Moon Handbooks Series

Join writer and North Carolina transplant Jason Frye for an unforgettable experience. With his unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon North Carolina Coast has everything you need to know to have a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon North Carolina Coast tells you what you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you. Discover the stories behind the state's historic lighthouses, paddle through maritime forests, and see if you can spot wild ponies. Along with trip ideas like "Eat Like a Local" and "The Best of the North Carolina Coast", Frye includes tips on where to find the best crab and shrimp, and what beach is right for you, whether you're looking for family fun, recreation, or just to get away from it all.

With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.

Moon North Carolina Coast includes areas such as:
Nags Head
Roanoake Island
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Croatan National Forest
Beaufort
The Crystal Coast
Wilmington
Cape Fear

Find the Moon guide that best suits your trip!
Exploring the area? Try Moon North Carolina, Moon Maryland, or Moon Virginia.

Road tripping through the East Coast? Check out Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip.

Moon Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains

by Jason Frye

Published 25 October 2016

Travel writer Jason Frye offers his firsthand experience and advice on the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains including North Carolina High Country, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Huso includes travel strategies, such as More Than a Drive: Top Hikes Off the BRP and The 3-Day Best of the Smokies. Complete with expert tips on scenic drives, horseback riding, hiking, and camping, Moon Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon North Carolina

by Jason Frye

Published 22 April 2014

North Carolina resident and local writer Jason Frye provides an insider's look at the Tar Heel State, from the Outer Banks to Charlotte to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Frye includes unique trip ideas like Garden Weekends and offers activities for all interests. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, this guide also provides options for a range of travel budgets. Complete with details on finding the state's best golf courses, kayaking around Bald Head Island, and browsing through antique shops and art galleries in New Bern, Moon North Carolina gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

by Jason Frye

Published 26 May 2015

The Blue Ridge Parkway connects the green valleys of Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains. Drive America's most scenic motorway with Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip. Inside you'll find:

*Maps and Driving Tools: 29 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the motorway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions for the entire route
*Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: Listen to live bluegrass music with a glass of local moonshine, drive past fields brimming with fireflies, and wander through American history. You'll know exactly what you want to do at each stop with lists of the best hikes, views, and more
*Itineraries for Every Traveler: Drive the entire two-week route or follow strategic itineraries like "Music of the Blue Ridge," including suggestions for spending time in in Washington DC, Front Royal, Waynesboro, Roanoke, Galax, Asheville, Cherokee, and Knoxville
*Local Expert: North Carolinian and mountaineer Jason Frye shares his love of the Great Smoky Mountains (and where to find the best barbecue!)
*Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for LGBTQ travellers, seniors, and road trippers with kids

With Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip's practical tips, detailed itineraries, and local insight, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road.

Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip! Doing more than driving through? Check out Moon Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains or Moon North Carolina.