Falcon Guide Outdoor Escapes New York City - Softcover

Scull, Theodore W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762709359 ISBN 13: 9780762709359

Publisher: Falcon Pr Pub Co, 2003

Synopsis

Got to get out of the office? This book offers great opportunities for hiking, biking, and other outdoor sports within an hour or two of the city. Outdoor Escapes New York City profiles 25 quick escapes to open spaces and fresh air, all of them easily accessible by public transportation. Author Ted Scull does all the trip planning; all that's left to do is have fun.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Outdoor Escapes New York City is your one-stop resource for information on the best outdoor adventures in and around the five boroughs, including the Hudson Valley and the New Jersey shore. New Yorker Ted Scull offers twenty carefully crafted itineraries (including some overnight trips) that guide you along hiking and biking routes, let you in on opportunities for skating, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming, and provide you with an understanding of the rich historical and cultural background of the area. And all of these exciting escapes are within an hour or two from the city!
Inside you'll find: helpful information on getting to and from each escape via public transportation or by car; step-by-step directions and detailed route maps; quick reference activity icons; anecdotes about interesting and historically important attractions along each route; tips and hints to get the most out of each outdoor experience; restaurant, lodging, and sightseeing suggestions; difficulty ratings, special considerations, trail contacts, and much more.
With Outdoor Escapes New York City as a guide, residents and travelers alike can explore the many and varied opportunities for outdoor recreation that the city and its environs have to offer.

About the Author:

New York-based travel writer Ted Scull (New York City) specializes in vacation planning and outdoor recreation. He has written eight books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Pr Pub Co
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0762709359
• ISBN 13: 9780762709359
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208