Hiking Virginia

Hiking Virginia
Author: Bill Burnham
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2018-07-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493031279

Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, 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: full-color photos, detailed color 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.

Hiking with Kids Virginia

Hiking with Kids Virginia
Author: Erin Gifford
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2022-04-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493060023

DREAM IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families features concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50+ easy-to-follow hikes in Virginia that allow families to spend time together in nature. PLAN IT Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families provides tips, advice and information needed to plan a winning day hike: • Diverse and engaging kid-friendly hikes all across the state • Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS • Time-saving hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, terrain and fun facts DO IT Virginia is home to tumbling falls, scenic vistas, geological wonders, tidal marshes and majestic mountains, and this guide describes many family-friendly hikes across the state that allow children to fall in love with the outdoors. • Find hikes that engage children with water features, rock scrambles and native wildlife • Experience diverse terrain that challenges, rewards, and leaves children wanting more • Take it all in, whether savoring a colorful sunset or splashing in a swimming hole

The Trails of Virginia

The Trails of Virginia
Author: Allen De Hart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780807854716

In this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas with hiking or interpretive trails accessible to the public. Maps and photographs supplement the descriptions. The third edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the addition of hundreds of miles to the state's trail systems, showing which trails are best suited for foot traffic, bicycles, and horses, and which trails are handicapped-accessible. The book also includes information on how to prepare for hikes, more comprehensive introductions to parks and scenic areas, and sections on Native American and pioneer trails. This is an indispensable guide for hikers, walkers, birders, anglers, and anyone interested in exploring the Old Dominion's wealth of natural areas. *More than 1,400 trails, including all national, state, and local recreational areas *Virginia's best trail guide--now with 400 additional trails *Includes hundreds of miles of newly developed trails In this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas, including hundreds of miles that are new to the state's trail systems. *Shows trails best suited for wheelchairs, foot traffic, bicycles, and horses *Highlights trails with exceptional scenery, including details on local flora and fauna *An indispensable reference for walkers, hikers, birders, anglers, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors

Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest

Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest
Author: Johnny Molloy
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-01-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0897328361

The heart and soul of wild, wonderful West Virginia, the mighty Monongahela National Forest is within a day's drive of one-third of the population of the United States. The best way to see and experience the stately forests and pristine waterfalls is by foot. Day and Overnight Hikes: West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest will guide visitors the entire way while exploring this national treasure.

Hiking Coastal Trails of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia

Hiking Coastal Trails of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia
Author: Erin Gifford
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493064215

From strolling the gentle dunes of Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware to hunting for fossils at Calvert Cliffs in Maryland to curiously ogling the knobby knees of the bald cypress trees in the freshwater swamps at First Landing State Park in Virginia, there's a lot to love about the easy-going coastal trails in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. This book covers 50 hikes in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia with hike sections divided by state. Readers will meet wild ponies on the Island Nature Trail in Chincoteague, Virginia and hike to the 35-foot-tall Turkey Point Lighthouse that dates back to 1833 at Elk Neck State Park in Maryland for inspiring views across the Chesapeake Bay from atop a 100-foot-bluff. Hikes will highlight birding and wildlife viewing hotspots, local history and heritage, and bucket-list outdoor gems.

Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Virginias

Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Virginias
Author: David Lillard
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 0811752836

46 day hikes and overnight trips in Virginia and West Virginia Complete with elevation profiles, topographic maps, descriptions of terrain, and notes on landmarks, side trails, and shelters Includes directions to trailheads and information on available parking Completely revised and updated to reflect recent trail changes Indexes sort the hikes by difficulty and length

Best Easy Day Hikes Richmond, Virginia

Best Easy Day Hikes Richmond, Virginia
Author: Johnny Molloy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2010-03-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762762195

Best Easy Day Hikes Richmond, Virginia 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.

Hiking Waterfalls Virginia

Hiking Waterfalls Virginia
Author: Andy Thompson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2022-07-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493063596

Fully revised and updated, Hiking Waterfalls Virginia includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 50 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the state. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls Virginia will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

Hikes in the Virginias

Hikes in the Virginias
Author: David Lillard
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 438
Release: 1998-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780811726702

45 hikes in Virginia and West Virginia. Complete with elevation profiles, topo maps, itineraries.