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Book Description
A lively, comprehensive guide to the southern Appalachians, from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia.
With visitation levels that rival Orlando and New York City, the southern Appalachians draw a huge array of weekenders, adventurers, and long-term visitors. This book offers historical insight, outdoor adventure, and all the information most travelers need to plan and enjoy their journey. This all-new guide also serves as an insider's handbook to the nine national parks, offering active travelers the best access points and trailheads for kayaking, biking, and hiking excursions.
In addition, this comprehensive guide to the region includes opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cabins; hundreds of dining reviews, from barbecue to four-star cuisine; up-to-date maps; an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning; and handy icons that point out family-friendly establishments, wheelchair access, places of special value, and lodgings that accept pets. 75 black & white photographs, 20 maps, index.
About the Author
Jim Hargan is a writer and photographer who has filled numerous magazines and guidebooks with his work. With a BS in Geography and an engaging passion for history, his coverage is fresh and unique. Hargan is also the author of The Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains: An Explorer's Guide. He lives in Mars Hill, North Carolina.
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