The Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains: An Explorer's Guide, Second Edition
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Book Description
Explore country roads and small towns in the border regions of North Carolina and Tennessee.
Professional travel writer and photographer Jim Hargan, a longtime resident of western North Carolina, is your guide to the hills and backroads of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains region of North Carolina and Tennessee. Hargan reveals where to find local produce, crafts, and music, and leads travelers to the region's many historic homes and museums. He recommends scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway and gentle walks in the mountains; outdoor activities from white-water rafting to bicycling to hiking the Appalachian Trail.
In addition, this comprehensive and best-selling guide to the region includes opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cabins; hundreds of dining reviews, from barbecue to four-star cuisine; 23 up-to-date maps; an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning; and handy icons that point out family-friendly establishments, wheelchair access, rainy day activities, and lodgings that accept pets. 100 black & white photographs, 23 maps, index.
About the Author
Jim Hargan is a professional travel writer and photographer whose work celebrates the uniqueness and beauty of individual places. His images and words have appeared in dozens of books and periodicals, including the New York Times, Blue Ridge Country, the Atlanta Journal, Field & Stream, and Midwest Express Inflight. He is also the photographer for North Carolina: Compass American Guide (Fodor's) and the author of the Countryman title The Shenandoah Valley & Mountains of the Virginias: An Explorer's Guide. He lives in Mars Hill, North Carolina, near Asheville.
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