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"It is a beautiful book with gorgeous color pictures. Text boxes detailing a particular subject such as rhododendrons or Daniel Boone are sprinkled throughout. But why did they have to use black text on a dark purple background for these boxes? They are so difficult to read. Except for that shortcoming, this book is meant to be used, not to be left on the bookshelf. I take my copy wherever I think I am going to be on the Parkway. As for the answers to the questions above? Check pages 120, 129 and 108, respectively." I couldn't agree more...  |
From our friends at Virtual Blue Ridge… January 6, 2010 (Asheville, NC)— Due to recent severe winter storms and heavy accumulations of snow and ice, as well as downed trees, the majority of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed. While many sections of the Parkway are gated closed at this time, motorists should be aware that it [...] Located in the Newfound Mountains northwest of Asheville, a short drive south of Hot Springs, Max Patch is the southern most bald on the Appalachian [...] Record Low Temperature Tied at Grandfather Mountain – Constantly Updated High Country NC News SourceIt has been a season of extremes for Grandfather Mountain. Earlier in the month, the tourist attraction experienced record highs for two days in a row, but unseasonably cold weather tied the record for the daily low temperature in Wednesday. The reading was taken at the official US Weather Service reporting station located next to the Mile [...] I wish I was here… View of Lost Cove on the south slopes of Grandfather Mountain: Grab your sweater because the temperatures are falling Highs will be in the low fifties this weekend Friday had lots of wind and rain, so most of the leaves from the trees above 4,000 feet are finding their way to the ground [...] |
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