Super-scenic Motorway
Author: Anne Mitchell Whisnant
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 463
ISBN-13: 0807830372
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSuper-Scenic Motorway: A Blue Ridge Parkway History
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Dreamy Drives
Author: Calista King
Publisher:
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConsuming Landscapes
Author: Thomas Zeller
Publisher: JHU Press
Published: 2022-10-04
Total Pages: 263
ISBN-13: 1421444828
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The book explores the clash between prioritizing safety over scenery in the early development of automobile roadways in the United States and Germany"--
The Most Scenic Drives in America, Newly Revised and Updated
Author: Editors of Reader's Digest
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-03-01
Total Pages: 1841
ISBN-13: 160652657X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe all-in-one trip planner and travel guide-now totally revised and updated-will steer you down the most scenic road every time. From Florida's Road to Flamingo to Hawaii's Oahu Coastal Loop . . . from British Columbia's Sea to Sky Highway to Cape Cod's Sandy Shores . . . each featured road trip is pictured in stunning full color and described in vivid text, keyed to an easy-to-follow newly revised map. Whether you choose a drive in a far corner of the continent or a back road in your own state, this book is your ticket to North America's most beautiful byways. Drives are grouped in four pictured-packed sections-Western, Mountain, Central, and Eastern states and provinces-and are accompanied by detailed, easy-to-use maps. New drives featuring some of Canada's most stunning destinations have been added. As a bonus, handy Trip Tip sidebars include: Mileage best season to travel nearby attractions special events "learn more" contact information including website addressesA special feature called Star Routes offers thumbnail sketches of shorter but especially scenic roads located in the same region as the main tours. Additional boxes highlight distinctive characteristics of the areas, including local plants, animals, customs, foods, and a variety of historical events. Whether on the road or in the comfort of your easy chair, this newly revised Reader's Digest travel guide will be a welcome companion.
Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, Revised and Expanded Edition
Author: Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Published: 2018-08-03
Total Pages: 394
ISBN-13: 1469646986
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive guidebook provides a detailed description of every official National Park Service trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But that's just the beginning: veteran hiker Leonard M. Adkins includes information on every trail that touches the parkway, including the Appalachian Trail and other public pathways on national park, state park, national forest, municipal, and private lands, along with citations for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Far more than a guide to the trails, this book will help you plan your whole trip. It's the perfect companion for your next parkway adventure. Includes: - every public trail along the parkway - GPS coordinates and 72 maps - 255 total trails, including 12 new trails since the last edition - trail length and difficulty - points of interest - wheelchair accessibility - a short history of the parkway and region - campgrounds and lodges - public restroom locations - elevation change charts for cyclists - tunnel heights for RVs - wildflower bloom calendar - selected sightseeing information on nearby towns
Beautiful Land of the Sky
Author: Loren M. Wood
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2013-10-01
Total Pages: 624
ISBN-13: 1475994478
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJohn Muir is considered to be the supreme icon of western wilderness and preservation. His counterpart in the east is Harlan P. Kelsey, an often obscure and forgotten figure. In Beautiful Land of the Sky, author Loren M. Wood chronicles Kelseys journey from the humblest of beginnings to national prominence in horticulture and the establishment of national parks in the eastern United States. In this biography, Wood tells how, a century ago, Kelsey was the first to pioneer native plants for the American landscape and a leader in that process; how he was a leading participant in bringing all of America to our native plants in their finest original setting; and how he helped make a reality of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a zenith of horticultural biomass and diversity in America. In addition, this biography explores the parallels in the odysseys of Muir and Kelsey. Though primarily a biography of Kelsey, Wood compares the similarities, differences, and accomplishments of the two men. Including details gathered from more than fifty thousand items in Kelseys personal files, Beautiful Land of the Sky narrates the inspiring and entertaining story of how the idea of national parks was implemented east of the Mississippi.
British Columbia by the Road
Author: Ben Bradley
Publisher: UBC Press
Published: 2017-06-07
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 0774834218
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn British Columbia by the Road, Ben Bradley takes readers on an unprecedented journey through the history of roads, highways, and motoring in British Columbia’s Interior, a remote landscape composed of plateaus and interlocking valleys, soaring mountains and treacherous passes. Challenging the idea that the automobile offered travellers the freedom of the road and a view of unadulterated nature, Bradley shows that an array of interested parties – boosters, businessmen, conservationists, and public servants – manipulated what drivers and passengers could and should view from the road. When it came to roads and highways, planners and builders had two concerns: grading or paving a way through “the wilderness” and opening pathways to new parks and historic sites. They understood that the development of a modern road network would lead to new ways of perceiving BC and its environment. Although cars and roads promised freedom, they offered drivers a curated view of the landscape that shaped the province’s image in the eyes of residents and visitors alike.
Guide to Scenic Highways & Byways
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Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13: 1426210140
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the scenery, history, and points of interest along three hundred scenic routes across the United States.
America's Most Scenic Drives
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Published: 2004
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKLife: America's Most Scenic Drives
Author: Editors of Life
Publisher: Life
Published: 2004-05-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781932273212
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow, for the first time ever, the LIFE Scenic Drives Atlas is brought to life through the breath-taking photography of LIFE Magazine.In this unique traveler's companion you'll find two books in one -+ a perfectly sized atlas containing a photographic chronicle of America's most picturesque, photogenic drives, plus beautiful full-color, detailed maps of all 50 states and the Canadian provinces. This book reveals the pleasure of a taking your time driving down the sun-kissed coast of California and the wonder of discovery driving through our country's beloved heartland.See, in vivid color, what you would experience while driving down our recommended scenic route from Maine to Massachusetts while the autumn leaves are turning.It's an ideal reference for traveling in North America, unlike any other atlas.As you travel, you'll enjoy the opportunity to visit the locations depicted through the photography in this atlas, plus try your hand at shooting those same pictures!This is unlike any road atlas you've ever seen!
