Download or read book The Mountains of America from Alaska to the Great Smokies written by Franklin Russell and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1981 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 1976 American Alpine Journal written by American Alpine Club and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mountains of America written by Franklin Russell and published by New York : H. N. Abrams. This book was released on 1975 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and photographs discuss the various mountain ranges of North America including the Rockies, Hawaii, Cascades, Appalachins, Olympics, Sierra Nevada and the mountain ranges of Alaska.
Download or read book A Year in the National Parks written by Stefanie Payne and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.
Download or read book Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Steve Cotham and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lexicon of Geologic Names of the United States including Alaska written by and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 1456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issue identified as 1935 covers names used through Dec. 1935.
Download or read book Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Richard Mack and published by Quiet Light Pub.. This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third printing and second edition with 55 new images. The Great Smoky Mountains National park has a chameleon-like quality, capable of providing some subtle and some not so subtle changes to the discerning eye. For 50 years, award-winning photographer Richard Mack has tracked and captured the various vistas found in the United States¿ most visited National Park. From the top of Balsam Mountain to the fields of Cades Cove, this exquisite collection of images spans more than 50 years and showcases the immense diversity found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, presented by the different areas within the park. Each section has an introduction by writer and long-time resident Steve Kemp. His insights presented in the foreword and chapter writings bring a unique perspective to the images - whether it's the hard-scrabble life along Roaring Fork or the history of the Native Americans along the Oconaluftee River. Yet it is the captivating colors and imagery that will bring you back again and again. Richard's view of the park ¿ from the bold seasonal displays to the subtle hues of wildflowers is exhilarating. His fresh look at familiar places transports you into a world that otherwise might not have been seen. Once your eyes take in the back country locales or some of the off-the-beaten-path areas like Cataloochee and Noland Creek, your mind will never forget. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park has described this book as the best photographic book on the park.
Download or read book A Natural History Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park written by Donald W. Linzey and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of America's most beautiful and popular national parks. Located in the southern Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, it is home to more than 100,000 species of plants and animals. The grandeur and sheer scale of the park has been captured in Donald W. Linzey's new book, Natural History Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the most extensive volume available on the park's natural history. Written from the perspective of a naturalist who has spent over fifty years conducting research in the park, this volume not only discusses the park's plant and animal life but also explores the impact that civilization has played in altering the area's landscape. Linzey, who has been a major contributor to the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, a concentrated effort to identify every species of plant and animal living within the park, draws from this deep reservoir of research. His book provides a thorough overview of everything a visitor to the park would need to know, without complex jargon. Both casual readers and those more interested in the ecology of the Great Smoky Mountains will find this book an enlightening and educational guide. Donald W. Linzey, a wildlife biologist and ecologist, is professor of biology at Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, Virginia. He is an authority on the mammals of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its environs.
Download or read book Photographing the Great Smoky Mountains Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them The Photographer s Guide written by Jim Hargan and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-03-07 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find countless opportunities to capture the beauty and natural diversity of America's most visited national park. On the border between North Carolina and Tennessee lie the forests and mountains of America’s most visited national park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life—the most biological diversity of any area in the world’s temperate zone—this beautiful place also boasts some of the last remaining pockets of Southern Appalachian mountain culture. The park offers countless opportunities to capture its beauty and diversity on film, and in this book professional photographer and writer Jim Hargan leads you to some of the best photo sites throughout this 800-square-mile wonderland.
Download or read book Clingmans Dome written by Marci Spencer and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clingmans Dome towers over the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains as the highest point in both the national park and the state of Tennessee. The mountain holds an ancient allure--the Cherokee treasured it, as did early settlers, and it captivates throngs of visitors today. Scarred by logging, invasive species and modern pollution, the mountain endures. Through lush narratives and fascinating detail, author Marci Spencer presents the natural and human history of this iconic destination, including Senator Thomas Clingman's 1858 journey to measure the mountain and the 1934 birth of the park.
Download or read book Land of the Sky written by Peter Beney and published by Longstreet Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of photographs of the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains spanning from Georgia and South Carolina through North Carolina to the Virginias
Download or read book The Lure of the Great Smokies written by Robert Lindsay Mason and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Great Mountains of North America written by and published by Waukesha, Wis. : Country beautiful. This book was released on 1976 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ridge Runner Rescue Easyread Large Edition written by Mike Graf and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventures with the Parkers This is Max Davis reporting from the Great Smoky Mountains. It's the summer of 1940...With their great-grandfather's journal as their guide, Morgan and James head east to the most visited national park in the country: the Great Smoky Mountains. The twins and their parents backpack twenty-six miles along the Appalachian Trail, learning the park's unusual history and experiencing its amazing diversityspotting both synchronized fireflies and the world's largest salamander. But will the adventure end when Morgan comes down with a mysterious illness? Ridge Runner Rescue is the sixth book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids. Each book explores a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about nature, outdoor safety, and much more.
Download or read book Strangers in High Places written by Michael Frome and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprises the history, conservation efforts and portraits of those who brought into being the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Camping section added.
Download or read book The Lure Of The Great Smokies written by Robert Lindsay Mason and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring natural wonders in the United States, and in this evocative study, Robert Lindsay Mason explores their history, geography, and culture. Whether you're a longtime resident of the region or a first-time visitor, this book is sure to deepen your appreciation for everything that makes the Smokies so special. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Changing Climate of North America written by Patricia K. Kummer and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young explorers will find out about the geography, wildlife, people, weather, and natural resources in North America. They will learn about factors that are changing the climate and what can be done about them.
