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Discover the beauty of Washington state with these 75 scenic road trips, each of which leads to an easy day hike. This choose-your-own-adventure guidebook is the first of its kind to take take the easy hike offroading--and up forest roads into the lush landscape...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapsIn a state known for its trails, The Colorado Trail is Colorado's premier long distance trail. Conceived in 1973 and completed in 1987, the trail runs 486 miles between Denver and Durango, traversing some of the most spectacular...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Chugach State Park and Anchorage combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your visit to this exciting region. Expertly researched and created in...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapNational Geographic's India Northwest Adventure Map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective. This expertly crafted map includes the locations of thousands of cities and towns with an index for easily locating them, plus...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapVisitors to the water-rich Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness can enjoy solitude and primitive recreation in an area where early Native Americans, missionaries, and explorers once traveled. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies,...

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.Author: Robert Emmet Meagher, Elizabeth Parker NeavePublisher: Interlink BooksPublished: 05/25/2013Pages: 280Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.00w x 0.60dISBN: 9781566569149About the AuthorMeagher, Robert Emmet: - Robert Emmet Meagher is a...

Bavaria's sparkling lakes, fairytale castles, soaring Gothic cathedrals, spectacular Alpine scenery, and hidden villages of half-timbered houses make this a magical region. Not to mention the fine German cooking, oompah bands, lederhosen, and beer festivals that give Bavaria its unique reputation for cheery hospitality....

Back in the mid-1980s when I was teaching in Warren College at the University of California, San Diego, we were required to use Mark Twain's famous book, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, in our classes. However, we were cautioned beforehand that certain words that were...

This is the first English translation of the famous Risala, letters by the tenth-century traveler Ibn Fadlan, one of the great medieval travelers in world history, akin to Ibn Battuta. Ibn Fadlan was an Arab missionary sent by the Caliph in Baghdad to the...

This full-colour, laminated field guide is your introduction to the beauty and wonder of the gemstones found in the Pacific Northwest, a region famous for its variety and quality of earth treasures.From purple amethyst, carnelian, chalcedony, black and white onyx and emeralds to sodalite,...

By the early twentieth century, the coastal bays of the North Fork were filled with new and enterprising hostelries. From the Miamogue and the Great Peconic Bay House in Jamesport to the Clark House and Wyandank in Greenport, the area offered some of the...

Tucson's culinary journey began thousands of years ago, when Native American tribes developed an agricultural base along the Santa Cruz River. In modern times, restaurants ranging from tiny taquerias to fine dining spaces all contributed to the local food culture. El Charro, serving Mexican...

Navy football holds a unique place in college athletics as one of the oldest and most prestigious programs the game has ever known. During the 1950s and 1960s, the Midshipmen were nationally recognized by the major bowl games they played and Heisman Trophy-winning players...

Using classic southern recipes with a Louisiana twist, Dixie Poche presents the most heavenly sweets from the Sugar State. Recipe cards included for: Southern Gentleman Pecan PieDouble Peach Pound CakeSweet Potato WhoopiesBananas FosterSilken Chocolate Pecan TartBlueberry PieUpside Down Pear PieMayhaw Cream Cheese PieSweet Potato...

Visitors and New England natives alike will see a new side of the region through Thomas D'Agostino's road trip guidebook. He captures the reader's imagination with folklore and anecdotes, plus recommendations useful for any traveler. This guide uncovers lingering spirits across all six states...

Behind the mansions and presidential vacations of Martha's Vineyard hide the lost stories and forgotten events of small-town America. What was the island's role in the Underground Railroad? Why do chickens festoon Nancy Luce's grave? And how did the people of the Vineyard react...

At the end of the nineteenth century, the U.S. Armory opened in Springfield, spurring rapid growth. With that golden age of progress came iconic buildings and landmarks that are now lost to time. Railroads brought workers eager to fill Springfield s factories and enterprises...

For more than half a century, Minnesotans have been treated to the memorable players and teams of the Minnesota Twins. From the Ruthian blasts of Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to a successful brand of "small ball," the Twins have fielded competitive teams at...

Howard Johnson created an orange-roofed empire of ice cream stands and restaurants that stretched from Maine to Florida and all the way to the West Coast. Popularly known as the "Father of the Franchise Industry," Johnson delivered good food and prices that brought appreciative...

This groundbreaking history uncovers a long-forgotten period in the 19th century when Alexandria left the commonwealth of Virginia and became incorporated into the fledgling District of Columbia. It was an experiment that failed after half a century of neglect and a growing animosity between...