50 Amazing Things You Must See and Do in the Greater D.C. Area The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Guide

by Plant, Ian; Rossbach, Joseph

• ISBN13: 9780979917196
• ISBN10: 0979917190
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: Mountain Trail Press

Summary

Highlighting some of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife in the eastern United States, this guide to the greater Washington, DC, area makes it easy to explore natural beauty spots in central Maryland and northern Virginia over a day or a weekend. With an emphasis on efficiency, all the destinations listed can be reached within a three-hour drive from the nation's capital. To save time, the book goes after the best outdoor experiences, including the best hiking, biking, and paddling in the region; the best vantage points to glimpse birds and animals; and the best times for seasonal events such as the spring bloom and the peak autumn color. From hiking in the Appalachian Mountains or paddling the mighty Potomac River to watching the winter snow geese migrate on the eastern shore of Maryland, the book provides an inspiring range of adventures, all illustrated with stunning, full-color photos.

Author Biography

Ian J. Plant is a photographer whose work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Adirondack Life, Blue Ridge Country, Chesapeake Life, and Wonderful West Virginia. His photography has also been featured in Blue Ridge Parkway Wonder and Light, Chesapeake: Bay of Light, Maryland Wonder and Light, Shenandoah Wonder and Light, Virginia Wonder and Light, and West Virginia Wonder and Light. He lives in Lorton, Virginia. Joseph Rossbach is a nature photographer and writer whose work can be seen in advertising campaigns, art galleries, books, calendars magazines, and websites. Some of his clients include Blue Ridge Country Magazine, Connections Magazine, Digital Camera World, Photo Techniques Magazine, and The Potomac News and Mountain. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland.