{"product_id":"hiking-the-blue-ridge-parkway-paperback","title":"Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRandy Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere has never been a better time to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway! This updated edition of \u003ci\u003eHiking the Blue Ridge Parkway\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for anyone who uses the Parkway as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. It includes the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile roadway--from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina--making it a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or by car. \u003cbr\u003eLook inside to find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikes suited to every ability, from 0.1-mile nature walks to 13-mile backpacks, with options for longer treks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate directions to both popular and less-traveled trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp-to-date trail descriptions and detailed trail maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty ratings and elevation gain for each hike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMileage log for the entire Parkway and a guide to wildflowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for zero-impact hiking, trail etiquette, and hiking with kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandy Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is an authority on the Blue Ridge Parkway and the author of \u003ci\u003eHiking North Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBest Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway\u003c\/i\u003e (both FalconGuides). He was previously the longtime editor of United Airlines' award-winning in-flight magazine, \u003ci\u003eHemispheres\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 8.96 x 6.09 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767653302560,"sku":"9781493063840","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5c4449bc7fe81649bf8f9372d62309e9.webp?v=1780314461","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hiking-the-blue-ridge-parkway-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}