Once a week the UNC Press blog will feature a tantalizing and adventuresome "Weekend Roadtrip" to a place featured in a UNC Press book. We'll post them on Thursdays, so there's still time to make last-minute weekend plans if you feel inspired. Mountains, Piedmont, Coast; hiking, birding, swimming, playing, learning; half-day trips, weekend jaunts, week-long adventures. We've got tons of exciting North Carolina places to point you to, and great books to help you make the most of your trip! Weekend Roadtrip #1: Literary Gems (& Minerals!) from Marion to Banner Elk Our first roadtrip...