ISBN: 9780807834558

Joe Miller brings us the first-ever stand-alone guidebook to backpacking in North Carolina, a state long known as a terrific backpacking destination. Covering 43 of the best trips the sta… Más…

Joe Miller brings us the first-ever stand-alone guidebook to backpacking in North Carolina, a state long known as a terrific backpacking destination. Covering 43 of the best trips the state has to offer, "Backpacking North Carolina" provides all the information necessary for beginning and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from the mountains to the coast. Each trip description offers key maps and navigation information, including water sources and camping spots, as well as trip highlights and special considerations. Miller offers tips for enriching the experience, such as filling dark nights with stargazing and other activities, and gives advice for backpacking with children. Offering his expertise in a way that emphasizes the accessibility of backpacking, Miller encourages a wide range of nature lovers to give it a try, perhaps for the first time. Several "best-of" lists are included, featuring trips with exceptional nature study opportunities, water recreation, and easy excursions for beginners. "Backpacking North Carolina" takes the reader deep into a state full of natural wonder and adventure. "Backpacking North Carolina" has all the essentials for planning your trip, whether a quick weekend getaway or a longer adventure: -Trips for beginner and expert backpackers alike -Helpful essays to introduce each trail and its features -Gear and safety advice for year-round backpacking -Major points of interest highlighted on each trip -Family-friendly trails and easy bailouts for when hiking with children -Detailed trail maps and directions to trailheads -Elevation profiles for each hike -Estimated hike times and level of difficulty -Camping permit requirements -GPS coordinates for water sources and good camping spots -Bullet lists of best trips for fishing, bird watching, waterfalls, and more Backpacking North Carolina: The Definitive Guide to 43 Can't-Miss Trips from Mountains to Sea Miller, Joe, University of North Carolina Press<

ISBN: 0807834556

Hardcover, [EAN: 9780807834558], The University of North Carolina Press, The University of North Carolina Press, Book, [PU: The University of North Carolina Press], The University of Nort… Más…

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