The Passenger: Brazil
A new series from Europa Editions, The Passenger collects the best new writing, photography, art and reportage from around the world. IN THIS VOLUME: Order and Progress? by Jon Lee Anderson・Funk, Pride and Prejudice by Alberto Riva・On the River, I Was King by Eliane Brum・Also: the road that dissects the Amazon; the TV tycoon who shaped Brazilian history; the neo-Pentecostal community that is winning the hearts (and wallets) of Brazilians; politicised samba dancers, idealist gangsters and much more ... In the second half of the 20th century Brazil made extraordinary contributions to music, sport, architecture. From "bossa nova," to acrobatic soccer, to the daring architecture of Oscar Niemeyer and L繳cio Costa, the country seemed to embody a new, original vision of modernity, at once "fluid, agile, and complex." Seen from abroad, the victory of the far right in the 2018 elections was a rude awakening that suddenly turned the Brazilian dream into a nightmare. For locals, however, illusions had started fading long ago, amid paralyzing corruption, environmental degradation, racial discrimination, and escalating violence. Luckily Brazilians have not lost their desire to fight, minorities are still determined to assert their rights and, now that the glorious past is dead and buried, a desire to rebuild for the future is emerging. Today the challenge of telling the story of this extraordinary country consists in finding its enduring vitality amid the apparent melancholy. "How can we define the indefinable? Is it possible to pin a single label on a country so multi-faceted that it appears almost schizophrenic?"―From "In Defense Of Fragmentation," Michel Laub
Osa and South Pacific
This guidebook showcases the prized jewel in Costa Rica's ecological crown--the South Pacific region, including the Osa Peninsula. Readers plunge into the jungles of Corcovado National Park, waters that conceal extraordinary marine life, and the remarkable history of a region at the forefront of conservation efforts.Costa Rica is much more than a verdant paradise. It's a land of diverse landscapes and cultures. This collection of regional guides reveals unknown facets of Costa Rica and helps travelers understand what makes this country unique.Includes a foldout map of key tourist destinations.
On the Plain of Snakes
The legendary travel writer drives the entire length of the US-Mexico border, then takes the back roads of Chiapas and Oaxaca, to uncover the rich, layered world behind the everyday headlines. Paul Theroux has spent his life crisscrossing the globe in search of the histories and peoples that give life to the places they call home. Now, as immigration debates boil around the world, Theroux has set out to explore a country key to understanding our current discourse: Mexico. Just south of the Arizona border, in the desert region of Sonora, he finds a place brimming with vitality, yet visibly marked by both the US Border Patrol to the north and mounting discord from within. With the same humanizing sensibility that he employed in Deep South, Theroux stops to talk with residents, visits Zapotec mill workers in the highlands, and attends a Zapatista party meeting, communing with people of all stripes who remain south of the border even as family members brave the journey north. From the writer praised for his “curiosity and affection for humanity in all its forms" (The New York Times Book Review), On the Plain of Snakes is an exploration of a region in conflict.
Lonely Planet Jamaica
Lonely Planet's Jamaica is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkelling at delicate Lime Cay, or swim in the cool mountain pools of Reach Falls; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's JamaicaTravel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try Jamaica's best WaterfallsToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel Colour maps and images throughout Language - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Covers Kingston, Blue Mountains, Ocho Rios, Dry Harbour Mountains, Port Antonio, Rio Grande Valley, Montego Bay, Negril, Mayfield Falls, Bluefields, Cockpit Country, Mandeville, Treasure Beach and more About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travelers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet). 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Central Valley
This guidebook wends its way through the cities and towns, coffee plantations, and majestic volcanoes of the Central Valley. From the gilt elegance of the National Theater to the remarkable birding to be found on highland slopes, readers will discover the heart of Costa Rica.Costa Rica is much more than a verdant paradise. It's a land of diverse landscapes and cultures. This collection of regional guides reveals unknown facets of Costa Rica and helps travelers understand what makes this country unique. Includes a foldout map of key tourist destinations.
Manuel Antonio, Ballena, and Carara
This guidebook takes a fresh look at three distinct regions along the Pacific Coast--from Carara, a birdwatcher's paradise, to Manuel Antonio with its extraordinary ecological gems, to Bah穩a Ballena and whale watching. With this book, readers will gain a deeper understanding of some of Costa Rica's most popular tourist destinations.Costa Rica is much more than a verdant paradise. It's a land of diverse landscapes and cultures. This collection of regional guides reveals unknown facets of Costa Rica and helps travelers understand what makes this country unique.Includes a foldout map of key tourist destinations.
Enchanted New York
A fantastical field guide to the hidden history of New York's magical past Manhattan has a pervasive quality of glamour--a heightened sense of personality generated by a place whose cinematic, literary, and commercial celebrity lends an aura of the fantastic to even its most commonplace locales. Enchanted New York chronicles an alternate history of this magical isle. It offers a tour along Broadway, focusing on times and places that illuminate a forgotten and sometimes hidden history of New York through site-specific stories of wizards, illuminati, fortune tellers, magicians, and more. Progressing up New York's central thoroughfare, this guidebook to magical Manhattan offers a history you won't find in your Lonely Planet or Fodor's guide, tracing the arc of American technological alchemies--from Samuel Morse and Robert Fulton to the Manhattan Project--to Mesmeric physicians, to wonder-working Madame Blavatsky, and seers Helena Roerich and Alice Bailey. Harry Houdini appears and disappears, as the world's premier stage magician's feats of prestidigitation fade away to reveal a much more mysterious--and meaningful--marquee of magic. Unlike old-world cities, New York has no ancient monuments to mark its magical adolescence. There is no local memory embedded in the landscape of celebrated witches, warlocks, gods, or goddesses--no myths of magical metamorphoses. As we follow Kevin Dann in geographical and chronological progression up Broadway from Battery Park to Inwood, each chapter provides a surprising picture of a city whose ever-changing fortunes have always been founded on magical activity.
Enchanted New York
A fantastical field guide to the hidden history of New York's magical past Manhattan has a pervasive quality of glamour--a heightened sense of personality generated by a place whose cinematic, literary, and commercial celebrity lends an aura of the fantastic to even its most commonplace locales. Enchanted New York chronicles an alternate history of this magical isle. It offers a tour along Broadway, focusing on times and places that illuminate a forgotten and sometimes hidden history of New York through site-specific stories of wizards, illuminati, fortune tellers, magicians, and more. Progressing up New York's central thoroughfare, this guidebook to magical Manhattan offers a history you won't find in your Lonely Planet or Fodor's guide, tracing the arc of American technological alchemies--from Samuel Morse and Robert Fulton to the Manhattan Project--to Mesmeric physicians, to wonder-working Madame Blavatsky, and seers Helena Roerich and Alice Bailey. Harry Houdini appears and disappears, as the world's premier stage magician's feats of prestidigitation fade away to reveal a much more mysterious--and meaningful--marquee of magic. Unlike old-world cities, New York has no ancient monuments to mark its magical adolescence. There is no local memory embedded in the landscape of celebrated witches, warlocks, gods, or goddesses--no myths of magical metamorphoses. As we follow Kevin Dann in geographical and chronological progression up Broadway from Battery Park to Inwood, each chapter provides a surprising picture of a city whose ever-changing fortunes have always been founded on magical activity.
Best Sights to See at White Sands National Park
Imagine a place where dunes of white sand rise taller than a house and seemingly forever into the horizon, where a trail's route shifts every day as wind remolds the terrain, where more than 800 animal species call an inhospitable desert home, where you can walk the shores of an ancient lake that mammoths and saber-toothed cats once drank from. The place is real: It's called White Sands National Park.But with the park's incredible size of nearly 228 square miles, how can you ensure that you see its main sights when vacationing or driving through? That's what Best Sights to See at White Sands National Park answers. In this volume, we've listed the park's top 7 most popular sights and experiences while detailing the top day hiking trails to best enjoy them.This book contains two BONUS sections - a day hiking primer, and a guide to hiking in national parks. Nearby hiking trails in Lincoln National Forest, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns/Guadalupe Mountains national parks are included as well. Downloadable 8 x 11 inch maps are available online for all featured trails.ROB BIGNELL is an avid backpacker who's been hiking for more than two decades. He has written more than 25 hiking guidebooks, mostly on national parks and the Upper Midwest, several of which have topped bestseller lists.
Best Tent Camping: Michigan
Offering essential details and easy-to-read maps, Best Tent Camping: Michigan presents 50 of the state's best campgrounds for car campers.
Best Tent Camping: Ohio
Offering essential details and easy-to-read maps, Best Tent Camping: Ohio presents 50 of the state's best campgrounds for car campers.
Colorado Day Trips by Theme
This guidebook is jam-packed with more than 170 of Colorado's best destinations, and they're organized by theme-so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.
Salvador Allende
A compilation of speeches and articles by Salvador Allende after he was elected president. This volume was compiled for the 112th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Allende.
Where The Devil Lost His Boots
Why is there a piece of the Moon in a small town in the southernmost corner of Brazil? Sometimes, the most unexpected places hold the most incredible surprises. Nestled in the beautiful rolling lowlands of the Pampas of South America, Bag矇 is so remote that locals say it is "where the devil lost his boots". Take a trip to this unforgettable town through conversations with the often insightful and always intriguing people that live there.
Climbing Washington's Mountains
This select guide includes detailed, easy to follow directions to climbing 100 of Washington's most visible, historically significant, and interesting mountains with summits over 5,000 feet. From introductory level off-trail summit hikes and scrambles to multi-pitch alpine rock and high volcano climbs, this guide is suitable for beginning scramblers and alpine rock climbers as well as more experienced climbers. Blending all types of climbing at all levels of difficulty, you'll find routes to popular scrambling peaks such as Mount Si, classic alpine rock peaks such as Prusik Peak, and to big volcanoes including Mount Rainier. Fully revised and updated, this book has been praised by scramblers, alpine rock climbers, volcano climbers, and trip leaders alike as being an accurate, user-friendly guide with superb, easy-to-follow route descriptions and drawings, to the summits of the mountains that people actually want to climb.
The Wicked Good Book
Intergalactic travelers had their Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Evolutionists had Darwin's The Origin of Species. And now Mainers can have their very own manual for the good life in Maine. Styled around the Dangerous Book for Boys, The Wicked Good Book is a pithy, nostalgic, practical, and irreverent guide to getting the most out of living in the Pine Tree State. It includes helpful tips on everything from outsmarting blackfly attacks to living to tell about a moose attack. Also included are the necessary quotes that all lovers of Maine should know by heart; important historical moments; essential gear to wear in the woods, in the Old Port, and at bedtime. Plus, limericks to amuse; hunting tips on how to bag the bird or deer; a guide to the Mine sky; the 7 Wonders of Maine; the correct way to chop a tree' how to prepare for a Maine winter like it might be your last; identification of native flora and fauna; and more. A blend of hearty survival skills with everyday common sense and a fair amount of humor provides for the Uber-Maine experience.
Day Trips(r) from Albuquerque
Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip or weekend away with Day Trips(R) from Albuquerque. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for kids, outdoor adventurers, and history lovers to do--all within a two- to four-hour drive of the Albuquerque metro area. Day Trips(R) from Albuquerque helps locals and vacationers make the most of a brief getaway.
The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path(R)
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path shows you North and South Dakota with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. See the house Pa built during the annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet, South Dakota. Excavate mammoth bones in the Black Hills or spelunk in some of the world's largest caves. Dance to Norwegian fiddles at North America's largest Scandinavian festival, or lose yourself in the brilliant splendor of a powwow. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Fodor’s Inside Mexico City
With its fascinating history, incomparable culinary landscape, and blossoming art scene, Mexico City has become one of the most sought-after destinations for the hip, curious traveler. Fodor's brand-new guidebook, Inside Mexico City, touches on the top tourist sights, from the Z籀calo to the Frida Kahlo Museum, but also delves into the under-the-radar places that only insiders from Mexico City know about. The Fodor's Inside series is designed for travelers looking for authentic, hyperlocal experiences. Perfectly sized to fit in your bag or pocket, these guides are designed with an artistic bent and are easy to use, look good, and don't make you feel like a tourist. Written by Mexico City residents--with customized neighborhood maps and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn illustrations by Kathryn Holeman--Inside Mexico City covers the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques in the neighborhoods that locals love best. Fodor's Inside Mexico City includes: OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH COVERAGE to help you explore locally loved, up-and-coming neighborhoods that other guidebooks don't cover well or at all. ITINERARIES that will help you plan your trip. MAPS that are easy to read, plus a FREE PULL-OUT MAP. BEST BET LISTS with our favorites in a variety of categories including: best local foods, best kid-friendly attractions, and most romantic restaurants. INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PHOTO SPOTS that tell you how and where to get remarkable shots that you'll definitely want to share. AT A GLANCE FEATURES on local events, history, locally-made goods, books and movies set in Mexico City, and more. COOL PLACES TO STAY highlighting the most unique lodgings in the city. BEST CITY TOURS from the coolest companies, including gallery walks, culinary tours, and mezcal tastings. QUICK SIDE TRIPS to the best places in Teotihuac獺n, Cuernavaca, and Valle de Bravo. GETTING AROUND features in every neighborhood to make navigation via public transit or walking easy. HAND-DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS INTERESTING STREET AND PUBLIC ART that is worth discovering. BACK IN THE DAY SPOTLIGHTS of famous spots to give the city historical context. COVERS the best neighborhoods in Mexico City, including Centro Hist籀rico, La Condesa, La Roma, Polanco, Juarez, La Zona Rosa, Coyoc獺n, San Angel, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Planning on visiting more of Mexico? Check out Fodor's Los Cabos, Fodor's Cancun & the Riviera Maya, and Fodor's Puerto Vallarta. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
Hudson Valley History and Mystery
The Hudson Valley is rooted in the mysterious. In fact, author Washington Irving called it "the spellbound region." But whether fact, superstition, or legend, the mystery of the region is detailed here through an amazing range of sites from enigmatic stone structures and ancient petroglyphs, to battlefields, haunted mountaintops, and popular waterfalls. Tales of ghosts and strange creatures, a hint of the supernatural, and attention-grabbing folklore and real-life experiences abound, including a fair share of lost treasure--from the infamous pirate Captain Kidd and outlaw Claudius Smith, to the more modern gangster, Dutch Schultz. Each of the 20 chapters includes mystifying stories, beautiful and expansive photography, and a "Getting There" section that provides coordinates and detailed directions to the location. So whether you're in the mood for an armchair vacation, or real visits to mysterious places, the Hudson Valley region is the place to be.
A Week Sketching in the Galapagos
A trip to the magical islands, captured in pencil and watercolor. Sue Anne Bottomley brings a colorful and whimsical eye to the amazing views and creatures of the Galapagos Islands. Each page features a short description of part of her journey. Sue Anne Bottomley is a native of New Hampshire, and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire. She loves traveling, sketching on site, and putting her impressions into books: a sort of permanent exhibit that you hold in your hand. This is her fourth book.
Where Black Rules White - A Journey Across and about Hayti
This early work by H. Hesketh Prichard was originally published in 1900 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Where Black Rules White - A Journey Across and About Hayti' is a vivid account of the author's travels into the uncharted interior of Haiti. Hesketh Vernon Hesketh-Prichard was born on 17th November 1876 in Jhansi, India. Hesketh-Prichard's first published work was 'Tammer's Duel' in 1896, which he sold to Pall Mall Magazine for a guinea. He often wrote with his mother under the pseudonyms "H. Heron" and "E. Heron", and together they created a popular psychic detective series around a character named "Flaxman Low".
Patos Island Lighthouse
Since 1893, a light has been shining from Patos Island, the northernmost island in Puget Sound. Built to guide ships through treacherous waters, the lighthouse was also a happy home for many, including Edward Durgan and his family in the early 1900s. Boundary waters smugglers and rumrunners once visited the island to stash their contraband, and it was a front-line guard for the nation during World War II. Manned for eighty-one years by the U.S. government, the light was automated in 1974 and is now maintained by the Coast Guard. Join authors Edrie Vinson and Terri Vinson, members of the Keepers of the Patos Light, as they explore the history of this unique Washington landmark.
Backroads & Byways of Wisconsin
Experience Wisconsin in all its glory--beautiful lakes, gorgeous parks, delicious cheese, and happy peopleThis updated edition of Backroads & Byways of Wisconsin is the ultimate guide to exploring the beauty of the Badger State on the most scenic alternative routes Wisconsin has to offer. Kevin Revolinski is your native expert, leading you to the best homegrown products and charming locales available. Accompanied by handy maps and detailed travel instructions, readers will find thoughtful, reliable recommendations for what to do, where to stay, and where to eat.Drives include: Cheese Country The Great River Road The Lake Michigan Shoreline Hayward and the Land of the Lumberjacks The Waterfalls of Marionette County
Southwestern SojournA Photographer’s Journal
An epic photographic journey through Colorado & Utah, then down the Green River, illustrated with over 100 images by the author.Parker and his companion Jim Beasley brave hell and high water in a canoe for ten days in May. The two photographers manage to complete the journey, but not without mishap and adventure along the way. Parker documents the trip, from planning and preparation, to shooting locations and backpacking menus. Prior to the canoe trip, Parker spent time exploring Ancient Puebloan ruins in Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, and along the Trail of the Ancients. Follow him as he photographs the fascinating masonry left by the Anasazi, stark desert landscapes and towering natural bridges. He meets Beasley in Moab midway through the adventure, and they pack a 17' Grumman canoe chock full of unnecessary paraphernalia. With an ambitious itinerary for hiking and photography, they set off from Mineral Basin on an adventurous mission. Ten days later, they emerge bedraggled from the river, none the worse for wear, but considerably wiser about the power of nature.
Kansas Off the Beaten Path(R)
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Kansas Off the Beaten Path shows you the Sunflower State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Attend a "twine party" in Cawker City to make the world's largest ball of twine (almost nine tons).Go on a retreat to the Dominican Sisters' Heartland Farm and try your hand at organic gardening and holistic healing Sample some of the twenty-eight wines produced at Smoky Hill Vineyards and Winery in Salina. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Where the Tour Buses Don’t Go
This isn't your average travel book-- and these aren't your average tourist destinations!Take a wild ride through hidden Windy City history--often dark, sometimes inexplicable, and occasionally glamorous. Meet the gangsters, ghosts, serial killers and celebrities that only Chicago could produce. This journey into eclectic Chicago lore includes: 19 spine-tingling creepy sites (Resurrection Mary, Lonely Ghost of Lake Forest, St. Rita's and so many more); all things Al Capone (seven notable Scarface sites and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre); other Outfit bigshot hangouts, graves and hit locations; Monsters of the Midway like Holmes, Gacy, Speck and more; murder and mayhem featuring 12 killers; and literally dozens of celebrity homes and hangouts from downtown to the suburbs and beyond!
Wildsam Field Guides: Seattle
Wildsam Field Guides: Seattle leads travelers into the most authentic experience of the Pacific Northwest city, working closely with a team of trusted locals. Contributors include grunge-era record producer Jack Endino, restaurateur Mark Canlis, singer/songwriter Tomo Nakayama, tribal leader Cecile Hansen, and writers Brooke Jarvis and Charles D'Ambrosio, among others. Topics in the handsome volume include the Klondike Gold Rush, Nirvana, Pike Place Market's history, coffee (so much coffee), seafood markets, Sir Mix-A-Lot's posse, ferry voyages and more.
Backpacking Oregon
Your Guide to Oregon's Best Backpacking Trips Colorful desert canyonlands, stunning wildflower meadows, glacier-clad mountains--find your favorite scenic escape in Oregon. Authors and hiking experts Douglas Lorain and Becky Ohlsen present 26 of the best backpacking opportunities in the country. Explore the various landscapes of the Wallowa Mountains. See the peaks of Mount Hood and the Three Sisters in the High Cascades, as well as the gaping chasm of Hells Canyon. Each carefully crafted itinerary offers geographic diversity, beautiful settings, and attainable daily mileage goals. This in-depth guide provides all the information backpackers need, including trail highlights, total mileage, elevation gain, days on the trail, shuttle distances, required permits, and more--not to mention professional photographs and detailed maps. Plus, ratings for scenery, solitude, and difficulty help you to find the exact adventure you seek. As an added bonus, the authors include recommendations for 16 additional backpacking trips. Whether you have three days or two weeks, an adventure filled with spectacular sights and superb vistas awaits.
Foraging Southern California
This field guide to foraging introduces Southern California's most plentiful and delicious foraging options, while prioritizing the health of foragers and the environment.
Best Tent Camping: Washington
Offering essential details and easy-to-read maps, Best Tent Camping: Washington presents 50 of the state's best campgrounds for car campers.
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque
Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hikes within an hour or so from Albuquerque, leading you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings.
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City
This guide to 60 of the best hikes around New York City will help you reconnect with nature.
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Boston
Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hikes within an hour or so from Boston, leading you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings.
Minnesota Adventure Weekends
Minnesota Adventure Weekends takes readers to the state's 12 best destinations for 48 hours of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling.
Day & Section Hikes Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon
Discover the best of the PCT for day hikes or weekend jaunts With sweeping views, glorious meadows, towering peaks, and countless lakes and waterfalls, Oregon's portion of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail includes some of the most beautiful hikes in the country. Let local expert Paul Gerald guide you on 29 unforgettable day and overnight trips. This comprehensive guidebook includes trail maps and elevation profiles, as well as ratings for scenery, trail condition, difficulty, solitude, and accessibility for children. You'll also find driving directions to trailheads, GPS coordinates for key locations, permit and fee information, and details about what to expect on the trail. The 29 trail profiles are in geographical order from south to north. Traverse the "high road" through Oregon as the PCT crosses Mount Hood National Forest, the Three Sisters Wilderness, Crater Lake National Park, and so much more. Every trip is another adventure!
Trinity Alps & Vicinity: Including Whiskeytown, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Areas
Discover the remote ranges of northwestern California You seek more than just another ho-hum hike. You want rugged wilderness and solitude--a place to push harder and go farther. You crave adventure! The Trinity Alps are a remote, little-explored divide tucked between the Coast Ranges and the Cascades in a half-million acres of backcountry. Grab this comprehensive guide to 600 miles of trails and cross-country routes. Hike to high waterfalls, backpack through deep forests, and camp next to sparkling lakes. Award-winning outdoors author Mike White presents 55 of the best day hikes and backpacking trips in the region, including trails in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Russian Wilderness, Castle Crags State Park, and Castle Crags Wilderness. Detailed trail maps and GPS trailhead coordinates help to ensure that you know where to go. Complete route descriptions, difficulty ratings, elevation profiles, and more let you know what to expect before you arrive. Plus, with information on access, facilities, campgrounds, resorts, pack stations, and supplies from nearby towns, this handy hiking and backpacking guide provides a wealth of information. Trinity Alps & Vicinity is where your adventures begin.
Afoot & Afield: Los Angeles County
Experience the best of Los Angeles County with this updated edition of the classic hiking guidebook, featuring 259 trips divided into 33 regions.
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Find Solitude and Dramatic Views Around San Francisco Bay Everyone needs a break from their daily life. Escape to the oak-studded grasslands and tranquil forests of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Hike, bike, or ride through nine counties with the official guide endorsed by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. Discover dramatic coastlines, a range of ecosystems, former Mexican ranchos, vistas that inspired Spanish explorers, and more. Join author Elizabeth Byers--a founding board member of the council--and Jean Rusmore, and choose from 75 trail segments on a network of paths that ring San Francisco Bay. Make your way through parks and public lands like Mount Tamalpais State Park and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. Trips range from a 2.5-mile excursion over the Benicia-Martinez Bridge to a 12.5-mile traverse of Bolinas Ridge. You can also link several trips together to create a continuous trek that is 20, 40, or even 80 miles long. Each trip includes summary information, like distance, accessibility, regulations, and facilities, as well as an easy-to-read map. Comprehensive trail directions help to ensure that you always know where to go, while details on the region's history and culture entertain you along the way. Grab the updated, full-color edition of Bay Area Ridge Trail and start planning your next adventure. The perfect outing is closer than you think.
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City
This guide to 60 of the best hikes near Salt Lake City leads you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings.
Rail-Trails Pennsylvania
Explore 72 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across Pennsylvania All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails, as well as other multiuse pathways, in Pennsylvania. Take a cultural journey along Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Heritage Trail, or enjoy a speedy out-and-back on the Greene River Trail. Explore Harrisburg via the Capital Area Greenbelt, or experience the countryside along the Redbank Valley Trail. You'll appreciate the detailed maps for each trail, plus driving directions to trailheads. Quick, at-a-glance icons indicate which activities each trail can accommodate, from biking to fishing to snowmobiling. Best of all, the succinct descriptions are written by rail-trail experts, so you know it's information that you can rely on! Whether you're on feet, wheels, or skis, you'll love the variety in this collection of multiuse trails--from beautiful waterways and scenic areas to the hustle and bustle of the states' urban centers!
Walkabout Northern California
Plan and Enjoy Self-Guided Inn-to-Inn Hikes Leave the car behind, and go on a multiday hiking adventure in Northern California. Cross the Sierra in the footsteps of pioneers, staying in cabins beside clear mountain lakes. Take a romantic stroll along the beautiful Mendocino Coast, and sample gourmet cuisine at inns overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Explore the hydrothermal landscapes in Lassen Volcanic National Park, where you can relax with a muscle-soothing soak in hot springs. Walkabout Northern California gives you the information you need to create a wilderness vacation that lets you end each day with a comfortable bed, a great meal, and perhaps even a hot tub. This fully updated, full-color edition describes 14 walks (or walkabouts) in the wilds of Northern California: along the Pacific Coast, through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the Cascades, and around the parklands of the San Francisco Bay. Each entry includes all the necessary details to create a memorable and invigorating vacation--with a map, mile-by-mile details of the route, logistical tips on places to stay and eat, and inspirational ideas to simplify your travel and reconnect with nature's rhythm. Some hikes can take a week, but many can be enjoyed in a weekend. Some are challenging, but many are perfect for the casual hiker. With a light day pack and a few reservations, you can travel for days along California's breathtaking coastline or over its vast mountain ranges. Follow author Tom Courtney on a northern California walkabout, so you can create a human-powered vacation in wilderness and in comfort.
Best Tent Camping: Arizona
Offering essential details and easy-to-read maps, Best Tent Camping: Arizona presents 50 of the state's best campgrounds for car campers.
Rail-Trails New Jersey & New York
Explore 58 of the best rail-trails and multiuse pathways across two states All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails, as well as other multiuse pathways, in New Jersey and New York. Explore four Hall of Fame Rail-Trails: the High Line, New York City's famed aerial greenway, and a trio of connected rail-trails--the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Walkway Over the Hudson, and William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail--that form a seamless 20-mile pathway through New York's scenic Hudson Valley. Learn about ambitious trail projects, like New York's state-spanning Empire State Trail and the 800-mile Circuit Trails network in Camden and Greater Philadelphia. And discover paths that offer views of some of America's most iconic natural treasures, such as Niagara Falls, the Great Lakes, the Atlantic Ocean coastline, the Finger Lakes, and the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains. In this book, you'll find: Detailed maps for every rail-trail, plus driving directions to trailheadsIcons indicating the activities each trail can accommodateSuccinct descriptions written by rail-trail experts"You can now throw away all your self-help books on fighting depression, losing weight, toning muscles, finding something to do with your kids, and learning American history. Just use this guide, find a great trail--and enjoy!"--Peter Harnik, Director, Center for City Park Excellence, Trust for Public Land
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