Backpacking Virginia

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-27
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781469651590

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Backpacking Virginia by Johnny Molloy Pdf

Covering 40 of the best trips the state of Virginia has to offer, Backpacking Virginia provides all the information necessary for beginner and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from Cumberland Gap in southwest Virginia to the New River Valley, the heart of the Blue Ridge, and Shenandoah National Park, and all the way out to the Atlantic coast. With expert guidance anyone can use, Johnny Molloy encourages a wide range of nature lovers to give backpacking a try, perhaps for the first time, in scenic natural settings. Molloy provides helpful tips for gear and enjoying life on the trail, "best-of" lists to help you choose an excursion, and detailed route information to guide you along the way. Backpacking Virginia has all the essentials for planning your trip, whether a quick overnight getaway or a multiday adventure: - More than 650 miles of trails for beginners and expert backpackers alike - Helpful overviews to introduce each route and its features - Gear and safety advice for year-round backpacking - Major points of interest highlighted on each trip - Family-friendly trails and easy bailouts for when backpacking with children - Canine-friendly trails for your furry companions - Detailed trail maps and GPS guidance for each trip - Estimated hike times, elevation change, and level of difficulty - Camping permit requirements

Author : Bill Burnham,Mary Burnham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493031276

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Hiking Virginia by Bill Burnham,Mary Burnham Pdf

Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past. Packed with notes on plants, trees, and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia covers the Commonwealth's outdoors from the sea shores to the mountain slopes, past and present. Also included is a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the six-week route from Damascus, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Inside readers will find: full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.

Author : Bill Burnham,Mary Burnham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-09-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493075669

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Hiking Virginia by Bill Burnham,Mary Burnham Pdf

Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past. Packed with notes on plants, trees, and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia covers the Commonwealth's outdoors from the sea shores to the mountain slopes, past and present. Also included is a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the six-week route from Damascus, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Inside readers will find: full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.

Author : Erin Gifford
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493060023

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Hiking with Kids Virginia by Erin Gifford Pdf

DREAM IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50+ easy-to-follow hikes in Virginia that allow families to spend time together in nature. PLAN IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families provides tips, advice and information needed to plan a winning day hike: • Diverse and engaging kid-friendly hikes all across the state • Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS • Time-saving hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, terrain and fun facts DO IT Virginia is home to tumbling falls, scenic vistas, geological wonders, tidal marshes and majestic mountains, and this guide describes many family-friendly hikes across the state that allow children to fall in love with the outdoors. • Find hikes that engage children with water features, rock scrambles and native wildlife • Experience diverse terrain that challenges, rewards, and leaves children wanting more • Take it all in, whether savoring a colorful sunset or splashing in a swimming hole

Author : Stephen D. Dean Sr.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781456867447

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Backpacking with Jesus by Stephen D. Dean Sr. Pdf

“Backpacking with Jesus” is the real life story of one man’s thru-hike of the over 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail. Beginning at Springer Mountain in Georgia the pathway weaves and winds through 14 states to the majestic Mount Katahdin in Maine. The author provides a vivid account of the daily challenges faced in living outdoors for nearly 5 months. It is a journey of self discovery and of sharing a very real and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Much of the book is the actual journal written on the Appalachian Trail and the reader will encounter the true sense of what it means to walk from Georgia to Maine and living out of a backpack. There is a little of everything to be found within the pages of “Backpacking with Jesus” for the outdoor enthusiast along with an inspirational slant on the meaning of the journey. The story is an account of the author’s personal journey of not only the A.T. experience but of our place as people in the grand scheme of life.

Author : Allen De Hart
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UVA:X006082828

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Hiking the Old Dominion by Allen De Hart Pdf

Author : Wilderness Press
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780899975146

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Backpacking California by Wilderness Press Pdf

Backpacking California is a collection of more than 70 of the most intriguing backpacking adventures in Wilderness Press's home territory of California. With contributions from more than a dozen Wilderness Press authors, the book describes routes ranging from one night to one week. Backpacking novices as well as "old hand" California hikers will find expert-crafted trips in the Coast Ranges, the Sierra, the Cascades, and the Warner Mountains. Expanded coverage includes trips in Big Sur, Anza-Borrego, Death Valley, and the White Mountains. Several trips have been described in print nowhere else. Each trip includes a trail map and essential logistical information for trip planning.

Author : Karin Wuertz-Schaefer
Publisher : Falcon Press Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762702265

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Hiking Virginia's National Forests by Karin Wuertz-Schaefer Pdf

Covering sweeping vistas, splendid peaks, beaver ponds and cathedral-like virgin forests, the 75 outstanding trails in this guide are perfect for camping, hiking, backpacking and camping in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. New photos and an update of all pertinent information and changes make this the most up-to-date guide to hiking in Virginia's National Forests.

Author : Randy Johnson
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : UVA:X004105151

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Hiking Virginia by Randy Johnson Pdf

Descriptions of 52 hikes from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast.

Author : Allen De Hart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0807854719

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The Trails of Virginia by Allen De Hart Pdf

In this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas with hiking or interpretive trails accessible to the public. Maps and photographs supplement the descriptions. The third edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the addition of hundreds of miles to the state's trail systems, showing which trails are best suited for foot traffic, bicycles, and horses, and which trails are handicapped-accessible. The book also includes information on how to prepare for hikes, more comprehensive introductions to parks and scenic areas, and sections on Native American and pioneer trails. This is an indispensable guide for hikers, walkers, birders, anglers, and anyone interested in exploring the Old Dominion's wealth of natural areas. *More than 1,400 trails, including all national, state, and local recreational areas *Virginia's best trail guide--now with 400 additional trails *Includes hundreds of miles of newly developed trails In this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas, including hundreds of miles that are new to the state's trail systems. *Shows trails best suited for wheelchairs, foot traffic, bicycles, and horses *Highlights trails with exceptional scenery, including details on local flora and fauna *An indispensable reference for walkers, hikers, birders, anglers, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors

Author : Glenn McAllister
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-21
Category : Appalachian Trail
ISBN : 1546572147

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1001 Miles on the Appalachian Trail by Glenn McAllister Pdf

Join Chef Glenn McAllister on his Appalachian Trail adventures, covering 1001 miles of rugged footpath, inspirational mountaintops, and unbounded nature. Glenn's eloquently written journal entries paint vivid pictures of the wildness of the AT, the fascinating variety of characters he met along the way, and the unexpected love story that unfolded between Georgia and West Virginia. Author of Recipes for Adventure: The Ultimate Guide to Dehydrating Food for the Trail, Chef Glenn includes a supplemental chapter with some of his favorite recipes, from unstuffed peppers to pumpkin pie, and the basics for preparing dehydrated meals.

Author : Leonard Adkins
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781588431028

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Virginia Adventure Guide by Leonard Adkins Pdf

This highly detailed travel guide covers the entire state, from Virginia Beach to the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Great Dismal Swamp. All the best hikes, canoe trails, whitewater routes, from an author who has hiked the Appalachian Trail from start to finish three times! This is a book for all seasons, taking you from the sun-drenched shores in the summer to the ever-beautiful hills bathed in fall color to the snow-covered peaks that offer winter fun. Scenic drives are recommended, so you can catch the best of Virginia on film, if you wish. Places to stay and eat to suit all tastes and budgets. Sightseeing sections tell you of the best attractions. ..". contains a great deal of useful information on outdoor activities." Prodigy Travel Board. "Leonard Adkins has done it again! Clear, easy-to-read maps and crisp photos make the book visually interesting.... It's a must for anyone who loves to hike, bike or auto-tour in the Old Dominion." Charleston Daily Mail. "Virginia's 'something for everybody' is well revealed in Adkins' descriptions." Bon Voyage. "This is the ultimate guide to romantic weekend getaways." San Antonio Express. "The authors introduce travelers to lesser known treasures of Maryland and Virginia." Library Journal. "Wraps up lodgings (including many inns), restaurants and attractions in appealing weekend getaway packages.... A nice attention to detail." Washington Post.

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897328364

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Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest by Johnny Molloy Pdf

The heart and soul of wild, wonderful West Virginia, the mighty Monongahela National Forest is within a day's drive of one-third of the population of the United States. The best way to see and experience the stately forests and pristine waterfalls is by foot. Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest will guide visitors the entire way while exploring this national treasure.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Game and game-birds
ISBN : IND:30000120029818

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Virginia Wildlife by Anonim Pdf

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581577228

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Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the North Georgia Mountains: Walks, Hikes & Backpacking Trips from Lookout Mountain to the Blue Ridge to the Chattooga River (Second) (Explorer's 50 Hikes) by Johnny Molloy Pdf

Lace up your boots, grab this guide, and explore the great outdoors! Few hikers know this gem of a region as well as Johnny Molloy. He’ll take you to waterfalls, overlooks, gigantic trees, historic sites, and primitive wildernesses in significant spots such as Tallulah Gorge, Springer Mountain, and the Chattooga River.