Nature of the Appalachian trail: wildlife, plants, geology, and more

Introduction

A concise history of the Appalachian Trail

From Georgia to Maine : the route of the Appalachian Trail

Mountains rise, mountains fall

The long green tunnel

The grand floral parade

Furred creatures great and small (and in between)

Serenaders on the wing

Of moist skin and scales

Some suggested hikes

Appendix A : trees of the Appalachian Trail and fall leaf color guide

Appendix B : average blooming season for some Appalachian Trail flowers

Appendix C : birds of the Shenandoah National Park and birds of the White Mountain National Forest

Appendix D : the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and member trail-maintaining clubs.