Longstreet Highroad Guide to the Chesapeake Bay (Longstreet Highroad Coastal Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ Deane Winegar (Author)

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Product Description

An astonishing amount of geological information- as well as excellent information on historic sites, beaches, places to stay, and places to eat- abound in this series of coastal guides. This book features the best the coast has to offer in a comprehensive and concise format. More than twenty maps guide the reader in an easy-to-follow design. The reader will have fun learning about the flora and fauna of the coast, as well as the geology and natural history of the area. Illustrations, sidebars of unique information, and photographs make this a very pleasing book to look through and read.

About the Author

DEANE DOZIER WINEGAR lives in the Blue Ridge at the southern end of Shenandoah National Park and is a native of Staunton, Virginia. During her years as a newspaper reporter, an in-depth series on stream channelization won a state writing award and Trout Unlimited's Silver Trout Award, and her wildlife photography has captured numerous blue ribbons in exhibits up and down the East Coast. She and her husband, Garvey Winegar (outdoors editor for the Richmond Times-Dispatch), coauthored the Highroad Guide to the Virginia Mountains, winner of the Excellence in Craft Award from the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Longstreet Press; illustrated edition edition (September 13, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563525445
• ISBN-13: 978-1563525445
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,840,534 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated, informative guide, August 17, 2000

By	James Kim "jaimetown" (Northern Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very comprehensive guide to enjoying the natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding rivers and parks. I have on several occasions used the phone numbers on the book to contact fishing holes and parks, and they all have been reliable and true to their descriptions on my visits.

The book gives ample attention to the lesser known regions of the area, and spends equal amounts of time exploring Maryland, Virginia and the Delmarva penninsula. In each geographical section, the authors describe the natural and historic draws, as well as give directions, cite a few restaurants and hotels (with prices). Very helpful for someone who is not very familiar with the area.

The thing I really liked about this book was it explained wildlife and history of the Bay region well, as well as explain the delicate environmental state of the Bay in the last 100 years. This book is a must have for those exploring the Bay region.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to the Chesapeake Bay Region, April 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Longstreet Highroad Guide to the Chesapeake Bay (Highroad Guides) (Paperback)

This is the same book that was formerly stocked by Amazon as the Longstreet Highroad Guide to the Chesapeake Bay - I think it's being printed by a different publisher now. It's an excellent guide, particularly if you are interested in nature. It includes a nice overview of the natural history of the Bay and then goes on to list attractions around the Bay, divided up into different regions. Each section includes maps, general attractions, parks, natural areas, fishing and boating opportunities, restaurants, driving directions, lodging and campground information.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much Better Then Your Average Guide Book, March 2, 2002

By A Customer

This book povides a lot more then visitor information. I've read several guides to the Chesapeake Bay region and this is the only one that gives the reader a real feel for the area. Places an emphasis on the natural environment. Some guide books spend a lot of time on things around the Bay and ignore the BAY itself. This one has it all. I find myself going back to it often.