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Paths Along the Hudson: A Guide to Walking and Biking by Jeffrey Perls, Marilyne Woodsmall. Paperback (November 1999) Rutgers Univ Press; ISBN: 0813526574

From the Back Cover --Whether you are an ardent hiker or prefer to enjoy the great outdoors from your living-room armchair, Jeffrey Perls has written the essential guidebook on one of the most majestic natural areas of the eastern United States- the Hudson River.

From the rugged topography of the Hudson Highlands Gorge to the crowded towers of Manhattan, the Hudson has been an inspiration for writers, artists, and countless others who have enjoyed the many wonders of the river. The area surrounding the Hudson Valley has played a pivotal part in our country's development, from its strategic role in the American Revolution to its heritage as the nation's primary entry point for immigrants to this country. The river also supports an incredibly rich diversity of flora and fauna, from the bald eagle to the short-nosed sturgeon.

Perls brings together the culture, history, nature, and recreational activities along the Hudson river in one convenient guidebook. He not only maps out walks and bike trails, both urban and rural, but also introduces readers to the landscape, geology, history, and culture of the Hudson Valley region. Paths along the Hudson provides a practical and geographically comprehensive guide to exploring the area on foot and by bike. The trail routes bring readers as close to the river as possible and guide them to rewarding vistas, nature preserves, and historic landmarks. About the Author: Jeffrey Perls is a freelance writer, environmental activist, and outings leader.

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The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley: From Saratoga Springs to New York City by Tim Mulligan, Stan Skardinski (Illustrator). Paperback - 240 pages 4th edition (May 1999) Random House (Paper); ISBN: 0375753427

With its breathtaking natural scenery, its strong sense of history and legend and its rich artistic legacy, the Hudson River Valley has long inspired and rewarded its visitors. In the fifteen years since its original publication, The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley has become the trusted regional classic for exploring and appreciating the area's many attractions, from the brooding intensity of the Highlands to the unspoiled small towns of the lower Hudson. This fourth revised edition is full of candid, up-to-the-minute ideas about how best to enjoy your stay, whether for a weekend, a week or a lifetime.

Synopsis--Mulligan's guidebook (formerly titled The Hudson River valley: A History and Guide) has become a regional classic. This new edition has been updated and revised to help the area's thousands of annual visitors more fully explore and appreciate its myriad attractions. Illustrations. Maps. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Heart of the Hudson Travel Discovery Kit by Thomas M. Vincent, Barrett Clark, Michael S. Vincent.
Mass Market Paperback - 304 pages Bk&cassett edition (April 30, 1999) Marketing a la Carte; ISBN: 0966205901

The Half Moon Press, Feb. 1999 -- The much heralded tourism package Heart of the Hudson is now available and well worth the wait......a thorough and knowledgeable profile of the ten municipalities along the eastern shore of the Hudson River in Westchester County....and when readers are through with history, there are great tips for snacking, dining and, dear to every traveler's heart, shopping.

Book Description -- At last: everything you need to explore the the intriguing villages of America's most historic river in depth-and save money as you go! The introductory audio tape shows and tells you just how much there is to see and do in the Heart of the Hudson! Travel through Sleepy Hollow, Ossining, Croton, Cortlandt and Peekskill (North Tour) or Tarrytown, Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, and Yonkers (South Tour) in 30-45 minutes in the comfort of your own car.

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Fifty Hikes in the Hudson Valley From the Catskills to the Taconic, and from the Ramapos to the Helderbergs. By Peter Kick. Paperback, 231 pp. Published 1994. ISBN: 0881502928

Features Hudson Highlands, Wurtsboro Ridge in the Shawangunk Mountains. This book directs you to each trailhead, describes the walk and illustrates each with a B&W photo and map.

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Best Hikes with Children in the Catskills. By Cynthia C. Lewis, Thomas J. Lewis. Paperback, 222 pp. Published 1992. ISBN: 0898863228

An excellent choice of hikes, with practical information on distance and difficulty, especially good for parents of young children, all within 2-1/2 hours of NYC. Includes illustrations + maps.

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25 Mountain Bike Tours in the Hudson Valley. By Peter Kick. Paperback, 208 pp. Published 1996. ISBN: 0881503606

The Hudson Valley provides scenic beauty, intriguing history, an abundance of trails, organizations and facilities created for the mountain bike. Includes photos + maps.

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25 Bicycle Tours in the Hudson Valley: Scenic rides from Saratoga to Northern Westchester County. By Howard Stone. Paperback, 229 pp. Published 1996. ISBN: 0881503665

Scenic rides from Saratoga to West Point with clear descriptions, B&W photos and maps of each circle tour of carefully selected routes designed to avoid heavy auto traffic.

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Hudson Valley Tales and Trails. By Patricia Edwards Clyne. Paperback, 336 pp. Published 1997. ISBN: 0879517603

Guiding the reader toward the best and sometimes strangest day trips in the area, a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley reviews the region's state parks and historical sites and provides fascinating facts on its woodlands, museums, lighthouses, battlegrounds, and other attractions. 30 photos.

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