Download or read book Hiking North Carolina s State Parks written by Johnny Molloy and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina's state parks reflect the natural abundance and variety in the Tar Heel State, with preserves located in each of the major regions from mountains to coast. With this guide, Johnny Molloy details the best hikes to enjoy in North Carolina's expanding state parks system. Written with the beginning, intermediate, and seasoned hiker in mind, Hiking North Carolina's State Parks is the most comprehensive and useful hiking guide published to date dedicated to exploring our beautiful state parks. Readers will find: Detailed information for more than 50 hikes, including highlights and advice for each hike Detailed hike maps in full color, complete with important trail information Expert guidance on what gear to take with you Up-to-date information on park hours, locations, and safety information Details for each hike include elevation changes, levels of difficulty, and more Over 50 beautiful, full-color photographs of North Carolina's varied and unique landscapes
Download or read book North Carolina State Park Map Guide written by Friends of State Parks and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-03-05 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 144 page 8.5" x 11" bound book works as a coffee table book for trip planning and as a reference guide. There is a detailed map of each park showing trails and facilities. The accompanying text gives a description of the park, directions to the park, information on available visitor facilities, and trail descriptions. Get started now planning for next visit.
Download or read book North Carolina State Parks written by Ida Phillips Lynch and published by John F Blair Pub. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book State Parks of North Carolina written by Walter C. Biggs and published by John F Blair Pub. This book was released on 1989 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Great Day Hikes on North Carolina s Mountains to Sea Trail written by Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Visiting North Carolina State Parks written by J L And Lin Stepp and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rich, colorful North Carolina state parks guidebook takes readers traveling from the state's scenic coastline to its western mountain ranges, providing informational and engaging descriptions of all the state's forty-one parks. Additionally including over seven hundred color photos in illustration, this is the ideal travel guide for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, history buffs, anglers, and all who are eager to explore the beauty of North Carolina. Bestselling authors and native Tennesseans, J.L. and Lin Stepp, love exploring the beauty of the Southeast region near their home. After publishing three successful regional guidebooks, The Afternoon Hiker, spotlighting hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains, and two state parks guidebooks, Discovering Tennessee State Parks and Exploring South Carolina State Parks, the Stepps headed next to North Carolina, visiting all forty-one state parks and adding in the National Parks to make the book even more interesting. In a format similar to their previous guides, this new parks' guidebook focuses on introducing readers to the multitude of recreational opportunities and activities available in all of North Carolina's stunning and picturesque parks. Clear directions to parks are provided, along with details about amenities, practical tips, local history, suggestions for interesting things to do and see and a rich array of color photos. The Stepps have compiled a remarkable portrait of the amazing diversity of North Carolina's state parks, each one unique and fascinating in its own way. The book is organized into four regional sections so readers can easily locate and read about parks in the specific area they wish to visit. Indexes list the parks by state region and also alphabetically by name. Through the detailed and personal accounts portrayed, the book offers a joyous celebration of a unique and colorful state.
Download or read book North Carolina State Park Map Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 144 page 8.5" x 11" bound book works as a coffee table book for trip planning and as a reference guide. There is a detailed map of each park showing trails and facilities. The accompanying text gives a description of the park, directions to the park, information on available visitor facilities, and trail descriptions.
Download or read book Hiking North Carolina s Blue Ridge Mountains written by Danny Bernstein and published by Milestone Press (NC). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Hiking North Carolina written by Randy Johnson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Piedmont and the Outer Banks, this thoroughly updated and revised guide features more than 200 hiking trails in all regions of the state.
Download or read book Hiking North Carolina written by Randy Johnson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Piedmont and the Outer Banks, this thoroughly updated and revised guide features more than 200 hiking trails in all regions of the state.
Download or read book Hiking the Carolina Mountains written by Danny Bernstein and published by Milestone Press (NC). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book State Parks of the South written by Vici DeHaan and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to camping, fishing, hiking & sightseeing and to the 558 state parks throughout America's South, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Texas Panhandle--14 states in all.
Download or read book Exploring North Carolina s Natural Areas written by Dirk Frankenberg and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina boasts a natural environment of exceptional richness and diversity. From the mountains to the coast, the state is home to an extraordinary variety of publicly accessible sites that showcase aspects of its ecology, geology, biology, and natural history. This book leads the reader on thirty-eight field trips to some of the most interesting and instructive of these natural landscapes. Written by leading naturalists from across the state, this collection of "eco-tours" includes excursions to each of its four major regions: the coast, the Coastal Plain, the Piedmont, and the mountains. Each trip traces a thirty- to seventy-mile driving route that connects preserved areas, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, nature trails, and other sites of interest. All entries provide a map of the route, describe what can be seen and learned along the way, and discuss especially noteworthy features. An essential resource for anyone who treasures North Carolina's natural heritage, this book will inspire and inform travelers throughout the Tar Heel state.
Download or read book Hiking South Carolina s Foothills Trail written by Scott Lynch and published by Milestone Press (NC). This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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"--
Download or read book North Carolina State Park Information written by North Carolina. Division of State Parks and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book North Carolina Waterfalls written by Kevin Adams and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 250 of the best waterfalls found in North Carolina with full descriptions, comprehensive directions, and four-color photographs.
Download or read book North Carolina State Parks Map Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 140 page 8.5" x 11" coil bound book works as a coffee table book for trip planning and as a back pack reference guide. There is a detailed map of each park showing trails and facilities. The accompanying text gives a brief description of the park, directions to the park, information on available visitor facilities, and trail descriptions. The coil binding makes it easy to view the maps by allowing the pages to lie flat.
