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

Barnwell, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971134839 ISBN 13: 9780971134836

Verlag: Numinous Editions, 2014

Inhaltsangabe

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 Ridge Parkway? Are you curious how high those mountains are and how far away one is from the other? This book is designed to answer those questions and much more. It is a driving guide to the Parkway, featuring views from more than 40 overlooks along its 469-mile track through North Carolina and Virginia, with information about what you are viewing, and nearby attractions such as waterfalls, visitor centers, craft shops, and museums. Author and photographer Tim Barnwell identifies the mountain peaks you can see from each overlook, 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 appreciate 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 overlooks, the book also features numerous stunning views from popular attractions across western North Carolina, including the Biltmore Estate and Chimney Rock 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 everyone with a bigger picture of where they are and what is nearby that they might want to visit. Whether you are a local or a first time visitor, this beautiful book is sure to become a trusted traveling companion as you drive the winding majesty that is the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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TIM BARNWELL is a photographer based in Asheville, North Carolina. His career has spanned more than 30 years as a professional photographer and photography instructor, including eight years as Executive Director of the nationally recognized Appalachian Photographic Workshops. His images have been widely published, appearing in dozens of magazines, including Time, Newsweek, Southern Accents, House Beautiful, American Craft, Outdoor Photographer, Sky and Telescope, Blue Ridge Country, Billboard, U.S. News and World Report, Travel South, American Style, Black & White Magazine, Aperture, Lenswork, Astronomy, and National Parks. He has been a principal or contributing photographer to dozens of books, and is the author of three of his own--The Face of Appalachia: Portraits from the Mountain Farm, On Earth's Furrowed Brow: The Appalachian Farm in Photographs, and Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia. He has provided principal photography for numerous other titles, including Asheville: A View from the Top, Pisgah Forest and Nonconnah: The Potteries of Walter B. Stevens, and Wladimir de Terlikowski: His Life and Art.Mr. Barnwell's widely collected work has been included in many group and one-man shows in the U.S. and abroad. His prints are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, High Museum of Art, Mint Museum, SOHO Photo Gallery, Newark Museum, and the Bank of America corporate collection.

Aus dem Klappentext

During my tenure with the Blue Ridge Parkway, I encountered many folks who were interested in knowing what they were seeing from the beautiful overlooks. This thorough guide answers those questions,providing a wealth of information about mountains peaks, history, geology, geology, natural attractions, popular tourist spots, and towns of the region. Tim Barnwell's outstanding photography and well-researched descriptions add up to a terrific book about the Parkway and the mountain communities it traverses. Whether you travel on the Parkway regularly or are visiting for the first time, you'll find this book will add to your enjoyment. Gary Everhardt, Superintendent, Blue Ridge Parkway (1977-2000) & Director of National Park Service (1975-1977) It's a human characteristic to want to know where we are in time and place. Mr. Barnwell's book satisfies this natural curiosity about the Blue Ridge Parkway's bountiful scenic views and cultural history. As a ready reference for Parkway views, this book will predictably become dog-eared and well used. Dr. Houck Medford, Founder and CEO Emeritus, Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Numinous Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0971134839
• ISBN 13: 9780971134836
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 120
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