Nature Guide to Shenandoah National Park (The Shenandoah National Park: the Basics)

Description

This field guide dedicated to wildlife of Shenandoah National Park is an information-packed book that introduces park visitors to animals, plants, insects and more that reside in the Shenandoah Valley in a colorful, easy-to-use package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions and with full cooperation from the park association, this book will appeal to the 1.1 million visitors who travel to Shenandoah every year. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PARTNERS WITH SHENANDOAH INTRODUCTION About Shenandoah National Park Mileposts of Common Destinations in or near Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive Mileposts (MP) Nearby Natural Areas and Other Destinations off Skyline Drive Safety Notes Conservation Note How to Use This Book Photo Tips Suggested Nature Hikes and Wildlife Viewing Areas Ecosystems MAMMALS BIRDS AMPHIBIANS REPTILES FISH BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS INSECTS AND INVERTEBRATES TREES SHRUBS VINES WILDFLOWERS GRASSES, SEDGES, AND RUSHES FERN ALLIES FERNS MOSSES LICHENS MUSHROOMS GALLS ROCKS AND MINERALS REFERENCES Helpful Websites GLOSSARY INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHORS