Backroads & Byways of Arizona
Arizona has long captured the hearts, minds, and souls of those who step inside its boundaries. Dry, dusty deserts suddenly bloom into colorful life; birds and wildlife that thrive here are found in few other places in North America; and striking vistas abound--mountains and mesas as far as the eye can see. From the deserts near the southern border to the pine tree forests along the central Mogollon Rim and back to the west "coast," where the Colorado River flows, longtime resident Jackie Dishner is your guide to all the wonders Arizona has to offer. This is the authentic Arizona, with all its quirks, cultures, history, and flavor.
Boston Foot Notes
From the virtual museum of Victorian architecture that is Back Bay to the charming Federal-style homes of Beacon Hill to history-rich Charlestown, Boston Foot Notes takes you on a fascinating series of walks that will educate and entertain. Walks range from 2 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours in length. This revised edition also includes a new section on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Ghosthunting Pennsylvania
Go Ghosthunting in Pennsylvania! Rosemary Ellen Guiley is a renowned expert on paranormal, visionary, and spiritual topics. She puts her expertise to use in this guide to the scariest sites in the Keystone State. Each destination includes a detailed description and photographs so readers may test their own ghosthunting skills or visit from the safety of their armchairs. Firsthand accounts of otherworldly encounters bring the spooks into view, while a Ghostly Resources section points ghosthunters to further information.
California Underground Adventures
Your Journey Guide to the Underground If you crave adventure, an "off the beaten path" way to explore California, the answer is in your hands, literally. California Underground Adventures delves into the state's best caves, mines and lava tubes. Plus the authors', Jon Kramer & Julie Martinez, tongue-in-cheek notes make this guidebook almost as fun to read as the caves are to explore! Features Informative and entertaining guide to California's lava tubes, mines and caves Complete site details including temperature, information on guided and self-guided tours and driving directions Fascinating details about each site's history and geology Full-cover photographs of underground wonders Jon's Candid tips that help you see the sites through experienced eyes
An Explorer's Guide Iowa
If you like spending your vacations away from crowds or exploring beautiful, perfect natural landscapes, Iowa might be just what you're looking for. Author Lauren Rice traveled throughout her home state to find the best it has to offer. Everywhere she went she learned something new--a fascinating bit of local history, a little restaurant serving great homemade food, some terrific tucked-away place to visit--and there are countless other treasures just waiting to be discovered. As with all Explorer's Guides, handy icons point out places of extra value, kid-friendly sites and activities, and lodgings that accept pets. Detailed maps and an alphabetical "What's Where" section help you plan your trip. With this book in hand, travelers will get off the beaten path and into the heart of an authentic, unspoiled place.
Toronto Book of Everything
From Hogtown to capital city and Leafs Nation, from cold wet winters to desperately humid summers, from Blackberry-addicted Bay Street financiers to profiles of Ed Mirvish, Glenn Gould, David Cronenberg and Rush, no book is more comprehensive than the Toronto Book of Everything. No book is more fun! Well-known Torontonians weigh in on what they love about their city. Linda Leatherdale reveals her top five places to power lunch; Chef Jamie Kennedy shares five ways Toronto inspires his menus; Paul Godfrey tells us who the top Toronto powerbrokers are; John Sewell points out five Toronto buildings not to miss; and Kevin O'Leary shares his uniquely Toronto innovations. From Bay Street slang and the Great Toronto Fire to immigrant city and Pride Toronto, it's all here! Whether you are a native Torontonian or visiting for the first time, there is simply no more complete book about Toronto. If you love Toronto (even just a little bit), you'll love the Toronto Book of Everything.
First Stop in the New World
The definitive book on Mexico City: a vibrant, seductive, and paradoxical metropolis-the second-biggest city in the world, and a vision of our urban future. First Stop in the New World is a street-level panorama of Mexico City, the largest metropolis in the western hemisphere and the cultural capital of the Spanish-speaking world. Journalist David Lida expertly captures the kaleidoscopic nature of life in a city defined by pleasure and danger, ecstatic joy and appalling tragedy-hanging in limbo between the developed and underdeveloped worlds. With this literary-journalist account, he establishes himself as the ultimate chronicler of this bustling megalopolis at a key moment in its-and our-history.
An Explorer’s Guide Utah
Emphasizing the appeal of Utah's natural beauty and adventure, this guidebook includes some of the nation's best skiing, mountain biking, and hiking, as well as galleries, entertainment, and traditional tourist attractions, including Mormon points of interest. Each item was selected for quality, location, variety, uniqueness, and regional and historical significance.
Sunday Rides on Two Wheels
Cafe Indiana is both a guide to Indiana s hometown mom-and-pop restaurants and a reclamation and celebration of small-town Midwest culture. The hungry diner looking for adventure and authenticity can use Cafe Indiana simply as a guide to the state s quintessential eats: the best fiddlers, macaroni and cheese, soup beans, and beef Manhattan. But Stuttgen also captures the spirit of the locals, bringing to life the people whose stories give the book and the food its soul. Over plates of chicken and noodles, fried bologna sandwiches, and sugar cream pie, folks are crafting community at the Main Street eatery. In Cafe Indiana, Hoosiers and out-of-staters alike are invited to pull out a chair and sit a spell."
An Explorer’s Guide South Dakota
South Dakota offers travelers some wonderful destinations to explore, among them the Black Hills, the Badlands, and Mount Rushmore, but there's so much more to the state than merely those famous sites. South Dakota is a diverse landscape of plains, rivers, buttes, and mountains. It is gold and brown and green, and the bright blue sky goes on forever. There's abundant wildlife, including mule and whitetail deer, antelope, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, coyotes, bobcats, and mountain lions. South Dakota is a natural wonder. It's also an outdoor recreation paradise: Mountain bikers are in heaven in the Black Hills, as are bird-watchers, with over 400 species to enjoy, and spelunkers, with 75 mapped calcite crystal caves to explore. In the eastern part of the state there are hundreds of "pothole" lakes created by glaciers. The fishing is year-round here (including lots of ice fishing) and history is everywhere you look, with museums dedicated to mining and the gold rush, Native American culture and history, archaeology and paleontology, and much more. Detailed maps and a "What's Where" subject guide will aid in travel planning. The best restaurants, places to stay, and activities for every budget and interest are laid out in this easy-to-navigate guide-it's the perfect companion for every excursion, whether into the wilds or into the city.
Old Ghosts of New England
Old Ghosts of New England is an intriguing traveler's and ghost-hunter's guide to the many places throughout the region where spirits are rumored to roam. It delves deeply into the histories of New England's most notorious haunted places-whether inns, restaurants, lighthouses, museums, parks, graveyards, or schools-and provides directions to reach each one so you can conduct your own paranormal investigations. New England holds so many attractions for travelers, including a world beyond our own that some believe in but relatively few have explored. For example, thousands visit the stunning Newport, RI, mansions each year, but how many of them know where to look for the homes' spectral inhabitants? If you'd like to catch a glimpse of the headless ghost that runs through the woods in Gay City State Park in Bolton, CT, or visit historic Salem, MA, and maybe meet the specter of accused warlock Giles Corey, this book is for you! Armchair travelers looking for a good scary read will also enjoy Old Ghosts of New England-if the tale of ghostly children haunting a lighthouse in Prospect Harbor, ME, or stories of the ghost inhabiting the Country Tavern in Nashua, NH, who smashes glasses and plates before patrons' eyes, don't make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end, maybe accounts of the vindictive ghost of a woman scorned who aggressively haunts the Gold Brook Bridge in Stowe, VT, will.
Backroads & Byways of Wisconsin
This handy road guide takes travelers down the most scenic alternative routes, revealing the natural beauty of the Badger State and highlighting homegrown products and characters that give Wisconsin its charm. A handy map provides an overview, and each trip provides thoughtful, reliable recommendations for what to do, where to stay, and where to eat.
Canoeing and Kayaking New York
Get the authoritative guide to the rivers of New York, featuring 50 of the state's best paddling trips.From the slow tidal rivers of Long Island to the swift whitewater in the Adirondack Mountains, the best way to experience nature in the Empire State is by paddle! Canoeing & Kayaking New York is a comprehensive guide to New York's creeks and rivers. Written by expert paddler and New York native Kevin Stiegelmaier, the guidebook provides engaging and concise information, while offering carefully selected details vital to successful trips for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.For more than a decade, Canoeing & Kayaking New York has been a trusted source for paddlers. This popular guidebook presents paddling routes like the majestic Hudson River as is heads to the urban waterways of New York City, the incomparable scenery along the Marion River, the peaceful solitude offered by the Sangerfield River, and the Old Erie Canal--perfect for families with children.Inside you'll find: Details on 50 of the best trips along New York's premier rivers for paddlingRiver profiles with maps and GPS coordinatesRecommended runs for waterfalls, wildlife viewing, trips with children, and moreAt-a-glance data including river class, length, and timeCanoeing & Kayaking New York is simply the best and most informative New York paddling guide. Wet your paddle and whet your taste for outdoor adventure!
Falcon Guide Road Biking New Jersey
Road Biking New Jersey is more than a set of thirty-five great bike rides. It's a tour of all the beauty and diversity the Garden State has to offer. After addressing bike safety, handling, and maintenance, the book focuses on the rides, with clear directions and insider commentary. Presented in three sections-North, Central, and South-the rides cover a variety of distances, terrain, locations, and traffic conditions, from 12- to 25-mile rambles to a 227-mile epic from northern New Jersey to Cape May. From the rural hills by High Point and the busy roads near the George Washington Bridge, to the beautiful Victorian houses on the shores of Cape May and the historic villages on the Delaware, Road Biking New Jersey comprises a whole host of sights to see and enjoy along the way.
Insiders’ Guide to Reno and Lake Tahoe
This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the exciting nightlife of "The Biggest Little City in the World."
Insiders’ Guide to St. Louis
With this guide, readers will get an inside perspective on St. Louis--the city's more than 170 parks, a thriving live music and local arts scene, an abundance of nightclubs and casinos, and world-class sports teams, not to mention the Gateway Arch.
Weekend Walks in Brooklyn
Each of this book's twenty-two self-guided walking tours begins near a subway station and features step-by-step directions, a detailed map, as well as factual and fascinating vignettes about points of interest along the way. Whether your interest is Brooklyn history and lore, sports, architecture, ethnic foods, or famous Brooklynites, this guide will lead you not only to familiar favorites, but also to refreshing discoveries.
AIA Guide to St. Paul's Summit Avenue and Hill District
Thoroughly researched and meticulously written, this guidebook features more than 250 architectural wonders of wide-ranging styles in one of the loveliest neighborhoods in St. Paul.
Saudade
The Portuguese word saudade has no direct English translation. In its simplest sense, it describes a feeling of longing for something that is now gone, and may yet return, but in all likelihood can never be recaptured. In Saudade: The Possibilities of Place, traveller Anik See traces her attempts to reclaim this loss in a series of informal essays that take us from the salt plains of Wood Buffalo National Park and the mountains of British Columbia to the fishing ports of Sri Lanka and the rough roads of the former Soviet republic of Georgia.Whether at a fishfry in the Northwest Territories, at the post-9/11 Canada-US border, on the ultimate road trip through Australia or at a summer carnival in Santiago de Cuba, See is on a continual quest for simplicity, interrogating the perceived distance between privilege and want. Quietly, insistently, these thoughtful essays ask what we might accomplish if we said no to entitlement; if, instead, we used our privilege to help us better understand human nature. By examining a multitude of landscapes, and by uncovering characters whose most important possession is the landscape around them, these essays examine what it takes for us to feel alive in a time when we can have everything, when our needs seem limitless. Throughout this psychogeographic diary, crowded with rituals of faith, death and renewal, See asks, again and again, 'How much will be enough?'
National Geographic Adventure Map Belize
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapNational Geographic's Belize Adventure Map, created in cooperation with Biodiversity & Environmental Resource Data System (BERDS) of Belize and Academex Digital Publishing, is a complete travel guide to this coastal Central American country. Hundreds of points of interest, a road network and topographic features and combined in one expertly researched map showing the country in its entirety along with neighboring areas in Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras. Also provided is background information of the country's various districts, highlighting each area's unique features. While the reverse side of the map provides valuable information of such popular destinations as the Belize Barrier Reef, The Blue Hole and Tikal, illustrated with stunning photographs. Inset maps of Belize City, San Pedro and Tikal provide extra detail of these hotspots.A user-friendly index of protected areas, including national parks, bird and wildlife sanctuaries, natural monuments and archeological, forest, marine, public and private reserves, will help you find your adventure site. Then, plan your route with the mapped road network which includes major roads as well as dirt and gravel roads, for those wishing to travel off the beaten path. Additional transportation features mapped include airstrips, ferry routes and harbors. Along the way, find cultural, historical, ecological and adventure points of interest, such as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Maya sites, ruins, lighthouses, caves, beaches, museums and areas for wildlife viewing, sailing, snorkeling, diving and fishing.Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough -- capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.Map Scale = 1:400,000Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
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Grand Canyon, North and South Rims [grand Canyon National Park]
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapExplore the uniquely inspiring and wondrous landscape of the Grand Canyon with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Grand Canyon National Park, North and South Rims. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with unmatched detail of the heart of the park. Key areas of interest featured on this map include Colorado River miles 60-98, North and South Rim visitor centers, Grand Canyon Village, Tusayan, Bright Angel Trail (plus elevation profile), West Rim Trail, Kaibab Trail, Arizona Trail, and more.With miles of mapped trails in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the entire country, the Grand Canyon North and South Rims map can guide you off the beaten path and back again. Designed with a wide range of visitors in mind, this map features detailed and easy to read trails, accurate road network, campgrounds, scenic overlooks and points of interests, visitor centers and facilities, color coded bus stops with routes, plus park regulations, backcountry use areas, and contact information for local agencies. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and major lakes.Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.Other features found on this map include: Grand Canyon National Park, Kaibab National Forest, Little Colorado River, Marble Canyon.Map Scale = 1:50,000Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map Zion National Park
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapExplore the beauty and geological wonder of Utah's first national park with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Zion National Park. Created in partnership with local land management agencies, this expertly researched map combines unmatched detail with useful information to help you get the most from your visit, including a chart detailing the extraordinary geology of Zion and a companion hiking timetable for the popular Zion Narrows. Key areas of interest featured on this map include: Zion Narrows, Kolob Canyons, La Verkin Creek Trail, Hop Valley Trail, Wildcat Canyon, West Rim Trail, Floor of the Valley Road, East Rim Trail, Telephone Canyon, and the Virgin River. With nearly ninety miles of mapped trails, trail summaries, and information about camping, lodging, and shuttles, the Zion National Park map will prove an invaluable tool on your journey. Trails are clearly marked and include mileages between intersections. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and major lakes. Some of the many recreation features include: campgrounds, trailheads, parking lots, designated campsites, and interpretive trails.Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.Other features found on this map include: Zion National Park.Map Scale = 1:37,700Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
Powder Ghost Towns
In its heyday, Colorado had more than 175 ski areas operating on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, and while many of those resorts have shut down, their runs still shelter secret stashes of snow. Pristine slopes await backcountry powder hounds out to discover these chutes and steeps, bunny hills and bumps. Chronicling the history of more than 36 of these "lost resorts," Powder Ghost Towns provides the beta for how to ski and board these classic runs today, with comprehensive information on trailheads, where to skin up, and the best descents. Coverage ranges from southern Wyoming's Medicine Bow Mountains to the Colorado-New Mexico border, including famous old resorts like Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Tonto National Forest
Lace up your shoes, grab your pack, and let's hit the trail!Without this book, Arizona's Tonto National Forest, the fifth-largest national forest in the U.S., might overwhelm even intrepid hikers.But with the expert guidance of local author Tony Padegimas, you'll easily explore Tonto's three million acres of high peaks, deep gorges, babbling rivers, near-silent deserts, and thousand-year-old Native American settlements.Tony details the 34 best day and overnight hikes so you can save time and make the most of your hiking adventure, gaining the full experience of Tonto's natural wonders.This guide includes: GPS-based trail maps and elevation profilesDetailed directions to trailheadsGPS trailhead coordinates
Nueva York
New York is a Latino cultural hotbed. With nearly well over 2 million people of Hispanic descent in New York City area, more and more of the city's food, shopping, nightlife, and cultural activity revolves around the Latino communities. Nueva York is the only guidebook that gives you the insider view of Latino culture in the city, from food and nightlife to shopping and cultural events. This book reveals the most authentic Latino cuisine in the city, from where to get the best Mexican tamales to the freshest Peruvian ceviche. With Nueva York in your hand, you'll have a completely new and exhilarating experience of New York City: - Taste one of the seven culinary wonders of the world along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. - Dance to merengue, bachata, and reggaeton music at the hottest Latino clubs in the city.- Escape the city noise and bustle in rural-style casitas and community gardens in the Lower East Side and East Harlem.- Explore one of the city's vibrant Latino neighborhoods with the book's walking tours and maps.- Celebrate at one of New York's vibrant festivals and parades.- Shop for the city's best Latino foods, clothing, cigars, beauty supplies, candy, and more!- Learn how to speak Spanish, dance the tango, or negotiate with a livery cab driver.
Nova Scotia Book of Musts
From the Cabot Trail in October to rafting the highest tides to drinking beer and singing "Barrett's Privateers" on the Halifax waterfront to looking in on Annapolis Royal, one of the most interesting townscapes in North America, this is the MUST list every Nova Scotian MUST have. From waterfalls you can literally enjoy to yourself to the hidden pleasures of a county fair, it is all here. We also get well known and not so well known Bluenosers from across the province to weigh in with their MUST lists. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin, Clearwater CEO John Risley, the Trailer Park Boys? Jonathan Torrens and writer Frank Macdonald all have secret places you simply MUST visit. This is the ultimate insider MUST list. If you love Nova Scotia, you simply MUST have the Nova Scotia Book of MUSTS.
How to Be a Carioca
An international bestseller since 1992, this is a humorous look at what makes up one of the world's most colorful characters: the Carioca--those charming inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro, written by a U.S. native who has made Rio her home for more than thirty-eight years. If you dream of blending in with the locals while visiting Rio, help is at hand. Natives of Rio have a unique way of maintaining an up-beat samba-like swing while dealing with the woes of the day-to-day in paradise. How to Be a Carioca will help any traveler understand the endearing Carioca attitude about life and gives an insider's view into the unique daily rituals of the charming natives who populate this marvelous city.
Ghosthunting New Jersey
Explore the Scariest Spots in New Jersey Author L'Aura Hladik visits 34 legendary haunted places across the Garden State, all of which are open to the public--so you can test your own ghosthunting skills, if you dare. Join L'Aura as she personally visits each site, snooping around eerie rooms and dark corners, talking to people who swear to their paranormal experiences, and giving you a first-hand account. You'll go to: The Spy House--one of the most haunted sites on the Eastern Seaboard, which is home to several ghosts The Proprietary House--haunted by the ghost of a little boy, a Revolutionary War soldier, and others who occupy the ladies' room Centenary College--where a ghost known as Tillie Smith has been seen on the campus grounds and in her old dormitory, as well as Union Cemetery in Hackettstown Enjoy Ghosthunting New Jersey from the safety of your armchair or hit the road, using the maps, "Haunted Places" travel guide, and "Ghostly Resources." Buckle up and get ready for the spookiest ride of your life.
Climber's Guide to Devil's Lake
Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin is the most popular rock-climbing area in the Midwest. It features spectacular cliffs and other rock formations where the Ice Age glacier's terminal moraine meets an ancient landscape of rock. This third edition of the popular Climber's Guide to Devil's Lake has been thoroughly updated for twenty-first-century climbers and hikers and includes information for use with GPS receivers. It provides information for climbers of all abilities and preferences, offering precise directions to help them navigate and climb within the park. Features include: -an updated introduction by George J. Pokorny and new photographs by Eric Andre -a summary of the geologic and natural history of the Baraboo hills by Patricia K. Armstrong -locations and updated descriptions of nearly 1,800 climbs -landmark photographs from most major climbing areas -GPS waypoints, map coordinates, altimeter readings, and approach information -detailed diagrams locating climbing routes at most major climbing areas -6 new diagrams, 5 new climbing areas, and 120 new routes
New Jersey Breweries
This is a guidebook to 23 breweries and brewpubs across the Garden State, from corporate giants to the newest brewpubs. Each entry contains information on types of beers brewed at the site, available tours, nearby points of interest, and an author's pick for the best beer to try. Also included is a history of brewing in the state, a primer on the brewing process, and a section on favorite regional foods.
A Traveler's Guide to 116 Michigan Lighthouses
The only guide to Michigan lighthouses that includes maps and directions. Includes a photo of each light, plus concise text that combines color description, fascinating history, and practical advice. A must-have resource.
Fishing Utah
More than 200 bodies of water around the state.
Wineries of Wisconsin & Minnesota
A detailed guide to fifty-five wineries in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including tours of thirteen wine trails and delightful sidebars packed with food pairings, tips and local lore.
50 Hikes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
As in all Explorer's 50 Hikes guides, each hike features a detailed topographic map, directions to the trailhead, hike difficulty and elevation, and fascinating commentary about the natural and human history you'll encounter along the way.
Fishing the Beartooths
More than 1,000 lakes in this wilderness area on the Montana-Wyoming border.
An Explorer’s Guide Montana
Written by a native Montanan, this guide showcases some of Montana's Big Sky Country's finest, most intriguing, and most awe-inspiring places, events, activities and attractions. Author "Paddy" Straub is a fly fishing outfitter and knows Montana's best avenues to adventure.
Alaska's Southeast
Discover the rich landscape and scenic beauty of Alaska's Inside Passage, including Skagway, Haines, Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan. Alaska's Southeast details the region's history, culture, geography, and flora and fauna. It also provides extensive information on when to go, what to bring, how to get there and how to get around, where to eat, and where to stay. With more than 10 million acres of forest, 1,000 islands, 10,000 miles of shoreline, 50 to 70 major glaciers, and thousands of brown bears and eagles, Alaska's Southeast offers much to be explored.
The Iambics of Newfoundland
For nearly a decade, Robert Finch traveled around the "edge of North America" -- the stunning yet seriously inhospitable island of Newfoundland. Here, he chronicles the people, geography, and wildlife of this remote and lovely place. In beautifully written essays, sketches, and stories, Finch roams from verdant valleys to the rocky cliffs of Cape Spear, from Sandy Cove to Squid Tickle, from the steep streets of historic St. John's to the moss-covered tundra of the southern coast. As he describes the land, he brings to life the island's diverse array of characters -- newcomers and old-timers, fisherman, hunters, hitchhikers, and children. Most of all, The Iambics of Newfoundland shows readers the island itself -- an ancient place tucked between provinces, languages, and cultures -- struggling to find a footing in the modern world.
Fishing Ohio
The only guide with fishing information for every public lake and stream in the state, home to more than 800,000 anglers. Brand-new, this book covers the state-region by region-from the steelhead springs in the northeast to the walleye spawning in the western river basins, with a special section on the Ohio River. Each entry describes the water and its game fish population, angling tips, and local regulations as well as advice on boat ramps, parking lots, marinas, lodging, and local attractions for every fishing venue.
Lake Superior’s Historic North Shore
Looking for a unique vacation without digressing from your favorite summer spot? Travel back through time with this straightforward historical tour of Lake Superior's glorious North Shore.
Nebraska's Cowboy Trail
The Chicago & Northwestern railroad's "Cowboy Line" was active for more than one hundred years-delivering gold from the Black Hills, transporting livestock from the ranches in the West, and carrying passengers through northern Nebraska. Now the 321-mile-long rail line is being remade into Nebraska's first state recreational trail which, when completed, will become the nation's longest rail-to-trail conversion. Nebraska's Cowboy Trail: A User's Guide is the essential companion for anyone planning to hike, bike, or ride horseback on the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail, which currently extends from Norfolk to Valentine and will eventually stretch all the way to Chadron. The trail runs through numerous communities, accommodates multiple uses, and provides an up-close look at the ecology of the Great Plains-a view too easily missed when speeding by in a car. Keith Terry's guidebook enhances appreciation of the trail's natural advantages with descriptions of the region's flora and fauna and with pointers for food, lodging, and camping. He also provides brief narratives about historical events that occurred along the route. This guide illuminates a historical corridor of the Great Plains and will heighten the trail user's experience. Keith Terry is a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Shipwrecks Along Superior's North Shore
Beneath the icy waters of Lake Superior lies a vast museum of maritime treasures, relics, and souls that in years past were lost to the crashing waves of this massive body of water. Those, those who remain on the surface can glimpse some of the sunken bounty, but most of it is accessible only to those who slip into scuba gear and brave the darkness of the deep.In Shipwrecks Along Lake Superior's North Shore, veteran diver Stephen B. Daniel, in collaboration with the Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society, provides in-depth tours of the many sunken ships submerged in the waters of this region of Lake Superior. Readers will not only learn the maritime history and structural details of the original vessels, they'll also find the fascinating stories of the wrecks themselves-how they happened, what actions were taken to save both crew and vessel, and the modern-day efforts to preserve these sites. With detailed descriptions and hundreds of photographs, charts, and diagrams that will impress even the most seasoned diver, this book will also appeal to anyone who has ever wondered what nautical mysteries lie beneath the waves of the greatest of the Great Lakes.Stephen B. Daniel is an active certified diver, shipwreck historian, and current president of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society. He is a communications professional at 3M and lives in Woodbury, Minnesota.
National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map Canyonlands National Park
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Canyonlands National Park is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of this mesmerizing landscape of river canyons and fantastically formed buttes. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map is loaded with helpful information on the park's archaeology, Glen Canyon, Horseshoe Canyon, backcountry safety, park regulations and more. Key areas of interest featured on this map include Canyon Rims Recreation Area; Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; the Island in the Sky district; the Needles district; and the Maze district. With miles of clearly marked trails that include mileages between intersections, this map will prove invaluable in your exploration of the park. River mileage on the Colorado and Green rivers is noted as well, for those exploring the winding river canyons by boat. Some of the many recreation features include visitor centers, campgrounds, points of interest, scenic overlooks, and boat launch sites. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits and passes.Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.Other features found on this map include: Canyonlands National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Green River, Orange Cliffs, Soda Springs Basin.Map Scale = 1:75,000Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
Geek Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley veterans and newbies alike will want to explore this book that delves into the rich history behind the region that birthed the world's most important industry. Technology journalist Ashlee Vance has captured almost every aspect of the area stretching between San Francisco and San Jose, California, starting with the eager radio and electronics enthusiasts of the early 1900s and ending with the computing powerhouses of today such as Google and Apple. Along the way, the book profiles the people and places that have elevated Silicon Valley to an almost mythic pedestal. This book delivers Silicon Valley, taking us from success story to failed startup and back again as we drive the roads from San Francisco to Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San Jose. It's full of profiles of the larger-than-life characters that pioneered the processor, computer, and Internet revolutions. The book's vibrant design includes "Silicon Valley Soundbytes" packed with insider information and trivia, and "Click Here" sidebars, which suggest places to eat, drink, and shop. Place by place, readers get the inside scoop on all the addresses that count, which include Microsoft research centers; the headquarters of Google, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle; research powerhouses such as Stanford University, NASA Ames, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; the Computer History Museum and The Tech Museum; the Shoreline Amphitheater; the Churchill Club; and many more.
Calgary Book of Everything
From the Sandstone City to oil and population booms, from the murderous saga of William Jumbo Fisk to profiles of former mayor Ralph Klein, cowboy Guy Weadick, and singer Jann Arden, no book on Calgary is more comprehensive and fun.
Ottawa Book of Everything
From lumber town and G-town to capital city and the Byward Market, and from Rideau Canal and the Beaver Tail to profiles of Colonel By, Alanis Morissette, Michael Cowpland, and the Stopwatch Gang, there is no book on Ottawa as comprehensive and as fun.
The Maine Dictionary
Maine truly has a language of its own, as the state'?繫s favorite storyteller makes plain, with hilarious illustrations by a leading regional cartoonist.
