Best Hikes with Dogs North Carolina

by Karen Chavez

Overview

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* North Carolina hikes located in and around Asheville, Winston-Salem, Piedmont, Uwharrie
* National Forest, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
* Info on first aid for dogs and the 10 Canine Essentials
* Paw-friendly terrain
* Trails appropriate for dogs of all ages and fitness levels

Best Hikes for Dogs in North Carolina includes a handy trail-finder chart to help you choose just the right hike for you and your dog. And North Carolina is a paradise for canine hikers and their owners. Trails in this guidebook range from rolling meadows and countless streams, lakes, and waterfalls to the cool, lush forests filled with sights and scents. This guidebook has everything you need to know to plan a safe fun-filled outing with your dog. Also included: information detailing proper trail etiquette for dog owners and their pets, tips on hiking with dogs and their special needs, dealing with wildlife encounters, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594852602
Publisher:	Mountaineers Books, The
Publication date:	10/15/2007
Series:	Best Hikes With Dogs
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	48 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

KAREN CHAVEZ is the assistant sports editor and outdoor recreation reporter at the Asheville Citizen-Times newspaper. She has published various articles on dogs and hiking. In addition, she is the editor of Mountain Travel Guide, a twice-yearly magazine/visitor's guide. Karen is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. She lives in the mountains of western North Carolina and has hiked extensively throughout the state with her dog, a black Lab named Shelby.

Editorial Reviews

"Dogs are popular hiking companions on the trails of Western North Carolina. Now, Fido and his adventurous owner will have some help exploring with the recently published Best Hikes with Dogs: North Carolina."

Smoky Mountain News

"Chavez knows dog hikes. In fact, she wrote the book on it."

Greenville News

"The book is a nice outdoor guide…for humans and pups alike."

Triangle Community Sports News

"If you and your dog enjoy outdoor junkets together, this guide is a must buy. This will allow you to plan ahead and get the most out of exploring scenic terrain together. RATING: Five gold pens out of five."

The Salinas Californian

"This is a book that people who like to take their dogs on outings should certainly find to be useful."

Winston-Salem Journal

"The guide has everything you need to know to plan a safe, fun-filled outing with your dog."

The Asheville Citizen-Times