Contents
[Part 1 Welcome to the Great Smokies] 4 [The Appalachians at Their Best] 7 [Part 2 The Nature of Things in the Highlands] 22 By Napier Shelton [A One-day Walk to Maine] 25 [The Trout’s World] 39 [The Evolution of Abundance] 53 [Bears, Boars and Acorns] 67 [The Tracks of Our Predecessors] 79 [Part 3 Guide and Adviser] 98 [Topical Reference] 101 [Going to the Great Smokies] 101 [Park Map] 102 [Visitor Centers] 104 [The Smokies by Car] 107 [Wildflowers and Fall Colors] 110 [Activities] 112 [Hiking and Backpacking] 114 [Accommodations] 118 [For Your Safety] 120 [Nearby Attractions] 122 [Books to Read] 125 [Index] 126