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Hikes in West Virginia: From the Allegheny Mountains to the Ohio River
by Leonard M. Adkins
Paperback from Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881506117
The definitive guide to backpacking and hiking in this highly rural
and still-unspoiled state.
West Virginia native and long-distance hiker and author Leonard M.
Adkins has walked more than 400 miles to uncover 50 hikes available to
outdoor travelers of all ages and abilities. From rugged Allegheny Mountain
summits to the banks of the Ohio River, the author leads you to hikes beside
rushing streams and crashing waterfalls, up to windswept plains whose flora
and fauna resemble that of Canada's, and into hill country's hidden valleys.
Other journeys traverse rocky mountain crests, reveal far-reaching vistas,
travel miles of nearly level rail-trails, and explore historic sites and
Civil War battlefields. One hike passes by a listing wooden shelter once
used by President Lyndon B. Johnson; another goes into a series of tunnels
cut through the mountains. The shortest hike is 0.5 mile, the longest is
a challenging multiday backpacking trek on the state's premier long-distance
route, the Allegheny Trail. An overview chart provides information on the
50 hikes at a glance, making it easy to choose the hike that's right for
you.
Each hike description includes trailhead directions, total distance,
hiking time, vertical rise, a detailed account of the route, and a topographic
map. 50 black-and-white photos, 51 maps |
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Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to West Virginia, 5th
by Paul Davidson, Ward Eister, Dirk Davidson, Charlie Walbridge, Turner
Sharp, Bobby Miller
Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897325451
Began as a collective effort by members of the West Virginia
Wildwater Association in 1965, Wildwater West Virginia emerged as the preeminent
guide to whitewater in West Virginia. Now part of a new series and a new
name to boot, A Canoeing Guide to West Virginia continues this legacy,
guiding boaters of all abilities to over 120 of West Virginia's rivers,
creeks and streams. The result of combined knowledge of hundreds of paddlers,
this book gives paddlers all the information they need to paddle rivers
safely and confidently: At a glance information helps boaters pick rivers
to match their ability and current weather conditions, while river descriptions,
gauge and shuttle route information provide additional critical information.
More than an encyclopedia of mountain rivers and hydrologic data, Whitewater
West Virginia is also a collection of experiences and an introduction to
some of the most amazing geography in the east. Destined to ride in the
dry bags and glove compartments of paddlers nationwide, this book continues
to set the standard for all paddling guidebooks. Some of the rivers profiled
include: Gauley River, North Branch of the Potomac, New River, Cheat River,
Tygart River, Waites Run, Red Run, Roaring Creek, and Keeney Creek. |
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Flyfisher's
Guide to Virginia: Including West Virginia's Best Fly Fishing Waters (Flyfishers
Guide) (Revised April, 2010)
by David Hart
Paperback from Wilderness Adventures Press
ISBN: 1932098399
The Flyfisher's Guide to Virginia is the most comprehensive book ever
written on flyfishing in Virginia and West Virginia. David Hart, a native
of Virginia, covers both states, breaking them up into six regions. He
covers rivers, streams, and lakes and the great fishing opportunities for
rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, brook trout, brown trout,
pickerel, muskie, and pan fish. The Shenandoah National Park streams are
covered, including the Rapidan, Robinson, Cedar Run, White Oak Canyon Run,
Rose, Hogback Branch, Staunton, Big Run and many others. All of the great
rivers are covered including the James, Potomac, Rappahannock, Rapidan,
South & North Fork of the Holston, North Anna, Chickahominy, Laurel
Fork, Mossy, Beaver, Clinch, the New and other great smallmouth bass and
trout waters. David describes in detail each water with tips on how to
fish the waters, recommended flies, hatch charts, and stream facts. He
also covers some of the little known but great flyfishing gems in each
state. There are over 110 detailed fishing maps showing river miles, rapids,
boat launches, access points, public lands, roads, and campgrounds. David
also gives you all of the important travel information you need to plan
a successful trip, including a listing of fly shops, sporting good stores,
motels, guides, lodges, restaurants, car and boat rentals, and more. |
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The
Best in Tent Camping: West Virginia, 2nd: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate
RV's, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos
by Johnny Molloy
Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897325524
Gorgeous enough to be its own national park, the ruggedness
of West Virginia, with its large tracts of unspoiled land, is a boon to
all outdoor enthusiasts. Within this land of moonshine and coal mining
lie so many places to camp, outdoor enthusiasts will want to read The Best
in Tent Camping: West Virginia to ensure that they will have the most beautiful
campsite around. From the Allegheny Highlands to the Ohio River Valley,
from the Greenbrier Valley to the Central Heartland, the campgrounds profiled
are each unique. Whether readers plan to fish, boat, climb, raft, hike,
or just enjoy kicking back in the great outdoors, author Johnny Molloy's
suggestions will help them plan a perfect trip. |
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Mountain
Biking in West Virginia
by Frank Hutchins
Paperback from Quarrier Press
ISBN: 0964619717
West Virginia is the fastest growing mountain bike region in the country.
Mountain Biking in West Virginia will make it easier and more fun for riders
to tame the trails and mountains of the Mountain State. The book covers
trails from seventeen parts of the state, for all levels of riders. These
regions include well-known areas such as Davis, home of the 24 Hours of
Canaan Bike Race and the Snowshoe Resort Area. Each ride has detailed information
and maps, elevations, and mileage. Each ride is also rated according to
the degree of difficulty and interesting scenery. In addition to trails
and maps, the book contains information on mountain bike racing, bike shops,
bike organizations, and camping and lodging throughout the state. The author,
Frank Hutchins, also gives tips on where to find the best glimpses of West
Virginia wildlife, a spring to cool off, or a great restaurant. |
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West
Virginia University Football Vault (College Vault)
by John Antonik
Hardcover from Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 0794827942
The West Virginia University® Football Vault®: The History
Of The Mountaineers® takes you on a journey through WVU football history,
starting with the first game in 1891. Along with a story woven by West
Virginia alumnus and longtime sports information official John Antonik,
this scrapbook contains never-before-published photographs, artwork and
memorabilia drawn from WVU s athletic department, campus archives and personal
collections. Tucked into dozens of sleeves and pockets are reproductions
of old game programs, historic tickets, numerous postcards and vintage
photos. Fascinating replicas include an 1891 cast photo from the Shakespearean
play that served as a fundraiser for the inaugural team, a 1919 program
cover from the WVU-Washington & Jefferson game, the 1930 Pitt-WVU program
cover, a 1940s-era pennant, a 1954 Sugar Bowl ticket and program cover,
a 1969 poster showing artificial turf being installed at Mountaineer Field,
the contract Don Nehlen signed when he became WVU s coach in 1980 and a
1983 biography card for quarterback Jeff Hoss Hostetler. No Mountaineer
fan should be without this home archive of West Virginia s football history. |
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Rails-to-Trails
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia (Rails-to-Trails Series)
by Barbara Noe
Paperback from Globe Pequot
ISBN: 076270604X
From the official series of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, this is
your comprehensive state-by-state guide to walking, jogging, biking and
cross-country skiing the region's rail-trail system. This easy-to-use book
provides mile-by-mile descriptions of thirty-two of the region's most popular
rural and urban rail-trails, plus complete listings of the region's other
rail-trail offerings, including those in Washington, D.C. Inside you'll
find: Full trail profiles, including length, access points, difficulty
rating, and surface type; detailed trail maps; at-a-glance icons for easy
identification of rail-trails that best suit your interests; wheelchair
accessibility; availability of parking, rest rooms, and places to eat along
the trail; location of ranger stations and visitor's centers and where
to rent bikes, boats, skis, and other recreational equipment. The Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to convert abandoned
railroad lines into trails for public recreational use. Today, the Conservancy
has created more than 10,000 miles of public trails across the United States. |
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Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to West Virginia, 5th
by Charlie Walbridge, Ward Eister
Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press
Golfing
the Virginias
by Rob Armstrong
Hardcover from Pelican Pub Co
Mountain
Bike! Mid-Atlantic States: New York to West Virginia
by Joe Surkiewicz
Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press
Oakhurst:
The Birth and Rebirth of America's First Golf Course
by Paula Diperna, Vikki Keller, Sam Snead
Hardcover from Walker & Co
Hikes
in the Virginias (Exploring the Appalachian Trail)
by David Lillard, Gwyn Hicks
Paperback from Stackpole Books
Monongahela
National Forest Hiking Guide
by Allen deHart, Bruce Sundquist
Paperback from West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
Day
and Overnight Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
by Johnny Molloy
Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press
Rock
Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland
by Eric J. Horst
Paperback from Falcon
Shifting
Gears: A Bicycling Guide to West Virginia
by Kurt B. Detwiler
Spiral-bound from Howell Pr
Flyfisher's Guide to the Virginias: Including West Virginia's Best
Fly Waters
by David Hart, R. D. Dye
Listed under Fishing West Virginia
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