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

by MANNING RUSS

• ISBN13: 9780898866391
• ISBN10: 0898866391
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-01
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books

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