Books by Johnny Molloy

Book SynopsisBest Tent Camping: Kentucky by author Johnny Molloy leads you to the best tent camping destinations within the Bluegrass State, describing not only of the campgrounds themselves, but also the fun outdoorsy activities nearby. The book uses a rating system, which includes campground privacy, security, beauty, quiet, and cleanliness, and gives inside tips on how to be enjoy each particular destination from your chosen campground. It also details prices, opening and closing dates, websites, and other information that will help you utilize your precious time to the fullest, enjoying your Kentucky tent camping experience.Table of ContentsKentucky Overview Map Kentucky Map Key Best Campgrounds Acknowledgments Preface Introduction WEST OF I-65 1. Birmingham Ferry-Smith Bay Campground 2. Cave Creek Park Campground 3. Columbus-Belmont State Park Campground 4. Cravens Bay Campground 5. Dog Creek Campground 6. Energy Lake Campground 7. Headquarters Campground 8. Hillman Ferry Campground 9. Houchins Ferry Campground 10. Hurricane Creek Campground 11. Lake Barkley State Park Campground 12. Lake Malone State Park Campground 13. Laurel Branch Park Campground 14. Pennyrile Forest State Park Campground 15. Wax Campground BETWEEN THE INTERSTATES 16. Alum Ford Campground 17. Bailey’s Point Campground 18. Beaver Creek Campground 19. Bee Rock Campground 20. Blue Heron Campground 21. Cumberland Falls State Park Campground 22. Dale Hollow Lake State Park Campground 23. Fishing Creek Campground 24. General Burnside Island State Park Campground 25. Great Meadow Campground 26. Grove Campground 27. Holly Bay Campground 28. Holmes Bend Campground 29. Kendall Campground 30. Pike Ridge Campground 31. Rockcastle Campground 32. Tailwater Campground 33. Waitsboro Campground EAST OF I-75 34. Breaks Interstate Park Campground 35. Buckhorn Campground 36. Carter Caves State Park Campground 37. Clear Creek Campground 38. Fort Boonesborough State Park Campground 39. Grapevine Creek Campground 40. Kingdom Come State Park Campground 41. Koomer Ridge Campground 42. Littcarr Campground 43. Natural Bridge State Park Campground 44. Paintsville Lake State Park Campground 45. Trace Branch Campground 46. Turkey Foot Campground 47. Twin Knobs Campground 48. Wilderness Road Campground 49. Yatesville Lake State Park Campground 50. Zilpo Campground APPENDIXES AND INDEX Appendix A: Camping Equipment Checklist Appendix B: Sources of Information Index About the Author Map Legend

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Book SynopsisWell-traveled outdoor writer and native Tennessean Johnny Molloy methodically set forth into his home state, searching for campgrounds to include in this new edition of Best Tent Camping: Tennessee. Having camped the state for decades, Molloy, with over 50 outdoor guides to his credit, uaed his wealth of experience and scoured the entirety of Tennessee -- choosing only the most pristine campgrounds that included not only a great locale for tent campers but with fun outdoors activities nearby, most as close as your tent door. Included in this book is a rating system for the Southern Appalachian's 50 best tent campgrounds. Certain campground attributes -- beauty, site privacy, site spaciousness, quiet, security, and cleanliness/upkeep -- are ranked using a star system.Table of ContentsTennessee Overview Map Overview-Map Key Best Campgrounds Acknowledgments Preface Introduction WEST TENNESSEE 1. Big Hill Pond State Park 2. Chickasaw State Park 3. Fort Pillow State Park 4. Meeman-Shelby State Park 5. Natchez Trace State Park and Forest 6. Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park 7. Pickwick Landing State Park MIDDLE TENNESSEE 8. Anderson Road 9. Bledsoe Creek State Park 10. Cedars of Lebanon State Park 11. David Crockett State Park 12. Edgar Evins State park 13. Fall Creek Falls State Park 14. Gatlin Point 15. Harpeth River Bridge 16. Henry Horton State Park 17. Lillydale 18. Meriwether Lewis Monument 19. Montgomery Bell State Park 20. Mousetail Landing State Park 21. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park 22. Piney 23. Ragland Bottoms 24. Rock Island State Park EAST TENNESSEE 25. Abrams Creek 26. Backbone Rock 27. Bandy Creek 28. Cardens Bluff 29. Chilhowee 30. Cosby 31. Dennis Cove 32. Elkmont 33. Franklin State Forest 34. Frozen Head State Park 35. Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park 36. Holly Flats 37. Indian Boundary 38. Jake Best 39. Little Oak 40. Nolichucky Gorge 41. Norris Dam State Park 42. North River 43. Obed Wild and Scenic River 44. Old Forge 45. Paint Creek 46. Pickett State Park 47. Prentice Cooper State Forest 48. Rock Creek 49. Round Mountain 50. Sylco APPENDIXES Appendix A: Camping Equipment Appendix B: Sources of Information Index About the Author Map Legend

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Book SynopsisBest Tent Camping: Florida will guide you to the quietest, most beautiful, most secure, and best managed campgrounds in Florida. Painstakingly selected from more than 1,000 campgrounds in the forest, in the swamps, and on the coast, each campsite is rated for beauty, noise, privacy, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness. Each campground profile provides essential details on facilities, reservations, fees, and restrictions, as well as an accurate, easy-to-read map, making the campground easily accessible. Well-traveled outdoors writer Johnny Molloy has used his wealth of experience and scoured the entirety of Florida for this updated edition -- choosing only the most pristine campgrounds that include great locales for tent campers and feature fun outdoors activities nearby, most as close as your tent door. Whether you are a native Floridian in search of new territory or an out-of-state vacationer, Best Tent Camping unlocks the secrets to finding and enjoying the best tent-camping experiences in Florida.Table of ContentsOverview-Map Key Florida Campground Locator Map Map Legend Best Campgrounds Acknowledgments Preface Introduction FLORIDA PANHANDLE 1. Big Lagoon State Park Campground 2. Blackwater River State Park Campground 3. Camel Lake Campground 4. Dead Lakes Park Campground 5. Falling Waters State Park Campground 6. Florida Caverns State Park Campground 7. Grayton Beach State Park Campground 8. High Bluff Campground 9. Ochlockonee River State Park Campground 10. Pine Log State Forest Campground 11. Rocky Bayou State Park Campground 12. St. Andrews State Park Campground 13. St. George Island State Park Campground 14. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Campground 15. Torreya State Park Campground 16. Wright Lake Recreation Area Campground NORTHERN FLORIDA 17. Anastasia State Park Campground 18. Fort Clinch State Park Campground 19. Gold Head Branch State Park Campground 20. Hammock Campground at Jennings State Forest 21. Little Talbot Island State Park Campground 22. Manatee Springs State Park Campground 23. O’Leno State Park Campground 24. Ocean Pond Campground 25. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Campground 26. Suwannee River State Park Campground CENTRAL FLORIDA 27. Alexander Springs Recreation Area Campground 28. Blue Spring State Park Campground 29. Chassahowitzka River Campground: Indian Ridge Loop 30. Clearwater Lake Campground 31. Hillsborough River State Park Campground 32. Hog Island Recreation Area Campground 33. Hopkins Prairie Campground 34. Juniper Springs Recreation Area Campground 35. Lake Eaton Campground 36. Lithia Springs Park Campground 37. Mutual Mine Recreation Area Campground 38. Starkey Wilderness Park Campground SOUTH FLORIDA 39. Bahia Honda State Park Campground 40. Bear Island Campground 41. Caloosahatchee Regional Park Campground 42. Cayo Costa State Park Campground 43. DuPuis Campground 44. Elliott Key Campground 45. Flamingo Campground 46. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Campground 47. Jonathan Dickinson State Park Campground 48. Long Key State Park Campground 49. Long Pine Key Campground 50. Oscar Scherer State Park Campground APPENDIXES AND INDEX Appendix A: Camping-Equipment Checklist Appendix B: Sources of Information Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisFive Star Trails: Roanoke and the New River Valley showcases 40 hikes in the mountains, valleys, and Piedmont of Western Virginia. The guide includes an array of treks reflecting the area's superlative scenery, from wild waterfalls in the New River Valley to highland wildernesses of the Jefferson National Forest, historic paths along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and waterside strolls beside Smith Mountain Lake. It is authored by the Southeast's most experienced outdoors writer, Johnny Molloy. Hikes in this book range from just under 2 miles to over 10 miles, creating opportunities for hikers of all ages, and will accommodate your desires for hikes of multiple lengths, depending on mood, time, and company. Trail configurations are diverse as well--including out-and-back hikes, loops, and balloon loops. Hike settings vary from developed county parks to the back of beyond.Table of ContentsOverview Map Overview Map Key Dedication Acknowledgments Preface Recommended Hikes Introduction New River Valley 1. Sentinel Point and Falls of Mill Creek 2. Angels Rest 3. Cascade Falls 4. Bald Knob and Bear Cliffs 5. Pandapas Pond Walk 6. Kelly Knob 7. Mountain Lake Wilderness 8. Flat Peter Loop 9. Potts Valley Rail Trail 10. Hanging Rock Lower Craig Creek Valley 11. Roaring Run Falls and Furnace 12. Upper Hoop Hole Hike 13. Lower Hoop Hole Hike 14. Craig Creek Loop Trail 15. Fenwick Mines Walk 16. Sulphur Ridge Circuit 17. Lick Branch Loop Catawba 18. Tinker Cliffs 19. Hay Rock and Beyond 20. McAfee Knob 21. North Mountain Loop 22. Dragons Tooth 23. Audie Murphy Monument Peaks of Otter 24. Apple Orchard Falls Loop 25. Fallingwater Cascades 26. Flat Top 27. Johnson Farm via Harkening Hill Roanoke and Smith Mountain Lake 28. Read Mountain Preserve 29. Explore Park Hike 30. Lake View Walk 31. Turtle Island Hike 32. Mill Mountain Park Loop 33. Chestnut Ridge Loop 34. Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve The South 35. Falls Ridge Preserve 36. Bottom Creek Gorge 37. Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve 38. Waid Park 39. Smart View 40. Rock Castle Gorge Appendix A: Area Outdoor Retailers Appendix B: Hiking Clubs Index About the Author Map Legend

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Book SynopsisHiking expert Johnny Molloy introduces 40 of West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest's best hiking trails, with information including route details, directions, nearby attractions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles in this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook.

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Book SynopsisLand Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook, by Johnny Molloy, is the only comprehensive guide to the magnificent Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area on the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. The handbook is divided into two sections--water activities and land activities. The water section guides visitors to important fishing spots and lakes, as well as outlines one of the longest paddle trails in the Midwest--the 85-mile-long Land Between The Lakes Paddle Route. Descriptions of all lake accesses and swimming beaches are also included. The land section offers detailed descriptions of more than 300 miles of hiking trails (including the 60-mile-long North-South Trail). Finally, the guide offers an extensive reference section, detailing alternate lodging possibilities, outfitters, and conveniences located in nearby towns. This new edition is completely updated and features new trails and new photos.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part One: THE FACILITIES Visitor Centers Golden Pond Visitor Center North Welcome Station South Welcome Station Visitor Facilities South Bison Range Elk & Bison Prairie The Homeplace Golden Pond Planetarium Woodlands Nature Station Part Two: THE LAKES Boating Fishing Kentucky Lake Lake Barkley Other Fishing Lakes, Ponds, and Streams Swim Beaches Energy Lake Moss Creek Lake Access Areas Boswell Landing Demumbers Bay Devils Elbow Eddyville Ferry Energy Dam Ginger Bay Grays Landing Kuttawa Landing Neville Bay Nickell Branch Pisgah Point Redd Hollow Sugar Bay Taylor Bay Twin Lakes Part Three: THE TRAILS Canal Loop Trails Canal Loop Trail North Paved Trail Trail Connector A Trail Connector B Trail Connector C Trail Connector D Hillman Heritage Trail Bohannon Loop Vogle Loop Brown Spring Loop James Nickell Loop Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail Fenton to Cumberland Energy Lake Trails Loop 1 Loop 2 Fort Donelson National Battlefield Trails Donelson Trail Earthworks Trail River Circle Trail Spur Trail Fort Henry Area Trails Artillery Trail Boswell Trail Devils Backbone Trail Peytona Trail Picket Loop Trail Piney Trail Telegraph Trail Telegraph/Picket Trail Tennessee Ridge Trail Volunteer Trail Nature Station Trails Center Furnace Trail Hematite Trail Honker Trail Long Creek Trail Nature Station Connector Trail Token Trail Spring Spur Trail Woodland Walk North–South Trail North–South Trail: South Welcome to Ginger Creek Road North–South Trail: Ginger Creek Road to Golden Pond North–South Trail: Golden Pond to Duncan Bay North–South Trail: Duncan Bay to North Welcome North–South Trail Log North-South Spur Trails Brier Rose Spring Spur Trail Brown Spring Spur Trail Brush Arbor Camp Spur Trail Buzzard Wing Spring Spur Trail Coffin Cove Spur Trail Colson Overlook Spur Trail Dead Beaver Spring Spur Trail Fort Henry North–South Trail Connector Ferry Landing Spur Trail Golden Pond Spur Trail Jenny Ridge Spur Trail Laura Furnace Fork Spur Trail Model Loop Trail Mountain Laurel Spring Spur Trail Nightriders Spring Spur Trail Sugar Jack Spring Spur Trail Turkey Spring/School House Hollow Spring Spur Trail Walker Line Trail Wranglers Trails Part Four: SEEING THE REST OF THE PARK Road Biking Scenic Drives Picnic Areas Part Five: PLACES TO LAY YOUR HEAD Campgrounds Birmingham Ferry/Smith Bay Cravens Bay Energy Lake Fenton Gatlin Point Hillman Ferry Piney Special-Use Campgrounds Nearby State Parks APPENDIXES Resources Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisPerfect Camping for You in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia The Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains provide spectacular backdrops for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Johnny Molloy has traversed the entire region—tree-topped mountains, clear streams, and lush woodlands of East Tennessee, western North Carolina, northern Georgia, and western South Carolina—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the ideal spot! Best Tent Camping: Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains presents 50 of the region’s best campgrounds, organized by state. Selections are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal, and every site is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness—so you’ll always know what to expect. The new full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know, with detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities, as well as driving directions and GPS coordinates. Whether you seek a quiet campground near a remote highland stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains. It’s an escape for all who wish to find those special locales that recharge the mind, body, and spirit. This guide is a keeper.Table of ContentsSouthern Appalachians–Smokies Campground Locator Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Preface Best Campgrounds Introduction Tennessee Campgrounds Bandy Creek Campground Chilhowee Campground Cosby Campground Dennis Cove Campground Foster Falls Campground Frozen Head State Park Campground Hiwassee–Ocoee Scenic River State Park Campground Holly Flats Campground Indian Boundary Campground Little Oak Campground Nolichucky Gorge Campground and Cabins North River Campground Obed Wild and Scenic River: Rock Creek Campground Old Forge Campground Paint Creek Campground Pickett State Park Campground Rock Creek Campground Round Mountain Campground North Carolina Campgrounds Balsam Mountain Campground Big Creek Campground Black Mountain Campground Cable Cove Campground Cataloochee Campground Doughton Park Campground Horse Cove Campground Lake Powhatan Campground Linville Falls Campground Mount Mitchell State Park Campground Mount Pisgah Campground Nelson’s Nantahala Hideaway Campground North Mills River Campground Price Park Campground Rocky Bluff Campground Smokemont Campground Standing Indian Campground Tsali Campground Van Hook Glade Campground South Carolina Campgrounds Burrells Ford Campground Cherry Hill Campground Devils Fork State Park Campground Keowee–Toxaway State Park Campground Georgia Campgrounds Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground DeSoto Falls Campground Dockery Lake Campground Fort Mountain State Park Campground Lake Conasauga Campground Tate Branch Campground Upper Chattahoochee Campground Wildcat Creek Campground Appendix A: Camping Equipment Checklist Appendix B: Sources of Information Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisPerfect Camping for You in North Carolina and South Carolina! The Carolinas provide spectacular backdrops for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Johnny Molloy has traversed the entire region—from the alluring Blue Ridge Mountains to the saltwater-washed sands of the Atlantic coast—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot! The full-color, updated, user-friendly format lets you easily find 50 of the best campgrounds to fit your travel plans and meet your personal interests, with author selections based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal. Detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities help to narrow down your choices, and ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness ensure that you find your perfect car-camping adventure. So whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, Best Tent Camping: The Carolinas is a keeper.Table of ContentsNorth Carolina Campground Overview Map South Carolina Campground Overview Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Preface Best Campgrounds Introduction NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS Balsam Mountain Campground Big Creek Campground Cable Cove Campground Cataloochee Campground Doughton Park Campground Julian Price Park Campground Lake James State Park Campgrounds Lake Powhatan Campground Linville Falls Campground Mount Mitchell State Park Campground Mount Pisgah Campground New River State Park: Wagoner Access Campground North Mills River Campground Rocky Bluff Campground Smokemont Campground South Mountains State Park Campground Standing Indian Campground Sunburst Campground Tsali Campground NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT Badin Lake Campground Hanging Rock State Park Campground Lake Norman State Park Campground Morrow Mountain State Park Campground Pilot Mountain State Park Campground NORTH CAROLINA COAST AND COASTAL PLAIN Carolina Beach State Park Campground Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground Frisco Campground Goose Creek State Park Campground Jones Lake State Park Campground Lumber River State Park: Princess Ann Access Campground Merchants Millpond State Park Campground Neuse River Campground (Flanners Beach) Ocracoke Campground SOUTH CAROLINA UPCOUNTRY Cherry Hill Campground Devils Fork State Park Campground Jones Gap State Park Campground Keowee–Toxaway State Park Campground Table Rock State Park Campgrounds SOUTH CAROLINA MIDLANDS Brick House Campground Calhoun Falls State Park Campground Kings Mountain State Park Campground LeRoys Ferry Campground Lick Fork Lake Campground Parsons Mountain Lake Campground Poinsett State Park Campground Sand Hills State Forest Campground Woods Ferry Campground SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY Honey Hill Campground Huntington Beach State Park Campgrounds Little Pee Dee State Park Campground APPENDIX A: CAMPING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST APPENDIX B: SOURCES OF INFORMATION INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisBest Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: South details 45 hikes along the AT from the trail's southern terminus atop Georgia's Springer Mountain north through North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. These superlative treks visit overlooks, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and wildernesses, as well as scenic, cultural, and historical sites -- even trail towns. This selection of hikes reflects the great variety of features the southern AT provides, and the guide is authored by the Southeast's most experienced outdoor writer, Johnny Molloy.

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Book Synopsis: Best Tent Camping: Florida will guide you to the quietest, most beautiful, most secure, and best managed campgrounds in Florida. Painstakingly selected from more than 1,000 campgrounds in the forest, in the swamps, and on the coast, each campsite is rated for beauty, noise, privacy, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness. Each campground profile provides essential details on facilities, reservations, fees, and restrictions, as well as an accurate, easy-to-read map, making the campground easily accessible. Well-traveled outdoors writer Johnny Molloy has used his wealth of experience and scoured the entirety of Florida for this updated edition -- choosing only the most pristine campgrounds that include great locales for tent campers and feature fun outdoors activities nearby, most as close as your tent door. Whether you are a native Floridian in search of new territory or an out-of-state vacationer, Best Tent Camping unlocks the secrets to finding and enjoying the best tent-camping experiences in Florida.

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Book SynopsisWhether it’s rafting down the Chattooga River, hiking along the Bartram Trail, or sea kayaking around Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia is stuffed with opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities. To help these adventurers on their way, Best Tent Camping: Georgia by Johnny Molloy reveals the best places in the Peach State to pitch a tent, from mountainous Amicalola Falls State Park, starting point for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, to the windswept dunes of Cumberland Island. Written to steer campers away from concrete slabs and convoys of RVs, Best Tent Camping: Georgia points tent campers to only the most scenic and serene campsites in the state. Painstakingly selected from hundreds of campgrounds, each of the 50 campsites is rated for: beauty, noise, privacy, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness. In addition, each campground profile provides essential details on facilities, reservations, fees, and restrictions, as well as an accurate, easy-to-read map, making the campground a snap to locate. Also included are suggestions for nearby outdoor recreation and sightseeing, pinpointing attractions that often go unnoticed.Table of ContentsNorthwest Georgia 1.Cloudland Canyon State Park 2.Doll Mountain 3.Fort Mountain State Park 4.Hickey Gap 5.Hidden Creek 6.Jacks River Fields 7.Lake Conasauga 8.McKaskey Creek 9.The Pocket 10.Harris Branch Northeast Georgia 11.Amicalola Falls State Park 12.Andrews Cove 13.Black Rock Mountain State Park 14.Cooper Creek 15.Frank Gross 16.Desoto Falls 17.Dockery Lake 18.Fort Yargo State Park 19.Hart State Park 20.Lake Blue Ridge 21.Lake Chatuge 22.Lake Russell 23.Lake Winfield Scott 24.Rabun Beach 25.Sarah's Creek 26.Shady Grove 27.Tate Branch 28.Unicoi State Park 29.Upper Chattahoochee 30.Vogel State Park 31.War Hill 32.Wildcat Middle Georgia 33.Bussey Point 34.F. D. Roosevelt State Park 35.George L. Smith State Park 36.Hesters Ferry 37.Stateline 38.Lake Sinclair Beach 39.Magnolia Springs State Park 40.Oconee River South Georgia 41.Coheelee Creek 42.Cotton Hill 43.Fort McAllister State Historic park 44.General Coffee State Park 45.Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park 46.Faceville Landing 47.Rood Creek 48.Sea Camp at Cumberland Island 49.Skidaway Island State Park 50.Stephen C. Foster State Park

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Book SynopsisBest Tent Camping: Kentucky by author Johnny Molloy leads you to the best tent camping destinations within the Bluegrass State, describing not only of the campgrounds themselves, but also the fun outdoorsy activities nearby. The book uses a rating system, which includes campground privacy, security, beauty, quiet, and cleanliness, and gives inside tips on how to be enjoy each particular destination from your chosen campground. It also details prices, opening and closing dates, websites, and other information that will help you utilize your precious time to the fullest, enjoying your Kentucky tent camping experience.

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Book SynopsisWell-traveled outdoor writer and native Tennessean Johnny Molloy methodically set forth into his home state, searching for campgrounds to include in this new edition of Best Tent Camping: Tennessee. Having camped the state for decades, Molloy, with over 50 outdoor guides to his credit, uaed his wealth of experience and scoured the entirety of Tennessee -- choosing only the most pristine campgrounds that included not only a great locale for tent campers but with fun outdoors activities nearby, most as close as your tent door. Included in this book is a rating system for the Southern Appalachian’s 50 best tent campgrounds. Certain campground attributes -- beauty, site privacy, site spaciousness, quiet, security, and cleanliness/upkeep -- are ranked using a star system.

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Book SynopsisFrom the Allegheny Highlands to the Feudin' Country of the Hatfields and McCoys, camping in West Virginia has never been better. Best Tent Camping: West Virginia, now in its third edition, is a guidebook for tent campers who like quiet, scenic, and serene campsites. It's the perfect resource if you blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boombox, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by a convoy of RVs. In Best Tent Camping: West Virginia, outdoor adventurer Johnny Molloy guides readers to the quietest, most beautiful, most secure, and best-managed campgrounds in the Mountain State. Painstakingly selected from hundreds of campgrounds, each campsite is rated for beauty, noise, privacy, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness. Each campground profile gives unbiased and thorough evaluations, taking the guess work out of finding the perfect site.Table of ContentsWorking Table of Contents Allegheny Highlands Bear Heaven Bishop Knob Blue Bend Cranberry Day Run Horseshoe Run Island Kumbrabow State Forest Lake Sherwood Laurel Fork Pocahontas Seneca State Forest Spruce Knob Lake Summit Lake Tea Creek Watoga State Park Eastern Panhandle Big Bend Blackwater Falls State Park Brandywine Lake Camp Run Hawk Red Creek Seneca Shadows Sleepy Creek Trout Pond Wolf Gap Feudin' Country Beech Fork State Park Cabwaylingo State Forest Chief Logan State Park Kanawha State Forest Panther State Forest R.D. Bailey Lake Heart of West Virginia Audra State Park Bakers Run/Mill Creek Bulltown Cedar Creek State Park Coopers Rock State Forest Holly River State Park Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area New River Valley Army Camp Babcock State Park Bluestone State Park Camp Creek State Park and Forest Glade Creek Greenbrier River State Forest Moncove Lake State Park Ohio River Valley Lewis Wetzel McClintic Wildlife Management Area North Bend State Park Tomlinson Run State Park Appendices

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Book SynopsisFive Star Trails: Roanoke and the New River Valley showcases 40 hikes in the mountains, valleys, and Piedmont of Western Virginia. The guide includes an array of treks reflecting the area's superlative scenery, from wild waterfalls in the New River Valley to highland wildernesses of the Jefferson National Forest, historic paths along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and waterside strolls beside Smith Mountain Lake. It is authored by the Southeast's most experienced outdoors writer, Johnny Molloy. Hikes in this book range from just under 2 miles to over 10 miles, creating opportunities for hikers of all ages, and will accommodate your desires for hikes of multiple lengths, depending on mood, time, and company. Trail configurations are diverse as well--including out-and-back hikes, loops, and balloon loops. Hike settings vary from developed county parks to the back of beyond.

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Book SynopsisLand Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook, by Johnny Molloy, is the only comprehensive guide to the magnificent Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area on the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. The handbook is divided into two sections—water activities and land activities. The water section guides visitors to important fishing spots and lakes, as well as outlines one of the longest paddle trails in the Midwest—the 85-mile-long Land Between The Lakes Paddle Route. Descriptions of all lake accesses and swimming beaches are also included. The land section offers detailed descriptions of more than 300 miles of hiking trails (including the 60-mile-long North-South Trail). Finally, the guide offers an extensive reference section, detailing alternate lodging possibilities, outfitters, and conveniences located in nearby towns. This new edition is completely updated and features new trails and new photos.

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Book SynopsisPerfect Camping for You in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia The Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains provide spectacular backdrops for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Johnny Molloy has traversed the entire region—tree-topped mountains, clear streams, and lush woodlands of East Tennessee, western North Carolina, northern Georgia, and western South Carolina—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the ideal spot! Best Tent Camping: Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains presents 50 of the region’s best campgrounds, organized by state. Selections are based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal, and every site is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness—so you’ll always know what to expect. The new full-color edition of this proven guidebook provides everything you need to know, with detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities, as well as driving directions and GPS coordinates. Whether you seek a quiet campground near a remote highland stream or a family campground with all the amenities, grab Best Tent Camping: Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains. It’s an escape for all who wish to find those special locales that recharge the mind, body, and spirit. This guide is a keeper.Table of ContentsSouthern Appalachians–Smokies Campground Locator Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Preface Best Campgrounds Introduction Tennessee Campgrounds Bandy Creek Campground Chilhowee Campground Cosby Campground Dennis Cove Campground Foster Falls Campground Frozen Head State Park Campground Hiwassee–Ocoee Scenic River State Park Campground Holly Flats Campground Indian Boundary Campground Little Oak Campground Nolichucky Gorge Campground and Cabins North River Campground Obed Wild and Scenic River: Rock Creek Campground Old Forge Campground Paint Creek Campground Pickett State Park Campground Rock Creek Campground Round Mountain Campground North Carolina Campgrounds Balsam Mountain Campground Big Creek Campground Black Mountain Campground Cable Cove Campground Cataloochee Campground Doughton Park Campground Horse Cove Campground Lake Powhatan Campground Linville Falls Campground Mount Mitchell State Park Campground Mount Pisgah Campground Nelson’s Nantahala Hideaway Campground North Mills River Campground Price Park Campground Rocky Bluff Campground Smokemont Campground Standing Indian Campground Tsali Campground Van Hook Glade Campground South Carolina Campgrounds Burrells Ford Campground Cherry Hill Campground Devils Fork State Park Campground Keowee–Toxaway State Park Campground Georgia Campgrounds Black Rock Mountain State Park Campground Cloudland Canyon State Park Campground DeSoto Falls Campground Dockery Lake Campground Fort Mountain State Park Campground Lake Conasauga Campground Tate Branch Campground Upper Chattahoochee Campground Wildcat Creek Campground Appendix A: Camping Equipment Checklist Appendix B: Sources of Information Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisPerfect Camping for You in North Carolina and South Carolina! The Carolinas provide spectacular backdrops for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Johnny Molloy has traversed the entire region—from the alluring Blue Ridge Mountains to the saltwater-washed sands of the Atlantic coast—and compiled the most up-to-date research to steer you to the perfect spot! The full-color, updated, user-friendly format lets you easily find 50 of the best campgrounds to fit your travel plans and meet your personal interests, with author selections based on location, topography, size, and overall appeal. Detailed maps of each campground and key information such as fees, restrictions, dates of operation, and facilities help to narrow down your choices, and ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, safety and security, and cleanliness ensure that you find your perfect car-camping adventure. So whether you seek a quiet campground near a fish-filled stream or a family campground with all the amenities, Best Tent Camping: The Carolinas is a keeper.Table of ContentsNorth Carolina Campground Overview Map South Carolina Campground Overview Map Map Legend Acknowledgments Preface Best Campgrounds Introduction NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS Balsam Mountain Campground Big Creek Campground Cable Cove Campground Cataloochee Campground Doughton Park Campground Julian Price Park Campground Lake James State Park Campgrounds Lake Powhatan Campground Linville Falls Campground Mount Mitchell State Park Campground Mount Pisgah Campground New River State Park: Wagoner Access Campground North Mills River Campground Rocky Bluff Campground Smokemont Campground South Mountains State Park Campground Standing Indian Campground Sunburst Campground Tsali Campground NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT Badin Lake Campground Hanging Rock State Park Campground Lake Norman State Park Campground Morrow Mountain State Park Campground Pilot Mountain State Park Campground NORTH CAROLINA COAST AND COASTAL PLAIN Carolina Beach State Park Campground Cliffs of the Neuse State Park Campground Frisco Campground Goose Creek State Park Campground Jones Lake State Park Campground Lumber River State Park: Princess Ann Access Campground Merchants Millpond State Park Campground Neuse River Campground (Flanners Beach) Ocracoke Campground SOUTH CAROLINA UPCOUNTRY Cherry Hill Campground Devils Fork State Park Campground Jones Gap State Park Campground Keowee–Toxaway State Park Campground Table Rock State Park Campgrounds SOUTH CAROLINA MIDLANDS Brick House Campground Calhoun Falls State Park Campground Kings Mountain State Park Campground LeRoys Ferry Campground Lick Fork Lake Campground Parsons Mountain Lake Campground Poinsett State Park Campground Sand Hills State Forest Campground Woods Ferry Campground SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY Honey Hill Campground Huntington Beach State Park Campgrounds Little Pee Dee State Park Campground APPENDIX A: CAMPING EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST APPENDIX B: SOURCES OF INFORMATION INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisDiscover the Best Hikes in Chattanooga, Tennessee Centered on the banks of the mighty Tennessee River, Chattanooga is flanked to the east by the lofty Southern Appalachian Mountains and to the west by the rugged Cumberland Plateau. So it is within easy reach of an incredible array of hiking destinations. Explore 40 of Chattanooga’s best, five-star trails, divided into six distinct areas in and around the city. With the expert guidance of Tennessee author Johnny Molloy, you’ll take a ramble through the backcountry of the Cohutta Wilderness, a trek to a natural bridge on the Cumberland Plateau, a history-rich stroll along a Civil War battlefield, or a quick escape on a greenway near your home. Book Features: Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!Table of ContentsOverview Map Overview-Map Key Dedication Acknowledgments Preface Recommended Hikes Introduction Greater Chattanooga Bay Loop Trail Greenway Farms Park Riverwalk at Chickamauga Dam South Chickamauga Battlefield Loop North Chickamauga Battlefield Loop Cravens House Loop Sunset Rock Loop Little Cedar Mountain Hike Pot Point Nature Trail Blowing Wind Falls Snoopers Rock Natural Bridge Hike Overlooks of Mullens Cove and Ransom Hollow Lawsons Rock via Indian Rockhouse Tennessee Cumberlands Foster Falls Loop Grundy Forest Day Loop Greeter Falls Stone Door Circuit Chickamauga Gulch Hike Cumberland Escarpment Hike Possum Creek Gorge Rock Creek Gorge Loop Laurel Snow Waterfall and Vista Hike Tennessee Appalachians Gee Creek Wilderness Benton McKaye Trail on the Hiwassee River Big Lost Creek Hike Benton Falls Falls of the Scenic Spur Old Copper Road Trail Big Frog Wilderness North Georgia and Northeast Alabama Grassy Mountain Tower Emery Creek Falls Fort Mountain State Park Loop The Pocket Loop Johns Mountain Keown Falls Dicks Ridge Circuit George Disney Trail Sitton Gulch Cloudland Canyon Vistas DeSoto State Park Loop Russell Cave National Monument Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers Appendix B: Map Resources Appendix C: Hiking Clubs Index About the Author Map Legend

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Book SynopsisDiscover the Best Hikes in Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville is a perfectly situated hiker’s paradise. The master chain of the Appalachian Range—the Great Smoky Mountains—rises within sight to the east. Protected as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this area offers more than 900 miles of hiking trails amid rushing streams, rugged ridges, huge trees, colorful wildflowers, and abundant wildlife. To the west, the Cumberland Plateau features distinctly different terrain. Water-carved gorges slice through this elevated table of land, exposing rock walls and creating rock houses, sheer bluffs, and other remarkable geological formations. North of Knoxville, the ridge-and-valley country blends elements of the plateau and the high ranges. Explore 40 of Knoxville’s best, five-star trails with the guidance of acclaimed author and hiking expert Johnny Molloy. With hikes in this guide divided into five distinct areas, you’ll wind through hilly woodlands, around expansive lakes, and along meandering rivers. You’ll visit breathtaking waterfalls and find panoramic overlooks. Inside you’ll find: Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests Full-color GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!Table of ContentsKnoxville Ijams Nature Center Loop Knox Blount Greenway Lakeshore Greenway Neyland Greenway Will Skelton Greenway William Hastie Natural Area West East Lakeshore Trail Frozen Head State Park: Emory Gap Falls and DeBord Falls Frozen Head State Park: Frozen Head Tower via Armes Gap Gallaher Bend Greenway Hall Bend Trail Lone Mountain State Forest Hike UT Arboretum Loop North Big Ridge State Park: Dark Hollow Loop Big Ridge State Park: Sharps Station Loop Cumberland Trail above LaFollette Devils Backbone Norris Dam State Park: Andrews Ridge Loop Norris Dam State Park: Lake View Loop Norris Dam State Park: Marine Railway Loop Observation Point Loop River Bluff Trail East House Mountain Loop Panther Creek State Park: Maple Arch Double Loop Panther Creek State Park: Point Lookout Loop Panther Creek State Park: Pioneer Loop Seven Islands State Birding Park South Cherokee National Forest: Indian Boundary Loop Cherokee National Forest: South Fork Citico Sampler Fort Loudon State Historic Area Hike Smoky Mountains: Alum Cave Bluff Smoky Mountains: Baskins Creek Loop Smoky Mountains: Cucumber Gap Loop Smoky Mountains: Hen Wallow Falls Hike Smoky Mountains: Injun Creek Smoky Mountains: Little Bottoms Loop Smoky Mountains: Porters Flat Hike Smoky Mountains: Rich Mountain Loop Smoky Mountains: Walker Sisters Place via Little Greenbrier Trail Smoky Mountains: Whiteoak Sink

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Book SynopsisDiscover the Best Waterfalls in North Carolina and Virginia Waterfalls are nature’s most captivating wonders. These hidden spectacles seem to hold all the secrets of the forest. The hills of the Blue Ridge harbor an incredible number of waterfalls. Hundreds of named falls—and perhaps thousands more—wait to be discovered any time of year. In Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge, expert hiker and veteran outdoors writer Johnny Molloy guides you to more than 140 of the region’s best waterfalls, ranging from 10 to 500 feet high. Some require no hike at all, while others can only be seen from the trail. When you add hiking to a waterfall, you double your pleasure. Most trails in this book could stand alone, but they are even better when combined with the chance to visit a waterfall. Covering the mountainous region along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge takes you into two states, three national parks, three wilderness areas, four national forests, eight state parks, and more! The waterfalls are grouped together by location and appear in geographic order, north to south. The full-color guide provides the information you need to choose which waterfalls to visit. Take a quick look at the hiking distance and the level of difficulty. Then read the hike description, so you know what to expect. Maps, driving directions, and GPS trailhead coordinates help you get there, and professional photographs offer glimpses of the beauty that you’ll encounter on the trail. Waterfall hiking in the mountains of the Blue Ridge is a marvelous way to experience the great outdoors. With this guide as your reference, you can seek out a different waterfall every time or hike to your favorite falls, time and again.Trade Review“Johnny Molloy is basically the father of Appalachian outdoor guidebooks... the descriptions include the kind of helpful detail that has made Molloy the standard in the guide book field.” —George Brosi, Appalachian Mountain BooksTable of ContentsList of Maps Acknowledgments Preface Introduction SECTION ONE The Basics of Blue Ridge Waterfalls SECTION TWO Virginia Waterfalls Shenandoah National Park Overall Run Falls and Twin Falls Piney River Falls Hazel Falls Waterfalls of Whiteoak Canyon Cedar Run Falls Dark Hollow Falls and Rose River Falls Lewis Spring Falls South River Falls Upper Doyles River Falls, Lower Doyles River Falls, and Jones Run Falls Big Branch Falls Waynesboro White Rock Falls Saint Mary’s Waterfall Crabtree Falls Wigwam Falls Glasgow Staton’s Falls Panther Falls Lace Falls Apple Orchard Falls Fallingwater Cascades Alleghany Highlands Stony Run Falls and Blue Suck Falls Falling Spring Falls Roaring Run Falls Southwest Virginia Cascade Falls Falls of Dismal Comers Creek Falls Chestnut Creek Falls SECTION THREE North Carolina Waterfalls Hanging Rock State Park Upper Cascades Lower Cascades Hidden Falls and Window Falls Tory’s Den Falls Stone Mountain State Park Stone Mountain Falls Middle Falls and Lower Falls Widow’s Creek Falls Blowing Rock Cascades Elk Falls Waterfalls on the Glen Burney Trail Boone Fork Falls Linville Hunt Fish Falls North Harper Falls Falls of Harper Creek Linville Falls Duggers Creek Falls Marion Crabtree Falls Toms Creek Falls Roaring Fork Falls Setrock Creek Falls Hickory Branch Falls Catawba Falls High Shoals Falls and Upper Falls Little River Falls Asheville Douglas Falls and Cascade Falls Glassmine Falls Hickory Nut Falls Brevard High Falls Twin Falls Looking Glass Falls Moore Cove Falls Slick Rock Falls Cove Creek Falls Waterfalls of Graveyard Fields Bubbling Springs Branch Cascades Toms Spring Falls Courthouse Falls Mill Shoals Falls, French Broad Falls, and Cathedral Falls Connestee Falls and Batson Creek Falls Hooker Falls, Triple Falls, and High Falls Grassy Creek Falls Wintergreen Falls Bridal Veil Falls Raven Cliff Falls Cashiers Lower Whitewater Falls Whitewater Falls Upper Bearwallow Falls Waterfalls of the Horsepasture River Toxaway Falls Waterfalls of Western Panthertown Valley Schoolhouse Falls Greenland Creek Falls Silver Run Falls Highlands Big Shoals Glen Falls Waterfalls of the Cullasaja Gorge Franklin Big Laurel Falls Rufus Morgan Falls Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee Soco Falls Flat Creek Falls Chasteen Creek Cascades Mingo Falls and Upper Mingo Falls Little Creek Falls Waterfalls of Deep Creek APPENDIXES Contact Information Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisHike near Nashville, Tennessee, on 60 of the area’s best trails! The best way to experience Nashville is by hiking it. Get outdoors with veteran Tennessee outdoorsman Johnny Molloy, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Nashville. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected hikes transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the beautiful wildflowers and magnificent wildlife on the Henry Hollow Loop at Beaman Park. Immerse yourself in history along the Gordon House and Ferry Site Walk, just off the Natchez Trace Parkway. Enjoy a hike with the entire family on Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail, part of the Nashville Greenway system. Challenge yourself with climbs and descents along the Bearwaller Gap Hiking Trail, one of the finest paths in middle Tennessee. With Johnny as your guide, you’ll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 spectacular outings! Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you’re going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you’re a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Nashville provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Nashville and the surrounding communities.Table of ContentsOverview Map Acknowledgments Foreword Preface 60 Hikes by Category Introduction Nashville Bells Bend Loop Bryant Grove Trail Couchville Lake Trail Ganier Ridge Loop Harpeth Woods Trail Jones Mill Trail MetroCenter Levee Greenway Mill Creek Greenway Mossy Ridge Trail Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail Peeler Park Hike Richland Creek Greenway: McCabe Loop Shelby Bottoms Nature Park: East Loop Shelby Bottoms Nature Park: West Loop South Radnor Lake Loop Stones River Greenway of Nashville Volunteer-Day Loop Warner Woods Trail West (including Ashland City, Clarksville, and Dickson) Confederate Earthworks Walk Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail Dunbar Cave State Natural Park Loop Fort Donelson Battlefield Loop Henry Hollow Loop Hidden Lake Double Loop Johnsonville State Historic Park Loop Montgomery Bell Northeast Loop Montgomery Bell Southwest Loop Narrows of Harpeth Hike Nathan Bedford Forrest Five-Mile Trail Ridgetop Trail at Beaman Park Southwest (including Columbia, Fairview, and Franklin) Devil’s Backbone Loop Gordon House and Ferry Site Walk Heritage Park/Thompson’s Station Park Hike Lakes of Bowie Loop Meriwether Lewis Loop Old Trace-Garrison Creek Loop Perimeter Trail Southeast (including Brentwood, Murfreesboro, and Smyrna) Adeline Wilhoite River Trail Brenthaven Bikeway Connector Cheeks Bend Bluff View Trail Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens Hike Hickory Ridge Trail Old Mill Trail Old Stone Fort Loop Short Springs State Natural Area Hike Smith Park Hike Stones River Greenway of Murfreesboro Stones River National Battlefield Loop Twin Forks Trail Wild Turkey Trail East (including Gallatin, Hendersonville, Lebanon, and Mount Juliet) Bearwaller Gap Hiking Trail Bledsoe Creek State Park Loop Cedar Forest Trail Collins River Nature Trail Eagle Trail Edgar Evins State Park Hike Hidden Springs Trail Sellars Farm State Archaeological Area Vesta Glade Trail Wilderness Trail Appendix A: Outdoor Shops Appendix B: Places to Buy Maps Appendix C: Hiking Clubs Index About the Author Map Legend

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Book SynopsisDiscover 40 five-star hiking trails in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest, including popular routes and hidden gems. The Monongahela National Forest is the heart and soul of West Virginia’s outdoors scene and a natural getaway for hikers and weekend backpackers. With the Dolly Sods and Otter Creek wildernesses to the north and the Cranberry Backcountry to the south—plus special places like the Falls of Hills Creek and Seneca Rocks—the “Mon” offers more than 800 miles of hiking opportunities to rocky overlooks, backcountry waterfalls, and botanically rich parcels, all within a short drive of Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia. Explore 40 of the region’s best, five-star trails with this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. In the updated edition, acclaimed author and hiking expert Johnny Molloy shares everything you need to know about spectacular outings that lead to mountain panoramas, untamed streams, remote wilderness, and more. Inside you’ll find: Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!Table of ContentsOverview Map Overview Map Key Preface Recommended Hikes Introduction Dolly Sods Wilderness–Otter Creek Wilderness Area Raven Ridge Loop Blackbird Knob Vista Red Creek Falls via Fisher Spring Run Rohrbaugh Overlook Dunkenbarger Loop Boars Nest Loop Red Creek Plains Chimney Top Big Bend Loop Seneca Rocks Blackwater Canyon Vistas Table Rock Overlook Lower Otter Creek Wilderness Otter Creek Wilderness Loop Seneca Creek Backcountry–Laurel Fork Wilderness Area Horton-Spring Ridge Loop North Prong Loop Upper Falls of Seneca Creek Spruce Knob and Huckleberry Trail Laurel Fork North Wilderness Laurel Fork South Wilderness Camp Five Run Loop High Falls Shavers Mountain via Johns Camp Run East Fork Greenbrier Hike Greater Cranberry Wilderness Area Red Spruce Knob Gauley Mountain Loop Tea Creek Loop Big Beechy Run Falls Lick Branch Falls Falls of Middle Fork Black Mountain Circuit High Rock Blue Knob Cowpasture Loop Cranberry Glades Interpretive Boardwalk Falls of Hills Creek Summit Lake Loop Laurel Creek Circuit Lake Sherwood Loop Blue Bend Loop Appendix: Monongahela National Forest Contact Information Index About the Author Map Legend

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Book SynopsisGet the authoritative guide to the waterways of Florida, featuring almost all of the state’s paddleable waterways in 73 river profiles. From the exciting and beautiful runs of the Panhandle’s Econfina Creek to slower floats through wildlife-rich Everglades National Park, the best way to experience the Sunshine State is by paddle! Canoeing & Kayaking Florida is the most comprehensive guide to the best of Florida’s unique streams, springs, creeks, rivers, and coastal waterways. Written by acclaimed author and adventurer Johnny Molloy, the guidebook provides engaging and concise information, while offering carefully selected details vital to a successful paddling trip. For more than 35 years, Canoeing & Kayaking Florida has been a trusted source for paddlers. This updated edition presents paddling destinations like Seven Runs, a secluded tributary of the Choctawhatchee River; quiet, coastal Shell Creek; and the mighty Apalachicola River, with big sandbars, big hills, and a fast current. Those looking for still-water locales will enjoy secluded places such as Stagger Mud Lake. Inside you’ll find: Details on 73 top paddling trips River profiles with maps and contact information Recommended runs for novice paddlers, trips with children, overnight trips, and more At-a-glance data including river class, length, and time GPS coordinates for all river put-ins and takeouts Canoeing & Kayaking Florida is simply the best and most informative Florida paddling guide. Wet your paddle and whet your taste for outdoor adventure!Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Preface Overview Map River-Locator Map Key Introduction Part One: The Western Panhandle Perdido River Coldwater Creek Sweetwater Creek and Juniper Creek Blackwater River Yellow River Shoal River Seven Runs Choctawhatchee River Holmes Creek Econfina Creek of Washington and Bay Counties Chipola River Part Two: The Central Panhandle Apalachicola River Ochlockonee River Sopchoppy River Graham Creek and East River Doyle Creek Owl Creek River Styx New River Lost Creek Part Three: The Big Bend Wakulla River St. Marks River Wacissa River Aucilla River Econfina River of Taylor County Steinhatchee River Part Four: The Northern Peninsula Withlacoochee River (North) Suwannee River Santa Fe River Ichetucknee River St. Marys River Black Creek North Fork Black Creek Part Five: The Central Peninsula Withlacoochee River (South) Rainbow River Silver River Ocklawaha River Alexander Springs and Alexander Springs Creek Juniper Springs and Juniper Creek Salt Springs and Salt Springs Run Blue Creek Stagger Mud Lake St. Johns River and St. Francis Dead River Part Six: The Central Highlands Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run Black Water Creek and Lake Norris Econlockhatchee River Shingle Creek Arbuckle Creek Peace River Fisheating Creek Part Seven: The Atlantic Coast Pellicer Creek Bulow Creek Tomoka River Spruce Creek Turkey Creek South Prong of the St. Sebastian River South Fork of the St. Lucie River Loxahatchee River Part Eight: The Southwest Gulf Coast Weeki Wachee River Hillsborough River Alafia River Little Manatee River Manatee River Myakka River Prairie Creek Shell Creek Caloosahatchee River and Hickey Creek Estero River Part Nine: The Everglades Blackwater River at Collier-Seminole State Park Everglades National Park and the Wilderness Waterway Turner River Canoe Trail Nine-Mile Pond Canoe Trail Noble Hammock Canoe Trail Part Ten: Appendixes Appendix A: Outfitters Appendix B: Safety Code of American Whitewater Glossary Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisDiscover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Great Smoky Mountains National Park through 50 incomparable hikes. With its secluded mountain waterways, awe-inspiring views from grassy balds, diverse plant and animal life, and impressive stands of old-growth forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Johnny Molloy—who has spent more than 900 overnights in the Smokies, hiking and camping! Leave the roads to explore the heart of the park—whether you’re looking for an easy family stroll to a soothing stream, a seven-mile trek through a spruce forest atop a peaceful ridge, or a panoramic 22-mile overnighter. You’ll experience the best of the treasured national park that lies along the border of North Carolina and Tennessee in Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Inside you’ll find: 50 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists Detailed maps and elevation profiles Trailhead directions and “don’t get lost” milestones Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities Expert trail commentary Johnny considers the Smokies his home stomping ground, so he makes sure you have the necessary information to enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re looking for a scenic walk to stretch your legs, a full-day hike, or a rewarding backpacking trip, you’ll find it here.

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