Hachette

ISBN: 9781640497313

North Carolina with Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Moon North Carolina: With Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Blue Ridge Parkway, Coastal Getaways, Craft Beer & BBQ

Author: Jason Frye

From the Outer Banks to Asheville, discover the best of the Tar Heel State with Moon North Carolina.

Inside you’ll find:
Flexible itineraries, including scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, four days in the Great Smoky Mountains, and a five-day coastal getaway
Strategic advice designed for hikers, beach-goers, foodies, wildlife-watchers, and more
The top local experiences: Explore the gardens of the Biltmore Estate, check out the art museum in Raleigh, or kick back with a craft beer at an outdoor concert in Wilmington. Escape to the Outer Banks for a glimpse of wild horses, historic lighthouses, and remote islands. Tap your foot to live bluegrass and dig into famous North Carolina barbecue
Outdoor activities: Hike to waterfalls or challenge yourself to climb the highest peaks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Kayak around Kitty Hawk, whitewater raft in the wild Nantahala River Gorge, go hang gliding, or spend a day fly-fishing
Expert tips from North Carolina local Jason Frye on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from rugged campgrounds to historic inns and beachside B&Bs
Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
Thorough background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local culture

With Moon North Carolina’s expert advice and local insight, you can find your adventure.

Format: Softcover
560 pages

Jason Frye

Raised deep in the mountains of West Virginia, Jason Frye moved to North Carolina to pursue a master of fine arts in creative writing. There, his love for the state deepened into a longing to stay, settle, explore, and be a part of its people, culture, and history. Jason has contributed stories to VisitNC.com, AAA's Go Magazine, Our State magazine, Southern Living, Salt, the CharlotteObserver, and Raleigh News & Observer, and acts as a culinary critic for the Wilmington StarNews. He is also the author of Moon North Carolina, Moon North Carolina Coast, and Moon Asheville & the Great Smoky Mountains.

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