Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas: A Comprehensive Identification Guide to What You See from the Many Overlooks - Softcover

Barnwell, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971134839 ISBN 13: 9780971134836

Publisher: Numinous Editions, 2014

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered what mountain peaks you were actually seeing as you enjoy the view from one of the many beautiful overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway? Are you curious how high those mountains are and how faraway one is from the other? This book is designed to answer those questions and much more. It is a driving guide to the Parkway, featuring views from more than40 overlooks along its 469-mile track through North Carolina and Virginia, with information about what you are viewing, and nearby attractions such as waterfalls, visitor centers, craft shops, and museums. Author and photographer Tim Barnwell identifies the mountain peaks you can see from each overlook, marking their compass heading, distance, and elevation. Major roads, rivers, lakes, and towns are also identified.

The book is easy to use: when you drive to a featured overlook, simply find the corresponding panoramic photograph made from that exact spot, and you will soon know the names of all the peaks you are admiring. Hikers will appreciate the book, too: it's great to be able to put a name to the mountain peaks you see from your favorite trail. In addition to the Parkway overlooks, the book also features numerous stunning views from popular attractions across western North Carolina, including the Biltmore Estate and Chimney Rock Park.

This unique guidebook, over five years in the making, touches on the history, geography, natural attractions, geology, and communities traversed by the Parkway, and provides everyone with a "bigger picture" of where they are and what is nearby that they might want to visit. Whether you are a local or a first time visitor, this beautiful book is sure to become a trusted traveling companion as you drive the winding majesty that is the Blue Ridge Parkway.

About this title

About the Author

Tim Barnwell is a photographer and author based in Asheville, NC. His career has spanned more than 30 years as a professional photographer and photography instructor, including eight years as Executive Director of the nationally recognized Appalachian Photographic Workshops. As director he designed, coordinated, and taught year-round workshops with staff and visiting master photographers.

Mr.Barnwell is one of the most published photographers in the South. He has been a principal or contributing photographer to dozens of books, and is the author of five of his own-The Face of Appalachia, On Earth's Furrowed Brow, Hands in Harmony in Appalachia, Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas, and Great Smoky Mountains Vistas: A Guide, with Mountain Peak Identifications, for What To See and Do in and Around the National Park.

He has provided principal photography for numerous other book titles, including Asheville: A View from the Top, Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah: The Potteries of Walter B. Stevens, Wladimir de Terlikowski: His Life and Art, and Frances Goodrich's Brown Book of Weaving Drafts.

His images have appeared in dozens of magazines, including Time, Newsweek, Southern Accents, House Beautiful, American Craft, Outdoor Photographer, US Air, Billboard, Mother Jones, Sky and Telescope, Blue Ridge Country, Billboard, U.S. News and World Report, Travel South, American Style, Smithsonian, Woodwork,  Black & White Magazine, Aperture, LensWork, Fiberarts, Astronomy, Parents, Ceramics Monthly, and National Parks.

Mr. Barnwell's is known as a master photographer and printer. His photography is widely collected and has been included in shows in the US and abroad. His images are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum, Mint Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, High Museum of Art, Greenville (SC) County Museum of Art, Mint Museum, Asheville Art Museum, SOHO Photo Gallery, Newark Museum, and the Bank of America corporate collection.

From the Back Cover

"Duringmy tenure with the Blue Ridge Parkway, I encountered many folks who wereinterested in knowing what they were seeing from the beautiful overlooks. This thoroughguide answers those questions by providing a wealth of information about mountainspeaks, history, geology, natural attractions, popular tourist spots, and townsof the region. Tim Barnwell's outstanding photography and well-researcheddescriptions add up to a terrific book about the Parkway and the mountaincommunities it traverses. Whether you travel on the Parkway regularly or arevisiting for the first time, you'll find this book will add to yourenjoyment."
--Gary Everhardt, Superintendent, Blue Ridge Parkway (1977-2000)& Director of National Park Service (1975-1977)

"It's a human characteristicto want to know where we are in time and place. Mr. Barnwell's book satisfiesthis natural curiosity and brilliantly connects all of us with our surroundings.As a ready reference to the Blue Ridge Parkway's bountiful views, this bookwill predictably become dog-eared and well used."

--Dr. Houck Medford, Founder and CEO Emeritus, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

From the Inside Flap

During my tenure with the Blue Ridge Parkway, I encountered many folks who were interested in knowing what they were seeing from the beautiful overlooks. This thorough guide answers those questions,providing a wealth of information about mountains peaks, history, geology, geology, natural attractions, popular tourist spots, and towns of the region. Tim Barnwell's outstanding photography and well-researched descriptions add up to a terrific book about the Parkway and the mountain communities it traverses. Whether you travel on the Parkway regularly or are visiting for the first time, you'll find this book will add to your enjoyment. Gary Everhardt, Superintendent, Blue Ridge Parkway (1977-2000) & Director of National Park Service (1975-1977) It's a human characteristic to want to know where we are in time and place. Mr. Barnwell's book satisfies this natural curiosity about the Blue Ridge Parkway's bountiful scenic views and cultural history. As a ready reference for Parkway views, this book will predictably become dog-eared and well used. Dr. Houck Medford, Founder and CEO Emeritus, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Edition details

• Publisher: Numinous Editions
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0971134839
• ISBN 13: 9780971134836
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120