Ken Weber (nature writer)
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Ken J. Weber was a Rhode Island
journalist
and nature writer. He worked for the Providence Journal from 1971 until 1996, and continued to write a weekly nature article until his death. He has written many books about hiking. His most popular, "Weekend Walks in Rhode Island" is in its fourth edition, and is a popular guide for day hikes in the state. Ken held a staff position at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and offered occasional nature talks.
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and nature writer. He worked for the Providence Journal from 1971 until 1996, and continued to write a weekly nature article until his death. He has written many books about hiking. His most popular, "Weekend Walks in Rhode Island" is in its fourth edition, and is a popular guide for day hikes in the state. Ken held a staff position at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and offered occasional nature talks.