Quabbin: A History and Explorer's Guide
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Quabbin: A History and Explorer's Guide
By (Author) Michael Tougias
On Cape Publications
On Cape Publications
1st January 2002
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
974.422
Physical Properties
Paperback
240
Width 153mm, Height 229mm
397g
Description
This is the definitive history and contemporary explorer's guide to the Quabbin Reservoir. Located in Central Massachusetts, the reservoir is an amazing wilderness with an equally amazing history. The Quabbin has 118 miles of undeveloped shoreline, with surrounding reservation spanning some 81,000 acres of protected open space. The great city of Boston gets all its water from the Quabbin/Ware River/Wachusett watersheds, as do 45 other communities in Massachusetts. This book explores topics such as building the Quabbin and how it works; hiking, wildlife viewing, biking, and fishing; visiting the region's best waterfalls; Quabbin rules and regulations; as well as information on accommodations, restaurants, camping, orchards, swimming, golf, general stores, crafts, antiques, history, and more.
Author Bio
Michael Tougias is the bestselling author of 20 books on New England, including 10 Hours Until Dawn, The Blizzard of '78, Exploring the Hidden Charles, Fatal Forecast, The Finest Hours, Good Night Vermont, Quabbin: A History and Explorers Guide, and River Days: Exploring the Connecticut River. He lives in Franklin, Massachusetts.
