Leonard M. Adkins-The Habitual Hiker
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The Appalachian Trail: A Visitor's Companion"Offers much that will keep the casual naturalist busy for years." The Roanoke Times "All in all, Adkins' volume is a long, cool drink of water in a landscape of dry writing." The Charleston Daily Mail There are tons of "I Hiked the Appalachian Trail" books, and just as many "How to Hike the Appalachian Trail" books, but this is the only one that tells (and explains) what you are going to see while you're out there. Why does a particular flower grow here and not there? What kind of forest am I walking through? How can I tell the difference between bear scat and fox scat? Why are there no trees on the top of this mountain when there is no true treeline in the South? Then there are the little tidbits like why a box turtle is called a box turtle, how rhodendron grows in such dense thickets, and how bogs come to be. The Appalachian Trail: A Visitor's Companion contains all of the esssential information about the trail--from it's fascinating history to detailed information on the geology, trees, flowers, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals of the Appalachian Trail. Leonard even shares a number of suggested hikes. 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 for best new guidebook. |
Leonard's BooksWildflowers 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 EXPANDED NEW EDITIONS
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"Adkins' insightful assesments are right on the mark...the historical references and insider's tips made me want to pack my luggage immediately!"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 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. 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 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 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 |
