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 100 Classic Hikes in North Carolina written by Joe Miller and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina's classic hikes are described in this guidebook to the state's best trails
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 Western North Carolina s Best Hikes written by Jeff Schmerker and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-05 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to dozens of hikes in Western North Carolina -- from easy strolls to waterfalls to full-day epics in the backcountry. Including full-color photos, hike basics, and detailed directions, this guide covers the mountains from Asheville westward, including hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and in national forests like Pisgah.
Download or read book North Carolina Hiking Trails written by Allen De Hart and published by Appalachian Mountain Club. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eileen Ramsay was at the centre of a unique period in yachting history, and this wonderful book, featuring her classic photography, celebrates an extraordinary woman and her extraordinary subjects.Eileen's heyday was between 1957 and 1970 - a time when eccentrics ruled, records were there for the setting, and women weren't often to be found behind the lens. But Eileen established herself as one of the greatest yachting photographers of her time, taking famous portraits of such sailing icons as Sir Francis Chichester, Eric Tabarly, Olympians like Rodney Pattisson and Keith Musto, and historic pictures from the first OSTAR (Observer Single-handed Trans-Atlantic Race). She was the only photographer Sir Francis Chichester allowed on his Gypsy Moth yachts, and managed to photograph the notorious charmers Uffa Fox and Max Aitken.Her unique archive records the explosive growth in dinghy and offshore sailing during the post-war years, and includes pictures of the first Enterprises, Mirrors, Ospreys, Optimists and the first America's Cup 12 metres Sceptre and Evaine.This beautiful book features:- the post-war explosion in dinghy sailing- the growth of offshore racing- the pioneering days of the OSTAR race and solo circumnavigations- the 12 metre class and the America's Cup- post-war powerboat racing- iconic cruising yachtsmen as well as sailing eccentricsThere are also wonderful personal tributes to Eileen throughout by sailing personalities such as Vernon Stratton, Keith Musto and Uffa Fox.
Download or read book North Carolina s Best Wildflower Hikes written by and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed author, photographer, and North Carolina native Kevin Adams is your guide on this delightful series of colorful hikes through the Tar Heel State's high country. With lively text, beautiful photography, detailed maps, and informative wildflower profiles, this guidebook is sure to enhance and expand your appreciation of North Carolina's Appalachian landscape.
Download or read book Best Hikes Near Asheville North Carolina written by Johnny Molloy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook covers 40 family-friendly hikes within 100 miles or about 1 hour from the Asheville, North Carolina area. Colorful and full of easy and moderate hikes, it’s perfect for families and novice hikers. Detailed hike descriptions, at-a-glance specs, and GPS coordinates for every trailhead make this a go-to guide for the area.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide 50 Hikes in the Mountains of North Carolina Third Edition Explorer s 50 Hikes written by Robert L. Williams and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated third edition offers day hikes for all skill levels and abilities, including an underground hike through an old gold mine and a climb to the top of the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountain ranges of North Carolina—from the Blue Ridge and Great Smokies to the southern foothills—are distinguished by steep gorges, spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, open vistas and temperate weather, making them a popular hiking destination in every season. This updated third edition offers day hikes for all skill levels and abilities, including an underground hike through an old gold mine and a climb to the top of the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. In addition to trailhead directions, hiking distances and times, safety tips, and topographic maps, you’ll also find folk stories, historical anecdotes, and natural history information.
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 392 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 The Mountains to sea Trail Across North Carolina written by Danny Bernstein and published by Natural History. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mountains-to-Sea Trail shows off the most spectacular, historic and quirky elements of the North Carolina landscape. Stretching one thousand miles from Clingmans Dome in the Smokies to Jockey's Ridge State Park in the Outer Banks, the route takes in Fraser fir trees and pelicans, old grist and textile mills, working cotton and tobacco farms, Revolutionary War sites and two British cemeteries complete with Union Jacks. The trail is half on footpaths and half on back roads, offering experiences not only in nature but also in small towns, at historic monuments, in family cemeteries and in local shops. Author Danny Bernstein has taken it all in and shares her knowledge for those who might follow in her footsteps.
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 Five Star Trails Asheville written by Jennifer Pharr Davis and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover 35 five-star hiking trails near Asheville, North Carolina, including popular routes and hidden gems. Peaceful waterfalls, dramatic mountain vistas, bountiful nature preserves, and, of course, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park—there’s no better place to hit the trails than the Asheville area. This diverse geographical region offers a variety of easy, moderate, and strenuous hikes. Travel through history at Mount Pisgah via Buck Spring Lodge. Take in the scenery at Big Firescald Knob. Bring the kids to Bearwallow Mountain. Explore 35 of the region’s best, five-star trails with this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. In the updated edition, acclaimed author and record-setting hiker/backpacker Jennifer Pharr Davis presents everything you need to know about spectacular outings that lead to mountain panoramas, majestic waterfalls, remote wilderness, amazing wildlife, and more. Inside you’ll find: Descriptions of 35 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. From easy strolls in the deep woods to thrilling treks atop mountains, experience the best of Asheville’s breathtaking scenery and varied terrain. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
Download or read book North Carolina Waterfalls written by Kevin Adams and published by Blair. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to over 200 waterfalls. Over 80 black-and-white and color photographs are included.
Download or read book Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina written by Fred C. Fussell and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Portions of this work are adapted from Fred C. Fussell, Blue Ridge music trails: finding a place in the circle (2003)"--Title page verso.
Download or read book Hiking North Carolina s Lookout Towers written by Peter J. Barr and published by Blair. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina's fire lookout towers once stood watch over the mountain forests. Today, they risk becoming forgotten monuments to the value of our wild lands. Hiking North Carolina's Lookout Towers restores glory to these historic forest sentinels. It proves the lookouts to be scenic treasures accessible to anyone who enjoys a vigorous walk in the outdoors and the view from the top of a mountain. Including among the 26 towers covered in the book are Shuckstack Lookout, a steel tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park overlooking Fontana Dam and Fontana Lake Wayah Bald Lookout, a stone structure built by the CCC that has been converted into an observation tower offering breathtaking views of Nantahala National Forest Mount Mitchell Lookout, a new observation tower that has followed several previous lookouts atop the highest peak in the eastern United States Mount Cammerer Lookout, a historic tower once in disrepair that now represents a landmark effort in lookout restoration Green Knob Lookout, a former live-in tower that offers stunning views of Pisgah National Forest and the Black Mountains The tower chapters contain detailed hiking routes of varying difficulty, historical information, descriptions of the views, photos, and maps. Information on lookout tower organizations, towers with restricted access, removed towers, and lookouts just outside the state is also included. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts alike will find North Carolina's lookout towers to be the perfect hiking destinations. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Mountains to Sea Trail written by Donald E. Dossey and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book exclusively about the Mountains-to-Sea trail as it crosses Western North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains. This book includes: Easy, detailed accesses with over 50 intersections on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway alone make individual hikes and family outings easy to plan; A list of 92 fun trails for day hikes, with length and difficulty; Over 90 historic sites and points of interest, with nearest Parkway mileposts; 143 overlooks off the Blue Ridge Parkway, with milepost, campgrounds and picnic areas make it a treasure trove of photographic wonder; 16 pages of coloured photographs of the majestic Mountains-to-Sea Trail along the Western North Carolina mountains.
Download or read book Waterfalls and Wildflowers in the Southern Appalachians written by Timothy P. Spira and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
