An Outdoor Guide to the Big South Fork: National River Abd Recreatuib Area,9780898866391

An Outdoor Guide to the Big South Fork: National River Abd Recreatuib Area

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780898866391
ISBN10: 0898866391
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-12-01
Publisher(s): Mountaineers Books
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Summary

A comprehensive guide to the Southeast's most extensive recreation area -- 123,000 acres!

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 8(10)
Introduction 10(5)
Part I: Welcome to the Big South Fork
Getting There
15(2)
Planning a Visit
17(6)
Activities for Children
18(1)
Universally Accessible Areas
19(1)
When to Visit
20(2)
What to Bring
22(1)
Accommodations
22(1)
During Your Visit
23(12)
Wilderness Etiquette
23(1)
Safety and Emergencies
24(4)
Leave No Trace
28(5)
Lost and Found
33(2)
Access, Facilities, and Services
35(8)
Bandy Creek
36(1)
Stearns
36(1)
Leatherwood Ford
36(1)
East Rim
37(1)
Station Camp East
37(1)
Burnt Mill Bridge and Honey Creek
38(1)
Rugby and Peters Bridge
38(1)
Middle Creek
39(1)
Blue Heron
39(1)
Bear Creek
40(1)
Yamacraw
41(1)
Yahoo Falls and Alum Ford
42(1)
The Geology
43(11)
The River Gorge
43(5)
Natural Arches
48(2)
Chimneys
50(1)
Waterfalls
51(1)
Rock Shelters
52(2)
The Biological Communities
54(5)
The Forests
54(3)
Plant Identification
57(1)
Wildlife Watching
58(1)
The History
59(25)
Early Immigrants
59(1)
Settlers
60(8)
Cemeteries
68(6)
Industrial Development
74(5)
Traces and Sites of Extractive Industries
79(5)
Part II: Outdoors at the Big South Fork
Hiking
84(11)
Hiking Safety
84(7)
Cross-Country Hiking
91(1)
Backpacking
92(3)
Horseback Riding
95(10)
Rules for Riding
96(9)
Camping
105(2)
Backcountry Lodging
107(2)
Paddling
109(12)
Safety Practices
110(3)
River Access
113(8)
Road Bicycling
121(1)
Mountain Biking
122(7)
Safety
122(7)
Climbing and Rappelling
129(1)
Caving
130(1)
Swimming and Snorkeling
131(1)
Picnicking
132(2)
Sightseeing
134(7)
Photography
141(1)
Other Activities
142(2)
Four-Wheel Drive, ATV, and Trail Bike Riding
142(1)
Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping
143(1)
Special Events, Programs, and Organizations
144(7)
Environmental Education Program
144(1)
Longhunter Program
144(1)
Campfire Programs
145(1)
Junior Ranger Program
145(1)
Patch Hike
146(1)
Special Events
146(1)
VIP Program
147(1)
Partners in Parks/Partners in Education
147(1)
Big South Fork Trail Riders Association
147(1)
Big South Fork Saddle Club
147(1)
Friends of the Big South Fork
148(1)
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning
148(3)
Part III: Other Opportunities Nearby
Surrounding Communities
151(7)
Oneida, Tennessee
151(1)
Jamestown, Tennessee
151(2)
Whitley City, Kentucky
153(1)
Rugby, Tennessee
153(1)
Allardt, Tennessee
154(1)
Stearns, Kentucky
155(2)
Barthell, Kentucky
157(1)
Parks and Preserves
158(7)
Pickett State Rustic Park and Forest
158(1)
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Site
158(1)
Dale Hollow Lake and Cordell Hull Birthplace
159(1)
Daniel Boone National Forest
159(1)
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
160(1)
Natural Arch Scenic Area
161(1)
General Burnside State Park and Lake Cumberland
161(1)
Colditz Cove State Natural Area
162(1)
Obed Wild and Scenic River
162(1)
Frozen Head State Natural Area
163(1)
Lone Mountain State Forest
164(1)
Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area
164(1)
Appendix A: Addresses, Telephone Numbers, and Websites 165(4)
Appendix B: Plant Life of the Big South Fork 169(8)
Appendix C: Animal Life of the Big South Fork 177(8)
Appendix D: Selected References 185(2)
Index 187

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