Travel

Brower had left San Francisco with the intention of making a short dash north on a whaling ship bound for the mythic Arctic Circle. Adventure had a way of following Charlie Brower. His initial landing turned into a fifty-year long ice-bound lifestyle. Once he...

What does the world's most famous equestrian explorer do when he comes home to England after making a 10,000 mile ride from Argentina to Washington, DC? He writes a best-selling book about his adventures, "Tschiffely's Ride", then sets off on a new horse to...

A keepsake for a memorable trip to Washington, DC, featuring stunning photography of the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution's 19 museums and National Zoo are one of the premiere tourist destinations in the United States. In Smithsonian Institution: A Photographic Tour, we invite you...

Ever Slept in a Bishop's Bedchamber? Good Night and God Bless is the modern traveler's Bible. This unique guide lists details of atmospheric and affordable accommodation in convents, monasteries, abbeys and Christian hotels across Europe. It is aimed at tourists and travelers seeking a...

The deciduous trees that make this region famous for their fall color displays, are a few of the thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout New England. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of...

Eastern Backyard Birds is the ideal reference guide for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts living in the eastern USA (east of the 100th Meridian). This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes information on attracting, feeding and creating safe habitats for...

The strike of 1994 took a lot out of Major League Baseball. For the first time, a World Series was cancelled, something that hadn't even happened during World War II. When play resumed, people stayed away from the ballparks in droves, and attendance was...

Author Evelyn Spence, a former editor at Skiing magazine and avid outdoorswoman, has turned the state's classic mountain towns upside down to find quirky annual festivals, superb Rocky Mountain cuisine, historic B&Bs, trout-filled streams, powder-choked runs, Manhattan-worthy shopping, and jaw-dropping drives, and combine them...

Explore the Scariest Spots in the Buckeye State Author John B. Kachuba visits more than 30 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public--so you can test your own ghosthunting skills, if you dare. Join John as he visits each site,...

The world, its people, its countries, its history, the maps, and more Geography is more than just maps and finding your destination. It is about the land, the people on that land, the delicate balance of nature, and our very interdependence upon it, despite...

This is the story of Bernard and Françoise Moitessier's honeymoon voyage aboard Joshua, sailing from Europe to the islands of the Pacific and back by way of Cape Horn, the "logical route," because it was the fastest. Setting out from Tahiti, they make their...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapStraddling the border of Arizona and Utah, the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness is a colorful landscape of sandstone cliffs, slot canyons, and winding waterways. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Paria Canyon and Kanab is designed to meet...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapNational Geographic's Botswana Adventure Map is expertly researched and contains an abundance of specialized content to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers, making it the perfect compliment to any tour book. The country is covered with unparalleled...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapGovernor Percival P. Baxter so enjoyed vacationing in the Maine woods as a child, he purchased nearly 6,000 acres of land in 1930 to fulfill his dream of creating a park. The park that bears his name now...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness East delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this breathtaking wilderness. The area's unique terrain, with snowcapped peaks, glaciers, alpine lakes and plateaus is...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapThe magnificent Multnomah Falls is just one of many natural, cultural, and recreational attractions in the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area. The 80-mile-long gorge contains diverse ecosystems ranging from the lush Oneonta Gorge Rain Forest to the arid...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapLocated at the confluence of the Mojave, Sonoran, and Great Basin desert regions, Mojave National Preserve is one of the most diverse desert environments in the world. Explore the Joshua Tree forests, sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, mile-high...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapDenali National Park and Preserve covers a staggering six million acres of truly wild and pristine wilderness, bisected by a single road. The crown jewel of the park is the towering 20,320 foot Mount McKinley, North America's tallest...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Pagosa Springs and Bayfield provides unparalleled detail of this area on the western slope of the Continental Divide in southwestern Colorado. Expertly researched and created in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service,...

New York City epitomizes modernity. Its skyscrapers and neon nightlife, together with its inner-city ghettoes, symbolize all the excitements and tribulations of contemporary urban living. But the city's powerful contemporary presence is also built upon a dramatic history. Settled by Dutch traders, seized at...