About the book
Jerry Barker has long championed North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) and led its development for many years. In Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, he draws on that experience to take readers on a unique journey along the trail’s full route, sharing the rich history and stories that live on each segment. Connecting the trail to the Indigenous history of western North Carolina, the long military presence near the Carolina coast, and more, Barker offers a new way to understand and appreciate not only the natural beauty of North Carolina but also its people and history. Dedicated long-distance hikers and day-trippers alike will value and enjoy this armchair guide.
* Includes abundant illustrations with over fifty color photographs and maps for each of the MST’s nineteen segments
* Narrates significant histories related to each MST segment
* Places prominent natural features of the trail in context
* Introduces hikers to nearby attractions, cultural heritage sites, and trail towns
Jerry Barker, a writer and avid hiker, is a former president of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Editions of Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469670096
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469670102
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890886996
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Jerry Barker has long championed North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) and led its development for many years. In Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, he draws on that experience to take readers on a unique journey along the trail’s full route, sharing the rich history and stories that live on each segment. Connecting the trail to the Indigenous history of western North Carolina, the long military presence near the Carolina coast, and more, Barker offers a new way to understand and appreciate not only the natural beauty of North Carolina but also its people and history. Dedicated long-distance hikers and day-trippers alike will value and enjoy this armchair guide.
* Includes abundant illustrations with over fifty color photographs and maps for each of the MST’s nineteen segments
* Narrates significant histories related to each MST segment
* Places prominent natural features of the trail in context
* Introduces hikers to nearby attractions, cultural heritage sites, and trail towns
Jerry Barker, a writer and avid hiker, is a former president of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail about?
Jerry Barker has long championed North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) and led its development for many years. In Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, he draws on that experience to take readers on a unique journey along the trail’s full route, sharing the rich history and stories that live on each segment. Connecting the trail to the Indigenous history of western North Carolina, the long military presence near the Carolina coast, and more, Barker offers a new way to understand and appreciate not only the natural beauty of North Carolina but also its people and history. Dedicated long-distance hikers and day-trippers alike will value and enjoy this armchair guide.
* Includes abundant illustrations with over fifty color photographs and maps for each of the MST’s nineteen segments
* Narrates significant histories related to each MST segment
* Places prominent natural features of the trail in context
* Introduces hikers to nearby attractions, cultural heritage sites, and trail towns
Jerry Barker, a writer and avid hiker, is a former president of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday
Where can I read a sample of Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469670096
How long is Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail and how many pages does it have?
Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail has 288 page(s)
Is Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Southern Gateways Guides
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
Jerry Barker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail is available as paperback(ISBN 9781469670096) and ebook(ISBN 9781469670102) and pdf(ISBN 9798890886996)
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