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Backpacking North Carolina: The Definitive Guide to 43 Can't-Miss Trips from Mountains to Sea

Name: Backpacking North Carolina: The Definitive Guide to 43 Can't-Miss Trips from Mountains to Sea
Brand: University of North Carolina Press
SKU: 9780807871836
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Contributors:

Joe Miller

Publisher:

University of North Carolina Press

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Travel, Sports & Recreation

Book Subcategory:

Special Interest, Hiking, United States

Book Topic:

Hikes & Walks, South

Series:

Southern Gateways Guides

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Release Date:

2011-03-21

ISBN 13:

9780807871836

Weight:

0.92 lbs

Size:

8.98 x 6.10 x 0.61 inches

Pages:

256

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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

Southern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press

About the Author
Miller, Joe: - Joe Miller is an outdoors and fitness writer based in Cary, N.C. He produces the outdoor recreation blog http: //www.getgoingnc.com/ and is author of 100 Classic Hikes in North Carolina.

Backpacking North Carolina: The Definitive Guide to 43 Can't-Miss Trips from Mountains to Sea

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