Veteran outdoor author Jim Parham recommends 59 excursions to help you find native wildflowers in bloom at any time of year in the North Carolina Mountains. Hikes range from .03 to 13 miles, and the guide includes reference sections for flower identification, preferred habitats, and a bloom calendar. Over 300 color photos, with destinations including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, DuPont State Forest, the Appalachian Trail, and more.