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Paperback: 590 pages
Publisher: John F. Blair Publisher September 15, 2005
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0895873206
ISBN-13: 978-0895873200
Product Dimensions:
8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Book Description
Since its original publication in 1994, North Carolina Waterfalls has been the most comprehensive guide available to one of the prime natural features of the Tar Heel State. This new edition includes over 600 waterfalls, with detailed directions and trail and beauty ratings for the major waterfalls on public land. For the first time, waterfalls located on private land will be listed, although directions won't be provided. Visitors to western North Carolina are often surprised at the spectacular variety of waterfalls tucked among the Appalachians all the way from Murphy in the southwest to Stone Mountain in the northeast, and surprisingly, even in eastern locations such as Fayetteville and Rocky Mount. This guide features over 100 color and black-and-white photographs showing those waterfalls at their absolute best. Its special section about photographing waterfalls in general, as well as specific hints for photographing each individual waterfall, will help readers create memorable images of their own.
About The Author
Kevin Adams started teaching photography seminars and leading photo tours to photograph waterfalls in the North Carolina mountains in the early 1990s. He now has several books to his credit, including North Carolina's Best Wildflower Hikes: The Mountains; Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park; and Waterfalls of Virginia and West Virginia. He lives in High Point, North Carolina.
Reader Reviews
This is the updated version of the 1994 book - and at its release - it's extremely accurate of trail conditions (just used it). This is the bible for NC waterfalls in my opinion. The chapters are laid out nicely according to region and there are enough details to always set you right direction to each falls. If you are a photographer, this book is even more enjoyable. Kevin has laid out how to approach many of the shots, what conditions are right, what to expect, and so forth. This makes visiting the falls exciting, but photographing them even more so. He offers quite a few tips and tricks, but does not go overboard with photography advice (aimed primarily for the serious amateur or pro). If you are visiting NC - this is a must have. After reading it, I'd buy it even if I wasn't visiting. It has a lot of history of each falls and also of the local regions, so as a geography book, it's a great read. This book (and previous) version made us go out of our way on two vacations to spend extra days in western NC. We're probably going to plan dedicated trips to this area now - we like it so much. Also - Kevin's website suppliments the book VERY nicely to include updates and changes. This is never a boring book and is an enjoyable read even when you're not exploring!
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