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Virginia: A Guide to Virginia's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Falcon Guides Hiking)by Bill Burnham
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Wherever the destination, 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: detailed 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. The previous edition of this guide won the National Outdoor Book Award's Honorable Mention prize for guidebooks. Synopsis:Explore the history of a young American nation Packed Z99 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 Commonwealths outdoors from the sea shores to th
Synopsis:Explore the history of a young American nation. 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. Synopsis:Lace up your boots and choose from more than fifty of the best hiking trails in the Old Dominion. From an easy 3-mile outing in Shenandoah National Park to a 31-mile overnight trek near the Virginia-Kentucky border, Hiking Virginia features memorable routes for hikers of every stripe. Outdoor explorers and writers Bill and Mary Burnham cover every region of the state, taking you to such scenic hiking destinations as the nature preserves in Northern Virginia and the incomparable Appalachian Trail. Packed with information on plants, trees, and geology, as well as local attractions and ¿good eats and sleeps¿ for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia has everything you need to discover Virginia outdoors. Inside you¿ll find: * accurate trail information and detailed maps * clear directions from major access points * optional side trips and overnight hikes * a special section detailing the entire Appalachian Trail through Virginia Synopsis:Wherever the destination, "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: detailed 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. About the AuthorBill and Mary Burnham, full-time freelance writers, have led adventure trips for youth in West Virginia. A love of Virginia's mountains draws them year-after-year to Bill's favorite spots in far southwest Virginia and the Alleghenies or to Mary's choice along the Atlantic beaches and tidal rivers. They live in live in Gloucester, Virginia, with Sasha, trail dog supreme. Table of Contents1) Eastern Virginia 2) Northern Virginia 3) Central Virginia 4) Shenandoah National Park 5) Valley and Ridge 6) Southwest Highlands 7) Mount Rogers National Recreation Area 8) The Great Escape: The Appalachian Trail Through Virginia 9) The Art of Hiking What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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