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Best Easy Day Hikes Baltimore includes concise descriptions of the
best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The
20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and
guaranteed to please.
This definitive collection of the Bluegrass State's odd, wacky, and
most offbeat people, places, and things is filled with quirky
photographs throughout and maps for each region. Kentucky
Curiosities includes humorous state facts and amusing stories and
serves as a combination almanac, off-the-wall travel guide, and
wacky news gazette.
Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous
people, places, and things the Old Dominion has to offer! Whether
you're a born-and-raised Virginian, a recent transplant, or just
passing through, Virginia Curiosities will have you laughing out
loud as Sharon Cavileer takes you on a rollicking tour of the
strangest sides of the Old Dominion State. Meet Gary Stiteler,
owner of Glen's Fair Price Store-a curiosity shop that has been
open since 1941. Ask him how to get a Confederate uniform or a
replica of the famous ball gown worn in Gone with the Wind. Visit
the First Peanut Museum in the U.S.A. and learn about the history
of the peanut, from antique planters and cultivators to peanut
scoopers, all thanks to the Waverly Women's Club.Relive the glory
of the old south at Berry Hill: Wander around the stately white
home, now a resort, and view the free-standing mahogany horseshoe
staircase acclaimed as one of the finest stairs in the country.
This definitive collection of the North Star State's odd, wacky,
and most offbeat people, places, and things is filled with quirky
photographs throughout and maps for each region. Minnesota
Curiosities includes humorous state facts and amusing stories and
serves as a combination almanac, off-the-wall travel guide, and
wacky news gazette.
Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a
diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America's
largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths,
and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides
are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings
and family adventures. Each book features 35-40 rides with color
photos, maps, and point-by-point miles and directions.
This pocket-sized travel guide to Naples & the Amalfi Coast is
a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do,
what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top
attractions like Campi Flegrei, The Blue Grotto, Pompeii's Villas,
the Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Piazza del Plebiscito as well
as hidden gems, including Piazza San Domenico Maggiore and Castello
Aragonese. Our Naples & the Amalfi Coast guide book will save
you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region.
This Naples & the Amalfi Coast travel guide has been fully
updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to NAPLES & THE
AMALFI COAST covers: Naples, Campi Flegrei, Vesuvius, Herculaneum,
Pompeii, Capri, Ischia and Procida, Sorrento and its Peninsula, the
Amalfi Coast, Paestum. In this guide book to Naples & the
Amalfi Coast you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF
TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Naples
& the Amalfi Coast, from cultural explorations in Herculaneum
to family activities in child-friendly places, like Positano or
chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Villa Cimbrone in
Ravello. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS This Naples & the Amalfi Coast
travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to
miss, including The Blue Grotto, Naples' Archaeological Museum,
Pompeii's Villas, the Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples' Duomo
and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestions. COMPACT FORMAT Compact,
concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design
and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Naples & the
Amalfi Coast is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're
exploring Sorrento. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an
insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Naples
& the Amalfi Coast. WHAT TO DO Detailed description of
entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and
children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the
inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Naples & the Amalfi
Coast will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL
INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy
glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a
comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around
to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational
colour photography throughout. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with
every purchase of this Naples & the Amalfi Coast guide book to
access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road
exploration.
This definitive collection of the Great Lakes State's odd, wacky,
and most offbeat people, places, and things is filled with quirky
photographs throughout and maps for each region. Michigan
Curiosities includes humorous state facts and amusing stories and
serves as a combination almanac, off-the-wall travel guide, and
wacky news gazette.
With 57 miles of well-tended carriage paths-skirting some of the
most beautiful sights on Mount Desert Island and free of automobile
traffic-Acadia National park is a very popular destination among
bicyclists. Audrey Minutolo-Le provides cyclists with an in-depth
look at 18 of the island's finest loop routes, both on and
off-road, and gives valuable tips on the prime times to cycle busy
sections of Acadia. She also includes many great rides outside the
park that are often overlooked. Each route is broken down by
mileage, categorized by degree of difficulty, and described in
detail with maps to help riders pick routes most comfortable for
their skill level. Includes a new introduction and updated
information on trails and routes.
Bring the calm of a day at the beach to your desktop anytime of
year with Zen Garden Beach Day. A welcome respite from the demands
of everyday life, it's the perfect meditative desk accessory for
fun and effective stress relief. Includes everything you need to
assemble your own Beach Zen Garden: 3 x 3-inch mini zen gardening
tray, bag of sand, wooden rake, and miniature accessories
(umbrella, starfish, towel, flip flops, tropical beverage)
Illustrated mini book: Includes a 32-page mini book on the benefits
of mediation Great Gift: A fun, stress-relieving desktop accessory
for home or the office
Alaska Curiosities is a good-naturedly humorous compendium of the
state's quirks and characters, with wholesome Americana content
that will appeal to the whole family. A fun and accessible
combination of almanac, off-the-wall travel guide, and wacky news
gazette, Alaska Curiosities is great for travelers and non
travelers alike.
From romance and robberies to cowboys and Indians, the Old West is
filled with phenomenal happenings, mysteries, and ghosts that are
sire to send a chill down any spine. Haunted Old West is the
perfect collection for any campfire gathering.
Descriptions and maps to all the major climbing areas in Minnesota
and Wisconsin. Two hundred new routes and two new climbing areas
have been added for a total of nearly 1,000 routes at 13 areas.
Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler Rediscover the simple
pleasures of a day trip with this fun and friendly guide. For local
travelers seeking new adventures in their own backyards as well as
for vacationers looking to experience all the excitement the area
has to offer, each Day Trips (R) guide offers hundreds of
activities to do, sights to see, and secrets to discover within a
two- to three-hour drive and a route map for each itinerary.
Complete with full trip-planning information including where to go,
what to see, where to eat, where to shop as well as where to stay
options for those who want to extend their Day Trip into a weekend.
In Spring 2012 we are proud to be publishing six all new guides-The
Carolinas, New Jersey, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Tampa and St.
Petersburg, and the Twin Cities-as well as an updated edition of
Day Trips from Kansas City.
For more than a decade, Best Easy Day Hikes has been one of
FalconGuides' most popular series. Small enough to fit in a back
pocket, each guide describes approximately 20 to 30 easy-to-follow
scenic trails in and around national parks, cities and urban areas,
and popular outdoor destinations across America. From Anchorage to
Atlanta, the North Cascades to Northeast New Jersey, these guides
take hikers and nature lovers to the best - and easiest - trails,
whether in their own backyards or in and around their favorite
vacation destinations. Happy Trails! Each guide features:Concise
descriptions of the area's best hikes20 to 30 hikes - from
half-hour strolls to full-day adventuresHikes for everyone,
including families with young childrenGPS compatible trail maps and
easy-to-follow directionsGPS coordinates to each trailhead
"Best Easy Day Hikes Grand Rapids, Michigan "includes concise
descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow trails
that trek along the dunes of Michigan, follow charming creeks, and
disappear into dense pine forests.Look inside for: Casual hikes to
full-day adventuresAfter-dinner strolls to full-day hikesHikes for
everyone, including families
Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail mapsTrail Finder for best
hikes for dogs, children, lake lovers, and great views.GPS
coordinates
How did Arizona become the amazing state that it is today you may
wonder? More than Petticoats: Remarkable Arizona Women recognizes
the women who shaped "The Grand Canyon State." Female teachers,
writers, entrepreneurs, and artists from across the state are
illuminated through short biographies and archival photographs and
paintings.
New Mexico has not always been the "Land of Enchantment." It was
shaped into the great state that it is today by remarkable people
throughout history. More than Petticoats: Remarkable New Mexico
Women describes the lives of female teachers, writers,
entrepreneurs, and artists who helped to create the state of New
Mexico and change the face of American history.
Although known for its gold production, California is a virtual
haven for rock and gem collectors. With this fully revised and
updated edition, you can explore the mineral-rich desert regions,
comb tide-washed beaches for jade, agate, abalone, fossilized whale
bone, and prospect in the mountains and hills for gold, copper, and
other minerals and gems. It describes 75 of the state's best
rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well
as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how
to collect specimens, includes maps, directions, and GPS
coordinates for each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the
state. Rockhounding California offers a complete introduction to
this many-faceted hobby.
Written by a parent, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use
guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an
hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family North Carolina leads
the way to historical attractions, children's museums, wildlife
habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. Geared towards parents
with children between the ages of two and twelve, the guide
features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips
about traveling with your little ones.
Insiders' Guide to Santa Barbara is the essential source for
in-depth travel information for visitors and locals alike to this
picturesque California city. Written by a local (and true insider),
Insiders' Guide to Santa Barbara offers a personal and practical
perspective of Santa Barbara and its surrounding environs that
makes it a must-have guide for travelers as well as residents
looking to rediscover their hometown. The 5th Edition features a
full-color insert.
Best Easy Day Hikes St. Louis, MO includes concise descriptions of
the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes.
The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and
guaranteed to please.
A thorough yet concise walking guide to one of America's most
important historic destinationsRelive the birth of America along
Boston's historic two-and-a-half-mile Freedom Trail with this guide
to twenty-six legendary landmarks--including the site of the Boston
Massacre and the Bunker Hill Monument. This new edition is fully
updated to include the most current information on the sites,
including admission fees, hours of operation, and more. It also
features a fresh cover treatment and a new, travel-friendly trim
size. Put on your walking shoes and visit:
- Faneuil Hall, where the citizens of Boston voted their
"opposition to Tyrants and their Minions"
- Paul Revere's house, the only seventeenth-century wooden dwelling
still standing in any major American city
- The Old South Meeting House, where Sam Adams's December 16, 1773
oration led to the Boston Tea Party
- The Old State House, the site of Boston's first public reading of
the Declaration of Independence
Tucked away among Maine's blue highways are stretches of road that
are scenic, beautiful, and a joy to discover. In this fully updated
edition of Maine's Most Scenic Roads you'll find trips that are
close by, or just far enough away to fit whatever kind of escape
you're looking for. Tune up the car, pump the bicycle tires, or
roll out your motorcycle, and head directly for 25 of Maine's most
scenic and pleasurable drives. In Maine's Most Scenic Roads you'll
find a selection of the best drives in all areas of the state. Some
are loop routes, others point-to-point. Each can also be worked
into a larger itinerary. Thorough directions and easy-to-follow
maps ensure that you can relax and enjoy the view.
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