Easy access to cascades, cataracts, and more. Connecticut is rich in history, geology—and waterfalls. Bringing these together in one guide, richly illustrated by both photographs and antique postcards, this book provides not only good directions and descriptions, but also historic and stratigraphic context for these thrilling yet peaceful places. Many of CT's waterfalls are now the centerpieces of parks and preserves—perfect for a weekend visit and picnic.

Easy access to cascades, cataracts, and more. Connecticut is rich in history, geology—and waterfalls. Bringing these together in one guide, richly illustrated by both photographs and antique postcards, this book provides not only good directions and descriptions, but also historic and stratigraphic context for these thrilling yet peaceful places. Many of CT's waterfalls are now the centerpieces of parks and preserves—perfect for a weekend visit and picnic.

This guide to over 100 waterfalls in the White Mountains of New Hampshire tells the best times of year and vantage points from which to view them, and also gives suggestions for further hikes, swimming holes, and uncrowded picnic spots.

Hundreds of beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes across New England Lovers of all nature, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson are particularly fascinated with waterfalls. This new edition contains dozens of new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates to existing ones. Waterfalls in every New England state are described according to type, height, trail length, and difficulty. Also included in this edition for the first time are color photographs, GPS coordinates for both the trailhead and the waterfall, and the size of the watershed area. With easy- to- follow maps and appendices of the best swimming holes and day trips, New England Waterfalls delivers a wealth of information for seekers of these regional treasures.

Contains more than 400 waterfalls and many of the best swimming holes in New England. Whether hiking, fishing, skiing, or kayaking, Greg Parsons and Kate Watson have enjoyed experiencing water in all its various forms. But the form that has continuously fascinated them is the rarest and most beautiful one water can take: the waterfall. Full of allure and majesty, waterfalls are dramatic demonstrations of how the landscape changes over time. This greatly expanded edition describes more than 200 new waterfalls and provides extensive trail and road updates. Waterfalls throughout each of the New England states are described according to type, height, trail length and difficulty, water source, and the ideal seasons to visit. They are also rated for their inherent beauty so you can decide how best to spend your time. Chapters are organized by state, and each includes a map to help you easily identify other waterfalls nearby. With special appendixes of the best swimming holes, multi-waterfall day trips, and long-distance waterfall hikes, New England Waterfalls delivers a wealth of information for seekers of these regional treasures.

More than 200 waterfalls, from town centers to roadsides to isolated natural areas For those who seek the special serenity that seems to be found near moving water, this guide to waterfalls in one of America’s most beautiful states will be a blissful find in itself. Vermont Waterfalls: A Guide is illustrated with appealing antique postcards of some of the state’s most famous falls as well as modern photographs of falls described here for the first time. Using the same successful geographic organization scheme employed in Connecticut Waterfalls: A Guide, the author makes it feasible to see several waterfalls in one trip. Detailed maps identify waterfalls by their proximity to Vermont's major roadways: US 7 in the west; route 100 bridging the center; and US5/I-91 to the east. With more than 200 entries that include the history of and directions to all these cataracts and cascades, this guide is meant for everyone—waterfall enthusiasts, photographers, hikers, artists, families . . .

Fully revised and updated, Hiking Waterfalls New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the region. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls New England 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.