The Nantahala River

The Nantahala River
Author: Lance Holland
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-08-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1439670773

Most everyone who comes to western North Carolina has heard of the Nantahala, but few know its history. Long before it was a mecca for rafters and thrill seekers, it was traveled by naturalists and explorers from William Bartram to John C. Frémont. After the Cherokees were driven out, settlers arrived and began exporting the wealth of the mountains in the form of timber, talc and minerals. Tourists arrived on the Western Turnpike soon after, and the railroad brought more around 1890. The federal government began purchasing land for the new Nantahala National Forest, and the need for aluminum to fight World War II precipitated the construction of Fontana Lake and Nantahala Lake. Local author Lance Holland has crafted an enlightening and entertaining narrative history of this unique region.

Nantahala River, The: A History & Guide

Nantahala River, The: A History & Guide
Author: Lance Holland
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467141534

Most everyone who comes to western North Carolina has heard of the Nantahala, but few know its history. Long before it was a mecca for rafters and thrill seekers, it was traveled by naturalists and explorers from William Bartram to John C. Frémont. After the Cherokees were driven out, settlers arrived and began exporting the wealth of the mountains in the form of timber, talc and minerals. Tourists arrived on the Western Turnpike soon after, and the railroad brought more around 1890. The federal government began purchasing land for the new Nantahala National Forest, and the need for aluminum to fight World War II precipitated the construction of Fontana Lake and Nantahala Lake. Local author Lance Holland has crafted an enlightening and entertaining narrative history of this unique region.

Carolina Whitewater

Carolina Whitewater
Author: David Benner
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0897328280

The ultimate guide to paddling whitewater in the western Carolinas, Carolina Whitewater has guided boaters to the best water in the Tar Heel and Palmetto states for almost 30 years. This latest edition includes expanded and updated information for the classic rivers, like the Chattooga, French Broad, and Nantahala, in addition to many new steep creeks including Cove, Rockhouse, and Hurricane. New to this edition is a section on flatwater that is suitable for canoe camping and can be handled by beginner and novice paddlers. Profiled runs are from the Broad River and two of its tributaries, the Enoree and the Tyger. The convenient at-a-glance format for each river section makes it easy to find critical details such as difficulty, length, paddling time, gradient, and more. River descriptions, shuttle and gauge information, and topographic-based maps complete the useful information needed to help boaters pick rivers to match their ability. With over 80 detailed profiles and more than 60 maps of the best canoeing and kayaking waterways in the Carolinas, this guide is indispensable. From quiet float trips on the French Broad to exciting runs on the fast-flowing Nolichucky, Carolina Whitewater details the best paddling experiences in both states.

North Carolina Waterfalls

North Carolina Waterfalls
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.

River Rescue

River Rescue
Author: Les Bechdel
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Rafting (Sports)
ISBN: 9781878239556

Revised new 1997 edition gives expert advice on all aspects of river safety, covers latest gear and methods, and contains expanded material on big-water rescue -- the essential manual for every fast-water paddler.

A Road Running Southward

A Road Running Southward
Author: Dan Chapman
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2022-05-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1642831948

"Engaging hybrid - part lyrical travelogue, part investigative journalism and part jeremiad, all shot through with droll humor." --The Atlanta Journal Constitution In 1867, John Muir set out on foot to explore the botanical wonders of the South, from Kentucky to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman recreated Muir's journey to see for himself how nature has fared since Muir's time. He uses humor, keen observation, and a deep love of place to celebrate the South's natural riches. But he laments the long-simmering struggles over misused resources and seeks to discover how Southerners might balance surging population growth with protecting the natural beauty Muir found so special. A Road Running Southward is part travelogue, part environmental cri de coeur--a passionate appeal to save one of the loveliest and most biodiverse regions of the world by understanding what we have to lose if we do nothing.

A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina

A History of Whitewater Paddling in Western North Carolina
Author: Will Leverette
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781596294356

From The Chattooga to the Nantahala, the thrilling rapids and unparalleled scenery of Western North Carolina's rivers attract thousands of whitewater paddlers each year. Author and paddling instructor Will Leverette grew up in and around canoes. His grandfather, Frank "Chief " Bell, helped to popularize the sport through Camp Mondamin, the country's premier summer camp for paddling. Ride along with Leverette as he recounts the exhilarating adventures of paddling's pioneers from 1923 to 1980, both those who started the craze and those who guided it farther downstream.

Quill Gordon

Quill Gordon
Author: John McDonald
Publisher: Random House Trade
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1972
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Whitewater Tales of Terror

Whitewater Tales of Terror
Author: William Nealy
Publisher: Clerisy Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1983
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780897320245

This best-seller is an outrageous, irreverent collection of cartoons, epic adventures, unusual new outdoor products, and unsolicited advice.