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Moon North Carolina: With Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Blue Ridge Parkway, Coastal Getaways, Craft Beer & BBQ

Coming Soon

Contributors

By Jason Frye

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Dec 2, 2025
Page Count
504 pages
Publisher
Moon Travel
ISBN-13
9798886471465

Price

$24.99

Price

$32.99 CAD

Format

Trade Paperback (Revised)

Format:

Trade Paperback (Revised) $24.99 $32.99 CAD

From the Outer Banks to the Great Smoky Mountains, discover the best of the Tar Heel State with Moon North Carolina. Inside you’ll find:
  • Flexible itineraries, including scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a weekend in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and a five-day coastal getaway
  • The top local experiences: Explore the gardens of the Biltmore Estate, check out the art museum in Raleigh, or kick back with a craft beer at an outdoor concert in Wilmington. Escape to the Outer Banks for a glimpse of wild horses, historic lighthouses, and remote islands. Tap your foot to live bluegrass and dig in to famous North Carolina barbecue
  • Outdoor adventures: Hike to waterfalls or challenge yourself to climb the peaks of Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell. Kayak around Kitty Hawk, whitewater raft in the wild Nantahala River Gorge, hang glide, or spend a day fly-fishing
  • Expert tips from North Carolina local Jason Frye on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from rugged campgrounds to historic inns and beachside B&Bs
  • Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
  • Thorough background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local culture
With Moon North Carolina’s expert advice and local insight, you can find your adventure.
 
Feeling outdoorsy? Check out Moon Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Can’t get enough of the beach? Try Moon North Carolina Coast.


About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can’t wait to share their favorite places with you.
 
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Jason Frye

About the Author

Raised deep in the mountains of West Virginia, Jason Frye moved to North Carolina to pursue a master of fine arts in creative writing. There, his love for the state deepened into a longing to stay, settle, explore, and be a part of its people, culture, and history.

Jason has contributed stories to VisitNC.com, AAA’s Go Magazine, Our State magazine, Southern Living, Salt, the CharlotteObserver, and Raleigh News & Observer, and acts as a culinary critic for the Wilmington StarNews. He is also the author of Moon North Carolina, Moon North Carolina Coast, and Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip.

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