Camping Hiking Backpacking

Suitable for the novice and the experienced hiker alike, this comprehensive guide to north Georgia mountains is now better than ever. With the participation of the Georgia Conservancy, this book has been significantly revised, adding more than 50 new trails...

WINNER OF THE COVETED 2011 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE BOOK AWARD! What happens when a middle-aged couple with no previous backpacking experience, decides to test their 14-year marriage and spend six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one continuous hike? Will their motto of "Quitting is not an option" be a blessing or a curse? Travel with "Windtalker" and "Mom," as they wrestle with their personal weaknesses and capitalize on each other's strengths; and in doing so, gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to make and keep a marriage strong...

Predating the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and theBlue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail was established in the1920s. Yet even after volunteers had begun the pathway's construction,its southern terminus was still undetermined...

Amazon Best Books of the Month, March 2012: At age 26, following the death of her mother, divorce, and a run of reckless behavior, Cheryl Strayed found herself alone near the foot of the Pacific Crest Trail--inexperienced, over-equipped, and desperate to reclaim her life...

Atlanta is one of the South’s premier cities, but it’s also home to some of the region’s most spectacular hiking and walking destinations. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Atlanta helps readers find and enjoy the best nearby hikes, from Stone Mountain Park to the Georgia mountains, Sprewell Bluff to the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and a wealth of locations in between...

Hike longer and deeper into a wilderness of rich history an striking beauty. *25 treks (multi-day outings averaging 30-50 miles long) in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia *Three itineraries with camp options for each trek--you choose the miles-per-day distance you travel *All in color: photography, 3-D "real image" topographic maps, trek summary charts, and elevation profiles for each route Whether it's a 70-mile hike that traverses the crest of the Great Smokies from end to end or a trail in Pisgah National Forest dedicated to a local hiking pioneer, each trek in this guide was chosen for its unique natural features or cultural or historical legacy...

The best day hikes, walks, and backpacks in the mountains of North Georgia.With beautiful photography and detailed maps, this book chronicles 50 spectacular hikes in the North Georgia mountains, taking you to waterfalls, overlooks, gigantic trees, historic sites, and primitive wildernesses in significant spots such as Tallulah Gorge, Springer Mountain, and the Chattooga River, in addition to a lesser-known locales such as Tearbritches Creek...

32 hikes in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine in one continuous hike, is a life-changing journey fraught with unimaginable obstacles, yet rich in unrivaled rewards. It is also a journey awash with spiritual significance...

Includes easy one-hour strolls along quiet nature trails, a trek along 80 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and medium-distance trails that suit many hikers.

Suitable for the novice and the experienced hiker alike, this comprehensive guide to north Georgia mountains is now better than ever. With the participation of the Georgia Conservancy, this book has been significantly revised, adding more than 50 new trails...

WINNER OF THE COVETED 2011 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE BOOK AWARD! What happens when a middle-aged couple with no previous backpacking experience, decides to test their 14-year marriage and spend six months hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one continuous hike? Will their motto of "Quitting is not an option" be a blessing or a curse? Travel with "Windtalker" and "Mom," as they wrestle with their personal weaknesses and capitalize on each other's strengths; and in doing so, gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to make and keep a marriage strong...

Predating the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and theBlue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail was established in the1920s. Yet even after volunteers had begun the pathway's construction,its southern terminus was still undetermined...

Hike longer and deeper into a wilderness of rich history an striking beauty. *25 treks (multi-day outings averaging 30-50 miles long) in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia *Three itineraries with camp options for each trek--you choose the miles-per-day distance you travel *All in color: photography, 3-D "real image" topographic maps, trek summary charts, and elevation profiles for each route Whether it's a 70-mile hike that traverses the crest of the Great Smokies from end to end or a trail in Pisgah National Forest dedicated to a local hiking pioneer, each trek in this guide was chosen for its unique natural features or cultural or historical legacy...

The best day hikes, walks, and backpacks in the mountains of North Georgia.With beautiful photography and detailed maps, this book chronicles 50 spectacular hikes in the North Georgia mountains, taking you to waterfalls, overlooks, gigantic trees, historic sites, and primitive wildernesses in significant spots such as Tallulah Gorge, Springer Mountain, and the Chattooga River, in addition to a lesser-known locales such as Tearbritches Creek...

Includes easy one-hour strolls along quiet nature trails, a trek along 80 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and medium-distance trails that suit many hikers.

What happens when a middle-aged couple with no previous backpacking experience, decides to put both themselves and their fourteen year marriage to the test and spend six months hiking the 2,175-mile long Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in one continuous hike? Will their motto of “Quitting is not an option” be a blessing or a course? Will the trials of living in the wilderness bring them closer together or become a recipe for marital disaster?Travel with Georgia “Mom” Harris and Randy “Windtalker” Motz as they learn to overcome their own personal weaknesses and capitalize on each other’s strengths; and in doing so, gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to make and keep a marriage strong...

32 hikes in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Atlanta is one of the South’s premier cities, but it’s also home to some of the region’s most spectacular hiking and walking destinations. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Atlanta helps readers find and enjoy the best nearby hikes, from Stone Mountain Park to the Georgia mountains, Sprewell Bluff to the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and a wealth of locations in between...

Waterfall Hikes of North Georgia includes 60 hikes to more than 200 waterfalls, all on public land in the mountains of north Georgia. Each hike entry lists a general route desciption, mile-by-mile hiking directions and how to get to the trailhead, GPS coordinates, map and elevation profile, and photographs of the waterfall(s) to be seen...