Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests

Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests
Author: Jonah McDonald
Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781889596297

"Describes sixty hiking routes within thirty miles of downtown Atlanta. Includes driving and hiking directions, maps, trailhead GPS coordinates, trail highlights, and notable trees for each hike listed"--

Speed Secrets

Speed Secrets
Author: Ross Bentley
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1998-08-13
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1610600010

Shave lap times or find a faster line through your favorite set of S-curves with professional race driver Ross Bentley as he shows you the quickest line from apex to apex! With tips and commentary from current race drivers, Bentley covers the vital techniques of speed, from visualizing lines to interpreting tire temps to put you in front of the pack. Includes discussion of practice techniques, chassis set-up, and working with your pit chief.

Best Easy Day Hikes Atlanta

Best Easy Day Hikes Atlanta
Author: Render Davis
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 076275818X

Best Easy Day Hikes Atlanta includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Atlanta Walks

Atlanta Walks
Author: Ren Davis
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2003
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781561452934

Put on your walking shoes and hit the road! In fact, hit the sidewalks, paths, and byways as you discover Atlanta on foot. Authors and walkers Ren and Helen Davis have divided the metropolitan area and surrounding counties into a variety of walks that reveal the history, architecture, and great beauty this city has to offer. Put on your walking shoes and hit the road! In fact, hit the sidewalks, paths, and byways as you discover Atlanta on foot. Authors and walkers Ren and Helen Davis have divided the metropolitan area and surrounding counties into a variety of walks that reveal the history, architecture, and great beauty this city has to offer. These self-guided tours of Atlanta are suitable for the whole family: walkers, runners, and bicyclists. Both urban and suburban walks of varying lengths and difficulty Background, historical markers, notable sites and buildings Special features and area events Trail distance, terrain, and nearby parking and MARTA access Approximately 45 maps Atlanta's moderate climate, gentle terrain, and fascinating history and architecture provide the perfect setting for delightful walks. An entertaining and healthy way to discover Atlanta for yourself.

Best Hikes Near Atlanta

Best Hikes Near Atlanta
Author: Render Davis
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2009-05-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493009427

Best Hikes Near Atlanta introduces thirty-five distinct outdoor hiking destinations across the metropolitan area, from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the north to the rolling, heavily forested Piedmont foothills in the south. It is an essential addition to the library of all who wish to explore the rich natural and historical sites within an hour's drive of Atlanta.

Insiders' GuideĀ® to Atlanta

Insiders' GuideĀ® to Atlanta
Author: Janice McDonald
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2010-05-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0762762942

Insiders' Guide to Atlanta is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to the Georgia's largest city. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Atlanta and its surrounding environs.

Fat Girls Hiking

Fat Girls Hiking
Author: Summer Michaud-Skog
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1643260391

From the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community, this inclusive and inspiring guide to the great outdoors will inspire people of all body types, sizes, abilties, and backgrounds.

Favorite Wildflower Walks in Georgia

Favorite Wildflower Walks in Georgia
Author: Hugh O. Nourse
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780820328416

Wildflower lovers across Georgia know Hugh and Carol Nourse through their popular slide lectures. Countless other enthusiasts have seen their glorious wildflower photographs in books and magazines. Here the Nourses draw on years of travel around the state to share their favorite places for seeing wildflowers. Of the many walks the Nourses have taken, these are the ones they return to most often because of the density or the unusual nature of the floral display. All twenty of these wildflower walks are on public land; everything you need to know about how to find them and what to do once you're there is included. Five walks are presented from each of Georgia's four geographic regions: Cumberland Plateau/Ridge and Valley (northwestern Georgia); Blue Ridge (northeastern Georgia); Piedmont (Georgia foothills and fall line); and Coastal Plain (all of Georgia below the fall line). For each walk, a scenic photo gives a hint of the locale's overall character. In addition, five of the wildflowers encountered on the walk are profiled with a photograph and a detailed description. All of the wildflowers on these walks are native to Georgia. A few are rare and endangered. Common plant names are used in the main text; the index lists both common and scientific names. Coverage of each walk includes directions and a trail map plus information about: flowering season peak flowering period flower habitats walk length and difficulty restroom availability applicable fees

Day Hiking the North Georgia Mountains

Day Hiking the North Georgia Mountains
Author: Jim Parham
Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781889596266

In north Georgia, hiking opportunities are virtually unlimited. With public lands in abundance, these mountains have hundreds of miles of designated hiking trails leading to clifftop views, through deep gorges, and over high summits--all within a few hours of metro Atlanta. This guide includes 65 of the best day hikes in the region, ranging from 1 to 14 miles, with destinations including Blood Mountain on the Appalachian Trail; the rugged cliffs of Mount Yonah; and the expansive views from Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak. Hike to Martha Berry's historic House of Dreams on the Berry College campus, or the remote waterfalls of Three Forks in Chattahoochee National Forest. Each entry covers everything you need to know to get out on the trail: maps, detailed driving and hiking directions, trailhead GPS coordinates, mileage, elevation gain, and more.

Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery

Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery
Author: Ren Davis
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2012
Genre: History
ISBN: 0820343137

Through engaging narrative, rich photography, archival images and detailed maps, a versatile guide to Atlanta's oldest public cemetery is a great way to tour the cemetery's landscape of remembrance, as well as a unique way to explore Atlanta's history. Original.