One day, a shepherd, while watching the sheep, saw a bush on fire. To his surprise, the bush didn't burn up. Curious, he drew closer, and there Moses heard the voice of God. He was on holy ground. One week, a father, mother, three children and a nephew went to Disney World, though they saw no bushes ablaze, wonders, lessons, and holy grounds were as abundant as the Florida sun. Read about Moses' call to Egypt alongside a family's vacation to Disney World and learn how to see holy ground all around you, anytime, everywhere, in the promised land, or the family van.

Discover the incredible highlights, history, geology & nature of Yosemite National Park with this entertaining, educational, point-by-point Waypoint Tour complete with travel expert stories, breathtaking photography & detailed tour maps. Your personal tour guide for Yosemite travel adventure www.waypointtours.com Waypoints Include: 1) Yosemite 2) Bridalveil Fall W1 3) El Capitan & Bridalveil View V14 4) Sentinel Rock & Four-Mile Trail V18 5) Sentinel Bridge & Cooks Meadow 6) Curry Village V22 7) Happy Isles & Waterfalls V24 8) Stoneman Meadow & Royal Arches V23 9) Yosemite Village V1 10) Ahwahnee Lodge 11) Yosemite Falls V3 12) Tunnel View W2 13) Chinquapin W5 14) Glacier Point & Half Dome G11 15) Wawona W10 16) Mariposa Grove S1 17) Tuolumne Grove O1 18) Olmsted Point & Tenaya Lake T24 19) Tuolumne Meadows T29 20) Tioga Pass & Lakes T39 21) Mirror Lake V26 22) Hetch Hetchy Reservoir H4 23) San Francisco 24) San Francisco Wharf & Maritime Park

Walt Disney World is the number one family vacation destination in the world. Crowds flock to sunny Florida to soak up the rays and, with luck, a bit of pixie dust. Along with countless others, my family journeyed to this magical world with visions of Mickey and Minnie, a castle with real princesses, and rides that went beyond our imaginations. We waited excitedly for the big day when we would pass through the lands that promised us fantasy, the future, and adventure around every turn. What we found, however, was more of a world the Disney villains might have Imagineered. We encountered tremendous crowds, cranky parents, whining kids, enormous groups of teenagers, and more terrors than any tower could have caused. What we found were.the Peak Seasons. "Walt Disney World Peak Seasons: Maximizing your Disney Vacation" will help you to truly understand that although the parks may be at capacity, there is a way to maximize your vacation with little to no stress.

Discover the incredible highlights, history, geology & nature of Yellowstone National Park with this entertaining, educational, point-by-point Waypoint Tour complete with park insider stories, breathtaking photography & detailed tour maps. Your personal tour guide for Yellowstone travel adventure Waypoints Include: 1) Yellowstone 2) Madison & Firehole Canyon 3) Fountain Paint Pots 4) Firehole Lake Drive 5) Midway Geyser Basin 6) Biscuit & Black Sand Basins 7) Old Faithful Inn & Lodge 8) Old Faithful Geyser 9) Upper Geyser Basin 10) West Thumb Geyser Basin 11) Lake Hotel & Lodge 12) Fishing Bridge 13) Yellowstone Lake 14) Mud Volcano 15) Hayden Valley Wildlife 16) Upper Falls 17) Lower Falls 18) Mount Washburn & Fires 19) Tower Fall Area 20) Lamar Valley & Wolves 21) Roosevelt Lodge Area 22) Historic Fort Yellowstone 23) Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel 24) Mammoth Hot Springs 25) Sheepeater Cliff 26) Norris Geyser Basin 27) Park Ranger Museum 28) Chief Joseph

Harriman State Park and its smaller companion, Bear Mountain State Park, comprise New York State's second largest preserve, a wilderness as beautiful as any forest in Vermont or Maine and only 45 minutes by car from Manhattan. Think of a hiking trip to Harriman Park as a short vacation with these key attributes: scenic beauty, exercise, great food, and minimal driving time. This book profiles 10 mostly moderate loop hikes that pass the Park's most interesting or scenic highlights. The Sky Hike, for instance, offers three wonderful views of mountain lakes, a unique formation called "Ship Rock," glacially polished rock, and mysterious flooded in iron mines. The Doctors and Lawyers trek includes a cave where a bandit hid out in the late 1700s and the remains of an herb doctor's house. The Tourist Hike takes you to a waterfall, a beaver dam, caves where Native American artifacts were discovered, and an old cemetery plot on the edge of Pine Meadow lake. Unlike other outdoor books, this manuscript breaks down each hike into three to six short intervals or segments (e.g. point A to point B), promoting safety, a sense of mastery, and greater appreciation for nature's beauty. Three illustrated maps are provided for visual enjoyment and overall route planning.

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

You don't need a lot of money or a luxurious motor coach to camp in awesome surroundings while exploring America. Arlene and Charles Corby did it in a pop-up camper. Four days into retirement, they left with a full tank of gas and big dreams. Their schedule was to be in Savannah for St. Paddy's Day; New Orleans for the French Quarter Festival and San Antonio for Fiesta. Their trip lasted two years and covered 50,000 miles. From the heat of the Louisiana bayous to the cool breezes of the Pacific Ocean, adventure was at every turn. They found that traveling in a pop-up camper was economical, low maintenance, and a lot of fun. Share their journey and learn how to. *Adjust to life on the road *Make your camper a home *Live 24/7 with your mate and enjoy it "This is a humorous, down-to-earth, book filled with useful information about camping life along the highways and by-ways of America. Even if you don't camp, you'll enjoy it." Frank Planes, Avid Camper and Photographer "Your enthusiasm comes through, both for travel and for life in general. Some descriptions have a lyrical brilliance that makes for enjoyable reading." Deanna Bennett, Leader, East Lake Writers Workshop

New Zealand or to the native Maori Aotearoa - The Land of the Long White Cloud - is a country of natural wonders of amazing diversity. Misty mountains soar above the silent stillness of the fiords, lonely beaches of golden sands seperate the restless ocean from deep and mysterious primeval rainforests, while towering volcanoes brood above green and pastoral farmland. Arguably the best way to see this fascinating country is from the freedom of a campervan. Its a journey that must appeal to any lover of nature at its unspoilt best.
This is the story of that journey.

Travelers to Southeast Alaska and the Yukon Territory in Canada now have a historical guide to the Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park.

Divided into two main sections, Archie Satterfield's invaluable book begins with a detailed history of the Klondike gold rush of 1897-98.

The second part is a modern-day travel guide to the new international park.

A must-read for hikers, paddlers, history buffs and armchair travelers, "Klondike Park" reconnects the past to the present for readers with a taste for adventure

Wide, breathtaking landscapes; crystal-clear, blue lakes; high, snow-covered mountain peaks--but also wild grizzlies, buffalos, mustangs, and rare animal species: this is North America. With nearly sixty national parks, the United States is preserving a living monument to the continent's pristine nature in an effort to make it accessible to everyone. This volume presents twenty-six parks in more than 450 photographs. Each has its own character and individual charm.

Lewis and Clark Trail Guide featuring condesed daily journal entries along with Historic Trail Maps from the U.S. Department of the Interior. 25 trail maps with campsite locations.

Camping and caravanning are popular and cheap holiday options, particularly for families. Here experienced caravanner James Berrangé provides everything the novice needs to know about planning a trip. The informative text covers every aspect of a caravanning or camping holiday, attractively illustrated and packaged in a compact, user-friendly format.This guide to caravanning and camping in South Africa covers such topics as: choosing a tent or caravan; the kind of lighting to select; equipment for outdoor kitchens; sleeping arrangements; clothing; storage; accessories; survival in the wild; ablution facilities; and camp etiquette.

This guide to caravanning and camping in South Africa covers such topics as: choosing a tent or caravan; the kind of lighting to select; the equipment for the outdoor kitchen; sleeping arrangements; clothing; storage; accessories; and survival in the wild. Caravanning and camping are becoming increasingly popular, as a reasonably inexpensive way of taking a family on holiday. This guide to caravaning and camping in South Africa should provide everything the novice caravanner/camper could need to know when planning a trip.

Whether you are looking for a weekend hike in the woods, a family outing, or great locations to study the local flora and fauna, Indiana state parks provide something for everyone. Visiting all 25 state parks in Indiana, Nathan Strange and Matt Williams profile and photograph the features that make Indiana parks beautiful and unique. Each park profile includes an engaging history of the park's origins and interviews with dedicated staff members about their favorite landscapes, wildlife, and adventures available in each park. This complete guidebook also offers extensive descriptions of the best park trails, along with the authors' hiking experiences, helpful maps, and directions. Featuring 109 exquisite full-color photographs and inside facts, The Complete Guide to Indiana State Parks is a must-have for every Hoosier and visitor to the state.

"Whitehead, a wealthy New York attorney and avid sportsman, recounts an 1830s hunting expedition to Florida in this captivating reissue of a volume originally published in 1860. Whitehead recounts bear and turkey hunts, a panther that is caught in a pig pen, an Indian attack on a lighthouse, and various encounters with Florida pioneers. A vivid and, according to biologist Lovett Williams who provides the introduction, largely accurate depiction of a long-vanished Florida. "--"Tampa Tribune-Times"

Brought to the attention of UPF by the late Archie Carr, this sportsman's memoir of the Florida peninsula in the nineteenth century is a series of charming tales about hunting expeditions along the cracker frontier.
The Florida peninsula in the 1830s was covered by flatwoods, swamps of giant cypress, and hammocks of cabbage palm and live oak trees. The land teemed with panther, black bear, wild hogs, and white ibis. Writing with clarity and elegance, Whitehead weaves his descriptions of this landscape into an old-fashioned, hair-raising adventure story. One strand relates the affairs of an extended hunting expedition; the other stand consists of the anecdotes told by the main characters around the campfires in the evenings. The hunting and fishing practices of natives in the area, principally Seminoles, and a few rugged pioneers enhance the historical detail.

"A timely book that addresses serious questions facing those of us who love 'The Big Wild.'"--Kenneth Glasser, Chairman, Otsego County Board of Commissioners "I seldom have been so moved by any writing as I have by "Pigeon River Country," [It] has a power, a clarity, a message that springs from a vision, but also from a deep, inner soul."--John F. Barton, retired journalist, United Press International and U.S. Information Agency The eagerly awaited new edition of a classic offers memories, myths, and meanings of the largest contiguous piece of wild area in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The Pigeon River Country is a remote and beautiful forest in northern Michigan. Ecologically distinct from most other areas of the United States, this mysterious country, shrouded in forest and laced with waterways, has a unique and storied past. Dale Clarke Franz has collected personal accounts from various people who have called the Pigeon River Country their home--including loggers; conservationists; mill workers; campers; even Ernest Hemingway, who said he loved the forest "better than anything in the world." There are also comprehensive discussions of the area's flora and fauna, guides to the trails and camping sites, and a photo section showcasing the changing face of this hidden national treasure. This updated edition explores why and how the outdoors moves and compels us. While it considers life beyond the boundaries of Pigeon River Country, it is steeped in the specifics of a place that lives mostly on its own, instead of human, terms.

Dale Clarke Franz lived in northern Michigan for 22 years. He has been a newspaper editor, bookstore manager, U.S. Navy officer, college instructor, and portraitphotographer. He administered the Otsego County Planning and Zoning Department, which encompassed more than 500 square miles. More recently, he has been a writer for the "Ann Arbor Observer," Visit his Web site at dalefranz.org.

Private property is everywhere. Almost anywhere you walk in the United States, you will spot "No Trespassing" and "Private Property" signs on trees and fence posts. In America, there are more than a billion acres of grassland pasture, cropland, and forest, and miles and miles of coastlines that are mostly closed off to the public. Meanwhile, America's public lands are threatened by extremist groups and right-wing think tanks who call for our public lands to be sold to the highest bidder and closed off to everyone else. If these groups get their way, public property may become private, precious green spaces may be developed, and the common good may be sacrificed for the benefit of the wealthy few. Ken Ilgunas, lifelong traveler, hitchhiker, and roamer, takes readers back to the nineteenth century, when Americans were allowed to journey undisturbed across the country. Today, though, America finds itself as an outlier in the Western world as a number of European countries have created sophisticated legal systems that protect landowners and give citizens generous roaming rights to their countries' green spaces. Inspired by the United States' history of roaming, and taking guidance from present-day Europe, Ilgunas calls into question our entrenched understanding of private property and provocatively proposes something unheard of: opening up American private property for public recreation. He imagines a future in which folks everywhere will have the right to walk safely, explore freely, and roam boldly-from California to the New York island, from the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream waters.