Leonard M. Adkins-The Habitual Hiker

"Amidst the greens and the blues of the forest is where I belong and am at the height of my contentment with life."

Events

February 16, 2010, Booksigning, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Harrisonburg Crossing, 289 Burgess Rd., Harrisonburg, VA, 540-432-3801; 12 pm-2 pm

February 16, 2010, Presentation of "Traversing Ancient Mountains: 2000 Miles on the Appalachian Trail" for James Madison University's Visiting Scholar program, Harrisonburg, VA 540-568-7943

February 17, 2010, Booksigning, Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston, WV 304-342-1461, 12 pm-2pm

February 17, 2010, Booksigning, Books-A-Million, 212 Rhl Boulevard (Corridor G), Charleston, WV 304-746-2984, 5pm-7:30pm

March 10, 2010, Presentation of "Images of America: Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail" for the Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club's Monthly Meeting, Richmond, VA, www.odatc.net 7 pm

March 13, 2010, Booksigning, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Valley View Mall, 4802 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 540-563-5683, 12pm-2pm

March 13, 2010, Presentation of "Images of America: Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail" for the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club's Annual Meeting, Roanoke, VA, www.ratc.org

March 18, 2010, Presentation of "Images of America: Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail," for the Virginia Festival of the Book, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, Charlottesville, VA 434-977-4400, www.brmsstore.com or www.vabook.org, 434-924-3296--8 pm.

March 19, 2010, Presentation of "Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail," for the Virginia Festival of the Book, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, Charlottesville, VA 434-977-4400, www.brmsstore.com or www.vabook.org, 434-924-3296--8 pm.

April 17, 2010, Presentation of "Images of America: Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail" for the Piedmont Appalachian Trail Hikers' meeting and dinner, Sugar Grove, VA, www.path-at.org.

May 15 and 16, 2010, Wildflower walk leader, booksigning, and presentation of "Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail" and "Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains" for The Wintergreen Foundation's Spring Wildflower Symposium, Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, VA, 434-325-8169, www.twnf.org.

June 12, 2010, Booksigning, 5th Annual Galax Book and Leaf and String Festival, Galax, VA 10 am-4 pm--more information available from the sponsor, Chapters Bookshop, 276-236-9703.

June 13-18, 2010, Presenter, Appalachian Trail Workshop for Mountain Lake Exploritas/​Elderhostel, Pembroke, VA 540-721-2766 Ext. 444

June 18-20, 2010, An Appalachian Trail Weekend at Mountain Lake--Day Hikes and workshops including history of the trail and ultralight backpacking, Pembroke, VA 540-721-2766 Ext. 444

October 1-3, 2010, An Appalachian Trail Weekend at Mountain Lake--Day Hikes and workshops including history of the trail and ultralight backpacking, Pembroke, VA 540-721-2766 Ext. 444

October 3-6, 2010, Presenter, Appalachian Trail Workshop for Mountain Lake Exploritas/​Elderhostel, Pembroke, VA 540-721-2766 Ext. 444

October 11, 2010, Presenter, Appalachian Trail Workshop for Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Exploritas/​Elderhostel, Wirtz, VA (540)721-2766

October 14, 2010, Presentation of "Images of America: Along Virginia's Appalachian Trail" for the Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club's Annual Meeting, Lynchburg, VA, www.nbatc.org

November 2, 2010, Presenter, Appalachian Trail Workshop for Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Exploritas/​Elderhostel, Wirtz, VA (540)721-2766

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Leonard's Books

WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia: An Explorer's Guide
”We specialize in West Virginia books and books written by West Virginia authors and this is the most thorough guide for exploring the state that I have seen." Trans Allegheny Bookstore
50 Hikes in West Virginia: From the Allegheny Mountains to the Ohio River
Discover hidden secrets in addition to the well-known destinations
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
The Appalachian Trail: A Visitor's Companion
No longer do you have to lug dozens of guidebooks into the field with you. The Appalachian Trail: A Visitor's Companion is all you need. Winner of the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation's Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award.
Best of the Appalachian Trail Day Hikes;Best of the Appalachian Trail Overnight Hikes
Take you to the very best the Appalachian Trail has to offer
MARYLAND
Maryland: An Explorer's Guide
"Adkins' insightful assesments are right on the mark...the historical references and insider's tips made me want to pack my luggage immediately!" Connie Yingling Maryland Office of Tourism Development
50 Hikes in Maryland: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks from the Allegheny Plateau to the Atlantic Ocean
"Leonard Adkins has written the essential guide for hiking in Maryland. From the waterfalls of western Maryland to the islands off the coast, Adkins covers the best of the Old Line State." Victoria and Frank Logue, authors of The Appalachian Trail Backpacker
VIRGINIA
50 Hikes in Southern Virginia: From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean
"Adkins is a great hiking writer." Roanoke Times
50 Hikes in Northern Virginia
“Good introduction to the classic hikes... everyone will benefit from the interesting natural details.”
--Outdoor Traveler
WILDFLOWERS
Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains; Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail
Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains“Adkins’ insights are as stunning and beautiful as the wildflowers themselves. Each detailed description reveals Adkins’ lifelong immersion in the Southern Appalachian landscape. It’s a precise, practical, and powerful guide for novices and experts alike.” Blue Ridge Outdoors

Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail Winner of National Outdoor Book Award; ForeWord’s Book of the Year; Virginia Literary Award Nomination

THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
Walking the Blue Ridge: A Guide to the Trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway
"A model of what a guide for hikers and backpackers ought to be.” State Magazine