Hiking The Old Dominion

Author : Allen De Hart
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780807854716
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Trails of Virginia written by Allen De Hart and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas with hiking or interpretive trails accessible to the public. Maps and photographs supplement the descriptions. The third edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the addition of hundreds of miles to the state's trail systems, showing which trails are best suited for foot traffic, bicycles, and horses, and which trails are handicapped-accessible. The book also includes information on how to prepare for hikes, more comprehensive introductions to parks and scenic areas, and sections on Native American and pioneer trails. This is an indispensable guide for hikers, walkers, birders, anglers, and anyone interested in exploring the Old Dominion's wealth of natural areas. *More than 1,400 trails, including all national, state, and local recreational areas *Virginia's best trail guide--now with 400 additional trails *Includes hundreds of miles of newly developed trails In this new edition of the most comprehensive guide to the trails of Virginia, Allen de Hart gives directions to and descriptions of more than 1,400 trails, noting nearby points of interest, botanical and zoological features, and characteristics of the region's terrain. From the mountains to the coast, he covers all national, state, county, and city recreational areas, including hundreds of miles that are new to the state's trail systems. *Shows trails best suited for wheelchairs, foot traffic, bicycles, and horses *Highlights trails with exceptional scenery, including details on local flora and fauna *An indispensable reference for walkers, hikers, birders, anglers, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors

Author : Allen De Hart
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking the Old Dominion written by Allen De Hart and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1984 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Johnny Molloy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493010484
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking through History Virginia written by Johnny Molloy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine hiking along a wooded trail in Virginia and stumbling upon the stone foundation of a crumbled building, the wooden slats of the walls caved in, the ironwork of the hinges still dangling on the burned out door. This discovery piques your interest—what is this? What’s its significance? How can you find out? Enter Hiking through History Virginia: Exploring the Old Dominion’s Past by Trail. The hiking guidebook, which profiles forty hikes (all trails, of varying degrees of difficulty), goes beyond simply stating miles and directions and GPS coordinates for each hike to include rich descriptions of the history underfoot. From Civil War Battlefields like the Petersburg National Battlefield to early settlement sites like Henricus from the 1600s, this book is the perfect companion for any hiker with an interest in history. Make no mistake—this is a hiking book first and foremost, complete with rich photos and detailed maps, but with added extras and sidebars detailing enough historical information to satisfy every curiosity along the way.

Author : Bill Burnham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493031279
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Virginia written by Bill Burnham and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : David A. Guillaudeu
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0738597929
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Washington & Old Dominion Railroad written by David A. Guillaudeu and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the contribution and history of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad through pictures from the earliest days of building and development. The Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad laid track from Alexandria through Fairfax County and into Loudoun County towards the coalfields of West Virginia. In 1900, the Southern Railway, which had taken over the line, extended the railroad into Bluemont on the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Washington & Old Dominion Railway leased the Southern Railway's line in 1912, went into receivership in 1932, and was reorganized into the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad in 1935. The employees excavated the roadbed by hand, built stations and electric locomotives, reconfigured passenger cars, replaced diesel motors, and rebuilt bridges. Eventually, public roads and a lack of shipping and receiving industries forced the railroad into abandonment. Through old photographs, Washington & Old Dominion Railroad explores the efforts that went into building, operating, and maintaining the railroad whose right-of-way has now become the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park.

Author : Bill Burnham
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9780762778027
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Virginia written by Bill Burnham and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the history of a young American nation. 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.

Author : Randy Johnson
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Virginia written by Randy Johnson and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1996 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descriptions of 52 hikes from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic coast.

Author : Jack Trammell
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614233659
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Richmond Slave Trade written by Jack Trammell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historical study examines the slave trade in Richmond, Virginia, and its impact on the city’s economy, culture and politics. Richmond’s 15th Street was known as Wall Street in antebellum times, and like its New York counterpart, it was a center of commerce. But the business done here was unspeakable and the scene heart wrenching. With over sixty-nine slave dealers and auction houses, the Wall Street area saw tens of millions of dollars and countless human lives change hands, fueling the southern economy. Local historian and author Jack Trammell traces the history of the city’s slave trade, from the origins of African slavery in Virginia to its destruction at the end of the Civil War. Stories of seedy slave speculators and corrupt traders are placed alongside detailed accounts of the economic, political and cultural impact of a system representing the most immense, concentrated human suffering in our nation's history.

Author : Randall Sanger
Publisher : Best Waterfalls by State
ISBN 13 : 9781591938668
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia written by Randall Sanger and published by Best Waterfalls by State. This book was released on 2018-07 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Victoria Logue
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN 13 : 0897328663
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking and Backpacking written by Victoria Logue and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking & Backpacking: Essential Skills to Advanced Techniques provides backpackers of all skill levels with the fundamental techniques and advanced tricks of trailsmithing needed to plan and carry out an enjoyable and rewarding outdoor adventure.