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Author : Henry Heatwole
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1978-01-01
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 0931606101
Author : Henry Heatwole
Publisher : Shenandoah Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0931606144
Author : Henry Heatwole
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Hiking
ISBN : OCLC:33197556
Author : John A. Conners
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Travel
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021474999
Shenandoah National Park, one of America's most frequently visited national parks, lies astride the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. In this book, John Conners, an environmental geologist, identifies, describes and explains many of the important contributions of geology, geomorphology, weather, climate, flora, fauna and human history to the Shenandoah landscape. One chapter is devoted to contemporary environmental problems in the Park. A comprehensive road log to Skyline Drive, which passes the length of Shenandoah, guides the visitor to sites of scientific and historic significance and to the more important hiking trails in the Park.
Author : Ann Simpson,Rob Simpson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493067244
This field guide dedicated to wildlife of Shenandoah National Park is an information-packed book that introduces park visitors to animals, plants, insects and more that reside in the Shenandoah Valley in a colorful, easy-to-use package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions and with full cooperation from the park association, this book will appeal to the 1.1 million visitors who travel to Shenandoah every year.
Author : Russ Manning,Sondra Jamieson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 0962512281
Author : Robert L. Badger
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Geology
ISBN : 1560446919
This book is written for visitors to Shenandoah National Park who appreciate the natural beauty of the park and want to learn about the fascinating geologic features. Readily observable geologic features are discussed at twenty-six different localities, twenty-five of which are accessible form Skyline Drive. Such features include the roots of the massive mountain chain that existed here one billion years ago, volcanic rocks, beach sands and their fossils, and a large fault associated with uplift of the Appalachian Mountains. Robert Badger has been studying geology in and around Shenandoah National Park since the early 1980's, first as a graduate student and more recently as professor of geology at the State University of New York in Postsdam.
Author : Jane Gildart,Bert Gildart
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493062249
Shenandoah National Park is a hiker's wonderland, with challenging treks, enchanting sights, popular trails and tranquil escapes. With more than 500 miles of trails, the park offers a wide variety of terrain and history. This guide provides everything you need to know to explore 59 of the greatest hiking adventures in Virginia's National Park.
Author : Robert C. Gildart,Jane Gildart
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493016853
Completely updated, this edition provides detailed descriptions and maps of the best hikes in the park. From easy day hikes to strenuous backpacking trips, this guide will provide readers with all the latest information they need to plan virtually any type of hiking adventure in the park.
Author : Edgar W. Spencer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0983747164
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 : Elizabeth Skinner,Charlie Skinner
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897329514
There is no ribbon of highway more ideal for cycling than the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway - they both entice the senses and physically challenge the body. The new edition of Bicycling the Blue Ridge continues as the definitive guide to this cyclist's dream road, offering completely updated information on lodging, bike shops, campgrounds, road crossings, points of interest, bed and breakfasts, panoramic views, groceries, and more. Written with racers, touring cyclists, and recreational cyclists in mind, this milepost-by-milepost guide covers every inch of the 574-mile path between Front Royal, Virginia, and Cherokee, North Carolina.
Author : Darwin Lambert
Publisher : Roberts Rinehart
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461663980
A history of this national park written in conjunction with its 50th anniversary.
Author : Jane Gildart
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 0762764325
This guide features twenty-seven of the best short hikes in Shenandoah National Park. Accurate maps and detailed directions make this pocket-sized handbook both easy to use and authoritative.
Author : Larry Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578754312
A reference to 36 waterfalls found along and off the trails within the 3 districts of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. This guide provides 50+ full color photos plus hiking details for each waterfall. The starting points for all listed waterfalls are at trailheads located along the Skyline Drive, which makes it ideal for both new and infrequent park visitors to find these Shenandoah gems. The waterfalls referenced in this guide are listed in order of their location from north to south along the Skyline Drive, beginning in the North District at mile marker 0, continuing through the Central District, and ending in the South District at mile marker 105. The use of a handheld GPS device is highly recommended for any off-trail trekking to waterfalls included in this guide.
Author : Ann Simpson,Rob Simpson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493060313
Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park is an easy-to-use field guide to help you identify more than 230 of the park's most common species - from the iconic large-flowered trillium, with its trio of white to pink petals, to the showstopping blooms that adorn the mountain laurel shrubs that decorate trails in June. Information-packed and beautifully photographed, this field guide is an indispensable resource for identifying wildflowers in the park. Inside you'll find: • Vibrant full-color photos and a detailed park map • Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions of plants organized by color and bloom time, with natural history notes, ethnobotanical uses, and historical uses • 20 suggested wildflower hikes • A glossary of botanical terms and comprehensive wildflower index
