Authorstatement:
Melissa Watson
isbn13:
9780762771509
Series:
State Hiking Guides Series
Bookid:
6314661
Price:
19.95
Description 1 ID:
BPC
Description 1:
<P><I>Hiking Waterfalls in North Carolina</I> features hikes to more than 151 of the best waterfalls in the state, from the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Great Smoky Mountains. Discover a range of cascades, from the peaceful 4-foot falls on Fletcher Creek to impressive 411-foot Whitewater Falls, and such beautiful places as Rainbow Falls, Mingo Falls, Cullasaja Falls, Quarry Falls, Schoolhouse Falls, Courthouse Falls, and Looking Glass Falls.</P><P>For more than thirty years, FalconGuides® have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors.</P><P>Features<BR>• Hikes suited to every ability<BR>• Detailed maps and clear driving directions from multiple starting points<BR>• GPS coordinates for both trailheads and waterfalls<BR>• Comprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues<BR>• Waterfall height and beauty rating<BR>• Many easily accessible roadside falls; hikes include average hiking time and difficulty rating <BR>• Trail Finder including best hikes for backcountry camping, swimming holes, and the least (and most)populated trails <BR>• Information on fees and permits, contacts, and more<DIV></DIV>
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CBC
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<DIV><DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">From the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina is renowned for its beautiful waterfalls. <I>Hiking Waterfalls in North Carolina</I> includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for 140 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the state. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. The book is an ideal complement to the popular FalconGuide <I>Hiking North Carolina,</I> with minimal overlapping content.</P></DIV></DIV>
Description 3 ID:
BD
Description 3:
<DIV>A beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 150 of the best waterfall hikes in North Carolina.</DIV>
Description 4 ID:
AI
Description 4:
<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B>Melissa Watson, </B>the author of <I>Hiking Waterfalls in South Carolina and Georgia</I> (FalconGuides), is a professional firefighter who has been hiking trails and photographing waterfalls in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia for almost twenty years. Whether searching out new falls or revisiting old favorites, she has become known as a local expert in the field. </P></DIV>
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A Guide to the State's Best Waterfall Hikes
Pages:
304
Paperback
Media Desc:
Book
Publication Date:
2011-09-13 00:00:00
Ean:
978-0-7627-7150-9
Author node reference:
Melissa Watson
Activities:
Hiking & Backpacking
Imprint:
FalconGuides
States:
North Carolina