Longstreet Highroad Guide to the North Carolina Mountains (The Highroad Guides) (Paperback)

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With these three guidebooks to the mountains of Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia, the publisher launches a series that promises to include Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Adirondacks in the near future. Focusing on the flora, fauna, and geology of each region, these books present a wealth of natural history information in an intelligent text accompanied by beautiful etchings and helpful maps. Parks, trails, and other natural attractions are highlighted, and appendixes include conservation organizations, bibliographies, events, and outfitters. These handsome guides will appeal to any adventurer exploring the mountains on foot or by bike, by canoe or car. Highly recommended for natural history, recreation, or regional collections.?Pamela W. Bellows, Northwestern Connecticut Community Technical Coll. Lib., Winstead
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Product Description

Whether you are a first-time visitor or an experienced mountain traveler, the Highroad Guide to the North Carolina Mountains is the indispensable reference to the best the mountains have to offer. Pitch your tent in a secluded campground and set off on a day long or week long hike. Discover a cove of wildflowers. Learn to appreciate the heritage of mountain crafts and enjoy the scenery of the highlands on a driving tour or mountain bike adventure. This comprehensive guidebook brings together the natural history and features of the mountains in a format that is easy to use and packed with detailed information.

The indispensable guide to the best the North Carolina mountains have to offer.

-Uncovers the geology, flora, and fauna of hundreds of sites and features great places for activities including hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

-Appendices range from useful outfitters and guide services to annual events in the mountains and conservation organizations. A complete index makes planning a trip to the mountains easy.

-Outdoor enthusiasts can use the Highroad Guides series to plan excursions to other mountain states, including Virginia and Tennessee.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Longstreet Press (October 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563524635
• ISBN-13: 978-1563524639
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,224,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Guide to the North Carolina Mountains, June 15, 2000

By A Customer

The Highroad series of guidebooks is a blessing to anyone wanting to explore the mountains. The North Carolina guide is no exception. The author includes detailed, up-to-date information on trails, camping, rivers and other areas of interest for lovers of the outdoors. The book includes not only the well-known places but also out-of-the-way, obscure sites well worth a visit. The maps are a plus. If only I had this guide when I lived in North Carolina!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars high road guide to north carolina mountains, March 13, 2006

By	Mary J. Penland "bunts" (north carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Highroad Guide to the North Carolina Mountains (Highroad Guides) (Paperback)

great- excellent information in an easy to use and understand format- highly recommend to anyone with an interest in oldest mountains on earth or just in visiting western north carolina.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guidebook for the WNC highlands, February 24, 2006

By	Steven Miller "CarolinaFiddle.com" (Asheville, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Highroad Guide to the North Carolina Mountains (Highroad Guides) (Paperback)

This is an excellent and actionable guidebook. It introduces aspects of area history, geology animal and plant life in an accessable format. Plenty of specifics are provided to help you find the exact place being discussed, and you are warned in advance how long or hard the hike will be.
This is the only regional guidebook I have found that divides the area along its prominent geologic areas, and discusses the topology, history, flora and fauna from that perspective.
It took me a little effort to get oriented, but with the help of my local topo map book, I was soon understanding in greater depth the beautiful area in which I live. I love to hike and trout fish, and this book is helping me plan my outings. This Sunday, you will find me fishing on Spillcorn Creek.