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Surrounded by steeply sloped hillsides, Foster Park was a tiny rural community that took shape during the oil boom of the 1920s. It was situated at a bend on Highway 33 adjacent to Foster Memorial Park, for which it was named. Among the 50...

In 1821, Francois Chouteau set up a fur-trading outpost along the Missouri River, bringing the first settlement of Europeans to what would become Kansas City, named after the Kansa tribe of Native Americans who inhabited the area. At the center of a growing nation,...

Richland Township, located in historic Bucks County, was settled around 1710 by Welsh Quakers who used European farming methods to turn the swamp into rich farmland. Prior ro the Civil War, residents played key roles in hiding the Liberty Bell, Fries Rebellion, and the...

From the August 1957 VIR race program: "The rolling Virginia hills have been painstakingly clad with an ultra-smooth skin of macadam to provide a course of great natural beauty. The superb spectator visibility is nicely equated to a road layout that will test the...

The Ultimate Belize Bucket List is more than a compilation of exciting things to see and do in Central America's fastest growing tourism hotspot. Offering an insider glimpse into the nation's most coveted and awe-inspiring experiences, it goes beyond the clichés often presented in...

Journey to the Center of Munich, Germany! "Germany often shines its very best in Munich."-Dean Polk Shaw * * * Updated for 2022! * * * And we're here to help you discover the shining city of Munich for yourself! For a limited time,...

Journey to the Center of Italy! "In Italy, they add work and life on to food and wine."-Robin Leach * * * Updated for 2022! * * * Italy is one of the most magical countries in the world-so what are you waiting for?...

High Albania is perhaps the most delightful book ever written about Albania and the Albanians. It has been widely read and enjoyed since its initial publication in London in 1909 and has influenced views of Albania more than its author, Edith Durham (1863-1944), would...

Now a major motion picture! The true story of Billy Moore's struggle to survive in Thailand's notorious "Bangkok Hilton" prison. "Has heartfelt elements of self-betterment, vulnerability, and moments of strength that gave his character depth and a believable connection with the reader. --JetLi.com The...

A lush journey through Cuba, its paladars, and its flavorful cuisineFor Cubans, food is a complex story--a tapestry of love and loss woven so deeply into their culture that it goes well beyond that of history or sustenance. Gershman, who's love affair with Cuba...

A "rich, unblinking" (USA TODAY) memoir that moves from grief to reckoning to reflection to solace as a marine biologist shares the solo worldwide journey she took after her fianc suffered a fatal box jellyfish attack in Thailand. In the summeAuthor: Shannon Leone FowlerPublisher:...

When expat blogger and mother of four Eva Melusine Thieme first harbors the idea of ringing out her three years in Africa on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, it sounds easy. In fact, it has all the trappings of a dream vacation: no cooking,...

The collected work of Ed Kemmick tells a contemporary story of Montana through the eyes of everyday, extraordinary people who define the rugged individuality and the big-hearted kindness of the Big Sky State. Among the tales are those of Dobro Dick, the traveling troubadour...

Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip or weekend away with Day Trips(R) from Albuquerque. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for kids, outdoor adventurers, and history lovers to do-all within a two- to four-hour drive of the Albuquerque metro...

Historic Pennsylvania: A Tour of the State's Top 100 National Historic Landmarks is a carefully curated travel guide, written by a local historian, featuring the most intriguing and significant of the state's nationally recognized historic landmarks. This guide provides interesting anecdotes and color photography...

Hiking New Mexico offers detailed descriptions, maps, and color photos of 93 of the best, most scenic hikes from all parts of the state. The guide offers everything from short, easy dayhikes to multi-day backpacks. Popular locations like the La Luz Trail above Albuquerque...

The only guide of its kind The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges is the only definitive guide of its kind--covering every lodge in America's National Parks and Monuments, from luxurious inns to rustic cabins. The authors, National Park experts, tell readers how...

A backpacker's guide, Backpacking Idaho features 50 trails statewide. Included here is up-to-date trail information, accurate directions to popular and less-traveled trails, difficulty ratings, detailed trail maps, and Leave No Trace camping tips.Author: FalconguidesPublisher: Falcon Press PublishingPublished: 06/01/2015Pages: 288Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.90h x...

Before you plan your family's next excursion, get some help from a travel professional... and your kids Kid's Guide to Denver & Boulder lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore these Colorado destinations. Inside you'll find kid-tested tips...

The third book in Charles Bowden's "accidental trilogy" that began with Blood Orchid and Blues for Cannibals, Some of the Dead Are Still Breathing attempts to resolve the overarching question: "How can a person live a moral life in a culture of death?" As...