Smoky Mountain News

OldTown Bank

Wed06192013

     Subscribe  |  Contact  |  Advertise  |  RSS Feed  |  Other Publications

Wednesday, 05 October 2011 13:37

Escape to the backroads with guidebook author

Written by 

Carolyn Sakowski will read from the third edition of her book, Touring the Western North Carolina Backroads, at noon on Friday, Oct. 7, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.

Scenery, history and folklore intertwine in 21 unique tours that span across the beaten paths of Appalachia. The book serves as a guide for anyone in search of a journey, whether it is a day trip, hike, or cycling adventure. The latest edition includes updated directions, additional sites and photographs and nearby recreational facilities for spur-of-the-moment opportunities.

828.586.9499 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

blog comments powered by Disqus
Read 1374 times

Latest from Admin

Media

blog comments powered by Disqus
More in this category: « A little American history could be enlightening Skippy Dies: The anguish of being young »
back to top

This Must Be the Place

  • This must be the place

    art garretI had never seen the color green like that before.

    Touching down at the Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland, the lush, vibrant green landscape of my ancestors took my breath away. It was August 2005, and I was about to embark on a collegiate semester abroad.  

    Written on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 00:00 Read more...
Subscribe to this RSS feed

Mountain Momma

  • Mountain Momma

    Count my daughter among the millions of kids whose first word was “doggy.” For a several-week stretch, “doggy” was also her only word. She used it liberally, be it a salutation for the grocery store clerk or pointing out a squirrel in the backyard.

    We don’t have a dog anymore, but there’s something about dogs. Kids just love them. Mine are no exception.

    Written on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 00:00 Read more...
Subscribe to this RSS feed