Report on National Park System Board Committee on Philanthropy Meeting from May 31, 2006.

The Museum Management Plan for Nez Perce National Historical Park identifies a series of collections management, program, and exhibit issues facing the park, and presents a series of recommendations to address them.

This historical resources study traces the history of human habitation, occupation, and the use of Ebey's Landing NHR.

'Road Rat's Tips - The musician's guide to keeping comfortable, safe, sane and employed on the road' is as informative as it is hilarious. Drawing on 20 years as a professional musician, author Pete Cook gives an exclusive backstage look at the perils and pitfalls of life as a journeyman. In the real world, being able to play well doesn't necessarily guarantee you'll get work as a musician - in fact, playing well is only half the story. Road Rat's Tips deals with the other half. A valuable read for music students, semi-pro musicians and seasoned pro's alike, the book is packed with good advice and contains hundreds of tips. It works equally well as a cover-to-cover-read, something to be dipped into or, indeed, as a quick reference guide. Road Rat's Tips also provides a hilarious insider's look at the 'glamour' of the music business from the journeyman professional's viewpoint.

A touring guide to the historic beach town of Lewes, Delaware, 'the first city in the first state'. The National Historic Trust has designated Lewes one of its 'Dozen Distinctive Destinations' in the United States. Contents include walking and bicycle tours, shopping guide, restaurant guide, and accommodations. Also included are sections about local history, gardens, architecture and the ocean.

Tripping on a Shoestring is a practical how-to written with humor and verve to encourage the single wanna-be adventurer to step out of their box and go tripping. Ms. Judy clearly illustrates her points with photos, checklists, additional web resources and step-by-step instructions on how to set up camp and explore the surrounding countryside on a limited budget. With little more than what you currently own she says, you can gear-up a minivan or similar vehicle for delightful, soul-restoring getaways. You'll be charmed and encouraged by the gem-gathering stories--drawn from her personal Memory Treasure Chest--that describe some of her own enchanted forays into the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Whether still working or retired and looking for adventure Vernelle Judy's practical guidelines will help the beginning adventurer get set up and ready to go Tripping On a Shoestring. Her resounding message to the reader is to go out and make some memories. Don't hesitate another minute Judy urges, you can't get it back. So grab each minute and wring the joy out of it.

The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) for Denali National Park and Preserve provides an in depth history and analysis of the landscape as well as guidance for treatment.

Seeing a grizzly bear at close range is an adrenalin rush. Getting the chance to white-water raft on a wild and scenic river is something that should never be passed up. Capturing a moose or a herd of elk on film from close range allows you to share that experience with friends who have never or will never get the opportunity to see either one or the other, or both. How about the chance to hike to a high alpine lake in Glacier National Park where as late as August you'll discover that the last mile of that hike is through snow, and upon reaching the lake you'll see icebergs floating? Many people would be happy to have any of those experiences even once. For author Joe Novak, now a full-time resident of the North Fork Valley, across the river from Glacier National Park, those and many more experiences like them have become the norm in his life. This is his story of deciding to buy upon first sight a piece of property far removed from the comforts of civilization. He immediately fell in love when visiting ten acres that were for sale in 1995. It wasn't the ten acres that left him speechless, but the surrounding area. To the east he looked into Glacier National Park. To the west were the peaks of the Whitefish Mountain Range. Seven miles to the north was the Canadian border. Those ten acres were surrounded by literally millions of acres of National Park Service and national forest lands. This is the story of his journey, and the experiences, challenges, and difficulties of living on that land, eventually year-round. He has survived a forest fire and a near drowning to chronicle the people he has come to know, the seasons, the views, and the wildlife. It is ultimately a love story-his love of what is commonly known as the North Fork.

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is one of the National Park Service's smaller units. It is composed of four properties that Johnson owned in Greenville, Tennessee. The site is located within view of the Great Smoky Mountains. The National Historic Site was established to honor his memory.

Arizona State Parks have a lot to offer. They are the most scenic places in the state; they include canyons, deserts, lakes, mountains, ancient ruins, rock formations, cactus forests and scenic drives. Many people think that Arizona as nothing more than a giant hole in the ground and surrounded by sand dunes. Many think there's only one season, and that it never snows. Of course, if these individuals would ever visit Arizona, they'd see that Arizona is the most beautiful place in the world, and when it comes to snow, we certainly can hold our own. It's no wonder why so many Americans flock to Arizona, to witness the rich beauty it has. In this guide, you will find information about Arizona's many state parks.

MY MiniCamper CONVERSION

For those who love the great outdoors, there is no greater joy than having a versatile vehicle capable of transporting bikes, boats and camping gear to where the action is.

If the same vehicle can be used for picnics, tailgate parties, music festivals and replace a second car while seating 5 comfortably, you have a real winner.

The minivan conversion described in this book can do just that. It exploits the room and versatility of the minivan which, quoting Consumers Guide provides Easily the smartest use of space and cargo .

The four parts of the book provide an overview of the project, a guide to selecting an appropriate vehicle and two sets of plans to implement the conversion of several different minivans. It also includes the construction of a folding picnic table. The entire conversion job can easily be completed in one weekend.

When a Toyota Sienna is used for the conversion, full scale templates are provided for the plywood base and the cover over the storage area. This installation option requires no modification of any kind to the van.

Bills of material are provided to acquire the supplies quickly and efficiently.

Enjoy the outdoor fun with a great Minicamper

More at: www.myminicamper.com

Covers more than 1600 California pet friendly hotels, motels and B & B's. Includes detailed pet policies, property descriptions, ratings and prices, all in an easy to use format. Each City heading also includes a list of nearby communities that also have pet friendly lodging. Special feature icons are included for convenient searching for B&B's, hotels with golf courses, tennis courts, marinas (boat access), and those known for being romantic.

Dear Bob and Sue, I hope you don't mind that Karen and I have taken the emails we wrote to you while visiting the all of the national parks and published them as a book. We had a difficult time deciding on a title. One morning over coffee Karen asked, "What's the title going to be?" "I was thinking about calling it just Bob and Sue." I replied. "Just Bob and Sue, that's an odd title." "Not Just Bob and Sue. The title will be just -- Bob and Sue." "The book isn't even about them, it's about us. We should call it Just Matt and Karen." "We're not calling it Just anything." "Good, because Just Anything is a stupid title. Who would read a book about just anything? It's got to be about something." "Now that you mention it, the book isn't about anything in particular. It's really just - sorry, let me rephrase that, it's merely rambling observations about our experiences in the parks and the silly things that happen to us." "Then we shouldn't call it Just Anything." "We were never going to call it that " "Good." After a long silence Karen looked up and asked, "What's the title going to be?" "How about Bob and Sue?" I quickly replied. "They don't care what we call the book. How about Dear Bob and Sue?" "Sold " So, there you have it, Dear Bob and Sue is now finished. If you get a million of your friends to each buy a copy, I'll quit my job again and we'll go back to all of the parks. Next time we'll take you with us as our guests. Your friend, Matt

In 2005 J.C. Lupine embarked on a summer long trip through Yellowstone, living out of a dilapidated van. She had no plans, only to bum around the park, watch the animals and tourists, and see what happened. The result is a philosophical masterpiece, filled with observations on myth, domestication (of animals and humans), the importance of metaphor, and the nature of time. Yellowstoned gives us a view of the park from an angle you've never seen before. The wildness inherent in the lawns at Mammoth Hot Springs, or the parking lot at Norris at midnight, are given equal consideration as the wildflower meadows or the view from Mt. Washburn. In this world, ravens teach their fledgelings about the purpose of humanity, and a cougar has a home decorating scheme that would make Martha Stewart shiver. The author's watercolor drawings bring her eye for detail to life.

Since the early sixties, there have been various individuals that traveled extensively in VW busses, also known as Transporters or Kombi. The Kombi are world travelers and have been manufactured in many plants around the world. Many of the camp followers of Rock and Roll bands traveled in various models of Kombi. There have been a few special conversions to the basic VW busses that have made them into little mobile homes on wheels. The authentic Volkswagen version was called a Westfalia after the town the van was modified. Gadget Guy goes Mobile is a tongue in cheek fantasy about a newly retired corporate executive that had a heart for adventure and being a single guy has the time and money to exercise his dreams of travel throughout North America and Mexico. His adventures include selecting and outfitting the travel vehicle of his choice, a 1990 VW Westfalia Syncro. The story presented here is pure fiction written as entertainment for my fellow VW friends on various VW, Type I, Type II, Vanagon and Syncro web page bulletin boards and blogs. The hero of our adventure is a fictional person, and everything here is just fantasy for the purpose of lighthearted entertainment. True-life adventures of many Syncro Westy and VW Vanagons, Busses travels can be traced through several Volkswagen related websites specific to Vanagons, Syncro and Type II Busses.

Join Messy Marcus as he explores some of the most interesting places in the world. In Denali Bus Animal Adventure, Marcus's day begins with nothing to do. Instead of becoming bored, however, Marcus goes to his computer and his imagination for entertainment. He quickly checks the Internet and is off on an exciting adventure at Denali National Park and Preserve. In his adventures, Marcus usually gets into some kind of mess and is questioned by his parents about it. Through his explanation, readers learn about the exciting places in the world he has explored. This all comes from his vivid imagination and his creative use of home, yard, and neighborhood.

BEST-VALUE TRAVEL FOR EVERY BUDGET
North Americans are avid travellers. We explore all corners of the globe, in all seasons. Many of us invest a significant portion of our disposable income on travel.
Regardless of your budget, your travel dollar CAN stretch further than you thought possible. This book is your guide. Full of practical TIPS and illustrative anecdotes, it will help you achieve BEST-VALUE in all your travels.
In providing a road map to BEST-VALUE travel, this book will assist you with an understanding of how to:
- Plan and research your trip
- Budget and save for that trip
- Redeem reward travel miles for optimum value
- Minimize baggage, security and insurance hassles
- Obtain better deals on air, bus and train travel
- Enjoy affordable ocean and river cruises
- Save on accommodation of all types, world-wide
- Consider home exchange, time shares and long- stays
- Savor the thrill and economics of cycling and hiking
- Solve currency, cultural and language issues
- Address volunteerism and ecology

No evidence is available to establish the actual date when the Tabard was built; Stow speaks of it as among the "most ancient" of the locality; but the nearest approach to definite dating assigns the inn to the early fourteenth century. One antiquary indeed fixes the earliest distinct record of the site of the inn in 1304, soon after which the Abbot of Hyde, whose abbey was in the neighbourhood of Winchester, here built himself a town mansion and probably at the same time a hostelry for travellers. Three years later the Abbot secured a license to erect a chapel close by the inn. It seems likely, then, that the Tabard had its origin as an adjunct of the town house of a Hampshire ecclesiastic.