Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Northern Virginia: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Mountains to Chesapeake Bay (Fourth Edition)
Title | Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Northern Virginia: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Mountains to Chesapeake Bay (Fourth Edition) PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard M. Adkins |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Pages | 436 |
Release | 2015-05-04 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1581576072 |
Great hikes plus the natural and human history of each area. From the rugged summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the gentle shores of Chesapeake Bay, this new edition explores more than 360 miles of pathways with up-to-date information on trail closures, route changes, and new territory. It offers a rich selection of hikes for every degree of physical stamina and for any amount of time you have available, as well as an in-depth exploration of the human and natural history that contributes to the compelling story of the region, noting historic events that occurred nearby and how the landscape itself helped shape those events.
Explorer's Guide Maryland (Fourth Edition) (Explorer's Complete)
Title | Explorer's Guide Maryland (Fourth Edition) (Explorer's Complete) PDF eBook |
Author | Leonard M. Adkins |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Pages | 496 |
Release | 2013-07-01 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1581577400 |
Maryland offers an abundance of natural and cultural riches, so make this guidebook your compass to it all. Limitless exploration and entertainment opportunities await travelers and residents alike, and this thoroughly revised edition of Explorer’s Guide Maryland is the perfect companion for every excursion. The best restaurants, places to stay, and activities for every budget and interest are laid out in an easy-to-navigate guide as useful on the bookshelf as it is in the glove compartment. Descriptions and listings cover the whole state, including the quiet Eastern Shore; picturesque, historic Annapolis; the heart of downtown Baltimore; the many historical sites dotting the southern region; and the scenic northwestern mountains.
American Book Publishing Record
Title | American Book Publishing Record PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1872 |
Release | 2000-07 |
Genre | Books |
ISBN |
Forthcoming Books
Title | Forthcoming Books PDF eBook |
Author | Rose Arny |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1384 |
Release | 2000-06 |
Genre | American literature |
ISBN |
Hiking Virginia
Title | Hiking Virginia PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Burnham |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2018-07-30 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1493031279 |
Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past. Packed with notes on plants, trees, and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia covers the Commonwealth's outdoors from the sea shores to the mountain slopes, past and present. Also included is a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the six-week route from Damascus, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Inside readers will find: full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America
Title | Field Guide to the Flower Flies of Northeastern North America PDF eBook |
Author | Jeffrey H. Skevington |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 512 |
Release | 2019-05-14 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0691189404 |
"Covers all 416 species of flower flies that occur north of Tennessee and east of the Dakotas, including the high Arctic and Greenland"--Page [4] of cover.
Historic Coker Hills
Title | Historic Coker Hills PDF eBook |
Author | Jill Ridky-Blackburn |
Publisher | |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2019-09-27 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781733854016 |
In this quiet and spacious landscape lies the story of some of Chapel Hill's rich cultural and natural history. When University of North Carolina botany professor William chambers Coker purchased the hilly area now known as Coker Hills, he bought it with a keen eye for the flora and the dramatic rises. Author Jill Blackburn is a graduate of UNC, with a M.Ed. and PhD. Her family moved into the area many years ago. She and the other residents appreciate the feel of "living in the woods" while being close to amenities.