Travel

A coastal migrant trap, Maine is a great place to learn about birds and develop a deeper understanding of their fascinating life histories. Over 400 species of birds are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants in the Pine Tree State, where you...

This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.Owing to its varied terrain, abundant wetlands, and sub-tropical reach, Florida is rich in vascular plant diversity, with over 3,000 known species. About 300 of these are found nowhere else. Learning to identify plants is a...

Stay at the legendary Red Lion Inn and enjoy an evening of classical music at Tanglewood. Spend a night at a reasonably-priced B&B after a day of hiking the trails of Mt. Greylock. Experience a weekend retreat at the world-famous Kripalu Center for Yoga...

"Delightful debut travelogue by botanist Malusa, who cycled to the lowest point on each of six continents." --Kirkus Reviews With plenty of sunscreen and a cold beer swaddled in his sleeping bag, writer and botanist Jim Malusa bicycled alone to the lowest point on...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapThe Khumbu region of Nepal, also known as the Everest Region, lies on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest. Explore this fascinating destination in remarkable detail with National Geographic's Khumbu Adventure Map. Cities and towns are easy to...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapOutdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational opportunities in central Arizona, will find National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mogollon Rim and Munds Mountain an essential travel companion. Expertly researched and created in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and others,...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Boulder and Golden combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your exploration of the central Colorado Front Range. Expertly researched and created in...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapExplore the magnificent alpine landscape of Mammoth Lakes, Mono Divide with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map features key points of interest including John Muir, Ansel...

The 5th edition of a highly-praised guidebook that captures the individual character of each of these remarkable Andaluc an jewels. Cadogan's expert authors explore Granada, Seville and C rdoba, the three great cities of al-Andalus. Discover the unique monuments, vibrant culture and secret gardens...

A concise and authoritative history of the entire region covering the large islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas to the smaller islands in the The Netherlands Antilles, The Islands of the Eastern Caribbean and...

A Traveller's History of China provides a concise but fascinating journey from the country's earliest beginnings right up to the creation of the economic powerhouse that is today's China. Stephen Haw carries the reader back in time to the prehistoric civilizations of 4,000 years...

A cultural guide to a region on the edge of europe that has been visited by the Romans, Franks, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Germans. Brittany's richly layered landscape has contributed depth and character to the region's traditional oral culture, from stories of the sea and...

For two decades NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu has been living in and writing about his adopted city, where, as he puts it, the official language is dreams. How apt that a refugee born in Transylvania found his home in a place where vampires roam...

Originally published in 1903, this classic nature book by Mary Austin evokes the mysticism and spirituality of the American Southwest. Vibrant imagery of the landscape between the high Sierras and the Mojave Desert is punctuated with descriptions of the fauna, flora and people that...

Experience a kaleidoscope of real-life underwater missions, ranging from ancient ruins covered by reservoirs in the desert Southwest to a World War II submarine off the Alaskan coast; from the Isle Royale shipwrecks in the frigid Lake Superior to the USS Arizona in Pearl...

Memories are the invisible threads connecting us with our past. From the moment a child is born to the reflections of deep history carved on canyon walls, memories describe the aspects of our lives that otherwise defy explanation-an intangible whisper of awareness written on...

Through his popular guidebooks and media appearances, Jack Christie has helped countless Vancouverites and visitors alike appreciate the renowned natural beauty and diverse recreational opportunities of the Pacific Northwest. Now revised and updated, 52 Best Day Trips will enrich the west coast experience for...

Whether you bicycle for fitness, pleasure, transportation or all of the above, Easy Cycling around Vancouver features dozens of routes to discover across the Lower Mainland and northwestern Washington State. From Squamish to Bellingham, Richmond to Agassiz, Jean and Norman Cousins guide you along...

British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is a sublimely scenic 160-kilometre stretch of waterfront between Howe Sound and Desolation Sound, reached by a 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver. Join Howard White, award-winning humorist and lifelong coast denizen, on a guided tour from Gibsons, where the...

The world is huge. There are many places to discover, and among them is Mexico. Geography literacy in children is important in introducing the concept of diversity and the organization of society. Hopefully, early geographic literacy will lead to a deep understanding of global...