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Touring Western North Carolina
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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Touring Western North Carolina
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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Touring Western North Carolina

Touring Western North Carolina

by Carolyn Sakowski
Touring Western North Carolina

Touring Western North Carolina

by Carolyn Sakowski

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780895875594
Publisher: Blair
Publication date: 10/01/2011
Pages: 320
Sales rank: 1,047,964
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xvii

Tour 1 The Tour of the Lakes 2

Bryson City-Fontana Lake-Tapoco-joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest-Robbinsville

Tour 2 The Chief Junaluska Tour 18

Robbinsville-Topton-Andrews-Tatham Gap-Cherohala Skyway-Tellico Plains-Coker Creek-Murphy

Tour 3 Ihe Cherokee County Tour 34

Andrews-Marble-Peachtree-Murphy-Lake Hiwassee-Fields of the Wood-Murphy

Tour 4 The Standing Indian Tour 46

Murphy-Brasstown-Hayesville-Chunky Gal Mountain-Standing Indian Mountain-Winding Stair Gap-Franklin

Tour 5 The Nantahala Tour 60

Franklin-Cowee Valley-Nantahala Gorge-Wayah Bald-Franklin

Tour 6 The Highlands Tour 74

Franklin-Cullasaja Gorge-Highlands- Stumphouse Tunnel-Whiteside Cove-Highlands

Tour 7 The Cashiers Tour 90

Sapphire-Gorges State Park-Whitewater Falls-Cashiers-Whiteside Mountain-Glenville Lake-Judaculla Rock-Cullowhee-Sylva-Dillsboro

Tour 8 The Cradle of Forestry Tour 106

Pisgah Forest-Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway-Cradle of Forestry-Sun-burst-Tanasee Bald-Lake Toxaway

Tour 9 The Historic Flat Rock Tour 120

Loop of Historic Flat Rock Community

Tour 10 The Hunting Country Tour 132

Saluda-Tryon-Old Hunting Country

Tour 11 The Hickory Nut Gorge Tour 144

Hickory Nut Gap-Bat Cave-Hickory Nut Gorge-Chimney Rock-Lake Lure-Columbus

Tour 12 The Haywood to Madison Tour 158

Cove Creek-Haywood County-Hot Springs-Paint Rock Corridor-Marshall-Woodfin

Tour 13 The Mars Hill to Burnsville Tour 174

Tour 14 The Overmountain Victory Trail Tour 188

Pleasant Gardens-Lake Tahoma-Mount Mitchell-Micaville-Penland-Spruce Pine-Plum Tree-Cranberry

Tour 15 The Roan Mountain Tour 204

Elk Park-Roan Mountain-Bakersville-Kona-Burnsville

Tour 16 The Valle Crucis Tour 214

Blowing Rock-Shulls Mill-Valle Crucis-Banner Elk-Elk Park

Tour 17 The Globe Tour 230

Blowing Rock-The Globe-Gragg-Yonahlossee Trail-Blowing Rock

Tour 18 The Brown Mountain Tour 240

Morganton-Brown Mountain-Wilson Creek-Mortimer-Edgemont-Harper Creek and Lost Cove-Jonas Ridge

Tour 19 The Table Rock Tour 252

Morganton-Sitting Bear-Hawksbill-Table Rock-Morganton

Tour 20 The Old Buffalo Trail Tour 262

Deep Gap-Todd-Meat Camp-Elk Knob State Park-Sutherland Valley-Trade-Zionville-Cove Creek-Boone

Tour 21 The New River Tour 274

Roaring Gap-Stone Mountain-Shatley Springs-Healing Springs-West Jeffer-son-New River State Park-Glendale Springs

Appendix 292

Bibliography 302

Index 306

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