{"product_id":"backpacking-north-carolina-the-definitive-guide-to-43-cant-miss-trips-from-mountains-to-sea-9780807871836","title":"Backpacking North Carolina: The Definitive Guide to 43 Can't-Miss Trips from Mountains to Sea","description":"Joe Miller brings us the first-ever stand-alone guidebook to backpacking in North Carolina, a state long known as a terrific backpacking destination. Covering 43 of the best trips the state has to offer, \u003ci\u003eBackpacking North Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e provides all the information necessary for beginning and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from the mountains to the coast. Each trip description offers key maps and navigation information, including water sources and camping spots, as well as trip highlights and special considerations. Miller offers tips for enriching the experience, such as filling dark nights with stargazing and other activities, and gives advice for backpacking with children. Offering his expertise in a way that emphasizes the accessibility of backpacking, Miller encourages a wide range of nature lovers to give it a try, perhaps for the first time. Several best-of lists are included, featuring trips with exceptional nature study opportunities, water recreation, and easy excursions for beginners. \u003ci\u003eBackpacking North Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader deep into a state full of natural wonder and adventure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBackpacking North Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e has all the essentials for planning your trip, whether a quick weekend getaway or a longer adventure: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrips for beginner and expert backpackers alike\u003cbr\u003eHelpful essays to introduce each trail and its features\u003cbr\u003eGear and safety advice for year-round backpacking\u003cbr\u003eMajor points of interest highlighted on each trip\u003cbr\u003eFamily-friendly trails and easy bailouts for when hiking with children\u003cbr\u003eDetailed trail maps and directions to trailheads\u003cbr\u003eElevation profiles for each hike\u003cbr\u003eEstimated hike times and level of difficulty\u003cbr\u003eCamping permit requirements\u003cbr\u003eGPS coordinates for water sources and good camping spots\u003cbr\u003eBullet lists of best trips for fishing, bird watching, waterfalls, and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSouthern Gateways Guide is a registered trademark of the University of North Carolina Press \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4460096\"\u003eJoe Miller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of North Carolina Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/21\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.10w x 0.61d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807871836\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0807871834\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRV\"\u003eTravel\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRV034000\"\u003eSpecial Interest | Hikes \u0026amp; Walks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO018000\"\u003eHiking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRV\"\u003eTravel\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRV025090\"\u003eUnited States | South | South Atlantic (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of North Carolina Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42675337625837,"sku":"9780807871836","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_7e26781c-e68b-499f-a8b8-09dbe4c1896c.jpg?v=1649601635","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/backpacking-north-carolina-the-definitive-guide-to-43-cant-miss-trips-from-mountains-to-sea-9780807871836","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}