Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas: A Comprehensive Identification Guide to What You See from the Many Overlooks

US: Numinous Editions, 2014. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Have you ever wondered what mountain peaks you were actually seeing as you enjoy the view from one of the many beautiful overlooks along the Blue Ridg e Parkway? Are you curious how high those mountains are and how faraway one is from the other? This book is designed to answer those questions and muc h more. It is a driving guide to the Parkway, featuring views from more tha n40 overlooks along its 469-mile track through North Carolina and Virginia, with information about what you are viewing, and nearby attractions such a s waterfalls, visitor centers, craft shops, and museums. Author and photogr apher Tim Barnwell identifies the mountain peaks you can see from each over look, marking their compass heading, distance, and elevation. Major roads, rivers, lakes, and towns are also identified. The book is easy to use: when you drive to a featured overlook, simply find the corresponding panoramic photograph made from that exact spot, and you will soon know the names of all the peaks you are admiring. Hikers will app reciate the book, too: it's great to be able to put a name to the mountain peaks you see from your favorite trail. In addition to the Parkway overlook s, the book also features numerous stunning views from popular attractions across western North Carolina, including the Biltmore Estate and Chimney Ro ck Park. This unique guidebook, over five years in the making, touches on the history, geography, natural attractions, geology, and communities traversed by the Parkway, and provides.