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Touring the Western North Carolina Backroads

$22.95

By Carolyn Sakowski

Fourth Edition

Available 4/30/2024

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By Carolyn Sakowski

Fourth Edition

Available 4/30/2024

By Carolyn Sakowski

Fourth Edition

Available 4/30/2024

Now in its fourth edition, Touring the Western North Carolina Backroads has long been the go-to guide for folks seeking the unspoiled landscape and little-known cultural attractions of Western North Carolina. 

This is a guide for those who want to travel the mountains of western North Carolina, who want to see the scenery but escape the crowds. 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 Native Americans and early white settlers combine to present a perspective that makes the scenery come alive. This edition features updated directions, additional sites, new photographs, and nearby recreational opportunities. Use this guidebook to plan a day trip, weekend getaway, or cycling adventure.

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, where she is the president of John F. Blair, Publisher. Her previous books include Touring the East Tennessee Backroads and Travel North Carolina.

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