{"product_id":"historical-walks-the-gatineau-park-story-9781550417722","title":"Historical Walks: The Gatineau Park Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"For history buffs, nature lovers, bird watchers, and hiking enthusiasts, \u003ci\u003eHistorical Walks\u003c\/i\u003e continues to be the unique guide to the human and natural history of Gatineau Park. Fully illustrated with maps, archival and contemporary photographs, the book is a one-stop reference and handbook to the 363-square kilometre park situated on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River, just 20 minutes north of Parliament Hill by car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003ePart I -- The History of Gatineau Park\u003c\/b\u003e -- Fletcher tells the story of the pioneers and settlers who originally homesteaded here, and explains how the park came into being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003ePart II -- Setting the Mood\u003c\/b\u003e -- the reader is invited to explore a range of ecological zones including the micro-climate of the Eardley Escarpment, the tranquility of beaver ponds, and sylvan meadows. Here, Fletcher also offers numerous tips on bird and wildlife viewing throughout the park.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III -- Trails that Beckon\u003c\/b\u003e -- features 24 summer hiking trails. (Although primarily a summer hiking guide, Fletcher indicates shared bike paths throughout the park, and describes winter trail usage for winter hikers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitzhenry \u0026amp; Whiteside\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781550417722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.04w x 0.43d","brand":"Katharine Fletcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403532202165,"sku":"9781550417722","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_3901f86c-c510-4387-ae09-88c6a74084f8.jpg?v=1774969576","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/historical-walks-the-gatineau-park-story-9781550417722","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}