Book Signing: Leonard Adkins- 50 Hikes in Northern Virginia and Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail

About 50 Hike in Northern Virginia: From the rugged summits of the Allegheny Mountains to the gentle shores of Chesapeake Bay, this new edition explores more than 360 miles of pathways with up-to-date information on trail closures, route changes, and new territory. It offers a rich selection of hikes for every degree of physical stamina and for any amount of time you have available, as well as an in-depth exploration of the human and natural history that contributes to the compelling story of the region, noting historic events that occurred nearby and how the landscape itself helped shape those events.

About: Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail: With a new cover, more extensive index, and list of organizations, the new edition of Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail, a National Outdoor Book Award winner, is the go-to resource for anyone interested in the wildflowers found along the 2,190-mile-long Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Stunning full-page color photos by Joe Cook and Monica Sheppard accompany the detailed information by author Leonard M. Adkins that include: bloom season; leaves and stem descriptions; geographic range of growth; and location of the flower along the AT. Also included for many of the 94 flowers profiled in the book is the fascinating role the flower has played through history and its value in folklore as well as modern medicine.