Touring Western North Carolina (Touring the Backroads) - Softcover

Sakowski, Carolyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0895875594 ISBN 13: 9780895875594

Publisher: Blair, 2011

Synopsis

Have you ever been to the mountains of western North Carolina and wanted to see the scenery, but escape the crowds? Maybe you were tempted to take off down a side road, but hesitated, fearful of getting lost. Now, Touring the Western North Carolina Backroads can help you make that escape. The book’s 21 tours cover the entire mountain region of western North Carolina and provide numerous opportunities for seeing unspoiled landscapes and pastoral scenes. But scenery is not the only focus. Once you’re on the backroads, you might speculate about the history behind the old white clapboard farmhouse that dominates the valley ahead, or you might wonder about the rest of the story behind the two sentences on the historical marker at the side of the road. Touring the Western North Carolina Backroads fills in those details. Drawing from local histories and early travel writings, each tour is designed to be a journey through the history of the area. Tales of eccentric characters, folklore that has been passed down through the ages, and stories about early settlers combine to present a perspective that makes the scenery come alive. This third edition features updated directions, additional sites, new photographs, and nearby recreational opportunities. Use this guidebook to plan your next day trip, weekend getaway, or cycling adventure! John F. Blair’s Touring the Backroads™ series includes travel books that literally take readers off the beaten path to historic sites and landmarks. Each book departs the highways and thoroughfares in favor of the backroads, giving directions, suggested routes, and historical details along the way. These books can be read at home, or they make excellent travel companions for those looking for something beyond the norm.

Carolyn Sakowski is a native of Morganton, North Carolina. She holds a B.A. in history from Queens University of Charlotte and an M.A. in history from Appalachian State University. She lives in Winston- Salem, North Carolina. Her previous books include Touring the East Tennessee Backroads and Travel North Carolina.

"I recommend it highly―not only for you outdoorsy types but also for history buffs and anybody who enjoys a good, old-fashioned Sunday drive." ― Polly Paddock The Charlotte Observer

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About the Author

Carolyn Sakowski is a native of Morganton, North Carolina. She holds a B.A. in history from Queens University of Charlotte and an M.A. in history from Appalachian State University. She lives in Winston- Salem, North Carolina. Her previous books include Touring the East Tennessee Backroads and Travel North Carolina.

Review

"I recommend it highly―not only for you outdoorsy types but also for history buffs and anybody who enjoys a good, old-fashioned Sunday drive." ― Polly Paddock The Charlotte Observer

"Sakowski’s great contribution to the bookshelf―if not the back seat of the car―is 1) latching onto a rich concept; 2) applying an eye for delicious anecdote; and 3) delivering crisp prose. . . .She is a reliable traveler, a homegrown appreciator, and a wonderful storyteller... " ― Rob Neufeld North Carolina Libraries (journal of North Carolina Library Association)

"For adventurous travelers, or those who want to get away from tourist traps, or even history buffs, this is an enjoyable, educational, entertaining work." ― Deirdre Parker Smith The Salisbury Post

"Every once in a while you’re overwhelmed with chagrin stemming from a sense of “What a good idea. Why didn’t I think of that?” Well, it is a good idea, and Carolyn Sakowski did think of it, and she has a winner....This is a book to have beside you on the front seat as you explore the backroads of the mountains."― Jim Dumbell The Charlotte Observer

"Those who enjoy the Western North Carolina scenery―but don’t appreciate the crowds―will enjoy Touring the Western North Carolina Backroads....it can bring the traveler closer to the history, people and beauty of Western North Carolina." ― Alva Stewart The State

"Whether traveling the backroads of western North Carolina from the cushioned comfort of a mini-van or a squeaky front porch rocker, Sakowski’s book offers hours of enjoyable reading and a glimpse at life not visible from the fast pace of the freeway." ― Rose Erskine Out ’n About

Edition details

• Publisher: Blair
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0895875594
• ISBN 13: 9780895875594
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 320