The Appalachian Trail runs 2,175 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, encompassing a myriad of ecosystems and inhabitants. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects (including the dreaded sweat bees). A map also features prominent wildlife sanctuaries along the A.T. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and resident alike. A backpacker's best friend, it only weighs only one ounce.
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.