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Author | : Marci Spencer |
Publisher | : History Press |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Clingmans Dome towers over the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains as the highest point in both the national park and the state of Tennessee. The mountain holds an ancient allure--the Cherokee treasured it, as did early settlers, and it captivates throngs of visitors today. Scarred by logging, invasive species and modern pollution, the mountain endures. Through lush narratives and fascinating detail, author Marci Spencer presents the natural and human history of this iconic destination, including Senator Thomas Clingman's 1858 journey to measure the mountain and the 1934 birth of the park.
Author | : Marci Spencer |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2013-04-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 161423907X |
Clingmans Dome towers over the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains as the highest point in both the national park and the state of Tennessee. The mountain holds an ancient allure--the Cherokee treasured it, as did early settlers, and it captivates throngs of visitors today. Scarred by logging, invasive species and modern pollution, the mountain endures. Through lush narratives and fascinating detail, author Marci Spencer presents the natural and human history of this iconic destination, including Senator Thomas Clingman's 1858 journey to measure the mountain and the 1934 birth of the park.
Author | : Hal Hubbs |
Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Family recreation |
ISBN | : 1572336730 |
Presents a guide to hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for families, organized by park region with maps and driving directions to the trail heads.
Author | : United States. National Park Service |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.) |
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Author | : Johnny Molloy |
Publisher | : Menasha Ridge Press |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2011-08-15 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0897327748 |
With 500,000 acres of land, it's hard to know where to start in this majestic national park. This fully updated edition of the popular guide eases the process for novice and veteran hikers alike. Comprehensive and compact, the book profiles 31 day-hikes, both one-way and loop, and 10 overnight hikes. Each profile includes a detailed description, maps and trailhead directions, and a trail summary that rates the difficulty, solitude, and scenery of each hike while outlining significant sites along the way. Destinations include the Little Greenbrier Trail to Walker Sisters Place, one of the last working pioneer homesteads in the Smokies, and the remote and stunning Hyatt Ridge Loop. Easily carried in a backpack, this book has hikes suitable for anyone who prefers vacationing on the trail rather than behind another car.
Author | : Kenneth Wise |
Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780870499739 |
The Best Short Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains Kenneth Wise and James Andrews Located astride the Tennessee-North Carolina border, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains more than one hundred trails that trace eight hundred miles of rugged terrain. This fact is certain to bewilder any newcomer who might be eager to explore the Park's backcountry but is unsure where to start. This book, intended as a beginner's guide to hiking the Smokies, offers lively, informative descriptions of twenty-two trails that can be completed in a day or less. For anyone who has yet to discover the beauty of the Smokies, the highest North American mountains east of the Mississippi, the trails described here offer a splendid introduction. Scenic overlooks at Mount Le Conte, Clingmans Dome, Gregory Bald, and other peaks are included along these pathways, as are some of the well-known waterfalls of the Park, such as Laurel Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Ramsay Cascades. In addition to vital data about the length of the trail, its elevation gain, and "how to get there," each trail description is packed with interesting facts and Smoky Mountain lore. Detailed maps are also included. In their introduction, the authors provide a brief overview of the park's history as well as useful tips for novice hikers. The Authors: Kenneth Wise, an administrator at the University of Tennessee Library, Knoxville, has hiked in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than twenty years. He is the author of Hiking Trails of the Great Smoky Mountains: A Comprehensive Guide. James Andrews,a partner in the firm of Andrews, Hudson & Wall, P.C., has hiked the Park trails for more than a decade. He is the coauthor, with Wise, of The Best Overnight Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Author | : George Wuerthner |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780811724982 |
This illustrated guide explores the immense variety of plants and animals found in one of the country's largest and most-visited national parks. Also includes information on the Smoky Mountains' history, geology, and special points of interest. 60 color photos.
Author | : Kevin Adams |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2003-03-15 |
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ISBN | : 0762753692 |
Author | : Doris Gove |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 402 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 0811710637 |
How to use this book -- Hiking : the basics -- Packing your pack -- Finding your way -- Appalachian trail history -- Georgia -- North Carolina -- Tennesee/North Carolina -- Tennessee.
Author | : Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail |
Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2020-02-18 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1469654865 |
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state's Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins. Features include - 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels - Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more - Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike - Full-color maps and photographs - Helpful information about the trail's history and ongoing development