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Looking for things to do in the south this spring and summer? From outdoors and nature guides, to beautifully illustrated references on flora and fauna, and travel guides to exciting destinations, our Southern Gateways Guides can help you experience the South to the fullest. You can browse our most recent guides below, and get 30% off plus free shipping on orders over $75 with code 01UNCP30.
Hiking North Carolina’s State Parks: The Best Trail Adventures from the Appalachians to the Atlantic by Johnny Molloy
Detailed information for more than 50 hikes, including highlights and advice for each hike
Detailed hike maps in full color, complete with important trail information
Expert guidance on what gear to take with you
Details for each hike include elevation changes, levels of difficulty, and more
Over 50 beautiful, full-color photographs of North Carolina’s varied and unique landscapes
Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas: A Forager’s Companion by Lytton John Musselman, Peter W. Schafran
Profiles of more than 100 edible plants, organized broadly by food type, including seeds, fruits, grains, and shoots
Details about taste and texture, harvesting tips, and preparation instructions
Full-color photos that make it easy to identify edible plants
30 Great North Carolina Science Adventures: From Underground Wonderlands to Islands in the Sky and Everything in Between edited by April C. Smith and Assistant Editor, Sarah J. Carrier
All you need to plan trips and discover new attractions
Organized by the state’s Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions
Spotlight wonderful places to hike, fascinating geological formations to find, animals and plants to observe, and hands-on learning activities
Explains clearly the scientific processes that made North Carolina the state it is today
Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps; includes an indispensable science glossary
Great Day Hikes on North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail by Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, edited by Jim Grode
40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels
Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more
Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike
Full-color maps and photographs
Helpful information about the trail’s history and ongoing development
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