Hiking Kentucky’s Red River Gorge
This definitive, full-color guide showcases 28 of the best hikes in the Red River Gorge, with ratings for key elements like scenery and difficulty.
The Lone Star Hiking Trail
This handy hiker's guide, endorsed by the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club, details all 128 miles of the Lone Star Hiking Trail, in 11 accessible sections.
North Carolina Day Trips by Theme
This guidebook features 170 of North Carolina's best destinations organized by theme, so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.
Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge
Discover the Best Waterfalls in North Carolina and Virginia Waterfalls are nature's most captivating wonders. These hidden spectacles seem to hold all the secrets of the forest. The hills of the Blue Ridge harbor an incredible number of waterfalls. Hundreds of named falls--and perhaps thousands more--wait to be discovered any time of year. In Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge, expert hiker and veteran outdoors writer Johnny Molloy guides you to more than 140 of the region's best waterfalls, ranging from 10 to 500 feet high. Some require no hike at all, while others can only be seen from the trail. When you add hiking to a waterfall, you double your pleasure. Most trails in this book could stand alone, but they are even better when combined with the chance to visit a waterfall. Covering the mountainous region along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge takes you into two states, three national parks, three wilderness areas, four national forests, eight state parks, and more! The waterfalls are grouped together by location and appear in geographic order, north to south. The full-color guide provides the information you need to choose which waterfalls to visit. Take a quick look at the hiking distance and the level of difficulty. Then read the hike description, so you know what to expect. Maps, driving directions, and GPS trailhead coordinates help you get there, and professional photographs offer glimpses of the beauty that you'll encounter on the trail. Waterfall hiking in the mountains of the Blue Ridge is a marvelous way to experience the great outdoors. With this guide as your reference, you can seek out a different waterfall every time or hike to your favorite falls, time and again.
Historic Hotels and Motels of the Outer Banks
In the mid-1800s, wealthy farmers and businessmen began bringing their families to North Carolina's Outer Banks to escape the blistering inland summer heat.Soon after, the region's first hotel was built with accommodations for 200 guests. By the mid-1900s, hotels such as the Carolinian, the Nags Header, and the Arlington as well as smaller motels and cottage courts like Journey's End, the Sea Foam, and the Cavalier dotted the coastline. Most motels were independent, family-run operations. Many guests returned yearly, reuniting with the motel owners and other visitors. However, by the end of the 20th century, many of these mom-and-pop establishments had become a distant memory, lost to wrecking balls and replaced by large beach houses. This book recalls these hotels and motels and their impact on the Outer Banks and its visitors.Author Elizabeth Ownley Cooper grew up in Nags Head, where her parents owned the Vacationer Motel from 1964 to 2000. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she is a freelance writer and public relations consultant in Suffolk, Virginia. Most of the images in this book are from the Outer Banks History Center as well as private collections.
A Woman who went to Alaska
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Wildsam Field GuidesCalifornia
Wildsam Field Guides: California leads travelers and locals alike deep into the beachy, deserty, mountainy, foodie, techie essence of the Golden State. A small army of authors, artists, chefs, scientists, technologists and historians will together paint a picture of the real California -- a place quite distinct from the one found in the popular imagination. Featuring the work of Daniel Duane, Gary Kamiya, Rachel Levin, Gustavo Arellano, Dana Johnson, Rachel Khong and others, this stylish and intimate guide will function as a literary companion to the state, from its funky bohemian enclaves to its glitzy Hollywood haunts, and the lesser-known realms in between.
Conversations With Harriett
A compilation of short stories that read like a conversation between myself and Harriett Tubman.
Classic Cadillac Drawing Journal
Classic Vintage Cadillac Drawing Journal. sure to be a conversation starter and keepsake for the classic car collector
A Journey to America in 1834 (Esprios Classics)AJourney to America in 1834 (Esprios Classi
Robert Heywood is known as the writer of several travelogues, including: A Journey to Italy in 1826, A Journey to America in 1834, A Journey to the Levant in 1845 and A Journey in Russia in 1858. In this book he describes his journey from England to America. By steamer, stage, horseback, and by foot, he draws an interesting picture of America and Canada at nearly two centuries ago.
Whiskey Lore’s Travel Guide to Experiencing Kentucky Bourbon
Ready for a Kentucky bourbon adventure? Whiskey Lore's Travel Guide to Experiencing Kentucky Bourbon is packed with everything you need to easily plan and prepare an incredible bourbon journey. Learn. Find out what bourbon is, understand its history, and learn how it's made, so you can spend your tour time finding out what makes each distillery unique.Plan. Whether you choose a tour company or do-it-yourself, I'll help you figure out transportation, accommodations, logistics, timing, how to map out the best distilleries, and how to handle the day of your tour. Taste. Handle bourbon tasting like a pro. I'll help you get in the right mindset and prepare your palate so you get the most out of your tasting experiences. Tour. You will have all of the practical information necessary to plan a perfect mix of distilleries that fit your tastes and interests. Each distillery profile includes: * My top three reasons to visit* A list of brands produced there* The tasting experience and keepsakes* Elements of the standard tour* The personality of the distillery* Side trips so you can see more of Kentucky* Planning features like tour times, maps, prices, and tour booking links* Things to listen for or watch for on your tour* Additional distilleries within a short drive I have even included a distillery-to-brand cross-reference guide so you can discover where your favorite bourbons are made. You will also gain access to online resources that can enhance your planning experience. Are you ready? Let's go.
Wildsam Field Guides: Texas
Wildsam Field Guides: Texas leads travelers into the most authentic experiences of the largest state in the contiguous United States, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted Lone Star State dwellers. Contributors include writers Stephen Harrigan and Kimberly King Parsons, chef Trong Nguyen, river guide Cynta de Narvaez, pedal steel legend and music producer Lloyd Maines, artist Deborah Roberts and historian Joe Nick Patoski, among others. Topics in the handsome volume include Terlingua and its chili, troubadours of note, Big Tex, Conjunto legends, Dr. Pepper, boom-bust oil, Big Bend by horseback and more.
The United States of North America
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Bicycling the Blue Ridge
Tour This Dream Road on Bicycle, Between North Carolina and Virginia. Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway are arguably the most quintessential scenic roads east of the Mississippi. Bicycling the Blue Ridge is the definitive guide to this ribbon of highway. It's just what you need to plan the perfect trip, whether you are out for the day, a weekend, or a month. You'll find detailed, mile-by-mile descriptions that provide information on lodging, restaurants, stores, and bike shops. Professionally designed maps and elevation profiles are also included, so you always know where you are, where you're going, and what to expect along the way. The 575-mile strip of continuous road flows between Front Royal, Virginia, and Cherokee, North Carolina. It traverses Shenandoah National Park and connects to Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the eastern rampart of the Appalachian Mountains. In Bicycling the Blue Ridge, authors Elizabeth Skinner and Charlie Skinner cover the entire route. Whether your interest is recreational touring or racing, this is an indispensable tool for bicycling this incredible highway.
America’s First Highways
Before the era of the interstate highway, before there was even a Route 66, there were auto trails. For a brief period in the early 20th century, these privately funded roads bridged the gap between the era of the stagecoach turnpike and the age of the federal highway. With names like the Yellowstone Trail, the National Old Trails Road and the famed Lincoln Highway, they offered the newly unshackled American tourist a way to hit the open road - even if that road was dirt or gravel, and you were liable to get lost along the way. The visionaries who built those roads and the carmakers who made it all possible. Did you know Henry Ford once set the land speed record ... on a frozen lake? Or that the National Football League was founded in an auto dealership? Or that the man behind the Lincoln Highway built the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and made Miami Beach a winter resort? You'll read about the first person to drive from coast to coast in an automobile (with a goggle-wearing bulldog) and the around-the-world contest that inspired the movie The Great Race. You'll also find stories of Dwight Eisenhower's 1919 cross-country trip that helped convince him of the need for an interstate highway system; and the auto camping craze that led to the first motels. But most of all, you'll learn about the auto trails themselves: How they came into being, their role in paving the way our federal highways, and their eventual demise. It's all here in a single volume packed with details and more than 200 historic and modern images. America's First Highways is a companion to Yesterday's Highways and Volume II in the America's Historic Highways Series.
Hinterland
Over the last forty years, the human landscape of the United States has been fundamentally transformed. The metamorphosis is partially visible in the ascendance of glittering, coastal hubs for finance, infotech, and the so-called creative class. But this is only the tip of an economic iceberg, the bulk of which lies in the darkness of the declining heartland or on the dimly lit fringe of sprawling cities. This is America's hinterland, populated by towering grain threshers and hunched farmworkers, where laborers drawn from every corner of the world crowd into factories and "fulfillment centers" and where cold storage trailers are filled with fentanyl-bloated corpses when the morgues cannot contain the dead. Urgent and unsparing, this book opens our eyes to America's new heart of darkness. Driven by an ever-expanding socioeconomic crisis, America's class structure is recomposing itself in new geographies of race, poverty, and production. The center has fallen. Riots ricochet from city to city led by no one in particular. Anarchists smash financial centers as a resurgent far right builds power in the countryside. Drawing on his direct experience of recent popular unrest, from the Occupy movement to the wave of riots and blockades that began in Ferguson, Missouri, Phil A. Neel provides a close-up view of this landscape in all its grim but captivating detail. Inaugurating the new Field Notes series, published in association with the Brooklyn Rail, Neel's book tells the intimate story of a life lived within America's hinterland.
North Carolina Off the Beaten Path(r)
Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, North Carolina Off the Beaten Path shows you the Tar Heel State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed--from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die, Second Edition
Great Day Hikes on North Carolina’s Mountains-To-Sea Trail
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state's Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins.Features include- 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels- Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more- Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike- Full-color maps and photographs- Helpful information about the trail's history and ongoing development
Why Place Matters
Contemporary American society, with its emphasis on mobility and economic progress, all too often loses sight of the importance of a sense of place; and community. Appreciating place is essential for building the strong local communities that cultivate civic engagement, public leadership, and many of the other goods that contribute to a flourishing human life. Do we, in losing our places, lose the crucial basis for healthy and resilient individual identity, and for the cultivation of public virtues? For one can't be a citizen without being a citizen of some place in particular; one isn't a citizen of a motel. And if these dangers are real and present ones, are there ways that intelligent public policy can begin to address them constructively, by means of reasonable and democratic innovations that are likely to attract wide public support? Why Place Matters takes these concerns seriously, and its contributors seek to discover how, given the American people as they are, and American economic and social life as it now exists; and not as those things can be imagined to be in some utopian scheme; we can find means of fostering a richer and more sustaining way of life. The book is an anthology of essays exploring the contemporary problems of place and placelessness in American society. The book includes contributions from distinguished scholars and writers such as poet Dana Gioia (former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts), geographer Yi-Fu Tuan, urbanist Witold Rybczynski, architect Philip Bess, essayists Christine Rosen and Ari Schulman, philosopher Roger Scruton, transportation planner Gary Toth, and historians Russell Jacoby and Joseph Amato.
All the Agents and Saints, Paperback Edition
After a decade of chasing stories around the globe, intrepid travel writer Stephanie Elizondo Griest followed the magnetic pull home--only to discover that her native South Texas had been radically transformed in her absence. Ravaged by drug wars and barricaded by an eighteen-foot steel wall, her ancestral land had become the nation's foremost crossing ground for undocumented workers, many of whom perished along the way. The frequency of these tragedies seemed like a terrible coincidence until Elizondo Griest moved to the New York-Canada borderlands. Once she began to meet Mohawks from the Akwesasne Nation, she recognized striking parallels to life on the southern border. Having lost their land through devious treaties, their mother tongues at English-only schools, and their traditional occupations through capitalist ventures, Tejanos and Mohawks alike struggle under the legacy of colonialism. Toxic industries surround their neighborhoods, while the U.S. Border Patrol militarizes them. Combating these forces are legions of artists and activists devoted to preserving their indigenous cultures. Complex belief systems, meanwhile, conjure miracles. In All the Agents and Saints, Elizondo Griest weaves seven years of stories into a meditation on the existential impact of international borderlines by illuminating the spaces in between and the people who live there. This edition features a new preface by the author.
50 States 500 State Parks
50 States 500 State Parks takes you on a visual journey through America's best state parks. Whether you're looking for stunning vistas, rare wildlife, a dose of history, or just an enjoyable hike, the state parks offer an array of experiences. Explore the best each state has to offer with 50 States 500 State Parks! Discover dinosaur tracks at Connecticut's Dinosaur State Park, explore the underwater attractions at Florida's John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, watch a bison herd roam South Dakota's Custer State Park, and tour a ghost town at California's Bodie State Historic Park.More than 450 full-color photographs capture the beauty on display at U.S. state parks.Brief park descriptions provide helpful information about what to see and do.State beaches, forests, nature reserves, and historic sites are also featured.Large hardcover book, 144 pages.
Southern Snow
This guide provides everything you need to know to discover the South's best-kept secrets of winter recreation: snow-covered mountains, remote yet accessible trails, high-quality downhill and cross-country skiing, sparkling resorts and peaceful cabins, and of course, southern hospitality. Randy Johnson is a knowledgeable guide who shares his years of experience enjoying the winter wonders from the mountains of western Maryland down the Appalachian corridor all the way to northern Alabama.Features include- All-in-one guide to the ski areas, winter trails, and mountaineering opportunities in the six-state southern snowbelt- Tips on lodging, dining, nightlife, outfitters, lessons, childcare, activities for the nonskier, and more- Well-illustrated with photos and user-friendly maps for hikes and backcountry ski areas- Entertaining and informative background on the surprising history of the southern ski industry- Practical advice for finding up-to-the-minute information on weather and resort conditionsWhether you're just visiting, new to the region, or a lifelong resident, this is the only book you need to make the most of southern snow.
Off the Beaten Path South Carolina
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, South Carolina Off the Beaten Path shows you the Palmetto State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to cultural attractions you never knew existed.
Enjoying Virginia Outdoors
Most outdoor enthusiasts in Virginia have hiked, camped, paddled, hunted, or fished in the state's many parks, refuges, and other public lands, from the barrier islands to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, but few know about another wonderful resource, the Commonwealth's wildlife management areas.The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries maintains twenty-nine of these areas. From the 5,574-acre Saxis wildlife management area on the Eastern Shore to the 25,477-acre Clinch Mountain wildlife management area deep in Southwest Virginia--180,000 acres in all--the areas provide excellent sport for anglers and hunters. Hunting seasons in Virginia are relatively short, however, and during the remainder of the year, the wildlife management areas offer plenty of opportunity for other activities: camping, backpacking, hiking, bird-watching and nature viewing, mountain biking, horseback riding, or just relaxing in an outdoor environment.An avid sportsman known to Virginians for his guides to the outdoors, Bob Gooch covers the many recreational possibilities available to everyone in these wildlife management areas. Arranged in five geographical sections, Enjoying Virginia Outdoors includes maps and specific information for each area. Many have nature-viewing platforms or towers for use by the public. Although the wildlife management programs are directed toward game animals, all wildlife benefits. The areas boast over 650 species of fauna, including an especially wide variety of birds and an impressive array of flora.The wildlife management areas require no fee or permit; all you need to use this wonderful resource is a healthy respect for the land and the wild creatures that live there, and a copy of Enjoying Virginia Outdoors.s
Portland
Wildsam Field Guides: Portland leads travelers into the most authentic experience of the Oregon city, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted locals. Contributors include bookseller Emily Powell, master woodworker Gary Rogowski, writer Jesse Katz, runner Keely Henninger, chef and restaurateur Naomi Pomeroy and musician Colin Meloy, among others. Topics in the handsome volume include ad campaigns of note, running shoes, James Beard, gentrification, roses, Bigfoot, bookshops and more.
25 Bicycle Tours in Maryland
With a varied terrain that includes the forested slopes of the Allegheny Mountains, hilly farmland along the Pennsylvania border, pine-filled woodlands along the upper Chesapeake Bay, and the flat expanses of the Eastern Shore, Maryland is perfect for cycling adventures. For this completely revised and updated second edition, Anne Oman has traveled throughout the state to assemble 25 trips, including four new tours, ranging from a day's outing to a weekend inn-to-inn tour. Visit the wild ponies of Assateague Island; spin through Antietam National Battlefield and other historic sites; explore the streets of Baltimore and Annapolis; or raise your pulse on a hard ride around Sugarloaf Mountain. The rides range in length from 5 to 95 miles. Each tour description includes a detailed map, as well as information on mileage, terrain, where to eat and repair a bike, and natural and historic highlights you'll see along the way.
Off the Beaten Path Arkansas
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Arkansas Off the Beaten Path shows you the Natural State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Explore the cave systems of the Ozark Mountains, and spend the night at the Beckham Creek Cave HouseRental a canoe or kayak at Wild Bill's Outfitter and float down the beautiful Buffalo RiverStop by The Walmart Museum in Bentonville to learn about the international company's humble rootsSo if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Off the Beaten Path Louisiana
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Louisiana Off the Beaten Path shows you the Pelican State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Ride over a pirate pistol-adorned bridge to swashbuckler Jean Lafitte's stomping grounds.Stop and smell the roses at the country's largest rose garden, the American Rose Center in Shreveport.Check out "America's Most Haunted City" and explore the historic cemeteries of New Orleans--if you dare!So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Braving Home
Funny, moving, and utterly unique, Braving Home introduces us to five unforgettable modern American pioneers. When Jake Halpern was a cub reporter, he became obsessed with stories about "some outlandish and often hellish place inhabited by a handful of stalwarts who refused to leave." His fellow reporters joked with him and nicknamed him the Bad Homes Correspondent. But the more he learned about these people, the more he was drawn to them. Determined to understand their fierce devotion to home, Halpern set off on a journey to five of the most punishing towns in America. Braving Home is his irresistible portrait of these hometowns and his friendships with their most loyal residents. In North Carolina, he meets a retired mill worker who single-handedly manned his hometown in the wake of a devastating flood. In Alaska, Halpern works for a spunky woman who runs a video store/tanning salon and delivers newspapers to an "indoor town" - a lone snowbound high-rise at the foot of a glacier. At the base of a Hawaiian volcano, he stays with a hermit whose house, formally an inn, was surrounded by molten lava. In Malibu, nestled among the glitterati, a longtime "hillbilly" teaches him the traditions of firefighting. Finally, on a barrier island off the coast of Louisiana, a legendary storm rider tells of surviving hurricanes - even if it means tying one's hair to a tree. Throughout his journey, Halpern explores the value of rootedness in an age when American society is more mobile than ever. Along the way, he discovers why no amount of floods, lava, wind, fire, or hurricanes can tug these unforgettable people from their roots.
Five-Star Trails: Charlotte
Five-Star Trails: Charlotte is a handy guide for area residents, vacationers seeking outdoor fun, and for business travelers with a free afternoon. With a diverse collection of hiking routes, the book offers choices for everyone from solo trekkers to companions to families with either youngsters or oldsters to consider. Researched, experienced, and written by a local author, the guide provides in-depth trail descriptions, directions, and commentary on what to expect along the way. Each hike features an individual trail map, elevation profile, and at-a-glance key info, helping readers quickly determine the perfect trip for them when they are ready to head out the door. Sized to fit in a pocket, the book is convenient to keep in the car or toss into a backpack. Driving directions direct hikers to the nearest trailhead parking areas, and GPS trailhead coordinates get them to the start of the trail.
Canoeing & Kayaking West Virginia
Get the authoritative guide to the waterways of West Virginia, featuring almost all of the state's paddleable waterways in more than 200 trips.West Virginia's paddling routes are legendary: Gauley River, North Branch of the Potomac, New River, Cheat River, Tygart River, Waites Run, Red Run, Roaring Creek, and Keeney Creek-just to name a few! The best way to experience the Mountain State is by paddle. Canoeing & Kayaking West Virginia is the most comprehensive guide to the best of West Virginia's unique streams, creeks, and rivers. It provides engaging and concise information, while offering carefully selected details vital to a successful paddling adventure.Since 1965--when this guidebook was called Wildwater West Virginia, a collective effort by members of the West Virginia Wildwater Association--Canoeing & Kayaking West Virginia has been a trusted source for paddlers. This updated edition leads paddlers of all abilities to over 120 of West Virginia's waterways. The result of combined knowledge of hundreds of paddlers, this guidebook gives paddlers all the information they need to traverse rivers safely and confidently.Book Features Details on over 200 top paddling tripsNew river profiles and updated maps and contact informationRatings for solitude and sceneryAt-a-glance data including river class, length, time, and moreCanoeing & Kayaking West Virginia is simply the best and most informative West Virginia paddling guide available. Wet your paddle and whet your taste for outdoor adventure.
Florida Day Trips by Theme
This guidebook is packed with hundreds of Florida's best destinations organized by theme, so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.
Colonial Williamsburg
The story of America begins here. In Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, you can see hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished buildings from the Colonial and Revolutionary eras. You can meet the men and women black, white, and Native American, enslaved and free who built a new nation. And you can experience the enduring relevance of America's founding documents and principles. This practical guide features Historic sites, including public buildings, private homes, and taverns Historic trades Art Museums Resorts, dining, and shopping More than 200 illustrations and maps
Birnbaum’s 2020 Walt Disney World
As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your 2020 guide for: insider tips on how to see and do it alldetailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateriesmoney-saving strategies New at Walt Disney World: Harness the Force in a dazzling new land: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.Toy Story Land, a cheery play zone, bearing a happy resemblance to Andy's backyard, continues to wow visitors with the bouncy new coaster called Slinky Dog Dash, the dizzying Alien Swirling Saucers ride, and the ever-popular Toy Story Mania!Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, a new journey through the wild and wacky cartoon world, aims to please riders of all ages.Lightning Queen's Academy is just one of the new shows to recently debut.The upcoming Ratatouille-themed attraction is expected it to open in Epcot's France pavilion, and Birnbaum has the latest scoop!Inside we'll also tell you how to: Plan a Walt Disney World vacation that's right for you, including deciding when to goStretch your dollar with money-saving tips and great value resorts like the Art of Animation and Pop CenturyUse coupons worth up to 20 percent off Disney dining, shopping, behind-the-scenes tours and adventures, and recreational pursuitsCut the time spent in line by using Disney's FastPass+Enter the parks before the crowds arrive, or stay for hours after closing time, with Extra Magic HoursGet a handle on maximizing the services of the handy accessory known as the MagicBandChoose (and book) a Disney dining experience with our extensive restaurant coverageUnderstand the Disney Dining Plan programReserve a breakfast with Mickey Mouse and his Disney palsMeet Anna and Elsa (and visit Arendelle) at Epcot's Frozen Ever After attractionEnjoy Disney Springs, a vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment districtSign up for behind-the-scenes toursDetect dozens of Hidden Mickeys throughout the theme parksSoar on the back of a mountain banshee at Animal Kingdom's thrilling attraction: Avatar Flight of PassagePlan the ultimate "land and sea" vacation with our Disney Cruise Line bonus chapter
Along Interstate-75, 20th Edition
Along Interstate-75, from Detroit to the Florida Border.Interstate-75 is the main route for the millions of Midwestern "snowbirds" who drive to and from Florida each winter . . . and the current edition of Along I-75 is the "must have" guide for the trip.Whether a first-timer or one who has driven the route for many years, the book is packed with local information along the way, a culmination of more than 50 years of the author's Florida-bound I-75 driving experience.Getting there is half the fun--Local knowledge, "Insider" and Money Saving tips, lodging & restaurant recommendations and mile-by-mile roadside stories and entertainment.Each of the book's 25 mile-per-page colored strip-maps takes an average of 30 minutes to drive, providing a sense of pacing for your trip - excellent for planning your night stops while on the route.The two sets of custom-designed maps (south and northbound) are intuitive and very easy to use - even for non-map readers. Each "fits" your direction of travel so landmarks and features drawn on the right side of the map, pass on the right side of your car.Designed with in-car use in mind, the book has a laminated wrap-around cover and book mark flap. A concealed plastic spiral binding allows the book to be easily folded back to display the current road-section map.Completely updated every odd numbered year, Along I-75contains no advertising or commercial content.Each current edition of the book has a "reader's only" website where major updates to the book's information are posted. Also includes updated and downloadable replacement maps and pages for the book.The book features: 78 colored 25 mile road strip maps (39 for each direction of travel)106 colored maps (side-trips and towns) and 196 colored photos67 b&w maps and photos105 charts and diagrams72 restaurant and money-saving tips24 Special Interest reports
Off the Beaten Path Virginia
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Virginia Off the Beaten Path shows you the Old Dominion State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Take a trip back in time along the Mount Vernon TrailPlay on the Upton Hill Regional Mini Golf Course, where you'll find one of the longest miniature holes in the worldBlast off at the Air Power Park, with its outdoor exhibit of missiles, rockets, and military aircraft So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Austin Food Crawls
Austin Food Crawls is an exciting culinary tour through this trendy Texas city. Discover hidden gems and long-standing institutions. Each crawl is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new way to experience your own city, or simply food porn to enjoy from home.
North Carolina Day Trips by Theme
This guidebook features 170 of North Carolina's best destinations organized by theme, so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.
Northland
Writer Porter Fox spent three years exploring 4,000 miles of the border between Maine and Washington, traveling by canoe, freighter, car, and foot. In Northland, he blends a deeply reported and beautifully written story of the region's history with a riveting account of his travels. Setting out from the easternmost point in the mainland United States, Fox follows explorer Samuel de Champlain's adventures across the Northeast; recounts the rise and fall of the timber, iron, and rail industries; crosses the Great Lakes on a freighter; and traces the forty-ninth parallel from Minnesota to the Pacific Ocean. He weaves in his encounters with residents, border guards, Indian activists, and militia leaders to give a dynamic portrait of the northland today, wracked by climate change, water wars, oil booms, and border security.
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Baltimore
It's Time to Take a Hike in Baltimore, Maryland! The best way to experience Baltimore is by hiking it! Get outdoors with authors Allison Sturm and Evan Balkan, with the full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Baltimore. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Take in the beautiful vistas of Chesapeake Bay. Explore the serpentine barrens of old American Indian hunting grounds and abandoned chrome mines. Find peace along the Patapsco River, including a trail through the ghost town of Daniels. Challenge yourself with trips around Baltimore's reservoirs, or bring the family on stroller-friendly jaunts to playgrounds and animal exhibits. With Allison and Evan as your guides, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of Charm City's best hikes! Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you're going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Baltimore provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Baltimore and the surrounding communities.
Backpacking Virginia
Covering 40 of the best trips the state of Virginia has to offer, Backpacking Virginia provides all the information necessary for beginner and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from Cumberland Gap in southwest Virginia to the New River Valley, the heart of the Blue Ridge, and Shenandoah National Park, and all the way out to the Atlantic coast. With expert guidance anyone can use, Johnny Molloy encourages a wide range of nature lovers to give backpacking a try, perhaps for the first time, in scenic natural settings. Molloy provides helpful tips for gear and enjoying life on the trail, "best-of" lists to help you choose an excursion, and detailed route information to guide you along the way.Backpacking Virginia has all the essentials for planning your trip, whether a quick overnight getaway or a multiday adventure: - More than 650 miles of trails for beginners and expert backpackers alike- Helpful overviews to introduce each route and its features- Gear and safety advice for year-round backpacking- Major points of interest highlighted on each trip- Family-friendly trails and easy bailouts for when backpacking with children- Canine-friendly trails for your furry companions- Detailed trail maps and GPS guidance for each trip- Estimated hike times, elevation change, and level of difficulty- Camping permit requirements
Off the Beaten Path Alabama
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Alabama Off the Beaten Path shows you the Yellowhammer State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to cultural attractions you never knew existed.
North Carolina Lighthouses
Of the over four dozen lighthouses that once marked the jagged shoreline of North Carolina, only nine still stand, watching over 300 miles of coast. These beacons are cherished monuments of North Carolina history. In addition to warning ships to safer waters, they now draw thousands of visitors each year. With this book, cofounders of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts provide a well-researched, human-centered, and beautifully illustrated history of these towering structures. The authors offer stories--including the misadventures of Civil War spies and the threat of looming German U-boats off the North Carolina coast--that provide important context and meaning to the history of North Carolina's lighthouses. From Cape Fear to Currituck Beach, every still-standing lighthouse is lovingly described alongside their architects, builders, and keepers and the sailors who depended on the lighthouses to keep them from harm.
