Author: Marcus B. Simpson
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Suggests locales for finding specimens of the over 300 species of birds residing in this region.
Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Author: Marcus B. Simpson
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Suggests locales for finding specimens of the over 300 species of birds residing in this region.
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Suggests locales for finding specimens of the over 300 species of birds residing in this region.
Great Smoky Mountains Vistas
Author: Tim Barnwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990573104
Category : Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and vicinity. Includes mountain peak identifications, using panoramic photographs, for views in and around the park in North Carolina and Tennessee. This guidebook includes articles on activities and attractions in the Smokies and the national park.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990573104
Category : Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and vicinity. Includes mountain peak identifications, using panoramic photographs, for views in and around the park in North Carolina and Tennessee. This guidebook includes articles on activities and attractions in the Smokies and the national park.
Hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains
Author: Danny Bernstein
Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)
ISBN: 9781889596273
Category : Blue Ridge Mountains
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)
ISBN: 9781889596273
Category : Blue Ridge Mountains
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas
Author: Tim Barnwell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990573197
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Second edition of Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas book
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780990573197
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Second edition of Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas book
Guide to the Geology and Natural History of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Author: Edgar W. Spencer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983747161
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983747161
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.--
Mountain Nature
Author: Jennifer Frick-Ruppert
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807898260
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The Southern Appalachians are home to a breathtakingly diverse array of living things--from delicate orchids to carnivorous pitcher plants, from migrating butterflies to flying squirrels, and from brawny black bears to more species of salamander than anywhere else in the world. Mountain Nature is a lively and engaging account of the ecology of this remarkable region. It explores the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachians and the webs of interdependence that connect them. Within the region's roughly 35 million acres, extending from north Georgia through the Carolinas to northern Virginia, exists a mosaic of habitats, each fostering its own unique natural community. Stories of the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachians are intertwined with descriptions of the seasons, giving readers a glimpse into the interlinked rhythms of nature, from daily and yearly cycles to long-term geological changes. Residents and visitors to Great Smoky Mountains or Shenandoah National Parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or any of the national forests or other natural attractions within the region will welcome this appealing introduction to its ecological wonders.
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807898260
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The Southern Appalachians are home to a breathtakingly diverse array of living things--from delicate orchids to carnivorous pitcher plants, from migrating butterflies to flying squirrels, and from brawny black bears to more species of salamander than anywhere else in the world. Mountain Nature is a lively and engaging account of the ecology of this remarkable region. It explores the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachians and the webs of interdependence that connect them. Within the region's roughly 35 million acres, extending from north Georgia through the Carolinas to northern Virginia, exists a mosaic of habitats, each fostering its own unique natural community. Stories of the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachians are intertwined with descriptions of the seasons, giving readers a glimpse into the interlinked rhythms of nature, from daily and yearly cycles to long-term geological changes. Residents and visitors to Great Smoky Mountains or Shenandoah National Parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or any of the national forests or other natural attractions within the region will welcome this appealing introduction to its ecological wonders.
Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Author: Nye Simmons
Publisher: Mountain Trail Press LLC
ISBN: 9780977793396
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mountain Trail Press LLC
ISBN: 9780977793396
Category : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 the Carolina Mountains
Author: Danny Bernstein
Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)
ISBN: 9781889596198
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The mountains of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina are a hikers paradise--rich with human history and home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the world. This guide includes 57 day hikes ranging in length from 2 to 13 miles, with destinations including the waterfalls of DuPont State forest; the Blue Ridge Parkway's beautiful Craggy Gardens; the ruins of George Vanderbilt's palatial Buck Spring hunting lodge on Mt. Pisgah; the summit of Cold Mountain, and more. Each entry covers everything you need to know to enjoy your hike: maps and detailed directions, mileage, elevation gain, trail highlights, fees and hiking regulations, films and novels set in each location, and more.
Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)
ISBN: 9781889596198
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The mountains of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina are a hikers paradise--rich with human history and home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the world. This guide includes 57 day hikes ranging in length from 2 to 13 miles, with destinations including the waterfalls of DuPont State forest; the Blue Ridge Parkway's beautiful Craggy Gardens; the ruins of George Vanderbilt's palatial Buck Spring hunting lodge on Mt. Pisgah; the summit of Cold Mountain, and more. Each entry covers everything you need to know to enjoy your hike: maps and detailed directions, mileage, elevation gain, trail highlights, fees and hiking regulations, films and novels set in each location, and more.
Logging Railroads of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains: Cold Mountain, Black Mountain and White Top
Author: Thomas T. Fetters
Publisher: Timbertimes Incorporated
ISBN: 9780965021395
Category : Logging railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher: Timbertimes Incorporated
ISBN: 9780965021395
Category : Logging railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Blue Ridge Parkway
Author: Charles W. Maynard
Publisher: Mountain Trail Press LLC
ISBN: 9780984421800
Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Mountain Trail Press LLC
ISBN: 9780984421800
Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.