Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway [Paperback]

Victoria Logue (Author), Frank Logue (Author), Nichole Blouin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway | Publication Date: July 1, 2003

Flowing among the beautiful mountains and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina, the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is a true American jewel. Built to expose motorists to nature as well as to preserve its beauty, the Parkway still delivers unrivaled beauty today. Whether going for the day or driving the entire parkway, visitors will want to grab a copy of the Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway in order to aid their exploration. With a new cover and text design, this milepost guide highlights the many significant points of interest located on and nearby the Parkway, including Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, and Mabry Mill, one of the most photographed sites on the Parkway. Locations of overlooks, waterfalls, and tunnels as well as key entry/exit points along the Parkway are noted as well. Also included in the book is a brief history of the Parkway itself, a look at the surrounding geology and human history of the area, and an extensive wildflower bloom calendar.

Editorial Reviews

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...anyone planning more than a Saturday jaunt on the parkway out to get a copy. -- Paul Sullivan, fredericksburg.com, The Free Lance-Star, August 14, 2004

...beautifully illustrated guide to the Parkway. -- Appalachian Heritage, Winter 2004

...eminently useful. -- The Free Lance-Star, January 10, 2004

...splendid... the Parkway's origin as a scenic drive, region, geography, and early inhabitants of this mountain area. -- Rocky Mountain Telegram, September 28, 2003

A beautiful book with gorgeous color pictures. I take my copy wherever I plan to be on the Parkway. -- Rapid River, December 2003

From the Back Cover

A national treasure that was designed to be enjoyed from the seat of a car, the Blue Ridge Parkway reveals the beauty and splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you are planning a visit or are already on your way, you¿ll want a copy of the Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway to discover all that the Parkway has to offer.
This milepost guide highlights important attractions and destinations on the 469-mile Parkway, including cultural parks, remnants of historical Appalachia, as well as trailheads and campgrounds. Sidebars throughout the guidebook cover diverse subjects, such as the preservation of view sheds and the habits of animals that frequent the Parkway. And wildflower enthusiasts will benefit from the bloom calendar, which notes peak bloom times and general locations of the flowers.
Whether you explore only a few miles or tour the entire length of the Parkway, the Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway will guarantee you get miles of enjoyment out of this national treasure.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press; 2nd edition (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897325508
• ISBN-13: 978-0897325509
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,150,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Virginia

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have if you are going on the Blue Ridge Parkway, August 10, 2001

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Curtis J. George (Centreville, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway (Paperback)

This is an excellent guide to help you plan a trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The book maps out everything you need to know about the road. Every overlook, campsite, and picnic area is included. There are even several sites mentioned that are not clearly marked by the National Parks Service. I used the book before I went on the trip and highlighted all the things that I thought would be interesting and used it as I went. The book is extremely helpful and much better then the newspapers and magazine guides that you can get for free on the parkway.

There were several problems with the book too. Even though it probably the most thorough guide of the Blue Ridge Parkway that I have seen it does not include a map of the road. Most of the pictures in book are very good, however they rarely match up with the information on the page. The last problem I had with the book was that the binding on the book became unglued and many of the pages are now falling out.

Overall this is the best guide on the Blue Ridge Parkway that I have seen. It was extremely helpful to me, and I highly recommend it!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One guide to rule them all, June 30, 2004

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R. Shaw (Roswell, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway (Paperback)

I was on the B.R. PKWY and needed something more than the simple park map to figure out where the interesting hikes and views were. This book does it and does it well. I have been on the pkwy many times, but some of the history had eluded me until I got to glance through this guide. My buddy liked it so much, he bought his own just because I was always reading it. If you are going to drive the pkwy, I would recommend this book to help you get the most out of your trip.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Other reviewers must be thinking of another book, August 1, 2007

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Kic Stander "Motorcycle Rider" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway (Paperback)

Having researched and planned trips for clients over the past few years, I have come to rely very heavily on this book and "Blue Ridge Parkway Guide" Volumes 1&2. This one offers lovely photos and interesting details of each overlook. You can get some of the same info online but it is not any easier to follow. Hikers may need more back country info but if you are riding the parkway on 1 or more wheels and you can only get one guide, get this one!