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Historic Acadia National Park

Author : Catherine Schmitt
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493018140
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Historic Acadia National Park written by Catherine Schmitt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If parks could speak, what would they say? Historic Acadia National Park is a vibrant collection of true stories that share different aspects of Acadia National Park’s history. From its glacial origins, to its rising peaks near the tourist-town Bar Harbor, Acadia has a unique and fascinating history for Down Easters and tourists alike. Many of the tales focus on some of Maine's most famous land formations including Pulpit Rock, Sargent Mountain Pond, Mount Desert Rock, Otter Creek, and even the Trenton Bridge. Learn about the people who first walked these woods and how Acadia National Park evolved into the national treasure it is today.

Mr. Rockefeller's Roads

Author : Ann Rockefeller Roberts
Publisher : Down East Books
ISBN 13 : 1608931900
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Mr. Rockefeller's Roads written by Ann Rockefeller Roberts and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautiful carriage roads of Mount Desert Island fit so perfectly into the land it seems as though they have always been there. Actually, they are the result of decades of planning and painstaking effort on the part of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and were built by local islanders over a 27-year period. Access by cars is not permitted, so the trails remain a boon to walkers, horseback riders, bicyclists, and cross-country skiers.This second edition also includes an interview with David Rockefeller, son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and an exploration of the history of the roads since the publication of the first edition in 1990. Additional archival photographs and new color photographs of the roads are also included

Death in Acadia

Author : Randi Minetor
Publisher : Down East Books
ISBN 13 : 1608939103
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Death in Acadia written by Randi Minetor and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2019-05-17 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maine Acadia National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. It is an adventure seeker's paradise. Hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, back-country skiing, and ice-climbing are among the activities pursued there; as well as the less extreme sight seeing along the Park Road and Atlantic coast. Death in Acadia gathers the stories of fatalities that have occurred in the park, from falls to exposure to cardiac arrest--even getting swept out to sea--and presents dozens of misadventures.

Schoodic Point

Author : Allen K. Workman
Publisher : Brief History
ISBN 13 : 9781626195448
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book Schoodic Point written by Allen K. Workman and published by Brief History. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the history of Schoodic Point, which is part of Acadia National Park in Maine.

Acadia National Park

Author : Tom Blagden, Jr.
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847849147
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Acadia National Park written by Tom Blagden, Jr. and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official book of Maine’s treasured and New England’s only national park, on the occasion of the park’s centennial. Created in 1916, and encompassing 45,000 acres on two islands and a mainland peninsula on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park is a jewel of granite mountains, filigreed coastlines, unique cultural resources, dazzling night skies, and precious communities of plant and animal life. Drawing more than 2.5 million visitors each year, Acadia is one of the ten most popular national parks in the United States. The only illustrated book officially published with the Friends of Acadia, this stunning portfolio of photographs reveals Acadia’s diverse habitats and brings home the contrasts of pounding ocean and silent coves, bald mountain summits and deep forest valleys, as never before seen.The essays convey the unseen story of Acadia: its history as a national park; the critical role of the founding families in its creation; the past and current importance of private stewardship; and its status as a unique park forged in a particular time and place in history. Acadia National Park celebrates the essence of this special place and offers a cherished journey into its past, present, and future.

Leave Only Footprints

Author : Conor Knighton
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 198482354X
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Leave Only Footprints written by Conor Knighton and published by Crown. This book was released on 2020 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent chronicles his year traveling to every one of our National Parks, discovering the most beautiful places and most interesting people that America has to offer. When Conor Knighton decided to spend a year wandering through America's "best idea," he was worried the whole thing might end up being his worst idea. But after a broken engagement and a broken heart, Conor desperately needed a change of scenery. The ambitious plan he cooked up went a bit overboard in that department; Knighton set out to visit every single one of America's National Parks, from Acadia to Zion. Leave Only Footprints is the memoir of his year spent traveling across the United States, a journey that yielded his "On the Trail" series, which quickly became one of CBS Sunday Morning's most beloved segments. In this smart, informative, and entertaining book, he shares how his journey through these natural wonders ended up changing his worldview on everything from God and love to politics and technology. Whether he's waking up early for a naked scrub in a historic bathhouse or staying up late to stargaze along our loneliest highway, Knighton goes behind the scenery to provide an unfiltered look at our country. In doing so, he reveals the unforgettable stories behind the often beautiful, always fascinating lands that all Americans share.

Granite, Fire, and Fog

Author : Tom Wessels
Publisher : University Press of New England
ISBN 13 : 1512600458
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book Granite, Fire, and Fog written by Tom Wessels and published by University Press of New England. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acadia National Park, on Maine's Mount Desert Island, is among the most popular national parks in the United States. From the road, visitors can experience magnificent vistas of summit and sea, but on a more intimate scale, equally compelling views abound along Acadia's hiking trails. Tom Wessels, an ecologist, naturalist, and avid hiker, attributes the park's popularity-and its unusual beauty-to the unique way in which earth, air, fire, and water-in the form of glacially scoured granite, winter winds, fire, and ocean fog-have converged to create a landscape that can be found nowhere else. In this beautifully illustrated book, Wessels invites readers to investigate the remarkable natural history of Mount Desert Island, along with the unique cultural story it gave rise to. This account of nature, terrain, and human interaction with the landscape will delight those who like to hike these bald summits, ride along the carriage roads, or explore the island's rugged shoreline. Wessels concludes with a guided tour of one of his favorite hikes, a ten-mile loop that will acquaint the reader with the diverse ecosystems described throughout his book.

Acadia Panorama

Author : Alan Nyiri
Publisher : Down East Books
ISBN 13 : 1461744997
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Acadia Panorama written by Alan Nyiri and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pictures tell the story in these panoramic photos from all reaches of Acadia National Park and vicinity. Subjects range from delicately detailed close-ups to dramatic, wide-ranging views. Photographer Alan Nyiri captures his photos with a panoramic camera, which offers a full 140DG span. An introduction gives a fascinating glimpse into the mind and methods of a master landscape photographer, and captions identify and provide background about the images.

Parks and People

Author : Robert E. Manning
Publisher : UPNE
ISBN 13 : 1584658819
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (846 download)

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Download or read book Parks and People written by Robert E. Manning and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A science-based approach to outdoor recreation management at Maine's Acadia National Park, applicable to parks and conservation areas nationwide

The Story of Acadia National Park

Author : George B. Door
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780934745000
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Story of Acadia National Park written by George B. Door and published by . This book was released on 1985-06-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Acadia National Park

Author : Tom Blagden, Jr.
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0847849147
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Acadia National Park written by Tom Blagden, Jr. and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official book of Maine’s treasured and New England’s only national park, on the occasion of the park’s centennial. Created in 1916, and encompassing 45,000 acres on two islands and a mainland peninsula on the rugged coast of Maine, Acadia National Park is a jewel of granite mountains, filigreed coastlines, unique cultural resources, dazzling night skies, and precious communities of plant and animal life. Drawing more than 2.5 million visitors each year, Acadia is one of the ten most popular national parks in the United States. The only illustrated book officially published with the Friends of Acadia, this stunning portfolio of photographs reveals Acadia’s diverse habitats and brings home the contrasts of pounding ocean and silent coves, bald mountain summits and deep forest valleys, as never before seen.The essays convey the unseen story of Acadia: its history as a national park; the critical role of the founding families in its creation; the past and current importance of private stewardship; and its status as a unique park forged in a particular time and place in history. Acadia National Park celebrates the essence of this special place and offers a cherished journey into its past, present, and future.

Campfire Stories

Author : Dave Kyu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781680511444
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book Campfire Stories written by Dave Kyu and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A collection of writings about six of America's national parks (Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Zion, Yosemite, and Yellowstone National Parks) with introductory text and commentary by Dave and Ilyssa Kyu."--Provided by publisher.

The Lobster Coast

Author : Colin Woodard
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101078073
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Lobster Coast written by Colin Woodard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-04-26 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A thorough and engaging history of Maine’s rocky coast and its tough-minded people.”—Boston Herald “[A] well-researched and well-written cultural and ecological history of stubborn perseverance.”—USA Today For more than four hundred years the people of coastal Maine have clung to their rocky, wind-swept lands, resisting outsiders’ attempts to control them while harvesting the astonishing bounty of the Gulf of Maine. Today’s independent, self-sufficient lobstermen belong to the communities imbued with a European sense of ties between land and people, but threatened by the forces of homogenization spreading up the eastern seaboard. In the tradition of William Warner’s Beautiful Swimmers, veteran journalist Colin Woodard (author of American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good) traces the history of the rugged fishing communities that dot the coast of Maine and the prized crustacean that has long provided their livelihood. Through forgotten wars and rebellions, and with a deep tradition of resistance to interference by people “from away,” Maine’s lobstermen have defended an earlier vision of America while defying the “tragedy of the commons”—the notion that people always overexploit their shared property. Instead, these icons of American individualism represent a rare example of true communal values and collaboration through grit, courage, and hard-won wisdom.

The Hour of Land

Author : Terry Tempest Williams
Publisher : Sarah Crichton Books
ISBN 13 : 0374712263
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book The Hour of Land written by Terry Tempest Williams and published by Sarah Crichton Books. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America’s national parks are breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why more than 300 million people visit the parks each year. Now Terry Tempest Williams, the author of the environmental classic Refuge and the beloved memoir When Women Were Birds, returns with The Hour of Land, a literary celebration of our national parks, an exploration of what they mean to us and what we mean to them. From the Grand Tetons in Wyoming to Acadia in Maine to Big Bend in Texas and more, Williams creates a series of lyrical portraits that illuminate the unique grandeur of each place while delving into what it means to shape a landscape with its own evolutionary history into something of our own making. Part memoir, part natural history, and part social critique, The Hour of Land is a meditation and a manifesto on why wild lands matter to the soul of America.

The Sieur de Monts National Monument

Author : George Bucknam Dorr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 4 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Sieur de Monts National Monument written by George Bucknam Dorr and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas

Author : Joe Yogerst
Publisher : 5,000 Ideas
ISBN 13 : 1426220103
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas written by Joe Yogerst and published by 5,000 Ideas. This book was released on 2019 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A guide to the best parks in the United States and Canada, including activity and accommodation information; information on nearby attractions; top ten lists; and information on local fare"--

Beyond Acadia

Author : Rich Bard
Publisher : Down East Books
ISBN 13 : 1608936724
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Acadia written by Rich Bard and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2019-06-15 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel just a few miles beyond Acadia National Park and you will find a little known and seldom visited patchwork of quaint fishing villages, rocky coastlines, wild blueberry fields, and vast stretches of forestland reaching all the way to the Canadian border, a hundred miles away. Beyond Acadia: Exploring the Bold Coast of Down East Maine is a travel guide that brings together, for the first time, the amazing opportunities to enjoy a day or a week in Down East Maine, leaving the crowds and traffic of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island behind. Here you will find trails on The Bold Coast overlooking cliffs that plunge a hundred feet to the crashing surf below, quiet country roads winding through the forest, picturesque villages, art galleries, breweries, wineries, farm stands, campgrounds and inns. What you won’t find are t-shirt shops, traffic jams, or overcrowded hiking trails. Beyond Acadia is an engaging and informative guide to this relatively undiscovered area east of Ellsworth and Winter Harbor, stretching to the Canadian border. Compelling photos, clear maps and an easy to understand format will make the book indispensable for people who long to take their Maine experience “beyond Acadia,” both literally and figuratively.