Time Well Spent: Family Hiking in the Smokies [Paperback]

Charles Maynard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0963068237 | ISBN-13: 978-0963068231 | Edition: 2nd

A family hiking guide to 35 of the best trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Good directions and easy to read maps assist the most inexperienced hiker find the way to some the best locations in the Smokies. Trails Illustrated Maps of the Smokies are keyed to this book which has: 35 Enjoyeable Hikes for All Types of Families 15 Short Nature and Historical Trails Which Reveal Life in the Smokies -- Then and Now Tips for Family Hiking Suggestions for Finding Waterfalls, Fire Towers, Historic Cabins, Wildflowers, Virgin Forest and Scenic Views Interesting Stories and Legends About the Area Handy Index for Quick Reference

Editorial Reviews

Review

Another stocking stuffer for all ages is Time Well Spent - Family Hiking in the Smokies...Great gift for any outdoorsman on your list! -- Sue McClure - Nashville Banner

Here's a brief bu handy guide to 35 hikes a family can trek together plus details on short nature and historical trails. -- S. Keith Graham -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Time Well Spent - Family Hiking in the Smokies is a user-friendly paperback written in a breezy, engaging style...Even if you never plan to hike these mountain trails, just reading the book is time well spent. -- Ruth Robinson - The Chattanooga Times

About the Author

Charles Maynard -- Executive Director of Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Charles is a United Methodist minister from Chattanooga, Tennessee who has lived in the Knoxville area for many years. He and his wife Janice have two daughters, Carolina and Anna. Charles is the co-author of Waterfalls and Cascades of the Great Smoky Mountains and is the author of Waterfalls of Yellowstone and Waterfalls of the Tetons. He has contributed to hikes in the comprehensive trail guide to the Smokies published by the Natural History Association. Hal Hubbs -- A computer programmer has a love of the Smoky Mountains that goes back to his childhood in Morristown, Tennessee. Hal and his wife, Elizabeth, have a son, Will. Hal is an accomplished photographer and co-author of Waterfalls and Cascades of the Great Smoky Mountains. David Morris -- takes off from his job as a nurse anesthetist to hike int he mountains. Raised in Kentucky, David makes his home in Seymour, Tennessee with Lin, his wife, and four sons, Chris, Brian, Ben and John. David is the co-author of Waterfalls and Cascades of the Great Smoky Mountains. He is a noted photographer with his work in several other books and magazines. His photos are featured in National Geographic's newest destination map on the Great Smoky Mountains.

Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Panther Pr; 2nd edition (June 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963068237
• ISBN-13: 978-0963068231
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,753,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars great book good service, February 25, 2011

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This review is from: Time Well Spent: Family Hiking in the Smokies (Paperback)

I wanted to write and say this book is in great shape. I already own one, but misplaced it. It is a great book for the casual hiker visiting the Smoky mtns. But the one bought here was delivered reasonably quick and was in great shape.