Blue Ridge Parkway Guide Volume 1

Author : Randy Johnson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780762762224

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Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway by Randy Johnson Pdf

State Hiking Series Each guide includes: - Hikes suited to every ability - Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails - Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues - Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates - Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike - Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, children, great views, or wildlife viewing - Information on fees and permits, contacts, events and attractions, restaurants and accommodations, canine compatibility, and more - Zero-impact and wilderness safety tips and techniques *** The year 2010 is the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and this new edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is an indispensable resource for anyone who uses the Parkway—America's most heavily visited unit of the National Park system—as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. Including the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile scenic road, this is a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or in a car.

Author : Nye Simmons
Publisher : Mountain Trail Press LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
ISBN : 0977793397

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Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway by Nye Simmons Pdf

Filled with detailed information on the best hikes, scenic stops, waterfalls, and historic locations, this is the ultimate guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia, one of America's most visited national parks. Information on lodging, way stations, side trips, hiking trails, and attractions of interest is included--ideal for the time-pressed traveler who wants to hit the high points of the park. Full-color photographs, photographer's notes, and photo tips complement the detailed descriptions of the park's attractions, making this handbook both a travel guide and a compilation to treasure.

Author : Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781469646985

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Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, Revised and Expanded Edition by Leonard M. Adkins Pdf

This comprehensive guidebook provides a detailed description of every official National Park Service trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But that's just the beginning: veteran hiker Leonard M. Adkins includes information on every trail that touches the parkway, including the Appalachian Trail and other public pathways on national park, state park, national forest, municipal, and private lands, along with citations for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Far more than a guide to the trails, this book will help you plan your whole trip. It's the perfect companion for your next parkway adventure. Includes: - every public trail along the parkway - GPS coordinates and 72 maps - 255 total trails, including 12 new trails since the last edition - trail length and difficulty - points of interest - wheelchair accessibility - a short history of the parkway and region - campgrounds and lodges - public restroom locations - elevation change charts for cyclists - tunnel heights for RVs - wildflower bloom calendar - selected sightseeing information on nearby towns

Author : William Lord
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1981-02-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0897321189

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Blue Ridge Parkway Guide Volume 1 by William Lord Pdf

The Parkway extends 469 miles from its terminus in Rockfish Gap, Virginia, to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee, North Carolina. Each mile brings new surprises, as the traveler encounters forests, barrens, and breath-taking panoramas. Ranger and naturalist William Lord takes the interested reader through the Blue Ridge, mile by mile, mountain by mountain, as he describes the wonders of wildlife that abound in this National Park. From the Shenandoah Valley to the spectacular whitewater gorge of the Nantahala, this guide gives both the novice traveler and the experienced explorer another reason to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway once again.

Author : Tim Barnwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
ISBN : 0990573192

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Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas by Tim Barnwell Pdf

Second edition of Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas book

Author : Edgar W. Spencer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0983747164

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Guide to the Geology and Natural History of the Blue Ridge Mountains by Edgar W. Spencer Pdf

As you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive visiting state and national parks or hike the Appalachian Trail, you will encounter an incredible variety of landscapes and one of the most diverse collections of flora and fauna found in temperate forests anywhere in the world. Full of rich detail, this beautifully illustrated, full-color guide to the region was written and designed for ease of use. Whether you're a first time visitor looking to enjoy and gain an understanding of the Parkway's spectacular views or a geology and nature enthusiast, this guide will be an invaluable companion.--

Author : Karen J. Hall
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0738552879

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Building the Blue Ridge Parkway by Karen J. Hall Pdf

With the aid of two-hundred construction photographs, an addition to the Images of America series chronicles the construction project that began as part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal to create jobs in the region and created a 469-mile scenic highway that was completed in 1983. Original.

Author : Charles W. Maynard
Publisher : Mountain Trail Press LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-29
Category : Automobile travel
ISBN : 0984421807

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Blue Ridge Parkway by Charles W. Maynard Pdf

A photographic exploration of the Blue Ridge Parkway includes vista views of the Appalachian Mountains, pictures of waterfalls and wildflowers, and essays by the photographers.

Author : William George Lord
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
ISBN : OCLC:5585615

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The Blue Ridge Parkway Guide by William George Lord Pdf

Author : Marcus B. Simpson
Publisher : University of North Carolina Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015025159925

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Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains by Marcus B. Simpson Pdf

Suggests locales for finding specimens of the over 300 species of birds residing in this region.

Author : Victoria Logue,Frank Logue,Nichole Blouin
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-29
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0897329090

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Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway by Victoria Logue,Frank Logue,Nichole Blouin Pdf

Flowing among the beautiful mountains and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina, the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is a true American jewel. Built to expose motorists to nature as well as to preserve its beauty, the Parkway still delivers unrivaled beauty today. Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway is filled with information useful to those traveling the Parkway and is detailed with color photographs throughout. It highlights the many significant points of interest located on and nearby the Parkway, including Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, and Mabry Mill, one of the most photographed sites on the Parkway. Also noted are locations of overlooks, waterfalls, and tunnels as well as key entry and exit points along the Parkway. The guide features a brief history of the Parkway itself, a look at the surrounding geology and human history of the area, and an extensive wildflower bloom calendar. The book is organized mile-post to mile-post, appropriate for travelers who are driving the entire Blue Ridge Parkway or only a small section.

Author : Constance Richards,Kenneth L. Richards
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0762730048

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North Carolina's Mountains by Constance Richards,Kenneth L. Richards Pdf

The mountains of North Carolina are serene and the people who live here enjoy the comfort and beauty of the rural areas and the bustling aspects of the larger cities. From the Pisgah Forest to cultural attractions in Tryon to mountain crafts in Asheville, there are myriad things to do and see in this region.

Author : Frank Logue,Victoria Logue,Nicole Blouin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
ISBN : 0897321413

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A Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway by Frank Logue,Victoria Logue,Nicole Blouin Pdf

This milepost guide is filled with parkway information and history and will be indispensable to the hundreds of thousands of people who drive some portion of the 469-mile parkway each year. Comprehensive and concise, it is a must-have for all shops and bookstores in the Blue Ridge area. Approved by parkway authorities, this essential reference includes maps and color photos.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
ISBN : OCLC:5585615

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The Blue Ridge Parkway Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Danny Bernstein
Publisher : Milestone Press (NC)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Blue Ridge Mountains
ISBN : 1889596272

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Hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains by Danny Bernstein Pdf

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.