Along The Appalachian Trail West Virginia Maryland And Pennsylvania

Author : Leonard M. Adkins and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467123266

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Along the Appalachian Trail: West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania by Leonard M. Adkins and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Pdf

Learn the history of the effort to bring the Appalachian Trail through West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania in this collection by author Leonard M. Adkins and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Unlike counterparts on other sections of the 2,180-plus-mile Appalachian Trail who could locate the pathway within national parks and forests, builders of the 270 miles of trail detailed in Along the Appalachian Trail: West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania did not have vast tracts of federal lands on which to construct the footpath, yet they succeeded in creating a trail within many of the states' scenic areas. Hundreds of vintage photographs - provided by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, National Park Service, state archives, and local trail-maintaining clubs - present an illustrated narrative of the Herculean work and dedication it took for volunteers to plan, build, and continue to maintain the trail in these states.

Author : Leonard M. Adkins,The Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1531674410

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Along the Appalachian Trail by Leonard M. Adkins,The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Pdf

Unlike counterparts on other sections of the 2,180-plus-mile Appalachian Trail who could locate the pathway within national parks and forests, builders of the 270 miles of trail detailed in Along the Appalachian Trail: West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania did not have vast tracts of federal lands on which to construct the footpath. Yet they succeeded in creating a trail within many of the states' scenic areas. Hundreds of vintage photographs--provided by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, National Park Service, state archives, and local trail-maintaining clubs--present an illustrated narrative of the Herculean work and dedication it took for volunteers to plan, build, and continue to maintain the trail in these states. Included are the glimpses of American history the trail passes by, the pathway's early (and later) supporters and hikers, and original locations that have been rerouted off of today's trail.

Author : Jean Golightly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Travel
ISBN : PSU:000007778902

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Circuit Hikes in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania by Jean Golightly Pdf

Trail data and maps for 25 hikes in the four-state area. Some are flat, others rugged; some can be done in an afternoon, others will be a rough, all-day trip.

Author : Jean Golightly
Publisher : Appalachian Trail Conference
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 0915746492

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Circuit Hikes in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania by Jean Golightly Pdf

These popular pocket guides (4" x 7") from the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club offer hikers dozens of short and medium-length walks on and near the Appalachian Trail. The first covers paths in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia

Author : Janet Myers
Publisher : Appalachian Trail Conference
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-17
Category : Appalachian Trail
ISBN : 0915746530

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Appalachian Trail Guide to Maryland and Northern Virginia by Janet Myers Pdf

The official guide to 95 miles of the Appalachian Trail from the Pennsylvania line, south through the center of Maryland, briefly into West Virginia through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and down along the West Virginia-Virginia line to the entrance to Shenandoah National Park. The book includes trail-route descriptions in a unidirectional format and thorough information on the lands through which the footpath winds, all rich in colonial and Civil War history. The three detached maps are scaled at either 1:62,5000 or 1:50,000 with 100-foot or 10-meter contour intervals and elevation profiles.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Hiking
ISBN : OCLC:761402251

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Circuit Hikes in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania by Anonim Pdf

Author : Leonard M. Adkins,Frank Logue,Victoria Logue
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634041461

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Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes by Leonard M. Adkins,Frank Logue,Victoria Logue Pdf

A concise guide to the best day hikes along the entire Appalachian Trail. Summit the iconic Katahdin in Maine, explore Pennsylvania's Chimney Rocks, splash in Tennessee's Laurel Fork Gorge and Falls, and find out where Blood Mountain got its name in the new edition of Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins. This is the most comprehensive and useful guide to this beloved long trail. The book details hikes in each of the 14 states that the Appalachian Trail passes through; previews the flora, fauna, and history of the A.T.; and offers point-by-point descriptions of each hike with trailhead directions. Hikes range in length from less than 1 mile to 11 miles.

Author : Leonard M. Adkins,Frank Logue,Victoria Logue
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634041485

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Best of the Appalachian Trail: Overnight Hikes by Leonard M. Adkins,Frank Logue,Victoria Logue Pdf

Experience sleeping under the stars on the Appalachian Trail with this guide. Hikers can traverse Virginia's Southern Shenandoah, enjoy North Carolina's Mount Cammerer Loop, and summit Vermont's Killington Peak with Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: Overnight Hikes by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins,the most comprehensive and useful guide to the best Appalachian Trail overnight hikes. This new edition includes new overnight hikes, as well as updated trail information. Each hike profile contains driving directions to the trailhead; a preview of the flora, fauna, and history hikers will encounter on the trail; and hike difficulty ratings.

Author : Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781634043342

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Nature of the Appalachian Trail by Leonard M. Adkins Pdf

Hike the AT, and Get to Know Its Nature The Appalachian Trail’s soaring elevations and precipitous terrain are complemented by lush vegetation, abundant wildlife, and some of the most beautiful views in the world. You can conquer part or all of the AT on foot. Along the way, immerse yourself in its nature. Leonard M. Adkins has thru-hiked the AT five times, and he has spent countless hours studying it. Now, he’s sharing his expertise with you. Nature of the Appalachian Trail is an overview of more than 2,000 miles worth of information! There’s no need to shoulder dozens of different books in your backpack. This comprehensive naturalist’s guide includes a look at the mountains’ history, a study of the land’s geology, and detailed information about the trail’s birds, mammals, trees, flowers, reptiles, amphibians, and more. Inside you’ll find: Complete overview of the entire trail Detailed guide to its flora and fauna In-depth discussion of the region’s history and geology Expert insights from a professional naturalist Nature of the Appalachian Trail is your visitor’s companion to unbroken forest from Georgia to Maine. It is applicable to the states of Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Author : Charles H. W. Foster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Appalachian Trail
ISBN : MINN:31951D000052612

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The Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Charles H. W. Foster Pdf

In 1968, management of the Appalachian Trail shifted from control by an informal alliance of private-citizen volunteers to a designated responsibilty of the National Park Service. To protect it from adverse development, Congress had made the trail part of the national park system and endorsed an unique private/public cooperative management system involving scores of private organizations and public jurisdictions. The volunteers still have the lead role in defining the work, but public agencies have the accountability. This June 1987 history is the inside story of how the pieces of that puzzle were put together, by the chairman of a group of volunteers and state-appointed officials that crafted this model of private/public stewardship of public recreational lands.

Author : Matt Willen
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634040693

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Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: Mid-Atlantic by Matt Willen Pdf

Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: Mid-Atlantic by Matt Willen provides readers with detailed information on 43 of the best Appalachian Trail day hikes along the 450 miles stretch of trail that extends from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia to the New York/Connecticut state line. The guide includes a range of hikes, from those that are suitable for families with small children looking for a nice walk in the woods, to the seasoned hiker out for challenging weekend. Many of the hikes make use of adjacent side trails to create loop and balloon configuration trips as well as out-and-back excursions, and all of the trips can be completed with a single car. Each of the profiles includes pertinent information on the history or natural history of the hike and provides recommendations for other activities or sites of interest in the area.

Author : Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781634043519

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Hike Virginia South of US 60 by Leonard M. Adkins Pdf

Explore 51 of Virginia’s best options for short walks, hiking excursions, and backpacking adventures! From its lowest point at sea level to its loftiest mountain more than 5,000 feet high, Virginia south of US 60 is an unparalleled region. The terrain is diverse and beautiful, and the plant- and wildlife are varied and abundant. To truly see and appreciate the land’s natural wonders, a person should travel on foot. In the east, walk for miles upon quiet beaches or hike across Tidewater lands preserved for migrating birds. Upon the rolling piedmont of central Virginia, discover historic sites from the days of the Civil War, as well as hikes around lakes both large and small. To the west, negotiate the ups and downs of the Blue Ridge region, where the rewards are well worth the effort. Gaze at wave after wave of Southern Appalachian ridgelines and at dozens of waterfalls that gush down steep slopes. Plus, hundreds of miles of the Appalachian Trail create opportunities for backpacking. In Hike Virginia South of US 60, expert hiker and naturalist Leonard M. Adkins helps you experience the joys of walking and hiking throughout the area. The award-winning Virginia author spotlights 51 trails that traverse more than 400 miles. Routes range from easy walks on level ground to ambitious, multi-day backpacking excursions over rugged terrain. Each entry includes full-color maps and photographs, as well as driving directions and trail descriptions. Leonard also includes his fascinating insights on each site’s history and culture, plus vital at-a-glance information about distance, hiking time, and elevation gain. Inside You’ll Find 51 hikes—popular trails and hidden gems—covering over 400 miles Short walks, day hikes, and backpacking excursions Full-color maps and photographs Trail information chart with key details about every featured hike

Author : Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738566306

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Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail by Leonard M. Adkins Pdf

"The Appalachian Trail was proposed by Benton MacKaye in 1921. Over a quarter of the Georgia-to-Maine pathway passes through Virginia, going across some of the state's best mountain scenery and affording access to small-town life. Now a component of the National Park Service, the trail was, and still is, primarily built, maintained, and overseen by volunteers. Selected from the archives of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the National Park Service, and local Appalachian Trail maintenance clubs, the approximately 200 photographs in Images of America: Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail provide a look at life in the mountains before and during the trails creation, how it developed, who its early champions were, the many relocations the trail has experienced, and the volunteers who have constructed and maintained it"--Back cover.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Hiking
ISBN : SRLF:C0000143552

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Trails of the Mid-Atlantic Region by Anonim Pdf

Author : Becky Lomax
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 1002 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640499195

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Moon USA National Parks by Becky Lomax Pdf

They've been dubbed America's best idea for a reason: get inspired, get outdoors, and discover the wild beauty of the United States with Moon USA National Parks. Inside you'll find: Coverage of all 62 national parks, from the misty mountains of the east and the redwoods of the west to the glaciers of Alaska and volcanoes of Hawaii, organized by region Strategic lists and itineraries: Choose from lists of the best parks for hiking, wildlife, families, and scenic drives or make your way down the list of the top ten national parks experiences across the country The best outdoor adventures in every park, including backpacking, biking, climbing, kayaking, rafting, and more, plus detailed hike descriptions and trail maps marked with distance, duration, effort level, and trailheads National parks road trips with driving times and advice for linking multiple parks, interesting stops between them, and nearby attractions and state parks Comprehensive planning resources: With maps and transportation tips, you'll have the tools to explore each park or region individually, or visit multiple for an epic national parks trip Expert advice from former park guide Becky Lomax on how to avoid crowds, what time of year to visit, and where to stay inside and outside the parks, from campgrounds to hotels Know before you go: Find essential background on climate, terrain, wildlife, history, and safety precautions, plus practical information on park fees, passes, and reservations, including how to obtain and use a National Parks Pass Gorgeous, full-color photos throughout, plus a handy keepsake section for your national parks stamps and a detachable fold-out poster map Whether you're trekking to striking vistas, rafting a wild river, or camping under the stars, find your park adventure with Moon USA National Parks. For more in-depth information on a specific park, check out one of Moon's national parks travel guides.