Author : Kevin Adams
Publisher : Blair
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,12 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Waterfalls
ISBN : 9780895873200
A guide to over 200 waterfalls. Over 80 black-and-white and color photographs are included.
Author : Kevin Adams
Publisher :
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 42,1 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780895876539
250 of the best waterfalls found in North Carolina with full descriptions, comprehensive directions, and four-color photographs.
Author : Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 25,63 MB
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1469654865
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state's Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins. Features include - 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels - Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more - Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike - Full-color maps and photographs - Helpful information about the trail's history and ongoing development
Author : Benjamin Brooks
Publisher :
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 20,48 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780974528496
This unique guide is an essential exploring companion for every resident or visitor to South Carolina's spectacular mountains. Packed with stunning photographs and easy-to-follow directions, it will take you to 31 waterfalls nestled in the rugged terrain of Greenville Pickens and Oconee counties. A smash success since its first printing, this third edition includes updated information and more brand new waterfalls to take you even further off the beaten path! Book jacket.
Author : Timothy P. Spira
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 16,80 MB
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1469622653
If you love waterfalls, here are some of the best hikes in the Southern Appalachians. And if you love plants--or simply would like to learn more about them--you will be in hiking heaven: naturalist Tim Spira's guidebook links waterfalls and wildflowers in a spectacularly beautiful region famous for both. Leading you to gorgeous waterfalls in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia, the book includes many hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. As he surveys one of America's most biologically diverse regions, Spira introduces hikers to the "natural communities" approach for identifying and understanding plants within the context of the habitats they occupy--equipping hikers to see and interpret landscapes in a new way. Each of the 30 hikes includes: * a detailed map and GPS coordinates * a lively trail description highlighting the plants you are most likely to see, as well as birds and other animals along the way * an associated plant species list Also featured: * beautiful color photographs of 30 destination waterfalls, 125 plants, and more * detailed descriptions of 125 key plant species * 22 drawings to help identify plant structures * a glossary of botanical terms
Author : Danny Bernstein
Publisher : Milestone Press (NC)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,22 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781889596198
The mountains of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina are a hikers paradise--rich with human history and home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the world. This guide includes 57 day hikes ranging in length from 2 to 13 miles, with destinations including the waterfalls of DuPont State forest; the Blue Ridge Parkway's beautiful Craggy Gardens; the ruins of George Vanderbilt's palatial Buck Spring hunting lodge on Mt. Pisgah; the summit of Cold Mountain, and more. Each entry covers everything you need to know to enjoy your hike: maps and detailed directions, mileage, elevation gain, trail highlights, fees and hiking regulations, films and novels set in each location, and more.
Author : Danny Bernstein
Publisher : Milestone Press (NC)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,32 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Blue Ridge Mountains
ISBN : 9781889596273
Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are some of the oldest on earth, boasting old-growth forests, pristine streams, and ancient heath balds with stunning views. This guide includes 72 great day hikes ranging from 1 to 13 miles, with destinations like the stone tower of Hanging Rock State Park, Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail, the "Opera Box" at Chimney Rock State Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway's Craggy Gardens, the waterfalls of Linville Gorge, and Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each entry includes complete driving and hiking directions, maps, trailhead GPS coordinates, elevation gain, trail highlights, and related historical anecdotes, plus books and movies set in each locale.
Author : Jim Bob Tinsley
Publisher : Jim Bob Tinsley
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 38,4 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Transylvania County (N.C.)
ISBN : 9780962011900
Author : Scott Lynch
Publisher : Milestone Press (NC)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,16 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781889596303
"A concise guide to South Carolina's Foothills National Recreation Trail. Includes detailed trail maps, complete driving and hiking directions, trailheads with GPS coordinates, recommendations for thru-hiking, and suggestions for day and overnight hikes"--
Author : Melissa Watson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 30,75 MB
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493035703
From the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina is renowned for its beautiful waterfalls. Hiking Waterfalls in North Carolina includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for over 200 of the most scenic waterfalls in the state. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, folklore, and GPS coordinates. The book is an ideal complement to the popular FalconGuide Hiking North Carolina, with minimal overlapping content.
