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Author : Christopher Blake
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0738567647
Author : Christopher Blake
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738568511
Famed as "the Grand Canyon of the East," the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area is a rugged tract of more than 12,000 acres located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Native Americans once referred to the Linville River as Eeseeoh, or "River of Cliffs," a name that accurately describes the river as it twists its way through the gorge under sheer rock faces and distinctive craggy peaks. Since the Native American ambush of the William Linville hunting party in 1766, the gorge has continued to make headlines with everything from movie filming to fatal accidents and forest fires. Today visitors flock to the natural attraction and enjoy a seemingly pristine, unexplored forest canyon. But the Linville Gorge has much more to offer than just breathtaking scenery. Its rich history has been documented by photographers since the 1870s, and it is through these old photographs that adventure seekers of the past are linked with nature enthusiasts of the present.
Author : Christopher Blake
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625858849
Linville Gorge is one of the few examples of old-growth forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains and draws thousands of visitors every year. The Gorge was approved by Congress in 1964. The Grand Canyon of the East was named for William Linville, a member of a party of long hunters in 1766 who fell victim to a Shawnee attack. The difficult terrain made early settlements nearly impossible and logging unprofitable. Unique rock formations, from Table Rock to the Chimneys, and miles of trails attract thousands of climbers, hikers and adventure seekers each year. In this revised edition, author Christopher Blake draws on American colonial reports, travel writings, diaries, fiction and numerous archival records to weave a narrative fabric of an American treasure.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Wilderness areas
ISBN : UIUC:30112106587865
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1662 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Wilderness areas
ISBN : UCAL:B5160684
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Forest reserves
ISBN : UCR:31210024920512
Author : United States. Congress. House. Interior and Insular Affairs Comm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045404196
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Public Lands
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Forest reserves
ISBN : UOM:39015081205000
Author : Randy Johnson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780762756094
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.
Author : Robert L. Williams
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581577921
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.
Author : Yon Lambert,Harrison Shull
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0898868556
* Packed with 450 of the coolest climbs in 10 of the hottest climbing areas in North Carolina* Nail-biting action photos from professional climbing photographer Harrison Shull* Individual route descriptions feature 1st ascent background and more detail about the climbs* 1st totally new guide to N. Carolina since 1992. It is the first time that the climbing areas Rumbling Bald and Big Green have appeared in the same guide. It also includes new areas such as the North Face of WhitesideMountain, Chockstone Chimney Wall in Linville Gorge and Middle Hawksbill.* Each chapter includes a separate history section and detailed directions* N. Carolina also has some of the best bouldering areas in the SoutheastDon't think of North Carolina for a climbing destination? Think again. Located in the southern Appalachians, intimidating granite domes, steep quartzite walls, and a variety of terrain offering short and long climbs will whet the appetites of beginning to more advanced climbers.The 10 climbing areas are organized into three geographical regions: Piedmont including Moore's Wall; Stone Mountain; Crowders Mountain; the Northern Blue Ridge covering the infamous Linville Gorge-often referred to as the Grand Canyon of North Carolina; Ship Rock; and the Southern Blue Ridge with Looking Glass, Rumbling Bald, Cedar Rock, Big Green, and Whiteside Mountain.
Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Geology
ISBN : MSU:31293015246147
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Geology
ISBN : MINN:31951T00214071C
Author : Randy Johnson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493063857
There has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway! This updated edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is ideal for anyone who uses the Parkway as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. It includes the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile roadway—from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina—making it a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or by car. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every ability, from 0.1-mile nature walks to 13-mile backpacks, with options for longer treks Accurate directions to both popular and less-traveled trails Up-to-date trail descriptions and detailed trail maps Difficulty ratings and elevation gain for each hike Mileage log for the entire Parkway and a guide to wildflowers Tips for zero-impact hiking, trail etiquette, and hiking with kids
Author : Dirk Frankenberg
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781469625720
North Carolina boasts a natural environment of exceptional richness and diversity. From the mountains to the coast, the state is home to an extraordinary variety of publicly accessible sites that showcase aspects of its ecology, geology, biology, and natural history. This book leads the reader on thirty-eight field trips to some of the most interesting and instructive of these natural landscapes. Written by leading naturalists from across the state, this collection of "eco-tours" includes excursions to each of its four major regions: the coast, the Coastal Plain, the Piedmont, and the mountains. Each trip traces a thirty- to seventy-mile driving route that connects preserved areas, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, nature trails, and other sites of interest. All entries provide a map of the route, describe what can be seen and learned along the way, and discuss especially noteworthy features. An essential resource for anyone who treasures North Carolina's natural heritage, this book will inspire and inform travelers throughout the Tar Heel state.
