Top United States Travel Books

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Deep South - Paul Theroux Cover Art

Deep South

Deep South by Paul Theroux

The acclaimed author of The Great Railway Bazaar takes a revealing journey through the Southern US in a " vivid contemporary portrait of rural life " ( Atlanta Journal-Constitution ).   Paul Theroux has spent decades roaming the globe and writing of his experiences with remote people and far-flung places. Now, for the first time, he turns his attention to a corner of America—the Deep South. On a winding road trip through Mississippi, South Carolina, and elsewhere below the Mason-Dixon, Theroux discovers architectural and artistic wonders, incomparable music, mouth-watering cuisine—and also some of the worst schools, medical care, housing, and unemployment rates in the nation.   Most fascinating of all are Theroux's many encounters with the people who make the South what it is—from preachers and mayors to quarry workers and gun show enthusiasts. With his astute ear and penetrating mind, Theroux once again demonstrates his "remarkable gift for getting strangers to reveal themselves" in this eye-opening excursion into his own country ( The New York Times Book Review ).   "Paul Theroux's latest travel memoir had me at hello…Theroux pulls no punches in his quest to understand this overlooked margin of American life." — Boston Globe

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A Walk in the Park - Kevin Fedarko Cover Art

A Walk in the Park

A Walk in the Park The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko

* Winner of the 2024 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Winner of the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times , Air Mail , Smithsonian Magazine , and Financial Times “A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” — The New York Times Book Review * “Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” — The Wall Street Journal This New York Times bestseller from the author of The Emerald Mile is a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of the Grand Canyon. Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. A few years after quitting his job to pursue an ill-advised dream of becoming a whitewater guide on the Colorado River, Kevin Fedarko was approached by his best friend, National Geographic photographer Pete McBride, with a vision as bold as it was harebrained. Together, they would embark on an end-to-end traverse of the Grand Canyon—a journey that, McBride promised, would be “a walk in the park.” Against his better judgment, Fedarko agreed, unaware that the small cluster of experts who had actually completed the crossing billed it as “the toughest hike in the world.” The ensuing ordeal, which lasted more than a year, revealed a place that was deeper, richer, and far more complex than anything the two men had imagined—and came within a hair’s breadth of killing them both. They struggled to make their way through the all-but impenetrable reaches of the canyon’s truest wilderness, a vertical labyrinth of thousand-foot cliffs and crumbling ledges where water is measured out by the teaspoon and every step is fraught with peril—and where, even today, there is still no trail spanning the length of the country’s best-known and most iconic landmark. Along the way, veteran long-distance hikers ushered them into secret pockets of enchantment, invisible to the millions of tourists gathered on the rim, that only a handful of humans have ever seen. Members of the canyon’s eleven Native American tribes brought them face-to-face with layers of history that forced them to reconsider myths at the very center of our national parks—and exposed them to the threats of commercial tourism. Even Fedarko’s dying father, who had first pointed him toward the chasm more than forty years earlier but had never set foot there himself, opened him to a new way of seeing the landscape. And always, there was the great gorge itself: austere and unforgiving, yet suffused with magic, drenched in wonder, and redeemed by its own transcendent beauty. A singular portrait of a sublime place, A Walk in the Park is a deeply moving plea for the preservation of America’s greatest natural treasure.

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The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026 - Seth Kubersky & Alicia Stella Cover Art

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026

The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026 by Seth Kubersky & Alicia Stella

Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Universal Orlando vacation. How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Universal Orlando in your hands and take control of your trip. The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026 explains how the resort works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Seth Kubersky and Alicia Stella know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employed an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what’s available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time at Universal. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe, and Volcano Bay. Keep in the know on the latest updates and changes at Universal Orlando. Here’s what’s NEW in the 2026 book: Learn when to visit Universal to get lower crowds and bigger hotel discounts Find updated advice on taking advantage of Early Park Admission, Universal Express, Single Rider, and other time-saving tricks Take advantage of the first-ever in-depth, critical reviews of every ride and attraction at Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe theme park Read ratings and reviews of every restaurant at Epic Universe, plus updated dining recommendations for guests with special dietary needs Get an honest evaluation of each Universal resort hotel, including the luxurious Helios Grand Hotel Enjoy a guide to the next-generation interactive wands at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Discover tips on how to meet Toothless, the Super Mario Brothers, the Bride of Frankenstein, and other favorite characters Uncover insider secrets and previews of upcoming attractions from acclaimed theme-park journalist Alicia Stella Make the right choices to give your family a vacation they’ll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you’re putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more.

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Lasso the Wind - Timothy Egan Cover Art

Lasso the Wind

Lasso the Wind Away to the New West by Timothy Egan

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year Winner of the Mountains and Plains Book Seller's Association Award "Sprawling in scope. . . . Mr. Egan uses the past powerfully to explain and give dimension to the present." -- The New York Times "Fine reportage . . . honed and polished until it reads more like literature than journalism." -- Los Angeles Times "They have tried to tame it, shave it, fence it, cut it, dam it, drain it, nuke it, poison it, pave it, and subdivide it," writes Timothy Egan of the West; still, "this region's hold on the American character has never seemed stronger." In this colorful and revealing journey through the eleven states west of the 100th meridian, Egan, a third-generation westerner, evokes a lovely and troubled country where land is religion and the holy war between preservers and possessors never ends. Egan leads us on an unconventional, freewheeling tour: from America's oldest continuously inhabited community, the Ancoma Pueblo in New Mexico, to the high kitsch of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where London Bridge has been painstakingly rebuilt stone by stone; from the fragile beauty of Idaho's Bitterroot Range to the gross excess of Las Vegas, a city built as though in defiance of its arid environment. In a unique blend of travel writing, historical reflection, and passionate polemic, Egan has produced a moving study of the West: how it became what it is, and where it is going. "The writing is simply wonderful. From the opening paragraph, Egan seduces the reader. . . . Entertaining, thought provoking." -- The Arizona Daily Star Weekly "A western breeziness and love of open spaces shines through Lasso the Wind . . . . The writing is simple and evocative." -- The Economist

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A Walking Tour of Miami Beach, Florida - Doug Gelbert Cover Art

A Walking Tour of Miami Beach, Florida

A Walking Tour of Miami Beach, Florida by Doug Gelbert

There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. Whether you are preparing for a road trip or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a downloadable walking tour is ready to explore when you are. Each walking tour describes historical and architectural landmarks and provides pictures to help out when those pesky street addresses are missing. Every tour also includes a quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on American streets. The first vision anyone had for the development of the barrier island across Biscayne Bay was as a coconut farm. Charles and Henry Lum bought up land in what would one day be known as South Beach and built the first house on the island in 1886. About 10 years later Henry Flagler's great Florida East Coast Railway rolled into the area and entrepreneurs began to see that the island's 15 miles of sparkling white sand beaches might be put to a better use than as a cocunut grove. John Collins, Carl Fisher, and brothers John N. and James E. Lummus, began gobbling up land on the island around 1910 and in 1915 they incorporated the town and created the city of Miami Beach. The 1920s brought the first tidal wave of money onto the island. Titans of industry with names such as Firestone and Penney and Champion built mansions on what would come to be known as Millionaire's Row. A trolley linked Miami Beach to the mainland. Pastimes for the wealthy northern visitors such as a golf course and greyhound racing were established. By the end of the decade Miami Beach was entrenched as one of the great American beach resort towns. The hotels and surrounding structures that went up to accommodate this tourist trade were designed to foster Miami Beach's image as a "tropical playground." In the 1920s most of the buildings were fashioned in an Old World Mediterranean style that was guaranteed to appear exotic to the denizens of crowded industrial cities up north. In the 1930s the architecture shifted to the fanciful Art Deco style with buildings dressed in vibrant colors and illuminated in stylish neon. Miami Beach has the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world. In 1979 Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are more than 800 contributing structures in the district including hotels, apartments and other structures, most raised between 1923 and 1943. We will see more than 50 on our walking tour, all decked out with variations of sleek curves, eyebrow windows, glass blocks, spires, ship-like railings, gleaming chrome, porthole windows and other imaginative affectations. But before we start looking at buildings we'll begin on a strip of land that has been a park for almost 100 years and where you can see something more famous than Miami Beach's Art Deco hotels - the beach...

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Chasing RFI Waves - Raoul Pop Cover Art

Chasing RFI Waves

Chasing RFI Waves A book about the work done by NRAO in the NRQZ by Raoul Pop

Back in 2005, I started writing what I’d planned to be a non-fiction book about NRAO (the National Radio Astronomy Observatory), based on visits, photos and interviews to this interesting place. My contact was Wesley Sizemore, NRAO’s public face and “Keeper of the Quiet”, a term which will make more sense to you once you read more about NRAO and the NRQZ (the National Radio Quiet Zone).  I didn’t get to finish the book. Life intervened, I got caught up in other things and my photos, interviews and written pages (there are quite a few of them) sat in my Documents folder, gathering digital dust for about seven years. Rather than let it all sit there till oblivion, I thought it’d do more good published, unfinished as it is, so in 2012, I went through what I had, re-organized it, re-wrote some sections, re-edited some of the photos, and published it on my website in seven instalments.  For this book edition in 2019, I went through everything once again, re-organized the text once more and laid it all out in book format. I want to state once more that the story is incomplete and I don’t know if I’ll ever finish it. Some sections aren’t filled in properly. As I wrote them, I had more questions that would get clarification only during subsequent visits, which never materialized. So please forgive whatever rough edges you find, including my barely adequate photos, since I was also at the start of my photographic career at the time. If I ever get the chance to make subsequent visits and finish writing the whole story, great. If not, here is what I have, for your enjoyment. It is worth reading. More people should know about the work being done by the NRAO: it is a neat place doing interesting research into things that have always obsessed humans: outer space, planets and aliens!

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New Hampshire Uncovered : Scenic Drives, Mountain Peaks & Coastal Charms - K SUNANDA Cover Art

New Hampshire Uncovered : Scenic Drives, Mountain Peaks & Coastal Charms

New Hampshire Uncovered : Scenic Drives, Mountain Peaks & Coastal Charms by K SUNANDA

Discover the Soul of New England—One Scenic Mile at a Time Are you tired of generic travel guides that barely scratch the surface? Do you want more than crowded attractions and predictable itineraries? Planning a New Hampshire trip but unsure where the true magic lies? This book is for travelers who crave authentic experiences, breathtaking scenery, and hidden gems beyond the usual tourist trail. New Hampshire Uncovered: Scenic Drives, Mountain Peaks & Coastal Charms is your all-in-one companion to exploring the Granite State with confidence, curiosity, and inspiration. From winding mountain roads to serene seaside towns, this guide reveals New Hampshire as it was meant to be experienced—slowly, deeply, and memorably. About This Book • Handpicked Scenic Drives – Explore iconic byways like the Kancamagus Highway and lesser-known backroads that showcase fall foliage, covered bridges, and postcard-perfect landscapes. • Mountain Adventures for Every Traveler – From conquering Mount Washington to peaceful hikes in the White Mountains, find trails, viewpoints, and outdoor experiences suited to all skill levels. • Coastal Towns & Seaside Escapes – Discover the charm of New Hampshire’s short but stunning coastline, including historic Portsmouth, quiet beaches, and scenic harbors. • Hidden Gems & Local Secrets – Go beyond the obvious with insider tips on small towns, scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and uncrowded nature spots most visitors miss. • Seasonal Travel Insights – Learn when to visit for fall colors, winter snow adventures, spring blooms, or summer coastal escapes, making every trip perfectly timed. • Practical Travel Planning Made Easy – Includes suggested itineraries, travel tips, and advice to help you maximize your time while minimizing stress. • Perfect for First-Time Visitors & Repeat Travelers – Whether you’re planning your first trip or rediscovering New Hampshire, this guide offers fresh perspectives and new ideas. Written with passion and clarity, New Hampshire Uncovered blends inspiration with practical guidance, helping you create meaningful journeys instead of rushed checklists. It’s not just about where to go—it’s about how to experience the Granite State in a way that stays with you long after the trip ends. If you’ve ever wanted to drive through misty mountain passes, stand atop rugged peaks, stroll historic streets, or watch the sun set over a quiet Atlantic shoreline—this book will show you exactly how to do it. Scroll up and buy your copy today to uncover New Hampshire’s most scenic, authentic, and unforgettable experiences. Your next great journey starts here.

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Travels with Charley - John Steinbeck Cover Art

Travels with Charley

Travels with Charley In Search of America by John Steinbeck

A quest across America, from the northernmost tip of Maine to California’s Monterey Peninsula To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light—these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years. With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and the unexpected kindness of strangers.

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The Deepest South of All - Richard Grant Cover Art

The Deepest South of All

The Deepest South of All True Stories from Natchez, Mississippi by Richard Grant

Bestselling travel writer Richard Grant “sensitively probes the complex and troubled history of the oldest city on the Mississippi River through the eyes of a cast of eccentric and unexpected characters” ( Newsweek ). Natchez, Mississippi, once had more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in America, and its wealth was built on slavery and cotton. Today it has the greatest concentration of antebellum mansions in the South, and a culture full of unexpected contradictions. Prominent white families dress up in hoopskirts and Confederate uniforms for ritual celebrations of the Old South, yet Natchez is also progressive enough to elect a gay black man for mayor with 91% of the vote. Much as John Berendt did for Savannah in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and the hit podcast S-Town did for Woodstock, Alabama, so Richard Grant does for Natchez in The Deepest South of All . With humor and insight, he depicts a strange, eccentric town with an unforgettable cast of characters. There’s Buzz Harper, a six-food-five gay antique dealer famous for swanning around in a mink coat with a uniformed manservant and a very short German bodybuilder. There’s Ginger Hyland, “The Lioness,” who owns 500 antique eyewash cups and decorates 168 Christmas trees with her jewelry collection. And there’s Nellie Jackson, a Cadillac-driving brothel madam who became an FBI informant about the KKK before being burned alive by one of her customers. Interwoven through these stories is the more somber and largely forgotten account of Abd al Rahman Ibrahima, a West African prince who was enslaved in Natchez and became a cause célèbre in the 1820s, eventually gaining his freedom and returning to Africa. With an “easygoing manner” (Geoff Dyer, National Book Critics Circle Award–winning author of Otherwise Known as the Human Condition ), this book offers a gripping portrait of a complex American place, as it struggles to break free from the past and confront the legacy of slavery.

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The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition) - John Muir Cover Art

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)

The Complete Works of John Muir (Illustrated Edition) Travel Memoirs, Wilderness Essays, Environmental Studies & Letters by John Muir

This meticulously edited book brings you the complete works of an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, glaciologist and advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America, known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks". This exceptional collection is comprised of Muir's travel memoirs, wilderness essays, environmental studies and personal letters. Contents: Books Picturesque California The Mountains of California Our National Parks My First Summer in the Sierra The Yosemite Travels in Alaska Stickeen: The Story of a Dog The Cruise of the Corwin A Thousand-mile Walk to the Gulf Steep Trails Studies in Sierra Articles and Speeches The National Parks and Forest Reservations Save the Redwoods Snow-storm on Mount Shasta Features of the Proposed Yosemite National Park A Rival of the Yosemite The Treasures of the Yosemite Yosemite Glaciers Yosemite in Winter Yosemite in Spring Edward Henry Harriman Edward Taylor Parsons The Hetch Hetchy Valley The Grand Cañon of the Colorado Autobiography The Story of My Boyhood and Youth Letters to a Friend Tribute Alaska Days With John Muir by Samuel Hall Young

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Blue Guide New York - Carol von Pressentin Wright Cover Art

Blue Guide New York

Blue Guide New York by Carol von Pressentin Wright

A guide to New York City that works for residents and visitors alike. This digital edition of the essential Blue Guide takes you on a meticulous tour of the well-known, lesser-known and almost unknown sights of the city as well as being a discerning guide to where to stay and eat. Ideal for on-street use and at-home reference, the depth of coverage is second to none: this is a mini-encyclopedia of a multi-layered city. Blue Guide New York forms the basis for study for accredited NYC tour guides. With excellent detailed maps and plans.

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Top Trails: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - Andrew Dean Nystrom & Bradley Mayhew Cover Art

Top Trails: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

Top Trails: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks 46 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone by Andrew Dean Nystrom & Bradley Mayhew

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks offer the ultimate in natural and geothermal wonders: backcountry lakes, panoramic summits, glacier-carved canyons, steaming geyser basins, and vast meadows teeming with wildlife. Top Trails: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks by experienced outdoors authors Andrew Nystrom and Bradley Mayhew contains 46 "must-do" trips, from Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful, from the Absarokas to the Gallatin Range, and from Jackson Hole to the Teton Crest Trail. In keeping with the tradition of the Top Trails series, this updated guide will maximize readers' time and enjoyment of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

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Book of Marvels: The Occident - Richard Halliburton Cover Art

Book of Marvels: The Occident

Book of Marvels: The Occident by Richard Halliburton

Written for students but loved by all ages Marvels of the Occident takes you on a journey to some of the marvels of our world. Visit wonders both natural and man-made, places you’ve heard about, and others you won’t believe you didn’t know of before. In this book you will-     • Discover how a 10-year old brought shame on San Francisco      • Spend time in a city with no girls of any kind, not even animals      • Swim the Panama Canal      • Cross the Alps on an elephant      • Unearth a city frozen in time      • Jump into a lake like a human sacrifice                              ...and so much more!

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A Walking Tour of Hartford, Connecticut - Doug Gelbert Cover Art

A Walking Tour of Hartford, Connecticut

A Walking Tour of Hartford, Connecticut by Doug Gelbert

There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. This walking tour of New Orleans' French Quarter is ready to explore when you are. Each walking tour describes historical, architectural landmarks, cultural sites and ecclesiastic touchstones and provides step-by-step directions. Every tour also includes a quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on American streets. The Dutch were the first Europeans to set up camp at the confluence of the Connecticut and Park rivers when fur traders from New Netherlands established a post in the early 1620s. The first English settlers arrived in the persons of Thomas Hooker and Samuel Stone in 1635 and the scattering of log houses took the name of Stone's English birthplace, Hertford. A half century later Hartford became one of the first trouble spots in the American colonies for the English crown. In 1687 Sir Edmund Andros, the English governor, demanded that the town's citizens surrender a 25-year old charter granted by King Charles II that gave the colony its independence. Instead the locals hid the charter in the hollow of a large oak tree for about three days. Today a stone marker remembers the Charter Oak a short distance east of the original town center of Main and Buckingham streets. Hartford has been a capital town for over 300 years but it shared that distinction with New Haven for well over half that time. Until 1818 each town held a legislative session each year and then began hosting the legislature on alternate years. Finally by vote of the citizenry in 1874 Hartford became THE capital of Connecticut. Hartford's reputation is as the "insurance capital of the world" but there has always been room in its commercial life for more than underwriting and actuarial charts. It historically has been an agricultural market and tobacco sorting and packing was an important industry. Hartford manufacturers produced typewriters, tools, firearms (Samuel Colt made his revolvers in a brick armory at a bend in the Connecticut River), and the creation of gold leaf among many others. That first insurance policy, by the by, was written in 1810 by the Hartford Fire Insurance Company. By the 1870s Hartford was said to have the highest per capita income in America. In 1868, Mark Twain, who would move here, exclaimed: "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see, Hartford is the chief." Our walking tour will begin in America's first public park, which was opening about the time Twain was making his remarks. We'll see some of what he saw and plenty more...

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Historic Charleston & the Lowcountry - Steve Gross & Susan Daley Cover Art

Historic Charleston & the Lowcountry

Historic Charleston & the Lowcountry by Steve Gross & Susan Daley

In this elegant hardbound volume, photographers Steve Gross and Susan Daley take you on an intimate tour of some of the finest historic homes, gardens, churches, and plantations of the old city of Charleston and its surrounding Lowcountry. Their luminescent photographs reveal an insider's look at the definitive architecture and landscape of the region, ranging from private gardens hidden behind wrought iron gates to some of America's first landscaped garden vistas. From colonial-era French Quarter homes to Federal and Greek Revival townhouses and antebellum plantation houses, the selection featuring old family, private homes to museum showplaces make this an essential book for visitors, architects, preservationists or armchair travelers.

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The A,B,Cs of the Eastern Shore of Maryland  - Deborah A. Buniski Cover Art

The A,B,Cs of the Eastern Shore of Maryland

The A,B,Cs of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Maryland Eastern Shore by Deborah A. Buniski

This book contains interesting facts about the eastern shore of Maryland.  It contains information on popular events as well as the obscure events.  Learn the difference between a sook and a jimmie and much more.  If you are planning a vacation to the eastern shore be sure to download now.

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Alaska - AA. VV. Cover Art

Alaska

Alaska by AA. VV.

National Geographic Traveler: Alaska is the travel partner you need to organize a visit to the boundless uncontaminated spaces of “the Great Land” of Alaska, the largest American state, where nature dominates with the highest number of mountains, glaciers, and pristine wildlife in the world. You can travel around Alaska in many ways, but more than half of visitors choose cruises to begin their adventure among glaciers, wildlife, and national parks, especially along the southern coasts in the panhandle, where it’s possible to travel through the legendary Inside Passage. Travelers can reach remote places on the mainland, the islands, and the mainland coast from Ketchikan to Skagway, as well as Vancouver or Seattle, from various landing ports. Visitors can rent cars, vans, and campers or use the Alaska Railroad to explore the immense hinterland or reach Denali National Park and Preserve, where caribou, wolves, moose, white bighorn sheep, and the iconic grizzly bear roam. Admire the unique scenery of the majestic Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, home to numerous glaciers overlooking the sea, on an unforgettable cruise or local ferry during the summer.

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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2026 - Becky Gandillon, Bob Sehlinger & Len Testa Cover Art

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2026

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2026 by Becky Gandillon, Bob Sehlinger & Len Testa

Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Walt Disney World vacation. How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney World in your hands and take control of your trip. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2026 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Becky Gandillon, Bob Sehlinger, and Len Testa know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what’s available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time at Walt Disney World. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions. Keep up with the latest updates and changes at Walt Disney World. Here’s what’s NEW in the 2026 book: Learn when to visit Walt Disney World to experience lower crowds and score bigger hotel discounts Find the most in-depth analysis of the Disney Dining Plan; we analyzed every menu item to determine whether the plan will save money or cost you more Preview the brand-new show under the Tree of Life: Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Take in the latest on updated rides, including new missions for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and the reimagined Test Track Get tips on helpful Disney programs such as Early Theme Park Entry Successfully navigate every type of line offered for Disney attractions to save the most time Uncover the newest, best places for ticket and hotel deals Enjoy details about the two new lounges, one themed to Pirates of the Caribbean and the other to Spaceship Earth Read complete reviews of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, the nighttime parade at the Magic Kingdom, and the new Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Utilize new touring plans to save the most time in line at every Disney park Discover the highest-rated buildings at every Disney resort and how to request the best rooms for your stay Make the right choices to give your family a vacation they’ll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2026 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you’re putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the inside scoop on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more.

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Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown - Guy Fieri & Ann Volkwein Cover Art

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown America's Classic Joints and Killer Comfort Food by Guy Fieri & Ann Volkwein

New York Times Bestseller In Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown, Guy Fieri, one of Food Network’s biggest stars, keeps his motto front and center: “If it’s funky, I’ll find it.” Continuing the series of New York Times bestselling books, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives includes profiles of great American restaurants, delicious recipes, tons of photos, hilarious stories from Guy, his Krew, and the restaurant owners, and a tricked-out, full-color fold-out map of the United States featuring every restaurant in the book.

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The World Almanac Road Trippers' Guide to National Parks: 5,001 Things to Do, Learn, and See for Yourself - World Almanac Cover Art

The World Almanac Road Trippers' Guide to National Parks: 5,001 Things to Do, Learn, and See for Yourself

The World Almanac Road Trippers' Guide to National Parks: 5,001 Things to Do, Learn, and See for Yourself by World Almanac

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a brand-new, full-color book celebrating the National Parks––"America's best idea"––and providing a valuable resource for first-time visitors and longtime park fans alike. From the rugged, rocky coasts of Acadia to the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone to the in-your-face beauty of the Grand Canyon, the national parks of North America offer visitors a new sight or bucket-list-worthy experience at every turn. The World Almanac Road Trippers' Guide to National Parks provides detailed history, itineraries, visitor information, gorgeous photography, recommended hiking routes, and other not-to-be-missed sites and activities for anyone seeking to make the most out of the many resources of the national parks systems of the United States and Canada. Divided into travel regions for convenient research and planning whether the trip length is a day or a year, this is a tool eager travelers will use to discover new sites and off-the-beaten-path destinations again and again.  

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Northland - Porter Fox Cover Art

Northland

Northland A 4,000-Mile Journey Along America's Forgotten Border by Porter Fox

“Romantic, urgent, valuable and appealing as hell.” —Andrew McCarthy, New York Times Book Review Writer Porter Fox spent three years exploring 4,000 miles of the border between Maine and Washington, traveling by canoe, freighter, car, and foot. In Northland, he blends a deeply reported and beautifully written story of the region’s history with a riveting account of his travels. Setting out from the easternmost point in the mainland United States, Fox follows explorer Samuel de Champlain’s adventures across the Northeast; recounts the rise and fall of the timber, iron, and rail industries; crosses the Great Lakes on a freighter; and traces the forty-ninth parallel from Minnesota to the Pacific Ocean. He weaves in his encounters with residents, border guards, Indian activists, and militia leaders to give a dynamic portrait of the northland today, wracked by climate change, water wars, oil booms, and border security.

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Florida 9 - Lonely Planet Cover Art

Florida 9

Florida 9 by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's Florida is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Snorkel in the Keys, explore the magic of Walt Disney World resort, and marvel at Miami's art deco masterpieces; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Florida and begin your journey now!

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Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon

Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon Road Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Local Flavors by Tim Hull & Moon Travel Guides

Vast open spaces, dreamy canyons, and colorful culture: experience it all with Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon . Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries from a Grand Canyon adventure to two weeks exploring the whole state The best road trips in Arizona, including historic Route 66 and scenic byways The top hikes, whether you're looking for treks near Phoenix or Tucson, a multi-day expedition into the depths of the Grand Canyon, or trails in Red Rock Country, complete with distance, duration, difficulty level, and elevation gain Can't-miss highlights and unique experiences: Discover hidden streams on a hike through high-desert forests or find the best spots to hit the slopes in winter. Visit Ancestral Puebloan cliff cities and learn about Arizona's indigenous cultures or stroll through charming historic towns. Marvel at the red rock cliffs around Sedona, watch your favorite MLB team play during Spring Training, and sample Southwest cuisine from spicy enchiladas to Sonoran hot dogs Expert insight   from Arizona local Tim Hull on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around, including detailed coverage of gateway cities to the Grand Canyon and sustainable travel tips Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Practical background on Arizona's landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture Find your adventure with Moon Arizona & the Grand Canyon.   Seeing more of the Southwest? Check out Moon New Mexico or Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona . Hitting the road? Try Moon Southwest Road Trip or Moon Route 66 Road Trip . About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.   For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

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Journey to the Rainbow Tribe Gathering - MARK HEHIR Cover Art

Journey to the Rainbow Tribe Gathering

Journey to the Rainbow Tribe Gathering by MARK HEHIR

From the pages of a travel journal, is a story that has been waiting to be told for over forty-four years. In the summer of 1976, two roommates hitchhike from Portland, Oregon, to a Rainbow Tribe Gathering being held by Cave Mountain in Montana. They would meet amiable and generous individuals during their adventure, experience a frightening and dangerous encounter, and share a life-changing event. The journey would not only test their strength, character, and ingenuity, but only one of them would make it back home.

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Rough Guides Florida: Travel Guide eBook - Rough Guides Cover Art

Rough Guides Florida: Travel Guide eBook

Rough Guides Florida: Travel Guide eBook by Rough Guides

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Florida, written by USA experts, goes beyond the basics. It blends must-see sights with hidden gems and offers unmatched practical guidance for seamless planning and on-the-go exploration. Packed with in-depth advice often missing from other guides, it helps you navigate with ease. From using public transport to discovering the best dining, accommodations, and local experiences, this guide covers it all. Every detail you need for a smooth and enriching journey. Inside this Florida travel book, you'll find: Regional deep dive – in-depth coverage of key areas with curated experiences and honest reviews Itinerary samples – tailored plans for different trip lengths and travel styles Practical information – essential tips on getting there, using public transport, avoiding crowds, saving time and money, and traveling responsibly Expert recommendations – insider advice on the best places to eat, drink, stay, and enjoy nightlife or outdoor activities Seasonal tips – when to go to Florida, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip Must-see pick – unmissable sights handpicked by our authors - Miami Art Deco, Kennedy Space Center, St Augustine's Old Town, alligator encounters, Key West, Walt Disney World, Miami Keys, canoeing in the Everglades, Dali Museum Easy-to-use maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment Cultural insights – engaging stories on local history, arts, and traditions for a deeper understanding of Florida Inspiring travel photography – stunning full-color images capturing the essence of Florida, and fueling your wanderlust Coverage includes: Miami, the Florida Keys, the Everglades, Sarasota, Orlando and Disney World, Tampa Bay, the Panhandle Travel smart and experience Florida with confidence. Let this guide to Florida be your trusted companion to must-see sights, hidden gems, and local secrets for an unforgettable adventure.

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North Carolina Adventures : A Traveler’s Guide to Outdoor Escapes and Urban Charm - K SUNANDA Cover Art

North Carolina Adventures : A Traveler’s Guide to Outdoor Escapes and Urban Charm

North Carolina Adventures : A Traveler’s Guide to Outdoor Escapes and Urban Charm by K SUNANDA

Discover the Perfect Balance of Wild Nature and Vibrant Cities in North Carolina Are you overwhelmed by travel guides that list places but don’t help you truly experience them? Do you want a trip that blends breathtaking outdoor adventures with authentic urban culture? Are you searching for hidden gems, scenic escapes, and local favorites without wasting time or money? North Carolina Adventures: A Traveler’s Guide to Outdoor Escapes and Urban Charm is your all-in-one companion to exploring one of America’s most diverse and captivating states—designed for travelers who want more than just the usual tourist stops. About This Book This guide takes you beyond basic itineraries and helps you experience North Carolina with confidence, clarity, and excitement. Inside, you’ll discover: • Diverse Outdoor Escapes – From the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and scenic hiking trails to the pristine beaches of the Outer Banks and coastal waterways. • Urban Charm & Cultural Hotspots – Explore the energy of cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, and Durham, with insights into arts, music, food, and history. • Hidden Gems & Local Secrets – Uncover lesser-known towns, scenic byways, waterfalls, and viewpoints most tourists miss. • Practical Travel Planning Tips – Save time and stress with clear guidance on transportation, seasonal travel, budgeting, and trip pacing. • Activities for Every Traveler – Whether you’re an adventurer, foodie, history lover, couple, or family traveler, this book helps you craft the perfect experience. • Authentic Experiences – Learn how to connect with local culture, festivals, and traditions that make North Carolina truly unique. Whether you’re planning your first visit or returning to explore deeper, this guide empowers you to travel smarter, experience more, and create unforgettable memories across mountains, coastlines, and charming cities. Don’t just visit North Carolina—experience it. Scroll up, grab your copy today, and start planning an adventure you’ll never forget.

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The Evolution of a State, or, Recollections of Old Texas Days - Noah Smithwick Cover Art

The Evolution of a State, or, Recollections of Old Texas Days

The Evolution of a State, or, Recollections of Old Texas Days by Noah Smithwick

A blacksmith and a tobacco smuggler, Noah Smithwick made weapons for the Battle of Concepcion, and he fought in that battle. With Hensley's company, he chased the Mexican army south of the Rio Grande after the Battle of San Jacinto. Twice he served with the Texas Rangers. In quieter times, he was a postmaster and justice of the peace in little Webber's Prairie. Eyewitness to so much Texas history, Smithwick recounts his life and adventures in a simple, straightforward style, with a wry sense of humor. His keen memory for detail--what the people wore, what they ate, how they worked and played-- vividly evokes the sights, sounds, and smells of the frontier.

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Pocket Rough Guide New York City (Travel Guide eBook)

Pocket Rough Guide New York City (Travel Guide eBook) by Rough Guides

Whether you have got an afternoon, a weekend or longer, the Pocket Rough Guide New York City brings together the best and most exciting things to do in New York. The Best of New York section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss, including climbing to the crown of the Statue of Liberty, classic New York City restaurants and rooftop bars, plus the coolest neighbourhoods. The comprehensive Places coverage is divided by area and written in the Rough Guides trademark honest and informative style, fully updated with the relocated Whitney Museum and ambitious One World Trade Center. Pocket Rough Guide New York City also includes expanded Outer Boroughs coverage, so you can explore Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island. The Pocket Rough Guide New York City shows you world famous museums, stunning Manhattan viewpoints and cool art spaces, plus expert itineraries help you see New York City whatever your budget. Hotels, hostels, b&bs, restaurants and markets, shops, bars, clubs and music venues are clearly marked on the full-colour neighbourhood maps, and there's a handy pull-out map so you don't miss a thing.

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Frommer's New York City 2025 - Pauline Frommer Cover Art

Frommer's New York City 2025

Frommer's New York City 2025 by Pauline Frommer

Pauline Frommer's highly personal guide to her own home city has, in previous editions, twice been named "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the North American Travel Journalists Association. Her book has been New York City’s top-selling guide for the last decade. It's published in full color, with dozens of engaging, helpful photos, and color maps. This guide, which is printed in easy-to-read type, contains: Smart itineraries, including for families, honeymoons, and short staysLocal knowledge on the best places to eat―and how to avoid tourist trapsDetailed maps marked with attractions, hotels, restaurants, and subway stopsExact pricing for hotels, restaurants, attractions, tours and more, so you’ll never have to guess―plus invaluable info about what you’ll need to reserve in advanceAdvice on how to avoid the crowds at the city’s top attractions, and which observation deck to chooseFull-color New York City subway mapFun, informative, historically rich self-guided walking tours spanning the city, with mapsPicks in all price categories so you can splurge or be frugal, using the Frommer’s star rating systemAdvice on the best shopping neighborhoods and streets, plus stores you likely won’t find anywhere else in the United StatesStrategies for choosing the right shows to see on Broadway, off Broadway and at the city’s many cultural institutions, plus info on how to ALWAYS save money on tickets.A look at the city’s storied nightlife that spans everything from how to get tickets to Saturday Night Live (and other shows) to the city’s most welcoming and, sometimes eccentric, bars and dance clubs.Smart advice on saving on flights to New York, getting in from the airport, getting to the city other ways, and saving money on transportation once you’re hereInfo you won’t find elsewhere on all of the free and fabulous activities and attractions the city has on offer. PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of New York City About Frommer's: There’s a reason Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for nearly 70 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have become a household name by publishing thousands of titles and helping millions upon millions of people realize their dreams of seeing our planet within their budget. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.

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Fodor's New Orleans - Fodor's Travel Guides Cover Art

Fodor's New Orleans

Fodor's New Orleans by Fodor's Travel Guides

Whether you want to drink on Bourbon Street, celebrate Mardi Gras, or listen to jazz on Frenchmen Street, the local Fodor's travel experts in New Orleans are here to help! Fodor's New Orleans guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's New Orleans includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink in New Orleans,” “What to Buy in New Orleans,” and “The Spookiest Experiences in New Orleans”SPECIAL FEATURES on “Mardi Gras,” “The Cuisine of New Orleans,” and “New Orleans Noise”TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and moreLOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsCOVERS: The French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Faubourg Marigny, Frenchmen Street, the Garden District, Bywater, Tremé, Cajun Country, and more Planning on visiting other destinations in the American south? Check out Fodor's The Carolinas and Georgia. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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Joshua Tree National Park: The Complete Guide - James Kaiser Cover Art

Joshua Tree National Park: The Complete Guide

Joshua Tree National Park: The Complete Guide by James Kaiser

Joshua Tree National Park boasts some of California's most dramatic desert scenery. From the weird and wonderful Mojave Desert to the vast and stark Sonoran Desert , Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide reveals the park’s highlights and hidden gems. Whatever your interests—hiking to the top of Ryan Mountain , rock climbing the Wonderland of Rocks , watching golden sunsets from Keys View — Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide puts the best of Joshua Tree National Park at your fingertips. Gorgeous color photos showcase the park's best destinations. Fascinating chapters on History , Geology and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery. Detailed maps guide readers on the park’s best hikes .  An indispensable guide for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers on a budget, Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide is the only guide you'll need! The bestselling Joshua Tree guidebook for over a decade! Over 100 Stunning Color Photos Over 20 Detailed Maps Printed on sustainable FSC paper

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DK Southwest USA and National Parks - DK Travel Cover Art

DK Southwest USA and National Parks

DK Southwest USA and National Parks by DK Travel

Make your trip to Southwest USA and its extraordinary national parks An invigorating hike through Grand Canyon National Park. Embracing non-stop entertainment in Las Vegas. Tequila tasting in New Mexico. Southwest USA offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Southwest USA and its national parks to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside Southwest USA’s buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: -our pick of Southwest USA’s must-sees and top experiences - beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Southwest USA - the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe - colour-coded chapters to each part of Southwest USA - a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Touring more of the USA’s national parks? Try our DK National Parks of the USA travel guide.

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The Dark Side of Disney - Leonard Kinsey Cover Art

The Dark Side of Disney

The Dark Side of Disney by Leonard Kinsey

THE DARK SIDE OF DISNEY reveals all of the tips, tricks, scams, and stories that THEY don’t want you to know about! Unabashedly unafraid of offending the family-oriented audiences catered to by other Disney travel guides, author Leonard Kinsey gives intrepid travelers access to the seamy, raunchy, and often hilarious underbelly of Walt Disney World. From cautionary tales of scoring illegal tickets, to thrilling accounts of exploring off-limits areas, to chronicles of drug-induced debauchery, this completely unauthorized guidebook will change the way you think about vacationing at “The Happiest Place on Earth”. "THE DARK SIDE OF DISNEY shines a light into the roachy shadows of Walt Disney World. With 33 years of experience storming the gates of the Magic Castle, Leonard Kinsey has explored every possible option for a low-cost Disney vacation, ranging from the immoral to the downright illegal. Packed with all the tips that Disney was hoping you wouldn’t discover, like free parking and bottomless beverage scams, this book also teaches you how to get free airline drink tickets and bar/pool hop around the high end Disney resorts like Hollywood glitterati. Ever wanted to know where to have uninterrupted coitus on property? Kinsey points the way. Where to score weed? Keep reading. Kinsey charges to the roof of The Contemporary and spelunks into The Utilidors to bring you the finest nuances of an underground Disney vacation. Pack the trunks and leave the kids at Grandma’s because THE DARK SIDE is about to make your next Disney vacation the best one ever!" -Chris Mitchell, author of CAST MEMBER CONFIDENTIAL

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Dispatches from Pluto - Richard Grant Cover Art

Dispatches from Pluto

Dispatches from Pluto Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta by Richard Grant

In Dispatches from Pluto , adventure writer Richard Grant takes on “the most American place on Earth”—the enigmatic, beautiful, often derided Mississippi Delta. Richard Grant and his girlfriend were living in a shoebox apartment in New York City when they decided on a whim to buy an old plantation house in the Mississippi Delta. Dispatches from Pluto —winner of the Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize—is their journey of discovery into this strange and wonderful American place. Imagine A Year In Provence with alligators and assassins, or Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil with hunting scenes and swamp-to-table dining. On a remote, isolated strip of land, three miles beyond the tiny community of Pluto, Richard and his girlfriend, Mariah, embark on a new life. They learn to hunt, grow their own food, and fend off alligators, snakes, and varmints galore. They befriend an array of unforgettable local characters—blues legend T-Model Ford, cookbook maven Martha Foose, catfish farmers, eccentric millionaires, and the actor Morgan Freeman. Grant brings an adept, empathetic eye to the fascinating people he meets, capturing the rich, extraordinary culture of the Delta, while tracking its utterly bizarre and criminal extremes. Reporting from all angles as only an outsider can, Grant also delves deeply into the Delta’s lingering racial tensions. He finds that de facto segregation continues. Yet even as he observes major structural problems, he encounters many close, loving, and interdependent relationships between black and white families—and good reasons for hope. Dispatches from Pluto is a book as unique as the Delta itself. It’s lively, entertaining, and funny, containing a travel writer’s flair for in-depth reporting alongside insightful reflections on poverty, community, and race. It’s also a love story, as the nomadic Grant learns to settle down. He falls not just for his girlfriend but for the beguiling place they now call home. Mississippi, Grant concludes, is the best-kept secret in America.

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A Voyage Long and Strange - Tony Horwitz Cover Art

A Voyage Long and Strange

A Voyage Long and Strange Rediscovering the New World by Tony Horwitz

The bestselling author of Blue Latitudes takes us on a thrilling and eye-opening voyage to pre-Mayflower America On a chance visit to Plymouth Rock, Tony Horwitz realizes he's mislaid more than a century of American history, from Columbus's sail in 1492 to Jamestown's founding in 16-oh-something. Did nothing happen in between? Determined to find out, he embarks on a journey of rediscovery, following in the footsteps of the many Europeans who preceded the Pilgrims to America. An irresistible blend of history, myth, and misadventure, A Voyage Long and Strange captures the wonder and drama of first contact. Vikings, conquistadors, French voyageurs—these and many others roamed an unknown continent in quest of grapes, gold, converts, even a cure for syphilis. Though most failed, their remarkable exploits left an enduring mark on the land and people encountered by late-arriving English settlers. Tracing this legacy with his own epic trek—from Florida's Fountain of Youth to Plymouth's sacred Rock, from desert pueblos to subarctic sweat lodges—Tony Horwitz explores the revealing gap between what we enshrine and what we forget. Displaying his trademark talent for humor, narrative, and historical insight, A Voyage Long and Strange allows us to rediscover the New World for ourselves.

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Coming into the Country - John McPhee Cover Art

Coming into the Country

Coming into the Country by John McPhee

Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush. Readers of McPhee's earlier books will not be unprepared for his surprising shifts of scene and ordering of events, brilliantly combined into an organic whole. In the course of this volume we are made acquainted with the lore and techniques of placer mining, the habits and legends of the barren-ground grizzly, the outlook of a young Athapaskan chief, and tales of the fortitude of settlers—ordinary people compelled by extraordinary dreams. Coming into the Country unites a vast region of America with one of America's notable literary craftsmen, singularly qualified to do justice to the scale and grandeur of the design.

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Hawaii Travel Guide: Honolulu, Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai & more: Illustrated guide, phrasebook and maps (Mobi Travel) - MobileReference Cover Art

Hawaii Travel Guide: Honolulu, Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai & more: Illustrated guide, phrasebook and maps (Mobi Travel)

Hawaii Travel Guide: Honolulu, Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai & more: Illustrated guide, phrasebook and maps (Mobi Travel) by MobileReference

This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complemented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions.  This travel guide also features an itinerary with our suggestions for your travel route. Itineraries include links to individual attraction articles. NEW FEATURE: The attraction articles now include links to Google Maps. On a dedicated electronic reader with a slow connection and a primitive browser, Google Maps will display the attraction on the map along with metro stations, roads, and nearby attractions. On an internet-enabled device such as the iPhone and the iPad, Google Maps will even show you the route from your current location to the attraction you want to go to. Table of Contents: Essentials: Phrasebook | Eat & Drink | Sleep | Stay safe | Stay healthy | Respect 1. Hawaii: History | Geography | Islands | Weather | Get in | Get around | Culture | Buy | Beaches | Top 10 | Itinerary 2. Maps: Hawaiian Islands | Hawaii National Parks | Island of Oahu | Honolulu | Big Island | Maui | Kauai 3. OAHU: History | Regions | Get in & around | See | Do | Buy | Sites & Cities | Beaches 3.1 Honolulu: History | Culture | Geography | Districts | Eat | Drink | Sleep | Stay safe 3.2 Honolulu Transport: TheBus | Wiki Wiki | Airport 3.3 Honolulu Attractions: See | Do | Buy | Buildings & Structures | Museums 4. HAWAII/BIG ISLAND: History | Geography | Get in & around | Cities | Other Destinations | See & Do | Beaches | Sleep 5. MAUI: History | Geology | Climate & Natural History | Cities | Get in & Around | See & Do | Beaches | Buy | Eat & Drink | Sleep | Get Out 6. KAUAI: History | Geography | Regions | Cities | Other destinations | See | Do | Beaches | Eat & Drink | Sleep

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One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition - Richard Louis Proenneke & Sam Keith Cover Art

One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition

One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition An Alaskan Odyssey by Richard Louis Proenneke & Sam Keith

Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award . Celebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years. To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees, and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world, but content with one’s own thoughts and company... Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Man’s Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature’s events that kept him company. From Dick’s journals, and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.

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Our Towns - James Fallows & Deborah Fallows Cover Art

Our Towns

Our Towns A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America by James Fallows & Deborah Fallows

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • "James and Deborah Fallows have always moved to where history is being made.... They have an excellent sense of where world-shaping events are taking place at any moment" — The New York Times • The basis for the HBO documentary streaming on HBO Max For five years, James and Deborah Fallows have travelled across America in a single-engine prop airplane. Visiting dozens of towns, the America they saw is acutely conscious of its problems—from economic dislocation to the opioid scourge—but it is also crafting solutions, with a practical-minded determination at dramatic odds with the bitter paralysis of national politics. At times of dysfunction on a national level, reform possibilities have often arisen from the local level. The Fallowses describe America in the middle of one of these creative waves. Their view of the country is as complex and contradictory as America itself, but it also reflects the energy, the generosity and compassion, the dreams, and the determination of many who are in the midst of making things better. Our Towns is the story of their journey—and an account of a country busy remaking itself.

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Here is New York - E. B. White & Roger Angell Cover Art

Here is New York

Here is New York by E. B. White & Roger Angell

In the summer of 1948, E.B. White sat in a New York City hotel room and, sweltering in the heat, wrote a remarkable pristine essay, Here is New York. Perceptive, funny, and nostalgic, the author’s stroll around Manhattan—with the reader arm-in-arm—remains the quintessential love letter to the city, written by one of America’s foremost literary figures.  Here is New York  has been chosen by  The New York Times  as one of the ten best books ever written about the city. The  New Yorker  calls it “the wittiest essay, and one of the most perceptive, ever done on the city.”

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50 States, 5,000 Ideas - Joe Yogerst & National Geographic Cover Art

50 States, 5,000 Ideas

50 States, 5,000 Ideas Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do by Joe Yogerst & National Geographic

This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America's oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories.

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Journal of a Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains 1834-1843 - Osborne Russell Cover Art

Journal of a Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains 1834-1843

Journal of a Trapper: Nine Years in the Rocky Mountains 1834-1843 by Osborne Russell

Journal of a Trapper is one of the most important first hand accounts of the mountain man era. In it, Russell provides a detailed narrative describing the day-to-day life of an ordinary trapper in the Rocky Mountains. The Journal begins when Russell hired on with Nathaniel Wyeth's second expedition to the west. He participated in the establishment of Fort Hall, and later became a free trapper. He trapped for nine years in the greater Yellowstone region before leaving the mountains to settle in Oregon. Osborne Russell (1814 – August 2, 1892) was a mountain man and politician who helped form the government of the U.S. state of Oregon. He was born in Maine. Russell first came to the Oregon Country in 1834 as a member of Nathaniel J. Wyeth's second expedition. He returned to the country in 1842 with the Elijah White party. He participated in the May 2, 1843 Champoeg Meeting, voting in favor of forming a government. In October of that year he was selected by the First Executive Committee to serve as the supreme judge for the Provisional Government of Oregon and served until May 14, 1844. In 1844, he was elected to the second Executive Committee of the Provisional Government of Oregon. He was allied with the group that planned to create an independent Republic of the Pacific and thus was unsuccessful in his run for governor of the Provisional Government in 1845, losing to George Abernethy. Russell eventually went to California. Although not published until well after the establishment of Yellowstone National Park, Osborne's Journal of a Trapper contains an early description of the Lamar Valley or Osborne's Secluded Valley in Yellowstone.

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New York City (NYC) Includes Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island & more: Illustrated Travel Guide and Maps (Mobi Travel) - MobileReference Cover Art

New York City (NYC) Includes Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island & more: Illustrated Travel Guide and Maps (Mobi Travel)

New York City (NYC) Includes Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island & more: Illustrated Travel Guide and Maps (Mobi Travel) by MobileReference

This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions.  NEW FEATURE: Attraction articles now include links to Google Maps. On a dedicated electronic reader with a slow connection and a primitive browser, Google Maps will display the attraction on the map along with metro stations, roads, and nearby attractions. On an internet-enabled device such as the iPhone and the iPad, Google Maps will even show you the route from your current location to the attraction you want to go to. Table of Contents: Essentials: Tourism Office | Eat | Drink | Sleep | Contact | Cope | Stay Safe 1. General: History | Geography & Climate | Economy | Demographics 2. Maps: NYC Boroughs 2.1 Manhattan: Manhattan Attractions | Manhattan North | Manhattan South Districts | Central Park 2.2 Other Boroughs: Brooklyn Districts | Brooklyn Attractions | Bronx | Queens | Staten Island 2.3 Subway: Legend | Manhattan | Brooklyn | Bronx | Queens | Staten Island 3. Transport: Get In | Get Around | Stations | Roads | Semi-formal | Aerial tramway & Inter-city rail 4. Boroughs: Manhattan | Brooklyn | Bronx | Queens | Staten Island | Get Out 5. Attractions: Top 10 | See | Do | Buy | Central Park 6. Landmarks: Architecture | Buildings | Streets & Squares | Parks | Bridges | Liberty Island 7. Culture: Museums | Performing Arts | Broadway

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The Good Rain - Timothy Egan Cover Art

The Good Rain

The Good Rain Across Time & Terrain in the Pacific Northwest by Timothy Egan

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author Timothy Egan masterfully weaves together history, anthropology, and politics in this captivating exploration of the Pacific Northwest. "A celebration of natural bounty, a warning that too much has been lost...Egan is a worthy spokesman for his homeland, a fluent and crafty writer." —Los Angeles Times Journey through lush landscapes and vibrant cultures, from breathtaking salmon fisheries to towering redwood forests. Egan's vivid storytelling and keen observations uncover fascinating stories of the region's inhabitants, past and present. This immersive narrative celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest while examining the impact of natural forces and human resilience. The Good Rain offers readers a rich, multifaceted portrait of this unique corner of America.

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Kauai Underground Guide - Lenore W. Horowitz & Mirah A. Horowitz Cover Art

Kauai Underground Guide

Kauai Underground Guide 19th Edition — And Free Hawaiian Music CD by Lenore W. Horowitz & Mirah A. Horowitz

Praised as “the bible" for Kauai (Travel & Leisure) and “a must for visitors” (Honolulu Advertiser), the newest edition (the 19th) of Kauai Underground Guide remains the longtime favorite for finding Kauai’s best beaches, restaurants, tours, activities, adventures, and hidden beauty spots. With “everything you need to know” to discover Kauai (Hawaii Magazine), it's packed with adventure ideas and money-saving tips. Great for explorers — essential for families. * More than 250,000 books sold - the original guidebook to Kauai * Colorful maps for easy reference * ‘Don’t miss’ day plans for each island area, highlighting the most exciting adventures and activities * Easy-to-follow directions to the best beaches and hidden places * Handy charts for choosing restaurants, activities and adventures * Advice for navigating the island's micro-climates to find the best weather * Exclusive, free CD sampler by Hawaiian singing star Kealii Reichel — the perfect rental car companion * More detailed descriptions of where to go and what to see and do than any other guidebook * Recommendations for traveling with children * Not a franchise or part of a series, the authors write only about Kauai * Sales help non-profit agencies benefiting Kauai's children

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Florida Move Guide - Ron Stack Cover Art

Florida Move Guide

Florida Move Guide The Unofficial Moving to Florida Warning, Decision and Help Guide by Ron Stack

In a national Gallup Poll done in 2013, only 11% of Floridians said Florida was the best state to live in. Yet from my experience of selling homes for more than a decade to people moving in and out of Florida, I can tell you that nearly 100% of people moving to Florida think it's the best state to live in. Why is there such a gap between what people think before they move to Florida, and after they've live in the state a while? Because the reality of living in Florida is often far different than what people perceive it will be like. There are two ways to learn about all of the negatives of living in Florida. Before you've spent the time money and effort to move there, or after. How many people have "permanently" moved to Florida, only to learn it was a mistake and moved out? A University of Florida study on migration in and out of Florida published in 2009, showed that 13,164,695 people moved to Florida during the study period, and 9,540,260 moved out. In the Florida Move Guide you'll learn the actual reasons people who made "permanent" relocation's to Florida gave me, for wanting to sell and move out of Florida. You'll also learn what you can do to improve your odds of a successful long term relocation to the Sunshine State. When researching a move to Florida, most of the information you'll find will present a 100% positive picture of life in Florida. Lots of people are hard at work everyday to sell the Florida dream. It's their job, they get paid to sell it and there's nothing wrong with that. But most of them are paid to represent the best interest of someone other than you. So you can understand why they may not want to discuss the negatives of living in Florida. The Florida Move Guide is very different. It wasn't written to sell you on moving to Florida. There are a lot people who sell in Florida that would prefer you didn't read the Florida Move Guide . Protect yourself and your family and learn if living in Florida is really right for you.   Learn how to avoid making costly common Florida move mistakes.   Take the stress and uncertainty out of your life altering move with the #1 book on moving to Florida.

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Washington, DC Sights - MobileReference Cover Art

Washington, DC Sights

Washington, DC Sights a travel guide to the top 35 attractions in Washington, DC, United States by MobileReference

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. This travel guide also features an itinerary with our suggestions for your travel route. Itineraries include links to individual attraction articles. Please search for "Travel Washington, DC," part of the Mobi Travel series, if you are interested in the complete travel guide that includes more maps and attractions with additional articles on history, cultural venues, transportation, districts, dining, accommodations, and more.  NEW FEATURE: The attraction articles now include links to Google Maps. On a dedicated electronic reader with a slow connection and a primitive browser, Google Maps will display the attraction on the map along with metro stations, roads, and nearby attractions. On an internet-enabled device such as the iPhone and the iPad, Google Maps will even show you the route from your current location to the attraction you want to go to.

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Travels with Charley: In Search of America - John Steinbeck Cover Art

Travels with Charley: In Search of America

Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck

A quest across America, from the northernmost tip of Maine to California’s Monterey Peninsula To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light—these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years. With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and the unexpected kindness of strangers.

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Boston Sights - MobileReference Cover Art

Boston Sights

Boston Sights a travel guide to the top thirty attractions in Boston, Massachusetts, USA by MobileReference

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. This travel guide also features three walking tours with our suggestions for your travel route. Walking tours include links to individual attraction articles. Please search for "Travel Boston" part of the Mobi Travel series, if you are interested in the complete travel guide that includes more maps and attractions with additional articles on history, cultural venues, transportation, districts, dining, accommodations. NEW FEATURE: The attraction articles now include links to Google Maps. On a dedicated electronic reader with a slow connection and a primitive browser, Google Maps will display the attraction on the map along with metro stations, roads, and nearby attractions. On an internet-enabled device such as the iPhone and the iPad, Google Maps will even show you the route from your current location to the attraction you want to go to.

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Washington, DC: Illustrated Travel Guide and Maps (Mobi Travel) - MobileReference Cover Art

Washington, DC: Illustrated Travel Guide and Maps (Mobi Travel)

Washington, DC: Illustrated Travel Guide and Maps (Mobi Travel) by MobileReference

his guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions.  This travel guide also features an itinerary with our suggestions for your travel route. Itineraries include links to individual attraction articles. NEW FEATURE: The attraction articles now include links to Google Maps. On a dedicated electronic reader with a slow connection and a primitive browser, Google Maps will display the attraction on the map along with metro stations, roads, and nearby attractions. On an internet-enabled device such as the iPhone and the iPad, Google Maps will even show you the route from your current location to the attraction you want to go to. Table of Contents:  Essentials: Eat | Drink | Sleep | Stay healthy | Stay safe 1. General: History | Geography | Demographics | Climate 2. Maps: City | Metro | MARC | Major Roads | DC Circulator | Districts | Geography | US | White House Grounds Neighborhood Maps: Adams Morgan-Columbia Heights | Arlington | East End | Woodley Park-Cleveland Park | Waterfont | National Mall | Dupont Circle | Georgetown | West End | Capitol Hill | East D.C.  3. Transport: Get In | Get Around | MARC Train | Metro | Bus | Airports 4. By Area: Districts | Wards | Streets | Get Out 5. Attractions: Top 10 | See | Do | Buy | Itinerary 6. Museums: A-Z | Art | Culture & History | Science | Children's | Libraries 7. Landmarks: Memorials | Sculptures | Circles | Buildings | Religion | Parks 8. Culture: Performing Arts | Music | Theatres | Nightclubs | Festivals

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