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It takes stubborn dedication and passionate optimism to brave the frosty, wet conditions for the chance to shoot ducks and geese. And yet the tradition continues every year as more than one million waterfowl occupy the waters of the Chesapeake. Whether you are setting...

When the Northern Pacific Railroad laid its final tracks within the fledgling hamlet of Tacoma, it brought opportunity and wild characters by the car full. Seemingly overnight, the quiet Puget Sound village transformed into a booming metropolis and eccentric playground with its fair share...

Author: Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaPublisher: Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsPublished: 09/19/2016Pages: 98Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.25dISBN: 9781540200334This title is not returnable

What is an iconic Ann Arbor restaurant? Ask anyone who has ever spent time there as a student, traveler, or townie, and they are likely to name several favorites in an instant. From debating the best place to celebrate or console on football Saturdays...

In 1966, North Carolina tourism moguls Grover, Harry, and Spencer Robbins began exploring ways to utilize their new ski facilities atop Beech Mountain during the summer. They brought in their associate Jack Pentes to come up with an idea. As a long-time fan of...

Imagine yourself in a schoolroom in one of the most remote regions of one of the most hard-to-reach countries on earth. Nepal. The Lower Mustang region to be exact. To reach it takes a 14-hour flight from New York to Doha, Qatar. Then four...

Chiang Mai Travel Guide Chiang Mai is one of the most fascinating cities not just in Thailand, but in the whole of Southeast Asia. Bangkok has its neon nightlife and 24/7 buzz, Pattaya and Phuket are home to some of the finest beaches in...

Enjoy your trip to Italy with the Lake Como Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun. The Quick Trips to Italy Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting...

The unofficial but highly detailed exploration of Deception Pass Having managed Deception Pass State Park for over a dozen years, Jack has come to know the park inside and out. With whimsy and wonderment, this guide shares insights into the places to explore, the...

If you could resurrect any deceased roller coaster which one would it be? There are currently over 4,000 operating roller coasters on the planet today. But did you know there have also been well over 3,000 coasters built throughout history that no longer exist?...

Georgetown, a thriving neighborhood in the nation's capital, was established in 1751 as an independent city. As the land to its east was being developed into Washington, DC, the once sleepy river town grew and evolved. George Washington's adopted descendants lived down the street...

Trails change Since writing my two guidebooks, 48 Dog-Friendly Trails and Dog-Friendly Trails for All Seasons, I found some wonderful new destinations and new trails to get to some old favorites. With our new puppy Maggie, we realized that some trails were truly our...

Texas is unique, not only because it is the only state to enter the Union by way of a treaty, but because a clause in that treaty gives Texas the right, in perpetuity, to divide into as many as five separate states. These Five...

A guide book depicting the remarkable diversity of festivals held throughout Oregon. Each festival is detailed with crisp and concise information and special tidbits from the author, and is also accompanied by colorful photographs depicting the festival's greatest features.Oregon Festivals contains an array of...

From the popular television Oregon travel series Grant's Getaways comes the third book in Grant McOmie's well-loved guidebooks. Oregon's treasure Grant McOmie offers in this handy guidebook his favorite kid-friendly outings featured in his television series, Grant's Getaways. You'll find activities to engage any...

The updated, 2018 edition of Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide is now available Mexico City, as one of the largest metropoli on the planet, can overwhelm even the most adventurous visitor. Thankfully, Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler lends a thorough,...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: Robert KnoxPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 11/04/2014Pages:...

Florida hosts some six million campers annually, and many of them stay at the state's public campgrounds and campsites-for reliability, affordability, and their beautiful locations in remote nooks and crannies of the state. This revised edition of Camping Florida is the most comprehensive guide...

Lace up your boots and sample some of the best trails in New England. Trek through verdant forests in south-central Connecticut, amble along secluded rivers and bays at wildlife sanctuaries in Rhode Island, explore the lush hills of Litchfield County. In this updated edition...

New England Myths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. From vampires to an angel, a ghost rapper to a phantom ship, New England Myths and Legends pulls back the curtain on...