Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
Published on 25. August 2014
220 pages
978-1-4396-4689-2 (ISBN)
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Running along the western border of the state, the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina have beckoned explorers, settlers, and tourists for generations. Within the ridges and valleys of these mountains, spectacular natural features abound, such as Blowing Rock, Looking Glass Falls, and Linville Gorge. Here, the highest mountain peak in North Carolina, Mount Mitchell, rises to an astonishing 6,684 feet. Recreationally, these mountains boast massive tourist appeal; visitors can hike the Appalachian Trail, drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, or explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This title showcases the natural beauty of the unique mountain range and the numerous mountain communities that many call home.
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Janet Morrison
The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
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08/2014
Arcadia Publishing (SC)
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Janet Morrison, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, has a bachelor's degree in political science from Appalachian State University and a master's degree in public affairs from North Carolina State University. Images within come exclusively from her large collection of North Carolina postcards.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. High Country
- 2. Land of the Sky
- 3. Great Balsams and Plott Balsams
- 4. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Qualla Boundary
- 5. Snowbird Mountains and Southwestern Corner of North Carolina
- 6. Land of Waterfalls
- 7. Foothills
- Bibliography
- Index
