewards.
Advice is given on proper trail etiquette for dog owners and their pets, how to be responsible trail users, and what to pack for your pooch-the Ten Canine Essentials and a doggy first-aid kit. You'll also find helpful tips on wildlife encounters, weather concerns, and low-impact camping.
You can find more information about hiking with your dog in New Jersey on the author's website at www.njdoghikes.com .
Best Easy Day Hikes Northeast New Jersey includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
This brand-new title from the Appalachian Mountain Club's trusted Best Day Hikes series is your indispensable guide to the 50 top treks in the Garden State, all doable in a day or less. Whether you're an avid hiker or seek adventure in your own backyard, this must-have resource covers all of New Jersey―the northern Skylands, the northeastern Gateway near New York City, the Jersey and Southern shores, the Greater Atlantic City area, and the Delaware River―revealing remarkable natural beauty in the midst of a densely populated region. Explore the urban-adjacent, 4,269-acre Ramapo State Forest, with its views of the New York City skyline; hike New Jersey's famous Pine Barrens; stroll seaside in Hartshorne Woods Park; and tackle the rugged landscape along the Appalachian Trail, in High Point State Park. You'll find hikes for every skill level.
An at-a-glance trip planner highlights the best options near public transportation, as well as those for kids, dogs, and winter snowshoeing and skiing. With GPS coordinates for every trailhead, turn-by-turn directions, and information on time, distance, and difficulty for each hike, as well as enriching essays about the area's natural and social history, this is your quintessential guide to uncovering and exploring the hidden gems of a verdant landscape.
Inside You'll Find:
50 recommended hikes for all ability levels
GPS coordinates for every trailhead
Locator map and at-a-glance trip planner for easy selection
Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
Summaries of time, distance, and difficulty level for each trail
Hiking and safety tips, including what to carry in your pack
Essays on the flora, fauna, and historic landmarks of the region
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AMC's Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, 2nd Edition, by Susan Charkes
ISBN: 978-1-62842-090-1
Quiet Water Mid-Atlantic: AMC's Canoe and Kayak Guide to the Best Ponds, Lakes, and Easy Rivers, from Pennsylvania to Virginia, by Rachel Cooper
ISBN-13: 978-1-62842-087-6
Best Day Hikes near Washington, D.C.: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in Maryland, Virginia & the Nation's Capital, 2nd Edition, by Beth Homicz and Annie Eddy
ISBN-13: 978-1-62842-037-1
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia: Including Surrounding Counties and Outlying Areas of New Jersey and Delaware -Lori Litchman - The best way to experience Philadelphia is by hiking it. Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Lori Litchman with the new full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia. These trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.
Go bird-watching at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. See the unique ecosystem at the New Jersey Pine Barrens, with its diverse plant and animal life. Enjoy nature in Wissahickon Valley Park, which is only minutes from the city center and has over 50 miles of trails. Immerse yourself in history at the Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Each hike description features: Key information on length, hiking time, difficulty, configuration, scenery, traffic, trail surface, and accessibility Information on the history and natural history of the areas the hikes pass through A detailed trail map and elevation profile Clear directions to the trailhead and trailhead GPS data Tips on nearby activities
Whether you are a local looking for new places to explore, or a visitor in the area for business or pleasure, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Philadelphia will provide plenty of options for outings lasting a full day to a couple of hours, all within about an hour's drive of Philadelphia and the surrounding communities.
Printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tear-resistant Tyvek, this revised, digitally-produced six-map set features trails in and around the Catskill Park and is a must-have for anyone who wishes to explore the many trails and protected lands in the Catskill region.
The maps in this set feature:
All designated trails within Catskill Park
All 35 peaks in the Catskills over 3,500 feet in elevation
50-foot elevation contours
1:63,360 scale (1 inch = 1 mile)
Convenient map sizes to carry and use on the trail
Inset map of popular North Lake area
Mileage directly on the trails
Detailed trail index and guide on the map backs
State land and New York City DEP watershed land boundaries
Marked trails, including the Long Path and Finger Lakes Trail
Unmaintained trails and woods roads
Shelters/lean-tos and fire towers
Springs, waterfalls, viewpoints, and other points of interest
Parking areas
Campgrounds and primitive campsites
Park contact information and regulations
UTM grid with latitude/longitude markings and magnetic-north navigation lines
Built on more than 75 years of mapping experience, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference maps are your source for reliable trail information in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. These maps are Made By the People Who Build the Trails and are regularly updated with changes to the trails.
The Delaware Water Gap to Schaghticoke MountainTopographic Map Guide makes a perfect traveling companion when traversing the New Jersey and New York sections of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). The trail through New Jersey and New York is surprisingly rugged, and much more remote than one would imagine given its proximity to large population centers. For 160 miles the trail follows long mountain ridges; travels across bogs, wetlands, and broad river valleys; and meanders through numerous state parks, forests, and national park land.
Each A.T. Topographic Map Guide includes detailed topographic maps at a detail of 1 inch = 1 mile. Each page is centered on the A.T. and overlaps with the adjacent pages so there is little chance of getting lost. Along the bottom of each page is a trail profile that shows the distance between shelters, camping areas, and trail access points. The map and trail profile provide a step by step visual guide to hiking the trail, mile by rugged mile. The Topographic Map Guide is built for all levels of hiking enthusiasts, from the day tripper to the multi month 'thru-hiker'. The front pages of the printed Topographic Map Guide include resupply information, town inset maps, camping options, and much more.
Every Topographic Map Guide is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.
Other features found on this map include: Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mtn, Brink Road Shelter, Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, Culvers Gap, Delaware Water Gap, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Fingerboard Shelter, Gren Anderson Shelter, Harriman State Park, High Point Shelter, High Point State Park, Hudson Highlands State Park, Kent, Kirkridge Shelter, Mashipacong Shelter, Morgan Stewart Shelter, Mount Algo Shelter, Newburgh, Pawling, Pochuck Mountain Shelter, Port Jervis, RPH Shelter, Rutherford Shelter, Stokes State Forest, Stroudsburg, Telephone Pioneers Shelter, Ten Mile River Shelter, Unionville, Warwick, Wawayanda Mtn, Wawayanda Shelter, Wawayanda State Park, West Mountain Shelter, West Point, Wildcat Shelter, Wiley Shelter, William Brien Memorial Shelter, Worthington State Forest.
An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more;
A complete overview of the Mid-Atlantic region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky;
An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others.
The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 18 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as more than 100 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals.
For everyone who lives or spends time in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C., there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States.
Across the country, more than 1,600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this newest addition to the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northeast’s finest rail-trails. Rail-Trails Northeast covers one hundred of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania’s rail-trails. With a rich industrial and passenger rail history, the Northeast is one of the densest rail-trail regions in the country. Rural, suburban, or urban, rail-trails serve as the backbone of an impressive trail system. This two-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, surface type, length, and directions to trailheads for each trail. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.
New Jersey's stereotype as overpopulated and industrial notwithstanding, there's another New Jersey worth seeing—and this guide goes there. This is the aptly nicknamed GardenState of preserved forests and farmland, of streams and waterfalls, of clean beaches and vast wetlands, of endless green mountains. This comprehensive, informative, user-friendly guide describes fifty hikes for all abilities.
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Fishing in New Jersey
Fishing New Jersey: A Guide for Freshwater Anglers -Oliver Shapiro - A complete, detailed guide to fishing New Jersey's fresh waters, from rivers as large as the Delaware, as interesting as the Mustconetcong, or as intimate as Bergen County's Bear Swamp Brook, to lakes such as Lake Hopatcong and many dozens of others, including easy-access subruban locations, Fishing New Jersey covers not only where to fish and how to get there, but tackle and techniques that best put fish on the line. Even seasoned anglers will find new opportunities in this comprehensive guide.
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Fishing the New Jersey Coast -Jim Freda - - Used Book in Good Condition Identifies prime fishing locations for all seasons and species in the Garden State, plus what lures, baits and techniques to use.
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Urban Angling: Fishing the New Jersey-New York Harbor Estuary System -Arthur Kosakowski - A book that covers the waters of the New Jersey-New York harbor estuary system and the common fish and wildlife that you will encounter in the area. With 30 fish species and over 20 other wildlife species, this book is a must for anyone wanting to know more about the fish and wildlife of the New York metropolitan area. Over 80 photos make identification of fish and wildlife a breeze.
Fly Fishing New Jersey Trout Streams -Matthew Grobert - This book is the culmination of 35 years of experience, information, insights, observations, and the wonders of fly-fishing for trout in the Garden State.
Written with the passion of a life-long fly-fisherman, you will gain valuable knowledge on becoming a better angler and naturalist no matter where you fish for trout. Coupled with the lyrical narrative are dozens of photographs taken by a variety of New Jersey anglers who share the author's love of fly-fishing for trout. Matt covers every aspect of fly-fishing for trout in New Jersey with a style and clarity to suit every level of ability. You will learn about three species of trout and their behavior, the insects they eat, and the artificial flies that imitate those insects.
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Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey: The Docks - A Photo Essay, Circa 1970 -John Van Horn - From approximately 1968 to 1972 I photographed the commercial docks and fishing boats tied up to those docks in my home town of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. I was a college student who loved taking photographs and the subject matter was wonderful. Nearly fifty years later, the photographs show an era gone by although many of the commercial docks have survived, thanks to some people who had vision looking forward and commercial fishermen who are committed to their profession.
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The Jersey Surf Diaries: A Ten-Year Logbook of Fishing Adventures, Catches, and Tips -Nick Honachefsky - Experience the strange and fascinating world of surf-fishing from the perspective of a veteran angler. Based on a ten-year compilation of detailed journals, this personal account will take you on an adrenaline-filled trip to key spots along the Jersey coast and teach you the seasonal strategies, best rigs, and most effective methods for bass, blues, weakfish, sharks, and more.
Pennsylvania is renowned for its well protected and uncrowded trout streams, and this guide has established itself as the trusted resource for resident and visiting anglers.
Many of the 10,000 miles of classified trout water in the state is easily accessible from major population centers. But this massive, complete work also includes smaller "secret" streams in remote regions. This third edition has been completely redesigned, as well as updated and expanded. Fourteen streams have been added. Features include: extensive insect hatch charts keyed to each stream; advice on matching the batch with the right flies; local fly patterns; color photographs and detailed maps; at-a-glance headings for each stream that tell you how to get there, what to bring, regulations, and highlights.
This completely updated treasury of trails takes you to the best wild places in the Garden State.
Hike along the Appalachian ridge or over the ragged Wyanokies, pass into pine barrens or through marshes and dunes on the coast, and you’ll see that New Jersey has so much more than just cities. This fully revised edition takes you deep into its wild heart.
Boasting a mix of homegrown talent and All-Star signings, the 2009 Yankees were composed of the very best. With the previous season's failed playoff bid still as fresh as the paint job on the new Yankee Stadium, a 27th championship flag represented the singular objective of a squad that ultimately carved out a unique spot among the Yankees' pantheon of World Series teams.
It was the last title for the "Core Four"—Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte—who would each retire over the course of the next five years. It was the lone title for Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, A.J. Burnett, and Nick Swisher, each of whom saw memorable peaks and valleys during their time in the Bronx. For CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner, it was their first championship, though the veterans were still in pinstripes as the latest generation of Yankees arrived for what they hope will be the next dynasty. Mission 27 is a thoroughly reported chronicle of an unforgettable season, packed with interviews with the full cast of key players, team executives, broadcasters, and more.
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The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner) -Wendelin Van Draanen - - Ember When Jessica is told she’ll never run again, she puts herself back together—and learns to dream bigger than ever before. The acclaimed author of Flipped delivers a powerful and healing story.
Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She’s not comforted by the news that she’ll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run?
As she struggles to cope, Jessica feels that she’s both in the spotlight and invisible. People who don’t know what to say act like she’s not there. Jessica’s embarrassed to realize that she’s done the same to a girl with CP named Rosa. A girl who is going to tutor her through all the math she’s missed. A girl who sees right into the heart of her.
With the support of family, friends, a coach, and her track teammates, Jessica may actually be able to run again. But that’s not enough for her now. She doesn’t just want to cross finish lines herself—she wants to take Rosa with her.
“Inspirational. The pace of Van Draanen’s prose matches Jessica’s at her swiftest. Readers will zoom through the book just as Jessica blazes around the track. A lively and lovely story.” —Kirkus Reviews
Printed in vibrant color on waterproof and tear-resistant Tyvek, this revised, digitally-produced four-map set is a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts interested in exploring the vast parklands along the Kittatinny Ridge and adjacent section of the Delaware River through New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The maps in this set feature:
More than 275 miles of marked trails in portions of New Jersey (Sussex and Warren counties), Pennsylvania (Monroe, Northampton, and Pike counties), and New York (Orange County)
Parklands including the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, High Point State Park, Stokes State Forest, Worthington State Forest, and Huckleberry Ridge State Forest
More than 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail as it traverses the Kittatinny Ridge
Detailed trail mileage numbers directly on the map front
20-foot elevation contours
1:36,000 scale (1 inch = 3,000 feet)
Convenient map sizes to carry and use on the trail
Complete trail index and guide to trail usage on map back
Enlarged inset maps of many popular areas, including High Point Monument, Stony Lake, and the Delaware Water Gap
Parkland boundaries
Unmaintained trails and woods roads
Viewpoints, campsites, shelters, waterfalls, mines, and other points of interest
Parking areas
Delaware River information such as river mileage, access points, rapids, and river campsites
Park contact information, history, and regulations
UTM coordinate grid with latitude/longitude markings
Built on more than 75 years of mapping experience, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference maps are your source for reliable trail information in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. These maps are Made By the People Who Build the Trails and are regularly updated with changes to the trails.
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New York Recreation Atlas (National Geographic Recreation Atlas) -National Geographic Maps - National Geographic's New York Recreation Atlas is the ideal resource for any recreation activity from hunting and fishing to camping, golfing, hiking, and more. This durable, easy-to-use atlas includes up-to-date topographic maps, a comprehensive road network, informative recreation guides, and a detailed index. All road types are clearly identified, making each atlas a useful planning tool for motorcycle and off-road adventures. Maps include bold boundaries for parks and federal lands, and clearly labeled lakes, rivers, and streams. On each map page you will find a convenient map legend, easy-to-read page numbers, a latitude and longitude grid for use with GPS, and fact-checked points-of-interest. Also included are cross-referenced charts of fishing areas with species information, game management units, campgrounds and attractions charts, state park maps and facilities, hiking, golfing, skiing and paddling destinations, climate information, and more.
• Detailed topographic maps with shaded relief for the entire state. Map scale is 1:150,000 • Each labeled feature is up-to-date and verified by satellite image • Comprehensive, easy-to-read road network • Boundaries for parks and federal lands • Clearly-labeled lakes, rivers and streams • Durable laminated cover • Size 11"x15" • Robust travel and recreation information - Cross-referenced chart of fishing areas with species information - Game management units - Campgrounds and attraction charts - State Parks maps and facilities - Hiking, golfing, skiing and paddling destinations - Climate information
Map Scale = 1:150,000
Folded Size = 10.75" x 15.5"
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New Jersey Atlas & Gazetteer -Delorme - - Includes Boat ramps, Camp roads, Recreational sites, etc. - Paperback for easy carry and storage - Easy to use and read Delorme, a Travel Planning Resource. More than just a great place to purchase DeLorme mapping software, the Earth mate GPS and Atlas & Gazetteers for every state. You'll find a rich assortment of travel planning items, guide books, globes, maps and atlases covering the entire world. Plus geography-related gift items for travelers, perfect for graduation, retirement, Father's Day, and holiday gifts.
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Appalachian Trail Guide to New York-New Jersey - - - ATC Map & Guide set for Appalachian Trail in New Jersey and New York - Easy to use and comprehensive - trail descriptions and mileage data for hiking North or South - Multi color maps printed on waterproof, tear resistant paper - Includes a ziploc bag to keep the maps and book clean and dry while hiking - Includes - all sorts of other additional info, like side trails and more.... Consists of a guidebook and two detached, double-sided maps (in a display box) for 172 miles of the Appalachian Trail, from Kent, Connecticut, to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on the Pennsylvania/New Jersey border.The indexed book contains omnidirectional trail descriptions, natural and cultural history of the areas crossed, and information on road crossings, parking, shelters, water sources, points of interest, and general advice. The six-color maps-redone from scratch for this edition, using state-of-the-art GIS materials as the starting point-cover about 40 miles per side. The scale is an inch to a mile, with 50-foot contour intervals for the topography and the essential elevation profiles for the trail route.
Maps of campgrounds and more than 200 trails and detailed trail descriptions and recommendations on campsites
More than 25 activities described
85 wildlife areas featured
The Garden State is rife with beautiful natural areas, preserved by the state park system. This is a comprehensive guide to camping, hiking, boating, and other recreation to be enjoyed in New Jersey's state parks. Packed with detailed maps, the book includes useful trail descriptions, helpful tips on finding the best campsites, and expert advice on a range of activities, from birding and fishing to horseback riding, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.
Explore the scenic flat-water lakes, ponds, and rivers of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania with this new guide from AMC’s Quiet Water series. Great for families, anglers, and canoeists and kayakers of all abilities, Quiet Water New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania features 80 trips, covering the best calm water paddling in the region.
Take a long paddle through Lake Aeroflex and connecting ponds, spot wildlife in South Jersey’s Great Bay, or discover the beautiful French Creek State Park on water.
Each trip includes detailed descriptions of the lake, pond, or river with maps, photographs, paddling routes, and GPS coordinates to help drivers reach the access point for the trip. Selecting and planning your trip is made easy with the useful At-a-Glance Trip Planner, featuring helpful information about trip time, distance, difficulty, and special features. Inside you’ll also find resources on local outfitters, safety and equipment tips, and complete driving, parking, and put-in instructions.
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Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder -Richard Louv - - Great product! "I like to play indoors better 'cause that's where all the electrical outlets are," reports a fourth-grader. Never before in history have children been so plugged in-and so out of touch with the natural world. In this groundbreaking new work, child advocacy expert Richard Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's wired generation-he calls it nature deficit-to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder (Add), and depression. Some startling facts: By the 1990s the radius around the home where children were allowed to roam on their own had shrunk to a ninth of what it had been in 1970. Today, average eight-year-olds are better able to identify cartoon characters than native species, such as beetles and oak trees, in their own community. The rate at which doctors prescribe antidepressants to children has doubled in the last five years, and recent studies show that too much computer use spells trouble for the developing mind. Nature-deficit disorder is not a medical condition; it is a description of the human costs of alienation from nature. This alienation damages children and shapes adults, families, and communities. There are solutions, though, and they're right in our own backyards. Last child in the Woods is the first book to bring together cutting-edge research showing that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development-physical, emotional, and spiritual. What's more, nature is a potent therapy for depression, obesity, and Add. Environment-based education dramatically improves standardized test scores and grade point averages and develops skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making. Even creativity is stimulated by childhood experiences in nature.
25 Mountain Bike Tours in New Jersey (25 Bicycle Tours)- Peter Kick - - 25 MT BIKE TOURS: NEW JERSEY 
Road BikingTM New Jersey: A Guide to the State's Best Bike Rides, First Edition (Road Biking Series)
Rail-Trails New Jersey & New York: The Definitive Guide to the Region's Top Multiuse Trails
24 Great Rail-Trails of New Jersey
Rail-Trails Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York
Family-Friendly Biking in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania
Road Biking™ Western Pennsylvania (Road Biking Series)
Ride Guide New Jersey Mountain Biking
Road Biking™ Washington, D.C. (Road Biking Series)
Best Bike Rides New York City: Great Recreational Rides In The Five Boroughs (Best Bike Rides Series)
Mountain Biking in New Jersey, 3rd Edition: 50 Off-Road Rides
Gardens of the Garden State
New York & New Jersey Month-by-Month Gardening: What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year
Month-By-Month Gardening in New Jersey: What To Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year
Best Garden Plants for New Jersey
Grow Great Vegetables in New Jersey (Regional Vegetable Gardening Series)
New Jersey Gardener's Guide The What, Where, When, How & Why Of Gardening In New Jersey
The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Northeast (Regional Vegetable Gardening Series)
Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Sunset Western Garden Book (Cloth))
Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Eat the Best Edibles for Northeast Gardens (Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Guides)
Founders of New Jersey: First Settlements, Colonists and Biographies by Descendants
New Jersey: A History of the Garden State
The History of Diners in New Jersey (American Palate)
Hidden History of Maritime New Jersey
350 Years of New Jersey History: From Stuyvesant to Sandy
Hidden History of the Irish of New Jersey
Encyclopedia of New Jersey
New Jersey: A Military History (Westholme State Military History Series)
The Secret History of the Jersey Devil: How Quakers, Hucksters, and Benjamin Franklin Created a Monster
A History of Inventing in New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice Cream Cone
The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles: Craftsmanship, Elegance, and Function (Rizzoli Classics)
30 Bicycle Tours in New Jersey: Almost 1,000 Miles of Scenic Pleasures and Historic Treasures
Backroad Bicycling Near New York City: 25 One-Day Bike Tours in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
Short Bike Rides in New Jersey, 4th (Short Bike Rides Series)
Ride Guide: Central Jersey (Ride Guides)
The Best Bike Rides in the Mid-Atlantic States: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia (Best Bike Ride Series)
100 Greatest Cycling Climbs of the Tour de France: A Cyclist's Guide to Riding the Mountains of the Tour
Bike Repair and Maintenance (Idiot's Guides)
Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in New Jersey: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacking Trips from the Kittatinnies to Cape May (Fourth Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Best Hikes with Dogs New Jersey
Best Easy Day Hikes Northeast New Jersey (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
AMC's Best Day Hikes in New Jersey: Four-Season Guide to 50 of the Best Trails in the Garden State, from the Skylands to the Shore
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia: Including Surrounding Counties and Outlying Areas of New Jersey and Delaware
Catskill Trails Map: Catskill Forest Preserve
Appalachian Trail, Delaware Water Gap to Schaghticoke Mountain [New Jersey, New York] (National Geographic Topographic Map Guide)
National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia (National Audubon Society Field Guides)
Hiking New Jersey: A Guide to 50 of the Garden State's Greatest Hiking Adventures (State Hiking Guides Series)
Fishing New Jersey: A Guide for Freshwater Anglers
Fishing the New Jersey Coast
Urban Angling: Fishing the New Jersey-New York Harbor Estuary System
Fly Fishing Sandy Hook, New Jersey: An Excerpt from Fly Fishing the Mid-Atlantic
Mid-atlantic Budget Angler: Fly-fishing for Trout in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Fly Fishing New Jersey Trout Streams
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey: The Docks - A Photo Essay, Circa 1970
The Jersey Surf Diaries: A Ten-Year Logbook of Fishing Adventures, Catches, and Tips
Striper Hot Spots: The 100 Top Surf Fishing Locations from New Jersey to Maine
Trout Streams and Hatches of Pennsylvania; A Complete Fly-Fishing Guide to 140 Rivers and Streams
Mission 27: A New Boss, A New Ballpark, and One Last Ring for the Yankees' Core Four
The Running Dream (Schneider Family Book Award - Teen Book Winner)
Kittatinny Trails Map: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, High Point State Park, Stokes State Forest, Worthington State Forest
New York Recreation Atlas (National Geographic Recreation Atlas)
New Jersey Atlas & Gazetteer
Appalachian Trail Guide to New York-New Jersey
New Jersey State Parks Camping & Recreation Guide
Quiet Water New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania: AMC's Canoe and Kayak Guide to the Best Ponds, Lakes, and Easy Rivers (AMC Quiet Water Series)
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder