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| Author | : Christopher Blake |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780738568515 |
Famed as "the Grand Canyon of the East," the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area is a rugged tract of more than 12,000 acres located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Native Americans once referred to the Linville River as Eeseeoh, or "River of Cliffs," a name that accurately describes the river as it twists its way through the gorge under sheer rock faces and distinctive craggy peaks. Since the Native American ambush of the William Linville hunting party in 1766, the gorge has continued to make headlines with everything from movie filming to fatal accidents and forest fires. Today visitors flock to the natural attraction and enjoy a seemingly pristine, unexplored forest canyon. But the Linville Gorge has much more to offer than just breathtaking scenery. Its rich history has been documented by photographers since the 1870s, and it is through these old photographs that adventure seekers of the past are linked with nature enthusiasts of the present.
| Author | : Christopher Blake |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1625858841 |
Linville Gorge is one of the few examples of old-growth forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains and draws thousands of visitors every year. The Gorge was approved by Congress in 1964. "The Grand Canyon of the East" was named for William Linville, a member of a party of long hunters in 1766 who fell victim to a Shawnee attack. The difficult terrain made early settlements nearly impossible and logging unprofitable. Unique rock formations, from Table Rock to the Chimneys, and miles of trails attract thousands of climbers, hikers and adventure seekers each year. In this revised edition, author Christopher Blake draws on American colonial reports, travel writings, diaries, fiction and numerous archival records to weave a narrative fabric of an American treasure.
| Author | : Phil Phelan |
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| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2021-04-19 |
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| ISBN | : 9781736932810 |
| Author | : Allen Taber Hyde |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| Genre | : Hiking |
| ISBN | : 9781649708649 |
Three books in one: over 150 trails, 43 page GPS index, geology, history, railroads, waterfalls, bushwhacks, old trails; over 30 pages of maps covering 500 square miles, trail stories: old & new, 25 page glossary, over 450 photos; A Plethora of Factoids (3rd ed., 308 pages), Google title to find sales sources (about $30 + S&H).
| Author | : Marci Spencer |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 254 |
| Release | : 2014-10-21 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1625851677 |
Over 80,000 of woodland acres became the home of America's first forestry school and the heart of the East's first national forest formed under the Weeks Act. When George Vanderbilt constructed the Biltmore House, he hired forester Gifford Pinchot and, later, Dr. Carl A. Schenck to manage his forests. Now comprising more than 500,000 acres, Pisgah National Forest holds a vast history and breathtaking natural scenery. The forest sits in the heart of the southern Appalachians and includes Linville Gorge, Catawba Falls, Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River, Roan Mountain, Max Patch, Shining Rock Wilderness and Mount Pisgah. Author and naturalist Marci Spencer treks through the human, political and natural history that has formed Pisgah National Forest.
| Author | : Danny Bernstein |
| Publisher | : Milestone Press (NC) |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9781889596198 |
The mountains of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina are a hikers paradise--rich with human history and home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the world. This guide includes 57 day hikes ranging in length from 2 to 13 miles, with destinations including the waterfalls of DuPont State forest; the Blue Ridge Parkway's beautiful Craggy Gardens; the ruins of George Vanderbilt's palatial Buck Spring hunting lodge on Mt. Pisgah; the summit of Cold Mountain, and more. Each entry covers everything you need to know to enjoy your hike: maps and detailed directions, mileage, elevation gain, trail highlights, fees and hiking regulations, films and novels set in each location, and more.
| Author | : Kevin Adams |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 492 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 9780895876539 |
250 of the best waterfalls found in North Carolina with full descriptions, comprehensive directions, and four-color photographs.
| Author | : April C. Smith |
| Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
| Total Pages | : 481 |
| Release | : 2020-02-18 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1469654962 |
North Carolina possesses an astonishingly rich array of natural wonders. Building on this abundance, April C. Smith passionately seeks to open the world of nature to everyone. Her popular science guidebook features thirty sites across North Carolina that are perfect for exploration and hands-on learning about the Earth and the environment. A stellar group of naturalists and educators narrate each adventure, explaining key scientific concepts by showing you exactly where and how to look. This guidebook is for anyone—teens, kids, families, hikers, teachers, students, and tourists alike—who loves to be outside while learning. * All you need to plan trips and discover new attractions * Organized by the state's Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions * The 30 adventures spotlight wonderful places to hike, fascinating geological formations to find, animals and plants to observe, and hands-on learning activities * Explains clearly the scientific processes that made North Carolina the state it is today * Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps; includes an indispensable science glossary
| Author | : United States. National Park Service |
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| Total Pages | : 2 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.) |
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| Author | : Matt Heid |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 378 |
| Release | : 2015-07-21 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0899977812 |
101 Hikes in Northern California by Matt Heid benefits readers by narrowing down the multitude of options for hiking in Northern California to the very best of the best adventures. It is distinct from other similar guidebooks in that it covers the northern two-thirds of the state, including nearly the entirety of the Sierra Nevadas south to Kings Canyon National Park, and the entire Big Sur region along the coast south to Silver Peak Wilderness. It also provides significant geographic diversity: hikes are spread out across the entire region. No matter where you are in northern California, you can find a hike in the book within a short drive. The guide is unique in the amount of natural history information it provides, especially the geologic stories of the featured destinations. It provides not just the essential directions for completing a hike, it enhances the experience by telling the story of how the landscape came to be the way it is.
