John F. Blair Pub
In this third edition of his classic photography/ hiking guide, Adams showcases his own beautiful color photographs. This complete compendium includes 1,000 waterfalls, highlighting more than 300 of the best waterfalls found in North Carolina with full descriptions, comprehensive directions, and four-color photographs. Since the first edition of Kevin Adams’s North Carolina Waterfalls in 1994, this book has sold over 65,000 copies. In that time, Adams has established a widespread and well-respected reputation as a photographer, naturalist, writer, and teacher.
What You’ll Find in this Definitive Waterfall Guide:
- Over 350 full-color photos
- 40+ full-color USGS topographical maps featuring the waterfalls in each area
- Each listing features: Beauty Rating, Accessibility, Elevation, Type, Hiking Distance & Difficulty, Photo Rating, and more.
- Detailed descriptions of how to get there and what to expect.
- GPS coordinates for each waterfall and trailhead
- Helpful tips and instructions for taking the best waterfall photographs
- Waterfall safety & environmental consideration.
New additions to the selection of waterfalls include:
- High Falls on the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River
- Fall Creek Falls in the new Mayo River State Park
- Reece Place, East Fork, and Graveley falls in the new Headwaters State Forest
- Two waterfalls in Pinnacle Park in Sylva
- Many gems hidden away in Pisgah and Nantahala national forests unknown to the general public
- Waterfalls east of the mountains such as Carvers Falls in Fayetteville and Lanier and Fish Jump falls in Raven Rock State Park
From its comprehensive coverage and detailed trail directions to its helpful photography tips and beauty ratings, the new North Carolina Waterfalls remains the definitive guide to its subject.
About the contributor(s):
In addition to North Carolina Waterfalls, Kevin Adams is the author of seven other books and their numerous revisions. He has taught nature photography seminars since the early 1990s and leads popular tours in the NC mountains to photograph waterfalls. He is the man behind the Digital After Dark blog and the free Night Photography News e-newsletter. He lives in the mountains of North Carolina.
