[PDF] Guide To Skyline Drive And Shenandoah National Park eBook

Author : John A. Conners
Publisher :
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 38,26 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Travel
ISBN :

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Shenandoah National Park, one of America's most frequently visited national parks, lies astride the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. In this book, John Conners, an environmental geologist, identifies, describes and explains many of the important contributions of geology, geomorphology, weather, climate, flora, fauna and human history to the Shenandoah landscape. One chapter is devoted to contemporary environmental problems in the Park. A comprehensive road log to Skyline Drive, which passes the length of Shenandoah, guides the visitor to sites of scientific and historic significance and to the more important hiking trails in the Park.

Author : Robert L. Badger
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,15 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Geology
ISBN : 9781560446910

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This book is written for visitors to Shenandoah National Park who appreciate the natural beauty of the park and want to learn about the fascinating geologic features. Readily observable geologic features are discussed at twenty-six different localities, twenty-five of which are accessible form Skyline Drive. Such features include the roots of the massive mountain chain that existed here one billion years ago, volcanic rocks, beach sands and their fossils, and a large fault associated with uplift of the Appalachian Mountains. Robert Badger has been studying geology in and around Shenandoah National Park since the early 1980's, first as a graduate student and more recently as professor of geology at the State University of New York in Postsdam.

Author : Robert C. Gildart
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 39,53 MB
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493016857

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Completely updated, this edition provides detailed descriptions and maps of the best hikes in the park. From easy day hikes to strenuous backpacking trips, this guide will provide readers with all the latest information they need to plan virtually any type of hiking adventure in the park.

Author : Ann Simpson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,41 MB
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1493067249

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This field guide dedicated to wildlife of Shenandoah National Park is an information-packed book that introduces park visitors to animals, plants, insects and more that reside in the Shenandoah Valley in a colorful, easy-to-use package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions and with full cooperation from the park association, this book will appeal to the 1.1 million visitors who travel to Shenandoah every year.

Author : Larry Brown
Publisher :
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 31,61 MB
Release : 2020-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780578745527

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A reference to 36 waterfalls found along and off the trails within the 3 districts of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. This guide provides 50+ full color photos plus hiking details for each waterfall. The starting points for all listed waterfalls are at trailheads located along the Skyline Drive, which makes it ideal for both new and infrequent park visitors to find these Shenandoah gems. The waterfalls referenced in this guide are listed in order of their location from north to south along the Skyline Drive, beginning in the North District at mile marker 0, continuing through the Central District, and ending in the South District at mile marker 105. The use of a handheld GPS device is highly recommended for any off-trail trekking to waterfalls included in this guide.