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This comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler's journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers' robust experience when navigating Kentucky's rich natural attractions, from the Cumberland Gap through to the towering Black Mountain to the rockhouses and...

Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough...

This new guide covers both Myrtle Beach and its neighbors over the North Carolina border, including the fascinating seaports of Wilmington and Southport, a compact area that takes under three hours to drive from end to end but offers a wealth of different vacation...

From the region's laid-back beach towns to the jumble of Monterey's Cannery Row, California's Central Coast offers the most spectacular triptych of landscapes--surf, forests, and picturesque small towns--in the West. Includes coverage of the region's vineyards, culinary gems, and coastal hideaways.Author: Donna WaresPublisher: Countryman...

For almost 15 years, Hikes & Walks in the Berkshire Hills has been the authority for those seeking to enjoy the Berkshires on foot. Often compared to the English Lake District, the Berkshires abound with country lanes, scenic vistas, and forest trails for hikers...

Explore the Most Terrifying Paranormal Spots in the State of North Carolina Author Kala Ambrose begins in the coastal wetlands of East Carolina, where she explores haunted lighthouses, battleships, forts, and the shipwrecked beaches where Blackbeard and his pirates still roam. She tours the...

Go Ghosthunting in New York City! On this leg of your ghosthunting journey, readers explore the scariest spots in the Big Apple. Author L'Aura Hladik visits more than 30 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public so visitors can test...

From Bayou Bartholomew in the north to the Atchafalaya Swamp in the south, from the Sabine River in the west to the Pearl River in the east, Louisiana abounds with water to explore. Canoeing Louisiana is your guidebook for paddling through a Deep South...

When Tristan Jones, who became one of the best-known small boat sailors and writers of our times, was discharged from the Navy and told he was physically unfit for more seagoing, he got hold of a small craft, Creswell, which he converted to a...

Chad Kister takes you on a riveting 700-mile journey by raft and foot. See the Arctic Refuge beauty first hand through the dangers Kister survives. A broken backpack--repaired with caribou antlers--pales against the spirited chase by security guards trying to stop his discovery of...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Goat Rocks, Norse Peak, and William O. Douglas Wilderness Areas provides unmatched detail of this portion of the central Washington Cascade region to meet the needs of amateur and experienced outdoor enthusiasts...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Haleakala National Park is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of this unique park. The map includes the entire national park area, including...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapExpertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Telluride, Silverton, Ouray, and Lake City provides an unparalleled tool for exploring this breathtaking region of Colorado. Whatever the season, you'll...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapLet National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Redwood National and State Parks guide you on your adventure among the tallest trees in the world. Expertly researched and created in partnership with the National Park Service, California States Parks,...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapExplore the natural beauty, historical sites, and many recreation opportunities available along the border regions of Virginia and West Virginia with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Covington and Alleghany Highlands. Created in partnership with local land management...

A penetrating overview of South Africa and its varied and complex history that will appeal to the many visitors to the country and anyone fascinated by its present and past. A Traveller's History of South Africa is intended as a comprehensive single-volume survey of...

Marlena di Blasi seduced readers to fall in love with Venice, then Tuscany, with her popular and critically acclaimed books "A Thousand Days in Venice" and "A Thousand Days in Tuscany." Now she takes readers on a journey into the heart of Orvieto, an...

This updated edition has four new haunted lighthouses.Lighthouses are America's castles--proud, sturdy, mystical, and sometimes even haunted. The producer of the popular television series Haunted Lighthouses, seen on the Discovery Channel, the Learning Channel, and the Travel Channel, takes you on a tour of...

Though the Georgia coast is a mere 110 miles long, a wealth of historic beauty--natural and manmade--lies between the Savannah and St. Mary's Rivers. The last-settled and poorest of the original thirteen colonies of the United States, Georgia is a unique combination of war-torn...

Michigan offers a bounty of paddling destinations, and this book is the most complete and up-to-date guide available. Paddling Michigan includes more than 70 trips in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas for beginner and expert paddlers alike. Classic rivers such as the Au...