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A classic now in its Fourth Edition, The Appalachian Trail Hiker is
today's platinum standard for the latest must-have information for
the 4 million day, section, and thru hikers who explore the
Appalachian Trail each year. The guide includes: the latest
information on hiking the AT with a GPS; comprehensive trail club
information, including websites; valuable step-by-step information
on preparing to hike the A.T.; crucial information on nutrition and
diet; expanded coverage on shelters, cabins, and campgrounds; and
details on choosing the best equipment. With the help of dozens of
A.T. hikers, the authors have gathered over 100,000 miles of A.T.
experience into this commonsense guide on the nation's oldest trail
system. Whether you are planning an overnight hike in Virginia, a
two-week trek through the Smokies, or a thru hike from Georgia to
Maine, The Appalachian Trail Hiker is your passport to A.T.
adventures in the new millennium.
Your All-in-One Guide to New York's Best Outings! If you've ever
asked, "What should we do today?" then you've never seen New York
Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Empire State is
jam-packed with more than 150 of New York's top spots for fun and
entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer
vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in
the book are organized by themes, such as Adventure, Airplanes
& Railroads, Family Fun, and Natural Wonders, so you can decide
what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles,
couples, and families-visitors and residents alike-this guide by
Sandra Mardenfeld encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover
the state's unique attractions-lighthouses, museums, rail-trails,
winter activities, and more. The book's handy size makes it perfect
for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other
things to do in the area, you're sure to maximize the fun on every
outing. With New York Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you'll
always have something to do!
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 Massachusetts leads
the way to historical attractions, children's museums, festivals,
parks, and much more. Geared towards parents with children between
the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Massachusetts
features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips
about traveling with your little ones.
From the authors of the highly successful Adventures Walks for
Families In and Around London comes London Adventure Walks,
offering 25 carefully devised, imaginative explorations of London -
all starting from points easily accessible by public transport -
specifically designed to appeal to children. Intriguing
explorations of the historic (Tudor London/Dick Whittington/Fire of
London/Florence Nightingale), literary (Dickens, Shakespeare, 101
Dalmatians, Paddington Bear), artistic and famous sights of the
capital will draw them in and keep them enthralled.
Traffic-Free Cycle Trails by Nick Cotton contains over 400 cycle
routes in Great Britain. First published in 2004 and regularly
updated ever since, it has become one of the country's most popular
cycling books, and this fourth edition published in 2020 features a
large number of updates and revisions. Traffic-Free Cycle Trails
includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal
towpaths and forest trails in England, Scotland and Wales - and
every ride is away from traffic. For that safe and peaceful bike
ride, increasingly the target of families and leisure cyclists
alike, Nick Cotton's guidebook has proven invaluable. Discover
previously unknown local trails, plan fun rides for all the family,
and travel to unfamiliar areas throughout the UK with quality
routes. Presented in an easy-to-use format and packed with useful
information in ten regional sections, it includes route
descriptions of rides in every part of Britain. From novice riders
looking to escape traffic to parents planning safe rides with
children, let Traffic-Free Cycle Trails take the work out of
finding the UK's best cycling routes.
After a family day out, Rebecca would record where they had been
and what they had done whilst visiting a landmark, point of
interest or town in Yorkshire/North Lincolnshire. The journal
aspects to 'The Visiting Book' allows users to doodle, colour,
comment and remember their fantastic days out. Rebecca has
illustrated the book to encourage not only people to visit these
places but to also remember them in the most unique way! The
possibilities are endless, this is just the beginning with covering
Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
The ultimate travel guide for hip parents on the go, CITIXFamily
complements the bestselling CITIX60 series by providing city
specific supplements tailor-made for families with young children.
Tour Barcelona with expert advice from local creative parents for
making the most of your trip and introducing younger ones to the
joys of traveling. Each colourful and charmingly illustrated volume
includes a folded city guide with map of kid friendly attractions,
a memory card game, postcards, and a journal for young travellers,
all carefully designed to help create unforgettable experiences.
YOUR ALL-IN-ONE GUIDE TO FLORIDA'S BEST OUTINGS!Discover hundreds
of unique attractions around the Sunshine State. This comprehensive
guide is jam-packed with Florida's top spots for fun and
entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer
vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles,
couples, and families-visitors and residents alike-this guide
encompasses a wide range of interests. Features You'll Appreciate
Sections divided by theme for easy reference-decide what to do,
then figure out where to do it Destinations based on themes such as
Lighthouses, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Amusement and Theme
Parks Tips for other things to do in the area Handy size that's
perfect for traveling You'll Find Historic buildings, museums, and
beaches Breathtaking views along scenic drives Family fun with
birds, dolphins, manatees, and more WITH FLORIDA DAY TRIPS BY THEME
AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO DO!
This updated version of Travel With Children offers you the most
comprehensive advice for taking your family on the road, and now
adds hundreds of destination ideas backed up by great photography
and practical itineraries. Assembled by Lonely Planet's team of
travel-savvy parent experts, family travellers can rely on insights
and advice on choosing the right trip, healthy travel, travelling
with teens and much more.
Full of practical advice, ideas and inspiration from Lonely
Planet's parents to you, this essential guide gives you the lowdown
on the wealth of amazing travel experiences around the world - and
how to plan and enjoy them with your family. From navigating air
and train travel to approaching unfamiliar meals and a change in
routine, The Family Travel Handbook encourages curiosity,
exploration and independence. This handy trip planner brings all
our expertise together into one useful guide that you can refer to
for everything from ideas about exploring the great outdoors to how
to pack up everything and take the kids on a round-the-world trip.
It'll help you to explore more confidently and, if you're willing,
take you out of your comfort zone to experience even more
remarkable sights and activities. We also include a section of
recommendations on the best places to go, whatever sort of trip
you're after - from the top five places for infants, toddlers,
tweens and teenagers, and the top five budget destinations, to our
favourite family-friendly cruises, wildlife-spotting adventures and
beach holidays. Whether your family are experienced jet-setters or
unsure where to start taking your kids, we'll show you how
rewarding and memorable opportunities for family travel exist at
every turn. The handbook contains: Getting Ready: Deciding where to
go Travelling independently vs taking a package Travellers with
disabilities Family finances In Transit: Take to the skies Embrace
the open road Let the train take the strain All aboard: cruising
with kids On the Ground: Where to stay Where and what to eat and
drink The challenges of different ages Exploring the Great
Outdoors: Camping Hiking Water-based activities Snow-based
activities Travelling sustainably with kids Ready to be
Adventurous?: Start small: embrace the possibilities Push your
collective comfort zones Be a world nomad Let them fly the travel
nest After the Trip: Photography on the road Back home About Lonely
Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the
world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring
and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973.
Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million
guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of
travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video
and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and
lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
Your All-in-One Guide to North Carolina's Best Outings! If you've
ever asked, "What should we do today?" then you've never seen North
Carolina Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Tar
Heel State is jam-packed with 170 of North Carolina's top spots for
fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a
longer vacation of activities that catch your interest.
Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as
Lighthouses, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Natural Wonders, so
you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it.
Useful for singles, couples, and families-visitors and residents
alike-this guide by North Carolina author Marla Hardee Milling
encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover the state's unique
attractions-state parks, museums, beaches, foodie delights, and
more. The book's handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on
your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the
area, you're sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With North
Carolina Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you'll always have
something to do!
If you're on a tight budget, or if you simply want to have fun at a
slower pace, mother-and-daughter team Susan & Gina Jamieson
show you the way. "Old Fashioned Family Days Out In Sussex"
contains 20 fun-filled family outings around the county that
everyone can enjoy for free. They cover coast, forests,
countryside, grand houses and intriguing little local museums and
parks. Some of our 'days out' need more energy and stamina than
others, some are rainy-day treats, but each one will engage hearts
and minds. To help make the outings more hands-on, Susan & Gina
have included the occasional nostalgic recipe, games to play and
tips on how to create your own props at home before setting out.
Get ready for some genuine old-fashioned fun that you can treasure
forever.
A is for Aardvark
B is for Bakkie
C is for Cango Caves ...
A lively book to learn your ABC but also a colourfully illustrated
guide to South Africa, its celebrated places and well-known objects.
Seasoned illustrator Sandy Lightley’s bright illustrations bring the
country to life while fostering an awareness of sounds and letters.
There are fun questions about the elements on each page; and a parents’
guide at the back, with addresses and contact numbers, outlines key
activities and places of interest, and will facilitate visits to the
major sights and attractions.
Aimed at tourists and locals alike, this vibrant book will delight and
inform.
Little Miss Giggles and Little Miss Shy are going to a festival!
The friends are so excited about their first trip to a festival
where there'll be music, face painting, fun activities and food.
They pitch their tent and get ready to enjoy it the family-friendly
fun, along with friends like Mr Small, Mr Tall and Mr Greedy. But
will Little Miss Shy be able to overcome her self-consciousness and
embrace all the fun of the festival? The Mr Men and Little Miss
Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on
trips and activities that children will recognise from their own
lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a 'Where's Walter' feature
with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and
interactive reading experience for children aged 2 years and up.
This is a truly comprehensive British walking book - offering 1001
walks all over Britain and featuring the best loved areas of the
country. The walks are designed for the whole family, ranging from
gentle strolls to more challenging walks and allowing readers to
take in the very best of Britain's varied and spectacular
landscape. The book is divided geographically into eight regions,
each with between 78 and 180 walks. Walks are graded for their
relative steepness to suit all abilities. Safety tips plus
information on footpath signing and countryside access are included
to ensure readers can walk safely in Britain. There are colour maps
and photos throughout.
Globetrotters get ready for this ultimate activity book all about
holidays. Navigate an Egyptian maze, design your own luggage labels
and make your own ice cream! Packed with stickers, pull-out
decorated holiday-themed pages, puzzles, colouring, games, and
projects to make and try at home, kids will be enthralled by this
fabulous activity book. Snip! Stick! Colour! Create!
Inspire children to fall in love with the world they live in with
Tiny Travelers! "A+ educational content....Wonderful... to share
with young kids -- to broaden their horizons and discover new
places of interest!" - Common Sense Media The Tiny Travelers
"Treasure Quest" Series takes its readers on a fun-filled journey
to discover what makes each country special with search-and-find
features on every spread. In Tiny Travelers Japan Treasure Quest,
readers journey from the bustling capital city of Tokyo to the
beautiful festival of the cherry blossoms (or Sakura) and to the
summit of Mount Fuji. Tiny travelers will enjoy getting closer to
Japanese culture in all its splendor. Each illustrated spread
invites children to discover hidden "treasures" - icons, animals,
statues, instruments and more - that make up majestic Japan. "Most
kids today are told that it's a small world, when in fact it's a
really big world," says Encantos CEO and Tiny Travelers creator and
author Steven Wolfe Pereira. "And because the world is so big,
there are many countries, cities, and cultures that have yet to be
discovered and explored by kids. We created Tiny Travelers to
foster curiosity, empathy, and understanding by learning what makes
people and places so special." "Purpose is at the core of the Tiny
Travelers launch... The goal is to expose kids to the vastness and
diversity of the world beyond their backyards, engendering empathy
for different cultures, geographies and languages at a time when
people all over the world are more connected than ever via digital
platforms."- Forbes "The books are full of fun facts, hidden
"easter eggs" , and rhyme-based storytelling. They're infused with
keywords from the featured country's language, helping teach kids
correct pronunciation and useful phrases for travel." - Parentology
Your All-in-One Guide to North Carolina's Best Outings! If you've
ever asked, "What should we do today?" then you've never seen North
Carolina Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Tar
Heel State is jam-packed with 170 of North Carolina's top spots for
fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a
longer vacation of activities that catch your interest.
Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as
Lighthouses, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Natural Wonders, so
you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it.
Useful for singles, couples, and families-visitors and residents
alike-this guide by North Carolina author Marla Hardee Milling
encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover the state's unique
attractions-state parks, museums, beaches, foodie delights, and
more. The book's handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on
your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the
area, you're sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With North
Carolina Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you'll always have
something to do!
The perfect gift for Christmas! Hundreds of hilarious hypothetical
questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 who loves princess movies,
stories and fairy tales. Would you rather have Harry Styles as your
fairy godmother or Ariana Grande? Would you rather be a wayfinder
like Moana or an archer like Merida? And would you rather have
Rapunzel's hair growing from your armpits or growing from your
toes?! The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off
on a long journey or looking for an easy party game, The Bumper
Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition is
guaranteed to provide you with hours of entertainment this
Christmas.
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