Author: Randall Sanger
Publisher: Best Waterfalls by State
ISBN: 9781591938668
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This revised and updated guidebook profiles more than 100 waterfalls in the states of Virginia and West Virginia, all scouted first-hand by expert local photographer Randall Sanger.
Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia
Author: Randall Sanger
Publisher: Best Waterfalls by State
ISBN: 9781591938668
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This revised and updated guidebook profiles more than 100 waterfalls in the states of Virginia and West Virginia, all scouted first-hand by expert local photographer Randall Sanger.
Publisher: Best Waterfalls by State
ISBN: 9781591938668
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This revised and updated guidebook profiles more than 100 waterfalls in the states of Virginia and West Virginia, all scouted first-hand by expert local photographer Randall Sanger.
Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia
Author: Kevin Adams
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 9780897324144
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Their grandeur takes our breath away. Their gentle sound compliments periods of mediation. Regardless of their size, waterfalls create in the observer a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. To discover a falls is sublime, and now Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia is available to guide willing adventurers to locate easy as well as challenging waterfalls in the Old Dominion and Mountain States. This complete and comprehensive guide offers clear directions to over 200 waterfalls open to the public. In addition to a brief description of each falls, at-a-glance information including height, type, size of watershed, and difficulty of access help readers choose which waterfall to visit and when. Directions on photography, including how to set up the best shot--from time of day, angle, direction to location--makes this book indispensable to professional and amateur photographers. From Shenandoah National Park to New River Gorge National River, from the Monongahela National Forest to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, this book has a waterfall to fit any readers mood or sense of adventure. Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia is the only guidebook to the waterfalls of these two states.
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 9780897324144
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Their grandeur takes our breath away. Their gentle sound compliments periods of mediation. Regardless of their size, waterfalls create in the observer a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. To discover a falls is sublime, and now Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia is available to guide willing adventurers to locate easy as well as challenging waterfalls in the Old Dominion and Mountain States. This complete and comprehensive guide offers clear directions to over 200 waterfalls open to the public. In addition to a brief description of each falls, at-a-glance information including height, type, size of watershed, and difficulty of access help readers choose which waterfall to visit and when. Directions on photography, including how to set up the best shot--from time of day, angle, direction to location--makes this book indispensable to professional and amateur photographers. From Shenandoah National Park to New River Gorge National River, from the Monongahela National Forest to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, this book has a waterfall to fit any readers mood or sense of adventure. Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia is the only guidebook to the waterfalls of these two states.
Canoeing & Kayaking West Virginia
Author: Paul Davidson
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897325451
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Began as a collective effort by members of the West Virginia Wildwater Association in 1965, Wildwater West Virginia emerged as the preeminent guide to whitewater in West Virginia. Now part of a new series and a new name to boot, A Canoeing Guide to West Virginia continues this legacy, guiding boaters of all abilities to over 120 of West VirginiaÕs rivers, creeks and streams. The result of combined knowledge of hundreds of paddlers, this book gives paddlers all the information they need to paddle rivers safely and confidently: At a glance information helps boaters pick rivers to match their ability and current weather conditions, while river descriptions, gauge and shuttle route information provide additional critical information. More than an encyclopedia of mountain rivers and hydrologic data, Whitewater West Virginia is also a collection of experiences and an introduction to some of the most amazing geography in the east. Destined to ride in the dry bags and glove compartments of paddlers nationwide, this book continues to set the standard for all paddling guidebooks. Some of the rivers profiled include: Gauley River, North Branch of the Potomac, New River, Cheat River, Tygart River, Waites Run, Red Run, Roaring Creek, and Keeney Creek.
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897325451
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Began as a collective effort by members of the West Virginia Wildwater Association in 1965, Wildwater West Virginia emerged as the preeminent guide to whitewater in West Virginia. Now part of a new series and a new name to boot, A Canoeing Guide to West Virginia continues this legacy, guiding boaters of all abilities to over 120 of West VirginiaÕs rivers, creeks and streams. The result of combined knowledge of hundreds of paddlers, this book gives paddlers all the information they need to paddle rivers safely and confidently: At a glance information helps boaters pick rivers to match their ability and current weather conditions, while river descriptions, gauge and shuttle route information provide additional critical information. More than an encyclopedia of mountain rivers and hydrologic data, Whitewater West Virginia is also a collection of experiences and an introduction to some of the most amazing geography in the east. Destined to ride in the dry bags and glove compartments of paddlers nationwide, this book continues to set the standard for all paddling guidebooks. Some of the rivers profiled include: Gauley River, North Branch of the Potomac, New River, Cheat River, Tygart River, Waites Run, Red Run, Roaring Creek, and Keeney Creek.
Waterfalls of Pennsylvania
Author: Jim Cheney
Publisher: Best Waterfalls by State
ISBN: 9781591939115
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
This comprehensive guidebook profiles more than 180 waterfalls in Pennsylvania, all scouted by award-winning photographer Jim Cheney.
Publisher: Best Waterfalls by State
ISBN: 9781591939115
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
This comprehensive guidebook profiles more than 180 waterfalls in Pennsylvania, all scouted by award-winning photographer Jim Cheney.
Exploring the Wilds of West Virginia
Author: Ed Rehbein
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457551012
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
For hikers who like adventure and the thrill of discovery, this book is for you. Based on twenty years of exploring West Virginia’s State Parks, National Parks, and Forest Service Lands, it’s a guide to hidden waterfalls, little-known river trails, and unique vistas in West Virginia. Originally published as magazine articles, the 21 chapters in this guidebook carefully explain how to find trailheads and navigate your way off trail, too. What’s more, GPS coordinates of key locations and trailheads are provided in the text and in a table at the end of the book. Everything is prepared for you to have a great time Exploring the Wilds of West Virginia.
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457551012
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
For hikers who like adventure and the thrill of discovery, this book is for you. Based on twenty years of exploring West Virginia’s State Parks, National Parks, and Forest Service Lands, it’s a guide to hidden waterfalls, little-known river trails, and unique vistas in West Virginia. Originally published as magazine articles, the 21 chapters in this guidebook carefully explain how to find trailheads and navigate your way off trail, too. What’s more, GPS coordinates of key locations and trailheads are provided in the text and in a table at the end of the book. Everything is prepared for you to have a great time Exploring the Wilds of West Virginia.
Waterfalls of Virginia & West Virginia
Author: Randall Sanger
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1591937248
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Find Your Way to the Most Beautiful Waterfalls Waterfalls create a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. Their grandeur takes our breath away. Their gentle sounds complement periods of meditation. Let professional photographer and West Virginia resident Randall Sanger guide you to the top-ranked waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia. Your bucket list should include these 174 gorgeous locales that decorate the landscape. The informative guidebook pairs professional photographs of every waterfall with all the information you need, including directions, distance, hike difficulty, and more. The waterfalls are organized geographically and ranked by beauty. Start with the ones nearby, then get away to discover those further afield. These natural wonders prove that Virginia and West Virginia are home to some of the most picturesque waterfalls in America. From Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park to the Falls of Hills Creek in the Monongahela National Forest, experience them all with Waterfalls of Virginia & West Virginia!
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 1591937248
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Find Your Way to the Most Beautiful Waterfalls Waterfalls create a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. Their grandeur takes our breath away. Their gentle sounds complement periods of meditation. Let professional photographer and West Virginia resident Randall Sanger guide you to the top-ranked waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia. Your bucket list should include these 174 gorgeous locales that decorate the landscape. The informative guidebook pairs professional photographs of every waterfall with all the information you need, including directions, distance, hike difficulty, and more. The waterfalls are organized geographically and ranked by beauty. Start with the ones nearby, then get away to discover those further afield. These natural wonders prove that Virginia and West Virginia are home to some of the most picturesque waterfalls in America. From Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park to the Falls of Hills Creek in the Monongahela National Forest, experience them all with Waterfalls of Virginia & West Virginia!
Hiking Virginia
Author: Bill Burnham
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493031279
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past. Packed with notes on plants, trees, and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia covers the Commonwealth's outdoors from the sea shores to the mountain slopes, past and present. Also included is a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the six-week route from Damascus, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Inside readers will find: full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493031279
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Winner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past. Packed with notes on plants, trees, and geology, plus a list of local attractions and "good eats and sleeps" for the weary hiker, Hiking Virginia covers the Commonwealth's outdoors from the sea shores to the mountain slopes, past and present. Also included is a special section detailing the Appalachian Trail through Virginia, taking thru-hikers along the six-week route from Damascus, Virginia to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Inside readers will find: full-color photos, detailed color maps, accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike, tips on equipment, trip planning, hiking with dogs and children, accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more.
West Virginia's Dark Tourism
Author: Tony Urban
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764350078
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
"West Virginia is famous for its mountains, nature, and scenery, but it's also a treasure trove for tourists who prefer to visit history's darker and stranger side. Hitch along with the author as he visits over 60 West Virginia strange and spooky landmarks, including the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and haunted Moundsville State Prison. Learn about Charles Manson's childhood hometown, the "Hillbilly Black Dahlia," and serial killer Harry Powers, whose story inspired Night of the Hunter. Haunted houses, colleges, and cemeteries, otherwordly alien encounters, cursed amusement parks, and more are explored in detail. You'll even discover Bat Boy's cave, Sasquatch's hideouts, werewolf country, and read about the time Teddy Roosevelt went monster hunting. Each location is complete with visitor information and a bounty of odd history."--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764350078
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
"West Virginia is famous for its mountains, nature, and scenery, but it's also a treasure trove for tourists who prefer to visit history's darker and stranger side. Hitch along with the author as he visits over 60 West Virginia strange and spooky landmarks, including the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and haunted Moundsville State Prison. Learn about Charles Manson's childhood hometown, the "Hillbilly Black Dahlia," and serial killer Harry Powers, whose story inspired Night of the Hunter. Haunted houses, colleges, and cemeteries, otherwordly alien encounters, cursed amusement parks, and more are explored in detail. You'll even discover Bat Boy's cave, Sasquatch's hideouts, werewolf country, and read about the time Teddy Roosevelt went monster hunting. Each location is complete with visitor information and a bounty of odd history."--Page 4 of cover.
Monongahela National Forest Hiking Guide
Author: Allen De Hart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692145111
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692145111
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
North Carolina Waterfalls
Author: Kevin Adams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780895876539
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
250 of the best waterfalls found in North Carolina with full descriptions, comprehensive directions, and four-color photographs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780895876539
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
250 of the best waterfalls found in North Carolina with full descriptions, comprehensive directions, and four-color photographs.