Virginia Rail Trails:: Crossing the Commonwealth
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626196532 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Virginia's rail trails range from the popular path of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail to wilderness walks with wispy waterfalls. Now those trails can be enjoyed by anyone looking for a scenic hike or relaxing bike ride or even those saddling up horses. From the sunrise side of the Eastern Shore to the setting sun at the Cumberland Gap, each trail, like the Virginia Creeper" or the "Dick & Willie," has a personality and grandeur all its own. These lines pass scenes once viewed only by the eyes of train engineers or a few lucky passengers. Join author Joe Tennis as he explores restored train stations, discovers a railroad's lost island graveyard and crosses the commonwealth on its idyllic paths."A bibliography is included along with 26 maps, index, 84 black-and-white photos and illustrations plus a 16-page spread with 32 original color photographs.
"You do not need to be a railroad buff to enjoy the railway histories he weaves in his narrative, along with some personal tales, local humor, background details, photographs, maps, and trail access information - including how to get on and off segments of trails that have not yet been connected. A middle section of the book is loaded with color photos."-- Lynn Davis, The Roanoke Star, November 2014"Tennis includes 45 Virginia rail-trails in his book, some (including tiny rail-trails in Ashland and Chester) that don't even reach a mile in length."- Bill Lohmann, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 2015"In the book, he writes about those trails that have been created along the corridors of old railway lines that once ferried passengers, coal and other goods through communities He also writes a
Bill Eskridge said An excellent combination of interesting history and practical information about each. An excellent combination of interesting history and practical information about each trail and how to find it. It should be in the library of every biker who rides or plans to ride trails in Virginia.. A must have book on a thrilling Virginia journey. charley This book is loaded with history,pictures & detailes about the rails to trails It's thoroughness on this subject was a very pleasant surprise.. This book was purchased as a gift for a cycling This book was purchased as a gift for a cycling relative. Will give him lots of information about new trails to explore.