In addition to the mile-by-mile guide to the highlights of the Parkway, author Rose Houk's evocative essays reveal the rich human and natural history of the entire region. Beginning with its initial conceptualization in 1906; its principal construction by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s; to its final completion in the 1980s, it is a story of American vision and dedication.Ultimately extending 469 miles, from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to ...

Join author Rose Houk as she explores Shenandoah National Park in all its glory. In addition to a mile-by-mile description of the Park's iconic Skyline Drive, explore the waterfalls, forests, wildflowers, trails, and fascinating human history.This is the perfect companion piece to Rose's best-selling Blue Ridge Parkway Road Guide.

Animals in the Great Smoky Mountains embark on a dangerous journey of survival in this educational adventure book for ages 7-13 about the places where wildlife must cross roads.This compelling, accessible narrative is perfect for introducing readers to the problems and solutions around the global issue of roadway ecology, animal migration, and the ‘barrier effect.’Best friends Bear and Deer grew up on the North side of a beautiful Appalachian gorge. In the ...

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 n...

One of the South's premier cities, Atlanta is home to an abundance of spectacular hiking and walking destinations. From urban hikes to suburban parks and rural wilderness, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Atlanta shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best area hikes. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers a wide range of outdoor activity, including several scenic hikes. Hikes from the Georgia mountains, Stone Mountain Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battle...

Beneath the veneer of Music City, USA and The Athens of the South that each year draws more than 10 million visitors, there is a stunningly beautiful natural landscape enjoyed by locals and outsiders alike. Nashvilles 533 square miles include such varied areas as steep forested ridges, deep rich woods, soggy river bottoms, grassy meadows, and rocky mini-deserts.Much of this heterogeneous landscape is preserved in an ever-expanding award-winning network of greenways and parks. Natur...

Enjoy great hikes from New Hampshire's seacoast to the Canadian border.Whether you’re after a simple woods walk or a challenging trek up a 4,000-foot peak, the 6th edition of this indispensable hiking guide has it. Sit beside a brook in southern New Hampshire or climb a fire tower in the far north, visit state parks, explore ice caves in King Ravine, pick blueberries, or embark on a backpacking trip—all in the gorgeous Granite State.

An ode to our national parks, timed for the centennial, by the beloved author of When Women Were Birds.Longlisted for an Andrew Carnegie Medal for ExcellenceA Washington Post Notable Book of the YearAmerica's national parks are breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why more than 300 million people visit the parks each year. Now Terry Tempest Williams, the author of the e...

The North Carolina Piedmont is rich in natural beauty and wildlife. Home to eleven state parks, three state natural areas, a national wildlife refuge and a national forest, the region offers more than just gently rolling hills. Tour the wild wine vines in Medoc Mountain State Park, marvel at the floodplains of the Haw River and follow the migratory birds in Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. Experience the natural history, field research, interviews with park rangers and firsthand experienc...

Residents and visitors in today�s Seattle would barely recognize the landscape that its founding settlers first encountered. As the city grew, its leaders and inhabitants dramatically altered its topography to accommodate their changing visions. In Too High and Too Steep, David B. Williams uses his deep knowledge of Seattle, scientific background, and extensive research and interviews to illuminate the physical challenges and sometimes startling hubris of these large-scale transformations,...

Stunning photos and in-depth essays on more than 30 of Washington, D.C.'s gardens, some famous and other little-known gems, make this book a must-have for visitors and residents alike.Our nation’s capital is filled with famous gardens, such as Dumbarton Oaks, and little-known gems, such as Meadowlark Gardens. There are also small community gardens and spectacular celebrations like the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which will mark its centenary in 2012. All thes...

Lace up your boots, grab this guide, and explore the great outdoors!WV native Leonard Adkins covers 400 miles of trails in this newly revised edition, taking you to Allegheny Mountain summits and back down to the banks of the Ohio River.Explore windswept plains and the hill country’s hidden valleys, amble by rushing streams or crashing waterfalls, and discover many historic sites and Civil War battlefields along the way.