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Paperback Coasting the Mountains: A Guide to Western North Carolina Book

ISBN: 1565548299

ISBN13: 9781565548299

Coasting the Mountains: A Guide to Western North Carolina


"For me, it captures the character of the western North Carolina mountains."
-Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump

Centering on Asheville and trekking out for sixty miles in all directions, this lighthearted, personal guide focuses on all the attractions of the region. Western North Carolina, bordering Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia, attracts five million visitors annually.

This region offers the tourist and resident breathtaking natural beauty, charming shops, restaurants, and accommodations that range from rustic to elegant.

The authors point out that many books have been written about this area's waterfalls, parks, biking, rafting, and camping in great detail, but Coasting the Mountains covers what they liked best about everything.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Judy Barnes, Jolane Edwards, Carolyn Lee Goodloe, and Laurel Wilson are all good friends who spend a great deal of their time traveling, so they can attest to the information being provided to their readers. They are also the authors of Coasting: An Expanded Guide to the Northern Gulf Coast . They live in Point Clear, Alabama.

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Customer Reviews

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A Great Key to Unlock the Treasures of the Mountains in N.C.

As a former North Carolina resident, our secret's out. "Coasting theMountains" depicts Western North Carolina as a magical place full of thefinest arts and crafts, antiques and an abundance of natural beauty andoutdoor activities. And it is! This guidebook covers a 200 milestretch from Murphy to Boone and uncovers lots of hidden treasures alongthe way. It's a fun read too, with unusual facts and recipes. Mypersonal favorite: Kudzu Jelly!

A Jaunty Read Even for the Armchair Traveler

Editorial ReviewCall dibs on the shotgun seat as four enthusiastic travelers take you on a lively ride through western North Carolina in "Coasting the Mountains". The authors are friends...whose love of discovery shines through. Their personal insights validate our enthusiasm for places we've visited and whet our appetites for those we haven't. Scattered throughout the book are recipes gathered during their rambles as well as boxes with notes of interest, little-known facts and insider tips. Plus they steer travelers to the best shopping and antiquing."Coasting the Moutains" is thorough and a lot more fun than most guidebooks. Excerpted from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution September 16, 2001
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