Naturalist's Guide to the Southern Blue Ridge Front Linville Gorge, North Carolina, to Tallulah Gorge, Georgia

For hikers, climbers, naturalists, botanists, zoologists, wildflower enthusiasts, waterfall watchers, & all who enjoy exploring the outdoors, this field guide offers detailed descriptions of more than fifty natural areas in the "gorge" region of the Blue Ridge province. Veteran naturalist L. L. Gaddy, Jr., shares his extensive knowledge of this scenic, biologically diverse region, which runs from North Carolina's Linville Gorge to Tallulah Gorge in Georgia, & offers practical advice on how to best experience its many rock pinnacles, deep ravines, wildflower coves, & spectacular waterfalls. Describing areas that range in size from less than fifty to more than ten thousand acres, Gaddy provides comprehensive information on well-known sites--Table Rock State Park, Caesar's Head State Park, Whiteside Mountain, Chimney Rock Park, & Raven Cliff Falls--along with many lesser-known areas--Wolf's Lair, Thompson River Gorge, Chattooga River Narrows, & Chauga River Gorge. For each location he outlines points of interest, flora & fauna (including rare plants & endangered wildlife), & other natural features. Gaddy supplements his entries with topographic maps & an introduction to the area in which he distinguishes the specific ecosystems of the gorge region from those found in the rest of the Blue Ridge.Gaddy, L. L., Jr. is the author of 'Naturalist's Guide to the Southern Blue Ridge Front Linville Gorge, North Carolina, to Tallulah Gorge, Georgia' with ISBN 9781570033728 and ISBN 1570033722.