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A guide to the hiking, camping, rock climbing, snow skiing, fishing, hunting and boating possibilities in the Smokies. Text and maps cover the Great Smoky National Park, as well as many other parks in the range running from the Virginia state line, through Tennessee and North Carolina to northern Georgia. A brief introduction discusses some flora and fauna, the history of the area, and general safety concerns. The book is then split into geographical regions, each with a map or maps showing locations detailed in the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The Great Smoky Mountains incorporate the highest mountains in the entire Appalachian system. They offer scenic beauty and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. This adventure guide to the area discusses hiking in the Chattahoochee National Forest, rafting down the rivers, going shopping for crafts, boating, fishing, horse riding, and whitewater sports. Each section of the book provides useful tips, as well as background on key cities, parks and forests. There is information on camping and accommodations. "Blair Howard's Adventure Guide To The Great Smoky Mountains covers boating, camping, canoeing, craft hunting, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (camping, horseback riding, etc.), fishing, hiking, shopping, snow skiing, and whitewater adventures. Adventure Guide To The Great Smoky Mountains includes information on accommodations in all price ranges, maps for easy planning, and contact details for local information. Adventure Guide To The Great Smoky Mountains is the take-along travel guide for Great Smoky Mountains vacationers, and stay-at-home armchair travelers as well!--Midwest Book Review Recommended for visitors who want to research a trip ahead of time and take the book along for repeated reference. An outdoors-oriented guide which includes all the best fishing spots, hiking trails in largely uncharted areas and whitewater rafting. An excellent guide." The Bookwatch [Adventure Guides] direct you away from the theme parks and into the great outdoors... the information on trekking routes, canoeing, wildlife refuges--even golf courses--is well researched." The Sunday Telegraph This exciting update covers Eastern Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Northern Georgia. Outdoor activities, plus craft hunting and fairs. All the information you need for an activity-filled vacation."--Amazon.com
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