Quiet Places of Massachusetts

Quiet Places will delight both the active explorer and the armchair traveler as the author blends practical travel information with history, wildlife, and personal anecdotes. He takes the reader through old-growth forests, across bubbling brooks, into dark, narrow chasms, and in search of the best village greens. Focusing on unspoiled places, he covers the state from the Northern Berkshires and towns along the Housatonic River to the trails near spectacular Quabbin Reservoir to the rocky coast of Cape Ann.Each of the 16 trips details what you might see along the way, where to find the cosiest B&B, and fascinating details of local history. Phone numbers are also included. Come discover some of Massachusetts' secret spots and learn what makes them so special.WaterfallsRomantic hideawaysScenic backroadsFavorite B&BsLesser-know historic sitesHiking and biking trailsWildlife watchingSecluded hilltopsBest birding spotsBoat cruisesFascinating history

Year

1996

Language

English

Publisher

Hunter Publishing (NJ)

Editions

1

Pages

136

ISBN

9781556507298

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