The Complete Pickett's Mill Battlefield Trail Guide
The Complete Pickett's Mill Battlefield Trail Guide

Author: Brad Butkovich

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781732597631

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The Battle of Pickett's Mill was fought on May 27th, 1864 as part of the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War. A small battle, it was one of the few clear Confederate victories of the campaign. Today's Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site is a 765 acre oasis of green forest in suburban Atlanta. The battlefield is in near pristine form, with no monuments and little signage, ensuring that it looks as close to its 1864 condition as possible. In addition to history supporters, the park is enjoyed by hikers as well as flora and fauna enthusiasts.The State Historic Site boasts an impressive and extensive network of trails. The Complete Pickett's Mill Battlefield Trail Guide provides visitors and students with an in-depth explanation of the 1864 battle by walking the trail system. Building upon the park's own interpretive literature, this Trail Guide expands both the number of way points for visitors and offers more details of the battle through first-person participant accounts and extensive modern research. A must-have for studying this important battle of the Atlanta Campaign.

Afoot & Afield: Atlanta
Afoot & Afield: Atlanta

Author: MARCUS WOOLF

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2015-09-21

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 089997788X

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Afoot & Afield: Atlanta by Marcus Woolf sorts through a myriad hiking opportunities at various parks, wilderness areas and other natural areas around Atlanta. With this book, people can quickly find important information to help them choose the perfect journey, including highlights they'll experience on the trail, the distance of the hike and time needed to complete the journey. Also, turn-by-turn directions identify specific features to help people avoid taking a wrong turn. Because many people now hike with a smartphone or GPS, the book includes specific waypoint coordinates, which people can load into a device to help guide them. To give people a greater understanding and appreciation for the places they visit, Afoot & Afield: Atlanta also weaves in the interesting history of Native-Americans, Civil War battles, the Georgia Gold Rush and the evolution of Atlanta. Plus, it covers some of the myths and legends born in the North Georgia Mountains. Leaning on 17 years of experience covering the outdoor industry, Woolf also included gear information and travel tips to help people hike safely.

The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide
The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide

Author: Michael Weeks

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2009-03-24

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 0881508608

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This tour guide features ten different itineraries that lead visitors through every major campaign site, as well as 450 lesser-known venues in unlikely places such as Idaho and New Mexico.

The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide: More than 500 Sites from Gettysburg to Vicksburg (Second Edition)
The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide: More than 500 Sites from Gettysburg to Vicksburg (Second Edition)

Author: Michael Weeks

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2016-03-07

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 158157553X

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The definitive guidebook for Civil War tourists, from the novice historian to the die-hard buff For those who can’t resist trying to see it all, this indispensable book contains information on and reviews of almost 450 historical sites across the United States related to the Civil War, including all 384 of the principal battlefields listed by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission. Every entry includes an in-depth overview of the history of the battle and its importance to the war, the must-see places at each site, as well as lodging and other travel information. Outlining ten suggested itineraries for short road trips that cover every major battle of the war, The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide enables historical travelers of any level to experience the Civil War as no other book has done.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Atlanta
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Atlanta

Author: Pam Golden

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press

Published: 2013-03-18

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0897327136

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One of the South's premier cities, Atlanta is home to an abundance of spectacular hiking and walking destinations. From urban hikes to suburban parks and rural wilderness, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Atlanta shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best area hikes. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area offers a wide range of outdoor activity, including several scenic hikes. Hikes from the Georgia mountains, Stone Mountain Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Sprewell Bluff, and locations in between provide Atlantans a diverse combination of hikes in length and difficulty. In addition to scenic charm, many hikes have great historical appeal, such as Burnt Hickory Loop and Cheatham Hill Trail. Other trails, such as Grant Park Loop and the Atlanta Ramble, feature major Atlanta attractions. Complete with directions, maps, and a wealth of historical detail, the guide beckons hikers of all ages and fitness levels into the out of doors. With this newly revised and updated 3rd edition, hikers will have no trouble selecting the perfect hike for spending an hour or an afternoon out on the beautiful trails of Atlanta.

Best Hikes Atlanta
Best Hikes Atlanta

Author: Render Davis

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-09-01

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1493034944

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Best Hikes Atlanta introduces nearly forty distinct outdoor hiking destinations across the metropolitan area, from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the north to the rolling, heavily forested Piedmont foothills in the south. It is an essential addition to the library of all who wish to explore the rich natural and historical sites within an hour’s drive of Atlanta.

Guide to the Atlanta Campaign
Guide to the Atlanta Campaign

Author: Jay Luvaas

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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Combines official histories and on-the-scene reports, orders, and letters from commanding Union officers with specially-drawn maps depicting the terrain within which they fought in May 1864. Includes easy-to-understand routes for tourists to follow.

Sherman's 1864 Trail of Battle to Atlanta
Sherman's 1864 Trail of Battle to Atlanta

Author: Philip L. Secrist

Publisher: Mercer University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780865547452

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Sherman's 1864 Trail of Battle to Atlanta traces the principal routes and sites of battle used by the Confederate and Union armies in the 120-day Atlanta Campaign. Special care is given to locating and identifying local families living along this path of war in 1864, and through their letters, diaries, or books, shares their experiences of war. Frances Howard's book In and Out of the Lines, chronicles the hardships experienced by families in the path of marching armies, and Lizzie Grimes's diary describes the burning of her house and town of Cassville, Georgia.