Rails-To-Trails New York: The Official Rails-To-Trails Conservancy Guidebook (Great Rail-Trails Series) [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa blanda

Sexton, Tom; Penna, Craig Della; Della Penna, Craig

 
9780762704507: Rails-To-Trails New York: The Official Rails-To-Trails Conservancy Guidebook (Great Rail-Trails Series) [Idioma Inglés]
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ISBN 10: 0762704500 ISBN 13: 9780762704507
Editorial: skirt!, 2002

Sinopsis

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the only national organization devoted to converting abandoned railroad lines into multi-use trails -- ideal for recreation, transportation, historic preservation, and open-space conservation.Published in cooperation with RTC, this comprehensive New York State guide highlights the "top" trails -- those that are most popular, provide the greatest recreational opportunities, or are otherwise of special interest -- with mile-by-mile descriptions, historical information, detailed narratives, maps, photographs, and sidebars.In addition to these "top" trails, all of the other rail-trails in the state are described with summary information on length, location, recreational activities, wildlife viewing, and wheelchair access.This guide features 49 multi-use rail-trails for outdoor sports enthusiasts.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

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Acerca del autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.

De la contraportada

From the official series of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, this is your comprehensive guide to walking, jogging, skating and biking New York's rail-trail system.Inside you'll find: thirty-nine of the region's most popular rural and urban rail-trails; full trail profiles, including length, access points, and surface type; detailed trail maps; availability of parking, rest rooms, and places to stay and eat along the trail.The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the largest trails organization in the country and the only one devoted to converting unused railroad lines to multi-use trails. Since 1986, the Conservancy's mission of reconnecting America with rail-trials has been taking shape all across the country. Today, more than 11,000 miles of rail-trails are open to the public. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 256 pages, b&w photos, maps)

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Editorial
skirt!
Año de publicación
2002
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0762704500
ISBN 13 
9780762704507
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
256
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