Pennsylvania Waterfalls

Pennsylvania Waterfalls

Author: Scott E. Brown

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780811731843

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Beautiful color photos of waterfalls Directions to sites, distance, difficulty, elevation change, and highlights along the way Tips for photographers on composition, exposures, unique perspectives, and gear Beautiful waterfalls grace Pennsylvania's natural landscape. This full-color guide takes hikers to 66 of the most picturesque falls in the state, offering detailed descriptions of each hike, color maps, and features to look for on the trail. Photographers will find hints on when to be at the falls for the best light and how to get the best views.


Waterfalls of Pennsylvania

Waterfalls of Pennsylvania

Author: Jim Cheney

Publisher: Best Waterfalls by State

Published: 2020-05-12

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9781591939115

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This comprehensive guidebook profiles more than 180 waterfalls in Pennsylvania, all scouted by award-winning photographer Jim Cheney.


Hiking Waterfalls in Pennsylvania

Hiking Waterfalls in Pennsylvania

Author: Johnny Molloy

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-04-01

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1493029606

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Hiking Waterfalls in Pennsylvania includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for some of the state’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls in Pennsylvania will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.


Great Hikes in the Poconos

Great Hikes in the Poconos

Author: Boyd Newman

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2000-03-01

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0811740552

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Hiking guide to the state's biggest tourist area Varied hikes are appropriate for all abilities An easy-to-use guidebook to more than 40 favorite hikes in northeast Pennsylvania (north of Route 78, east of Route 15). Each hike begins with a table listing hike distance, elevation, directions to trailhead, interesting features along the way, handicapped accessibility, duration of hike, hiking surface description, permissibility of hunting, and facilities, followed by a short narrative that describes in more detail where to go and what to see on each hike. Each hike includes a topographic map with the selected route marked. The hikes vary from easy to moderate to challenging.


Pennsylvania Ghost Towns

Pennsylvania Ghost Towns

Author: Susan Tassin

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 0811734110

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- Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia -- Ephrata Cloister, Lancaster County.


Better in the Poconos

Better in the Poconos

Author: Lawrence Squeri

Publisher: Penn State Press

Published: 2010-08-02

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0271028505

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When Antoine Dutot opened the Kittatinny Hotel&—the first tourist hotel in the Poconos&—in 1829, little did he know that he was a pioneer in what would become one of the largest and most diverse tourist and recreation areas on the East Coast. Although his initial venture failed, the tourist industry of the Poconos has been a long-term success, evolving and adapting to change. Better in the Poconos tells the story of Pennsylvania&’s premier vacationland from its earliest days to the present. The flourishing tourist and resort industry in the Poconos can be attributed, in part, to the area&’s splendid mountains, streams, and forests. But the timeless appeal of nature was matched, and even surpassed, by the resorts&’ ability to redefine themselves. In the mid-nineteenth century, William Cullen Bryant depicted the Pocono region as a hunter&’s delight, describing abundant game and sublime landscapes. The Victorian era, however, brought genteel carriage rides and croquet; later, specialized ethnic resorts catered to the minority populations of Philadelphia and New York; and in the 1940s and 1950s, the Poconos earned its reputation as a honeymoon paradise. This evolution continues today: the land of romance has given way to the ski resorts and water slides enjoyed by today&’s vacationing families. Poconos resort owners and innkeepers have long recognized the cutthroat competition inherent in the vacation business. Early on, they realized that they were vying not only with each other but also with other resorts&—first in the Catskills and on the New Jersey shore, and then in Florida, in the Caribbean, and even in Europe. Better in the Poconos illustrates the strategies by which resorts in northeastern Pennsylvania responded to these market forces. They were compelled to provide superior service and amenities as well as novel amusements and activities for their guests. In the latter half of the twentieth century, for example, &"super-resorts&" started to supplant the old hotels: the new resorts could offer year-round activities, thanks to the invention of artificial snow. Similarly, honeymoon hotels declined as couples resorts&—retreats that boasted such innovations as the heart-shaped bathtub and the Jacuzzi in the shape of a tall champagne glass&—emerged on the Poconos scene. Better in the Poconos recreates that scene and the people who brought it to life&—not only the innkeepers, souvenir sellers, laborers, and service workers, but also the community leaders and visionaries who promoted the vacation economy and sought to guide it. The proper Victorians, the devoted sportsmen, the young newlyweds, the families and singles, the staid ladies of the Women&’s Christian Temperance Union (and the sinners whose vices they wished to temper), the members of the Ku Klux Klan, the rich Quakers, the Jewish socialists, and the immigrants&—all these, and more, make up the humanly rich mosaic of the Poconos.


Hiking the Endless Mountains

Hiking the Endless Mountains

Author: Jeff Mitchell

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2010-12-13

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 081174423X

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• 78 hikes, including 4 backpacking trails • Updated and expanded edition with several newly blazed trails • Paths to scenic vistas, waterfalls, and natural wonders • Detailed maps and first-hand descriptions of each hike • Color photos of the region's remarkable beauty • Essential information on duration, distance, difficulty, elevation, and highlights along the way


Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges

Pennsylvania's Covered Bridges

Author: Benjamin D. Evans

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13:

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The result is a revised and expanded second edition, filled to the brim with color photographs and additional information about each of the 221 remaining covered bridges in the state."--BOOK JACKET.


Waterfalls of New York State

Waterfalls of New York State

Author: Scott A. Ensminger

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781554079865

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Features more than 100 scenic waterfall destinations throughout New York State. New York State is home to arguably the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls. But thanks to its diverse terrain and an abundance of rivers and streams, the state also boasts more than 2,000 other waterfalls. From delicate cascades to thundering cataracts, each has its own compelling story. Waterfalls of New York State is a celebration of more than 100 of the Empire State's most beautiful and interesting falls, presented by three long-time waterfall enthusiasts who know their subject matter firsthand: Edward Smathers tackles the Capital and Hudson Valley regions; Scott Ensminger reports on the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara; and David Schryver covers the North Country. Each waterfall is presented on a two-page spread with a full-page color photograph and descriptive text that includes details about the geology of the falls, local history, driving directions, access information, suggestions for the best vantage point for viewing, as well as other area interests. Sidebars feature handy at-a-glance information, such as the nearest settlement, walk time, trail conditions, GPS coordinates and the size and type of waterfall. Filled with gorgeous photographs and featuring regional location maps, Waterfalls of New York State is a valuable regional travel guide for weekend explorers, fans of waterfalls, visitors and armchair travelers. Canadian travelers from Quebec and Ontario will appreciate the many day trips available just over the border.


AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia

AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia

Author: Susan Charkes

Publisher: AMC's Best Day Hikes

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781628420906

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AMC's Best Day Hikes near Philadelphia will take you through 50 of the region's best hikes for all levels. Ideal for families, tourists, and locals alike, this easy-to-use guide will help you explore Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware year-round, from lesser-known excursions to area favorites, including several hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Take a walk through historic Valley Forge, discover the beautiful Brandywine Creek State Park, and see the Pinnacle's spectacular views on the Appalachian Trail. Fully revised and updated, this edition features new hikes in Wolf's Hollow Country Park, Stroud Preserve, Brendan Byrne State Forest, Rockhopper/Dry Run Creek Trails, Trexler Preserve, and Blue Marsh Lake. All descriptions of previously featured trails have been updated to reflect the most recent openings, closings, and reroutings, highlighting the best hikes within an hour or two of Philadelphia.