Travel

After being elected president, George Washington set out to tour the new nation, which was desperate for a unifying symbol. He spent five days on Long Island in April 1790, an area recovering from seven years of devastating British occupation. Washington saw it all,...

From the southeast coast of South America through an expanse of Peruvian sands en route to the West Coast, then onward through Central American jungles and rainforest, and finally to New York, Tschiffely's journey was considered impossible and absurd by many newspaper writers in...

The Maine Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Pine Tree State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Maine, Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife, and is attractively packaged in an acetate bag. The beautifully illustrated folding...

Wine lovers appreciate not just the taste of wine and the pleasure it gives them, they also enjoy the lifestyle and culture associated with it and the values it conveys. Both a handbook and an illustrated history, this new guide offers all readers--from novice...

In the Spirit of Monte Carlo chronicles the 700-year-old Grimaldi dynasty, the artists and socialites who first brought the luxury and glamour, the fairy-tale story of how Hollywood darling Grace Kelly attracted the celebrity spotlight, the city's vibrant arts and culture scene and legendary...

An intimate, personal and healthy way to explore SF's neighborhoods and secret finds Walking San Francisco's 49 Mile Scenic Drive shows how walking--rather than driving--San Francisco's famous scenic route gives you an active, fun way to enjoy and fall in love with the most...

Journey to the past with historian David M. Sokol as he reveals the city that nurtured and inspired the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Ray Kroc and Frank Lloyd Wright.Though it is a handsome village, with stately trees and often-generous lawns, Oak Park has neither...

Maine Acadia National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. It is an adventure seeker's paradise. Hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, back-country skiing, and ice-climbing are among the activities pursued there; as well as the less extreme sight seeing along...

For 25 years, Tom Allison was a revenuer, a federal agent charged with enforcement of the nation's laws on taxation of liquor. His territory was the hills, hollows and deep woods of Alabama, and his quarry was the illegal whiskey makers. Allison remembers the...

Good Night Oklahoma explores Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, the State Capitol Building, the Oklahoma State Fair, the SkyDance Bridge, the Tulsa Zoo, the Stafford Air & Space Museum, and more. From Route 66 to the Grand Lake o' the Cherokees to the Tallgrass Prairie...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of the Adirondack Park, Northville-Placid Trail combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your visit to this 130 plus mile long trail. The Northville-Placid...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapThe Italy Adventure Map is combined with a Rome Destination City map in this Map Pack bundle. The Italy map is filled with interesting places to visit throughout this history filled and varied country. From the volcanic peak...

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapNational Geographic's City Destination map of Madrid is both a comprehensive map and travel guide. Known for its nightlife and arts, the city has many attractions to explore virtually around the clock. A detailed street map of the...

When it comes to landscaping, why stop at plastic flamingos? Based on Tom Dalzell's blog of the same name, Quirky Berkeley pays tribute to the boldly imaginative artwork on display in front of, on top of, and engulfing residents' houses all over the city....

More than 150 stunning images, featuring the "Big Five" caribou, Dall sheep, grizzly, moose, and wolf Both an educational overview and a tourist-oriented gift book Includes all of Alaska's iconic wildlife species From grizzlies, Dall sheep, and the elusive wolverine to bald eagles and...

80 day-hiking routes, summit routes, camping options, and more General details on visitors' centers and nature trails along each of the four major Monument access roads Popular winter trails also included 1% of sales donated to the Washington Trails Association for trail maintenance Whether...

Your beachcombing guide to California, Oregon, and Washington Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch's best-selling field guides and featuring the most common and desirable agates and other collectibles along the Pacific Coast, the...

Get the Wisconsin guidebook that's organized by theme, so you can choose what to do and then find a place to do it! If you've ever asked, "What should we do today?" then you've never seen Wisconsin Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide...

Go Fishing with Colorado's Famous Identification Guide! Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Centennial State is an angler's paradise. Reel in fish, and make identifying your catches a snap. The Fish of Colorado Field Guide by...

The Aran Islands, in Galway Bay off the west coast of Ireland, are a unique geological and cultural landscape, and for centuries their stark beauty and their inhabitants' traditional way of life have attracted pilgrims from abroad. The Aran Islands, in Galway Bay off...