Library

As I thought about beginning this blog I read several great books about Virginia trails, outdoor adventure, history, and culture.  Below are a few of the publications I found especially helpful:

Books:

1. Burnham, Bill and Mary. Hiking Virginia: A Falcon Guide. 2nd. Guliford, Ct: The Globe Pequot Press, 2004. Print.
2. Golightly, Jean. Circuit Hikes in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. 7th. Vienna, Va: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, 2004. Print.
3. Colbert, Judy. Off the Beaten Path Virginia: A Guide to Unique Places. 10th. Guilford, Ct: The Globe Pequote Press, 2009. Print.
4. Fletcher, Colin, and Chip Rawlins. The Complete Walker IV. 4th. New York: Random House, 2008. Print.
5. Adkins, Leonard. 50 Hikes in Northern Virginia. 3rd. Woodstock, Vt: The Countryman Press, 2006. Print.
6. Tait, Alex. Climber’s Guide to the Great Falls of the Potomac. 2nd. Vienna, Va: Potomac Appalachain Trail Club, 2001. Print.
7. Burian, Peter K. , and Robert Caputo. National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures. 2nd. Washington DC: National Geographic, 2003. Print.
8. Jones, Tom.  Zion Canyoneering: Trail Hiking & Technical Adventures in & Around Zion National Park Marmel, Utah: Canyoneering USA, 2006.  Print.
9. Acker, Randy. Dog First Aid: A Field Guide to Emergency Care for the Outdoor Dog . 3rd. Belgrade: Wilderness Adventure Press, 2009. Print.

Web sites:

1. Leave No Trace: A great place to learn about outdoor ethics and conservation
2. Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group: A volunteer search and rescue organization
3. Wikipedia’s Hiking Page:  Some general information on hiking
4. National Park Service: A great place to plan your adventures
5. Recreational Equipment Inc. : A good option for retail outdoor gear and advice
6. REI outlet: The online outlet has great deals… especially off season
7. Campmor: A good option for finding namebrand gear for cheap
8. Sierra Trading Post: Another good option for finding namebrand gear for cheap
9. www.theclymb.com: A members only online gear store.  Occasionally has AWESOME deals.