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by English Knowles (Author), Jim Knowles (Author)
A guide to the best hikes and microbreweries around DC, Virginia and North Carolina. Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 40 Old Dominion and Tar Heel State hikes are for you!
- Detailed trail descriptions with access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and highlights
- Beer recommendations at each hike's end, with tasting notes on aroma, flavor, and appearance
- Full-color photography showcasing mountains, rivers, forests, and coastlines
- Profiles of local brewers and their creative craft traditions
Author Biography
English Knowles and Jim Knowles are siblings who grew up in the shadow of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. English has a passion for multi-day adventures and has completed treks around the world. She developed an interest in craft beer while working in the fermentation industry in California. English currently works as a Family Nurse Practitioner and splits her time between Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and Chamonix, France. Jim got a taster for the combination of real ale and hillwalking while living in the Scottish Highlands in the early 1990s. He polished his palate on Czech pilsners while teaching in Prague. When not hiking, Jim teaches medieval and early modern literature in the English Department at North Carolina State University. He lives in Durham, NC with his wife and family of hikers.
