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Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway

Author : Randy Johnson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 55,6 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.

Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Author : Nye Simmons
Publisher : Mountain Trail Press LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 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.

Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, Revised and Expanded Edition

Author : Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 41,5 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

Building the Blue Ridge Parkway

Author : Karen J. Hall
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,8 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.

Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Author : Victoria Logue,Frank Logue,Nichole Blouin
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897329088

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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.

Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas

Author : Tim Barnwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 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

The Blue Ridge Parkway by Foot

Author : Tim Pegram
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 078648280X

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The Blue Ridge Parkway by Foot by Tim Pegram Pdf

One of the premier tourist attractions of the eastern United States, the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in western North Carolina. This volume relates the author's one-of-a-kind backpacking trip along the 469-mile road, along with his observations and recollections regarding the Parkway, the most visited unit of the National Park Service. Beginning with his experience as a summer college intern, the book also covers the twelve years he spent working as a ranger on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Anecdotal history and accounts from some of the Parkway's earliest rangers complete this tale of one of our country's national treasures. The appendix contains a chronological, mile-by-mile re-creation of Pegram's 2003 trek, including the names of all the Parkway landmarks mentioned in the book.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Author : Pat Blackley,Chuck Blackley,Cara Ellen Modisett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1560374470

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Blue Ridge Parkway by Pat Blackley,Chuck Blackley,Cara Ellen Modisett Pdf

This book feeatures the finest images of the parkway by photography team Pat and Chuck Blackley, from grand scenics of the Peaks of Otter to close-ups of delicate trillium. Cara Ellen Modisett's inspired writing offers insight into the history, culture, and natural beauty of a place she has visited since her youth.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Author : Charles W. Maynard
Publisher : Mountain Trail Press LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 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.

Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains

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.

The Great Smoky Mountains

Author : Carl Heilman II
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781599621449

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The Great Smoky Mountains by Carl Heilman II Pdf

Stunning photographs celebrate the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, and Shenandoah Valley and National Park. Extending from Virginia to northern Georgia, the Blue Ridge Mountains include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway, and Shenandoah National Park, which includes the 105-mile-long Skyline Drive. Within this region are the world renowned Biltmore Estate, Luray Caverns, Natural Bridge, and Grandfather Mountain. The Blue Ridge range contains the highest mountains on the East Coast, with 125 peaks above 5,000 feet in elevation. The scenic roadways, spectacular overlooks, and numerous rocky crags offer magnificent views of layer after layer of mountains rolling off into the distance. Hiking trails lead to wild mountain summits, valley streams, and waterfalls. Each season offers a fresh perspective, from fall colors and winter snow and ice to spring and summer flowers and storms. In addition, numerous homes, barns, schools, churches, and mills have been protected and preserved throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a picturesque look at Appalachian life in past centuries. To appreciate the wonders of this region through the lens of a well-known master photographer is like exploring it for the first time.

Guide to the Geology and Natural History of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Author : Edgar W. Spencer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 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.--

Blue Ridge Parkway - Celebration

Author : Elizabeth Hunter,Charles W. Maynard,Cara Modisett
Publisher : Mountain Trail Press LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
ISBN : 0989287084

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Blue Ridge Parkway - Celebration by Elizabeth Hunter,Charles W. Maynard,Cara Modisett Pdf

Breathtaking photographs and original essays illuminate this tribute to the natural wonders of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 469 miles of the Parkway run through some of the most magnificent landscapes in the United States, connecting the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and these photographs capture the unique beauty of the region. Accompanying the images are heartfelt writings of regional poets and essayists who celebrate their abiding love for the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Blue Ridge Parkway

Author : Karen J. Hall,FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781439617229

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The Blue Ridge Parkway by Karen J. Hall,FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Pdf

In the late 1890s, the Blue Ridge Parkway was envisioned by many as a great getaway and nature preserve. The concept materialized in the early 20th century, when John D. Rockefeller donated the first $5 million to begin purchasing land for the project. Located at the top of the great Appalachian ridges, the parkway covers 469 winding miles of mountains and meadows lined with lush wildflowers, old farms, and split-rail fences. Inspiring scenery makes for a journey rich in history and mountain culture.

Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Author : Victoria Logue,Frank Logue,Nichole Blouin
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,9 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.