Product Description

Waterfalls are magical places--places of solitude, of serenity, of subtle power. Surrounding these swirling drops are lush oaks in the summer, resplendent colors in the fall, icy columns in the winter, and wildflowers in the spring. With new falls and maps, and a new cover and text design, this latest edition of Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge shows you where to find these enchanting jewels.

While not an exhaustive accounting of all the waterfalls found in Virginia and North Carolina, Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge contains the significant falls open to the general public. Each chapter is organized around a "destination" city, which includes a brief history of the area and a listing of nearby attractions. Descriptions of waterfalls within an easy hour's drive of each central town or city are then given, including driving directions and concise trail notes.

From the Smoky Mountains to the Shenandoah National Park, follow the authors as they guide readers to over 100 of the best waterfalls in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Some are a stones throw from the road while others are more remote. Directions, distance, difficulty, and a brief history of the area accompany each description. Readers can get out of their chairs, into the woods and take the camera to capture the elusive beauty found around the Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #572671 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

Review
...excellent location descriptions and the best route to access sites. -- Nature Photographer, Fall 2004

...full of maps...tells readers what they'll see...info to arrive at the trail head and see the sights. -- The Free Lance-Star, January 10, 2004

...reads well even if you never leave your armchair...Directions, trail difficulty and lengths of hikes...easy to follow. -- Bristol Herald-Courier, December 4, 2003

...top quality guidebooks...best you will find on the waterfalls in these areas...maps included...gallery of images...A+. -- Paul W. Faust, Apogee Photo Magazine, March 2007

Never has there existed a more thorough and useful hiking guide...the only book one could possibly need...magnificent book. -- Our State: Down Home in North Carolina, July, 2004

You can trust these writers...their maps are helpful...photographs are well done...a good present for beginning hikers. -- Danny Bernstein, Rapid River Arts & Culture Magazine, June 2006

From the Back Cover
Waterfalls are magical places - places of solitude, of serenity, of subtle power. Surrounding these swirling drops you'll find lush summer oaks, resplendent autumn colors, shiny winter icicles, and abundant spring wildflowers. The thoroughly revised third edition of Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge shows you where to find these enchanting jewels. From the Smokies to Shenandoah National Park, follow the authors as they guide you to nearly 100 of the best waterfalls in the Blue Ridge. Some are a stone's throw from the road; others hide in the backcountry. Directions, hike distance and difficulty, and a brief history of the area accompanies each description. So get out of your chair and into the woods. And don't forget your camera; you'll want to capture the elusive beauty found at Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge.

About the Author
Born in Florida, Nicole Blouin graduated from Appalachian State Univeristy in North Carolina, where she fell in love with the mountains. She wrote her first book, Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge, in the early '90s, and since then has written four other guidebooks, which include mountain biking and road cycling. Presently, she lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and keeps busy with freelance writing, editing work, and managing a rock climbing gym.

A native of Athens, GA, Marilou Wier Bordonaro graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism. Years later, she finally had the opportunity to combine her love of the written word with her love of nature when she collaborated on Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge.

Originally from N.J., Steve Bordonaro leads white-water rafting trips when he has time off from his career in the pharmaceutical industry. Residents of Alpharetta, GA, Marilou and Steve continue to enjoy hiking with their two college-age daughters and discovering new waterfalls.

Customer Reviews

Waterfall guide extrordinaire
My wife & I travelled the Blue Ridge Parkway to North Carolina to photograph waterfalls. This book was indispensable and formed our principal reference and tour guide.
An excellent value at twice the price

Waterfalls
The book is interesting and a nice added supplement to the information you receive from the national park service.