The Insider's Guide to North Carolina's Mountains (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Sara Pacher; Lynda McDaniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0912367962 ISBN 13: 9780912367965

Publisher: UNKNO, 1996

Synopsis

Lush and beautiful in the spring, dry and comfortable in the summeer, and spectacularly colorful in the fall, the mountains of North Carolina are truly a year-round vacation destination. In addition to the standard comprehensive Insiders' rundown of chapters on accommodations, restaurants, and attractions, this popular guide includes unique chapters on waterfalls, the Blue Ridge Parkway,a nd the Cherokee Indian Reservation.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
From action-packed vacations – skiing, white-water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking – to long weekends of golf and relaxation, North Carolina's Mountains offer something for everyone. This authoritative guide will lead you to peaceful retreats in out-of-the-way rural communities, urban adventures in Asheville, and outdoor activities galore in the region's many state parks and national forests.

Inside you'll find: Comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, and recreational opportunities; countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to unspoiled fishing spots; the inside scoop on world-renowned attractions, such as the Cherokee Indian Reservation and the Biltmore Estate and Winery; sections dedicated to children, seniors, and much more.

Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Mountains will show you everything you need to know.

About the Author:

Constance E. Richards is a freelance writer, journalist, and interpreter based in Asheville, North Carolina. She has written for Time, the London Daily Telegraph, Sports Illustrated, Fortune, Conde Nast Traveler, and many other national and international newspapers and magazines.

Kenneth L. Richards is an editor, feature columnist, poet, winemaster, educator, and tour guide. He has been an Asheville, North Carolina resident since 1979.

About this edition

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0912367962
• ISBN 13: 9780912367965
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 529