Travel and holiday Books

Book SynopsisThere's simply no better getaway in the United States than a visit to one of the country's 62 national parks from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, from Maine to America Samoa. Profiled in this all-new ninth edition of National Geographic's enduring and informative guide, you'll find expert travel advice, candid tips for hiking and wildlife spotting, and detailed maps to help navigate your way through America's great outdoors. Updated throughout with the latest information from park rangers and National Geographic's own acclaimed travel writers, this fully revised and comprehensive guidebook includes the newest additions to the United States park system-Indiana Dunes, White Sands, and Gateway Arch national parks. Whether you're looking to explore the underground world of Mammoth Caves or make your way through the mangroves of Everglades National Park, you'll find a destination that suits your needs, and inspiration to plan your next wild adventure. In additi

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Book SynopsisChicago began as a frontier town on the edge of white settlement and as the product of removal of culturally rich and diverse indigenous populations. The town grew into a place of speculation with the planned building of the Illinois and Michigan canal, a boomtown, and finally a mature city of immigrants from both overseas and elsewhere in the US. In this environment, cultures mixed, first at the taverns around Wolf Point, where the forks of the Chicago River join, and later at the jazz and other clubs along the Stroll in the black belt, and in the storefront ethnic restaurants of today. Chicago was the place where the transcontinental railroads from the West and the trunk roads from the East met. Many downtown restaurants catered specifically to passengers transferring from train to train between one of the five major downtown railroad stations. This also led to destination restaurants, where Hollywood stars and their onlookers would dine during overnight layovers between trains. At Trade ReviewIn so many diverse ways, Chicago is America’s heart. The nation’s waterways, railroads, highways, and air corridors converge on the city by the lake. Since the middle of the nineteenth century, Chicago has played a key role in food distribution throughout the nation. Its notorious stockyards and its massive grain storage towers moved the heartland’s bounty to the coasts and around the world. Immigrants brought their foodways, making the city a melting pot for every world cuisine. Block and Rosing document economic and cultural forces that have made the city a top destination for everyday eaters and earnest gourmets. They inventory unique creations beyond Chicago pizza and other native dishes, illustrating how the city’s cooks have influenced all of America, redefining Italian, Greek, and Mexican cuisine as well as manufacturing grain products, candy, and even popcorn. Through its stellar chefs, Chicago has lately revolutionized restaurant dining. Casual readers and scholars will both find something to savor here. * Booklist *You don't need anybody to tell you Chicago is a food city or to extol the virtues of chicken Vesuvio, deep dish pizza, a jibarito, South Side rid tips or a Vienna Beef hot dog (on a poppy seed bun, of course). Perhaps less well known is how Chicago's cuisine developed, or how the city became the first modern industrial food center, both of which are explored in Chicago: A Food Biography by Daniel R. Block and Howard Rosing. * Chicago Tribune *This book is a well-documented text written by two professors, Daniel Block (Chicago State University) and Howard Rosing (DePaul University), not a gossipy tell-all tale packed with juicy tidbits and anecdotes. In short, the book is both interesting and well worth reading. * ChicagoNow *Everyone is likely to learn something about Chicago food from this book, which has clear documentation and an impressive bibliography.... Given the wide scale of the historical and geographical approach in this volume, a reader who is looking for an overview of aspects of food in Chicago may find it useful to start here. * Digest: A Journal of Foodways & Culture *On Chicago’s South Side, hot dog stands sell ‘mother-in-law’ sandwiches, an American tamale in a hot dog bun with all the fixings. In other neighborhoods, Mexican green and red tamales are sold on street corners and in late night bars, still warm and accompanied by salsa. In the early 1900s, Chicago tamales were quite different from those contemporary American or Mexican versions, made with cornmeal rather than masa and sold by African American men who brought the ‘Delta’ tamale north from its southern origins. Historical details such as these make Daniel R. Block and Howard B. Rosing’s Chicago: A Food Biography shine.... More than a culinary history tour ... the volume offers a fascinating view of the city’s food traditions via community engagement, as both authors are active in neighborhood development and experiential learning.... Certainly a must-read for any Chicagoland resident interested in local food systems, the volume is important on a broader scale, as a way of seeing historical research bolstered by social engagement. Chicagoans will be delighted to learn or be reminded of important details: That their city was once the Candy Capital of the World, the ‘jibarito’ Puerto Rican sandwich originated in Chicago and enormous Asian groceries exist just beyond city limits. But academics and community workers will benefit from seeing historical understandings inform present-day social and political conflicts that play out across the food system. Academics might utilize the volume in courses on community food systems or as an example of an urban historical narrative, as it lends itself to topical selections of chapters for course readings. Such a well-researched book creates opportunities for future urban histories that take up social engagement. We hope that Block and Rosing continue such work and that other authors follow. * Agriculture and Human Values *A fascinating food history of Chicago, revealing the reasons, many unexpected, why this city’s cuisine is so diverse and rich. An essential read for anyone interested in food and culinary history. -- Jennifer McLagan, the author of award winning Bitter:A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavor, with RecipesAn interesting foray into Chicago's influence on food and food's influence on Chicago. -- Denese Neu, PhD, author of Chicago by the Pint: a Craft Beer History of the Windy CityAnyone interested in American food history must know a lot about the indispensable heart: Chicago. The nation’s historic food production and commodity distribution center, home to every ethnic food in America, Chicago always has been an innovative culinary center. How this came about is told in Block and Rosing’s well researched and engagingly written work. A complex story very well told, it is the best survey to date. -- Bruce Kraig, co-editor, Food City: The Encyclopedia of Chicago Food and Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in AmericaChicago: A Food Biography is as much a history of today’s industrial food system as a story of the evolving food culture of Chicago. While Chicago has been a melting pot for today’s food industry, the city has remained a veritable stew of ethnic cuisine. The book is a good read for anyone interested in food and a must read for anyone interested in both food and Chicago. -- John E. Ikerd, professor emeritus, University of Missouri ColumbiaChicago’s food traditions are no less towering than the skyscrapers that define its skyline. Deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs loom large in the culinary landscape, as does the influence of Chicago chefs like Rick Bayless, Grant Achatz, and the late Charlie Trotter. In Chicago: A Food Biography, geographer Daniel R. Block and anthropologist Howard B. Rosing chronicle Chicago’s swift evolution from frontier town to food capital—a path paved by meat and corn, migration, and modern industrialization—and make a strong case for Chicago as the most American of cities. -- Meryl Rosofsky, MD, writer and adjunct professor of Food Studies, New York UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction 1: The Material Resources: Land, Water, and Air 2: Indigenous Foodways of Chicago 3: Migration and the Making of Chicago Foodways 4: Markets and Retail 5: From Frontier Town to Industrial and Commercial Food Capital 6: Eating at the Meeting Place: A Short History of Chicago's Restaurants 7: Chicago Street Food, Recipes, and Cookbooks

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Book SynopsisWhen travelling, do you want to. . . -communicate accurately? -do more than just 'get by'? -make connections in a new language? Through twenty common scenarios plus culture and travel advice, you'll soon be practising the most frequent words and expressions you need for your travels. Get the words and phrases you need for ordering food, booking a hotel, meeting friends, shopping and more. You can download the audio files on these discs from your computer to your MP3 player or play them in an MP3 CD player. You'll also get a coursebook PDF for reading practice and a handy phrasebook to take away with you. Through our interactive Discovery Method, you'll: -Progress in your understanding by working out language patterns for yourself. -Personalize your Korean with interactive role-plays. -Perfect your pronunciation and sound more natural. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

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Book SynopsisThe Garden Visitor''s Handbook is the famous yellow ''bible'' for anyone interested in gardens and the 2020 edition is now available. Its 744 pages contain descriptions of the 3,700 gardens opening to visitors throughout England and Wales this year, and offers people unique access to the most beautiful gardens in the country. Most are privately owned and never otherwise accessible, so the book offers a magical entré to these wonderful domains.Funds raised at the gardens on their open days come from admissions, teas and plant sales and are donated to the National Garden Scheme which in turn donates the net proceeds every year to a group of nursing and health charities. Currently these donations total 3 million annually and, since its foundation in 1927, the National Garden Scheme has given away a whopping 60 million. The main beneficiaries include some of Britain''s best-loved charities including Macmillan, Marie Curie, the Queen''s Nursing Institute, Hospice UK, Care

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Book SynopsisHAUNTED AMERICA FAQ: ALL THATS LEFT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSES CEMETERIES

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Book SynopsisThe supper club is a tradition and now somewhat of a phenomenon found in the Upper Midwest. They are so retro that they are coming back in to vogue. With more than 60 recipes from 40 supper clubs, Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook will uncover the secrets to the food and the drinks that keep people coming back to the party any time of the day.Trade ReviewWhile supper clubs are little-known in much of the country, they thrive in the upper Midwest, a fact proven in Mary Bergin's Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook. Here are recipes for hearty food and stout drinks along with vivid descriptions of the supper-club dining experience, including Friday fish fries and Saturday prime rib as well as old-fashioned cocktails and after-dinner ice-cream libations. For those of us who prize culinary tradition, the charm of this book goes beyond enticing recipes. Mary Bergin has created a glorious tribute to a uniquely American way of going out to eat. -- Michael Stern, Roadfood.comMary Bergin’s Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook is an understated title. If you never prepare one recipe, it remains a worthy guide to Wisconsin’s regional supper clubs. Bergin offers salient histories to convey why customers loyally embrace these clubs as community treasures. Someday, you may wish to prepare those recipes to remember when and recapture a memory. Catherine Lambrecht, Greater Midwest Foodways AllianceIf it's Thursday, it's prime rib, and, if you're lucky, still a Wisconsin supper club near you, and now, on any day of the week there's Mary Bergin's wonderful Wisconsin Super Club Cookbook to keep the home fires burning and a great tradition going! Michael Feldman, Whad'ya Know? show host, Wisconsin Public RadioA hungry traveler’s road map, menu and history, Bergin’s book satisfies like a Wisconsin supper club dinner plating up heaping portions of distinctive, Badger State dining culture and recipes sided with tasty tidbits on the supper club's influence shaping social legacy, local lore and the Midwestern comfort food life. Dig in and come back for more! -- Kit Bernardi, KitTravels.com and Midwest Living Magazine Contributing Editor and Writer"

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis [book] is for people who cherish small towns and small town pleasures. * Pioneer Press *Praise for a previous edition "Shift into second, pull out your Iowa map, and discover these off-the-beaten-path destinations."—Chicago Herald

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Book SynopsisThere are twenty-four World Heritage Sites scattered across the United States. These U.S. World Heritage Sites are the most important natural and cultural areas around the world; these are the places that the United Nations, and the 167 countries it represents, have recognized as the most important contributions to the world's heritage. World Heritage Sites are premier visitor destinations, yet most people are not familiar with the World Heritage Site designation and many of the places included on the World Heritage List. A Guide to America''s World Heritage Sites: The Heritage of Humanity describes these twenty-four sites, including why they are so important, the visitor attractions they feature, and logistical advice on how to visit them.

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Book SynopsisHere's a full-color travel guide to national parks and national monuments that have a strong connection to the lives of America's First Peoples.

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Book SynopsisBe present in the journey! Give purpose to your travels both near and far.Whether you use this for a weekend getaway or a month-long global excursion, you will find encouragement to be mindful of the present moment and enjoy the journey.FEATURES* Acid-free paper and ink* Lay-flat binding, Smythe sewn* Premium, thick, non-bleed paper* Lightly ruled space for lists, dreams, plans* One quote appears on every spread* Presentation page for personalization* Ribbon marker* Full-color interior design* Expandable back pocket

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Book SynopsisLuminous at dawn and dusk, the Mekong is a river road, a vibrant artery that defines a vast and fascinating region. Here, along the world's tenth largest river, which rises in Tibet and joins the sea in Vietnam, traditions mingle and exquisite food prevails.Award-winning authors Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid followed the river south, as it flows through the mountain gorges of southern China, to Burma and into Laos and Thailand. For a while the right bank of the river is in Thailand, but then it becomes solely Lao on its way to Cambodia. Only after three thousand miles does it finally enter Vietnam and then the South China Sea.It was during their travels that Alford and Duguid—who ate traditional foods in villages and small towns and learned techniques and ingredients from cooks and market vendors—came to realize that the local cuisines, like those of the Mediterranean, share a distinctive culinary approach: Each cuisine balances, with grace and style, the regional flavor quartet of hot, sour, salty, and sweet. This book, aptly titled, is the result of their journeys.Like Alford and Duguid's two previous works, Flatbreads and Flavors ("a certifiable publishing event" —Vogue) and Seductions of Rice ("simply stunning"—The New York Times), this book is a glorious combination of travel and taste, presenting enticing recipes in "an odyssey rich in travel anecdote" (National Geographic Traveler).The book's more than 175 recipes for spicy salsas, welcoming soups, grilled meat salads, and exotic desserts are accompanied by evocative stories about places and people. The recipes and stories are gorgeously illustrated throughout with more than 150 full-color food and travel photographs.In each chapter, from Salsas to Street Foods, Noodles to Desserts, dishes from different cuisines within the region appear side by side: A hearty Lao chicken soup is next to a Vietnamese ginger-chicken soup; a Thai vegetable stir-fry comes after spicy stir-fried potatoes from southwest China.The book invites a flexible approach to cooking and eating, for dishes from different places can be happily served and eaten together: Thai Grilled Chicken with Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce pairs beautifully with Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad and Lao sticky rice.North Americans have come to love Southeast Asian food for its bright, fresh flavors. But beyond the dishes themselves, one of the most attractive aspects of Southeast Asian food is the life that surrounds it. In Southeast Asia, people eat for joy. The palate is wildly eclectic, proudly unrestrained. In Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet, at last this great culinary region is celebrated with all the passion, color, and life that it deserves.

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Book SynopsisChange looms in Havana, Cuba's capital, a city electric with uncertainty yet cloaked in cliché, 90 miles from U.S. shores and off-limits to most Americans. Journalist Julia Cooke, who lived there at intervals over a period of five years, discovered a dynamic scene: baby-faced anarchists with Mohawks gelled with laundry soap, whiskey-drinking children of the elite, Santería trainees, pregnant prostitutes, university graduates planning to leave for the first country that will give them a visa. This last generation of Cubans raised under Fidel Castro animate life in a waning era of political stagnation as the rest of the world beckons: waiting out storms at rummy hurricane parties and attending raucous drag cabarets, planning ascendant music careers and black-market business ventures, trying to reconcile the undefined future with the urgent today.Eye-opening and politically prescient, The Other Side of Paradise offers a deep new understanding of a place that has so confounded and intrigued us.Trade Review"Cooke introduces a world that somehow makes sense in its lack of reason, as understood by American readers. An excellent taste of Cuba today, without tourist plans or political agenda." --Kirkus Reviews "This irresistible gander at Cuba today features the liveliest prose and the sharpest eye for detail. The contradictions and improvisatory adjustments within this strange society are brought home through a series of vital portraits by the author, Julia Cooke, whose sympathy never gets in the way of her search for the elusive truth." --Phillip Lopate "With top-notch reporting and an eye for detail, Cooke dives deeply into post-Fidel Cuba to deliver an intimate, exuberant, poignant account of lives spent waiting for change." --Elisabeth Eaves, author of Wanderlust: A Love Affair with Five Continents "In a series of nimble profiles, Cooke expertly documents what is likely to be the last generation of the lost youth of Cuba--the teens of the transition, with all their contradictions, sorrows, and calluses. The Other Side of Paradise is a tear-through read, full of vitality and compassion." --Deb Olin Unferth, author of Revolution

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Book Synopsis'As pleasurable in an easy chair as on foot.' - Library Journal 'Two ingredients make this title as pleasurable in an easy chair as on foot: the author’s exceptional sense of how to capture the particular personality of a building in words and images and [the] book designer’s skilled composition of typography, color, and image.' - Library Journal Walking Broadway encapsulates the architectural history of Manhattan with fourteen walks that guide readers along New York's most famous street. Walking Broadway offers readers an architectural tour of the entire length of Broadway from Bowling Green to the Harlem River. Through fourteen structured walks the book not only presents the history of New York's most famous avenue, but also explores its architecture in depth, block by block, building by building. This is a book about what can be seen and experienced on Broadway today. Buildings are chosen for discussion first and foremost because they are interesting to look at. In a relaxed and engaging style, the author presents the building's story, explores the reasons why it is there, and explains why it looks the way it does. Along the way, the reader not only has the chance to discover fascinating and unusual buildings, but also gains a comprehensive understanding of the historic, social, economic, and political forces which shaped Broadway's growth and character."Trade Review'As pleasurable in an easy chair as on foot.' - Library Journal 'Two ingredients make this title as pleasurable in an easy chair as on foot: the author’s exceptional sense of how to capture the particular personality of a building in words and images and [the] book designer’s skilled composition of typography, color, and image.' - Library Journal 'A treasure trove of buildings and colorful stories that you likely never knew about on one of the world’s most storied streets.' - The Daily Beast 'Walking Broadway is about seeing the city with fresh eyes.' - New York Post 'The perfect pandemic companion, inspiring movement, fresh air, and contemplation. Hennessey takes readers through the city’s oldest north-south street, which began as the Wickquasgeck trail before the arrival of Europeans, and describes the evolution of its social, economic, and cultural history through the lens of its most interesting buildings.' - Oculus 'A splendid guide for a summer stroll through Manhattan.' - The Bowery Boys 'Hennessey has thoughtfully created fourteen walks readers can take with book in hand. . . . It doesn’t matter the time of day – morning, afternoon, or evening. Put on your comfortable shoes and get ready for a wonderful walking tour.' - Experience Nomad 'You’ll love the author’s engaging style as you explore the reasons why a building exists in the style it features, along with a comprehensive understanding of the historic, social, economic, and political forces that coalesced to shape Broadway’s growth and character.' - Beauty News NYC

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Book SynopsisExtending from Virginia to northern Georgia, the Blue Ridge Mountains include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway, Monticello and the Biltmore Estate, and Shenandoah National Park, which includes the 105-mile-long Skyline Drive. The Blue Ridge range contains the highest mountains on the East Coast, with 125 peaks above 5,000 feet in elevation. The scenic roadways, spectacular overlooks, and numerous rocky crags offer magnificent views of layer after layer of mountains rolling off into the distance. Hiking trails lead to wild mountain summits, valley streams, and waterfalls. Each season offers a fresh perspective, from fall colours and winter snow and ice to spring and summer flowers and storms. In addition, numerous homes, barns, schools, churches, and mills have been protected and preserved throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a picturesque look at Appalachian life in past centuries. To appreciate the wonders of this region through the lens of a well-known master photographer is like exploring it for the first time.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of 118 recipes captures the evocative food experiences of the Lake Michigan region, an ultimate vacation destination with hundreds of miles of shoreline and rich food traditions reflecting the bounty of the area’s farms and the lake’s daily catch. Recipes include Helen Suchy’s Apple Cake from Door County, Homemade Sheboygan-Style Bratwurst, Chicago’s HBFC Original Fried Chicken Sandwich, Beach House Cheesy Potatoes from Northwest Indiana, and The Cook’s House Crispy Skinned Lake Trout from Traverse City. Delightful photographs of cottage life and classic destinations, along with profiles of favorite food purveyors, bring the lakeshore’s flavors and charm to you year-round, wherever you are.

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Book SynopsisRick Steves, America's expert on Europe, explores the rich traditions, celebrations, and history behind some of Europe's most colourful and charming Easter celebrations. Discover Carnevale in Venice, Lent in Cantiano, Holy Week in Sevilla, Easter Sunday in Greece, and beyond.Rick examines "Easter Through the Ages," including the Biblical story of Easter and the pagan and secular traditions that have shaped the Easter celebrations of today. He compares the beliefs of Eastern and Western Orthodox traditions, and shows how holidays are uniquely celebrated across cities and countries. In Rome, the Vatican blesses palm fronds on Palm Sunday, while in Tuscany, olive branches are blessed instead. Churches in Sevilla display elabourate floats for Easter Sunday, while villages across Italy, Slovenia, and Greece celebrate with feasts.Touching on Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland, Spain, Greece, and the Vatican, and filled with fascinating insights and vibrant full-colour photos, Rick Steves European Easter is a delightful way to understand Easter heritage from a multicultural perspective.

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Book SynopsisExploring the world through travel is a vital way to shape our political views and our social awareness. These days, it's more important than ever to engage in travel as an activist.In this fully revised edition of his award-winning book Travel as a Political Act, acclaimed author and activist Rick Steves explains how to travel thoughtfully and honestly, and to come home with a better understanding of how our nation fits into a universal puzzle. In Rick's own words, travel connects us with nature, with culture, and most importantly, with people. When we experience the rest of the world, instead of fearing its diversity, we can learn to celebrate it.With entirely new chapters focused on the far-reaching impact of global events such as Brexit, Trump, and so much more, Rick shows readers how to travel with intention and an open mind. In times of political and cultural turmoil, his ardent philosophy rings truer than ever: beyond new experiences, great art, and tasty cuisine, travel emboldens us to become better citizens of this planet.

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Book SynopsisCraggy coastal cliffs, towering active volcanoes, and cascading waterfalls: wherever you turn in Washington, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with Moon Washington Hiking. Inside you'll find:* Diverse Hiking Options: Whether you plan to take leisurely lakeside walks or challenging journeys around Mount Pilchuck, enjoy outdoor getaways ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips* Find Your Hike: Looking for something specific? Choose from strategic lists of the best hikes for breathtaking waterfalls, spring wildflowers, or hiking with your dog, plus a breakdown of the best hikes by season* The Top Outdoor Experiences: Pick alpine wildflowers in a meadow along Mount Rainier's Skyline Trail, or wander through a dense, green rain forest in Olympic National Park. Venture across a suspension bridge to breathtaking canyon views, and glimpse seals, eagles, and deer at a wildlife reserve. Catch a vibrant sunset from a beach dotted with sea stacks, or explore an underground lava tube* Nearby Fun: Relax post-hike at a local brewery, savor a plate of fresh oysters, and stargaze before bed at a nearby campground* Essential Planning Details: Each hike is described in detail and marked with round-trip distance and hiking time, difficulty, terrain type, elevation gain, and access points* Maps and Directions: Find easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to park* Expert Advice: Longtime hiker Craig Hill shares his local secrets, unique tips, and honest opinions of each trail* Tips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, and camping permits, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlifeWhether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local expertise will have you gearing up for your next adventure.Hitting the road? Check out Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip!

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Book SynopsisSee Tucson with a Local!Experience the laid-back atmosphere and vibrant culture of this artsy desert enclave with Tucson local Tim Hull.What you'll find in Moon Tucson:Strategic, flexible itineraries that can be adapted for your schedule, including: "The Best of Old Pueblo in Three Days," "Sonoran Desert Adventures," "Midtown Biking," and "Southwest Style"Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps Honest advice on when to go, where to stay, how to get there, and how to get aroundThe top sights and unique activities: Visit remnants of ancient cultures, or explore vestiges of the Old West's legendary conquistadores, cowboys, and outlaws. Browse galleries of Pueblo art, hit an eclectic fusion restaurant, and shop for one-of-a-kind Native American crafts. Find the best resorts for golfing or a spa day, taste phenomenal Mexican food, and discover the top spots to sample the local nightlifeDetailed coverage of restaurants, shops, and nightlifeExpert insight from Tucson local Tim HullSuggestions for excursions outside of the city, including Kartchner Caverns and the Huachuca Mountains, Bisbee and Tombstone, the Border Region, and Willcox and the Chiricahua Mountains Thorough information, including background on the landscape, plants and animals, climate, and local cultureWith Moon Tucson's curated advice, myriad activities, and local insight, you can experience the city your way.

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Book SynopsisMoon Travel Guides: Your Adventure Starts HereGrab your sleeping bag, pack the car, and discover the best spots to pitch your tent with Moon Oregon Camping.Inside Moon Oregon Camping you'll find:* A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from family-friendly car camping to secluded hike-ins, including dog-friendly and wheelchair accessible options* Ratings and Essentials: All campsites are rated on a scenic scale and marked with amenities like restrooms, trailhead access, picnic areas, laundry, piped water, showers, and playgrounds* Recreation Highlights: Discover nearby hiking, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, white water rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports* Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground* Trusted Advice: Expert outdoorsman Tom Stienstra is always on the move, having travelled more than a million miles across Washington, Oregon, and California over the past 25 years* Tips and Tools: Essentials like equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, as well as background information on the climate, landscape, and history of the campsites* Coverage of the Whole State: Moon Oregon Camping covers Portland and the Willamette Valley, the Southern Cascades, the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, Northeastern and Southeastern Oregon, and the Oregon CoastWhether you're a veteran or camping for the first time, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you ready to head out on your next adventure.Camping beyond Oregon? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Camping. Sticking to the RV? Try Moon West Coast RV Camping.

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Book SynopsisA mile deep. 277-miles long. 18 miles wide. The Grand Canyon isn't just spectacular in terms of its size, scale and iconic stature – though it is MASSIVE – its also huge in terms of its popularity, remaining in the U.S.'s Top Five all-natural tourist hotspots. Located in Arizona, the Canyon was carved by the Colorado River 70 million years ago. Today, it's the whole world's most famous hole, where the view up is as impressive, and frightening, as the view looking down.The Little Book of the Grand Canyon condenses the beauty of this behemoth into the palm of your hand, squeezing it down to its essential facts, stats, quotes, notes, icons and origins, a compact compendium of canyon-based grandiosity. Put simply, it's everything you need to know before you go.'The wonders of the Grand Canyon cannot be adequately represented in symbols of speech, nor by speech itself.' John Wesley Powell'You can't say you're going to jump the Grand Canyon and then jump some other canyon.' Evel KnievelTable of ContentsAs Big As Can Be: A By-the-Numbers breakdown of the Grand Canyon with stats and figures and facts • Hole Lotta Love: Famous quotes and sayings about the Canyon from high-profile figures and celebrities • Grand Designs: History and origins of the Canyon and its culture • As Seen From Space: The Canyon's legacy and inspiration in popular culture - literature, film and music, food and drink • The Great Unconformity: The essential facts about the canyon, geologically and geographically • Going Micro: The Canyon is big. But what about small things in the Canyon? We share all the facts about the smallest elements- the real nitpicky stuff - that exists here

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Book SynopsisWhen Frenchmen Charles Blondin became the first daredevil to tightrope walk across Niagara Falls in June 1859, he opened the doors of imagination for all sorts of human ingenuity (and stupidity) for which the Falls became famous for more than a century. Since that day, Niagara Falls has become ingrained in the fabric of America's soul, an icon of its all-natural beauty and, for a long time, its most famous spiritual and tourist hotspot, cherished for weddings, boat rides and 8 million visitors mesmerized by the mighty crash of nature's tonic.The Little Book of Niagara Falls is full of all the waterfall-fun you can think of – stats, jokes, quotes, notes, stories, icons, and origins – a tiny tome for your home, maybe even a bedside companion, to inspire your next quest to America's northeast. Who knows? You may even take a barrel with you – and go for ride over the side!'My blood shudders still, although I am no coward, at the grandeur of the Creator's power; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His elements.' John James AudubonThe name Niagara originates from the indigenous peoples, the Iroquoian, nearby settlement called Onguiaahra – pronounced 'Niagara' – meaning 'point of land cut in two'.Table of ContentsThe Rise and Falls: History, origins and evolution of the Falls • Over the Edge: Facts and stats about the mighty water flow, fall and crash • The Big Three: Facts about Three Sisters Island and the Three different waterfalls • Falling In Love: Classic quotes and terms of endearment for the falls from TV, music, film, literature, food and drink • America's Sweetheart: Facts and quotes about the enduring legacy of the Falls in America's culture • Daredevils: A history of the Falls' greatest (and stupidest) tightrope walkers and barrellers.

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Book SynopsisGet inspired to depart on your next adventure with Travel Posters, featuring 15 quality colouring pencils, 2 graphite pencils, eraser and pencil sharpener

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Book SynopsisAs he moseys from east to west, driving slowly, stopping frequently he meets Trump's countrymen and women - white, black, Hispanic, Asian, native American; Christian, Muslim, atheist, Mormon, Mennonite; rich, middling, poor. They talk about everything from slavery and Indian reservations to , Butch Cassidy, and Marilyn Monroe. Everyone has something to say about Donald Trump, whether they love him or hate him, and the outcome of the presidential election Reynolds follows the direction of history, the direction taken by explorers and pioneer settlers. As he travels he conjures a vivid picture of the US then and now; its landscape and its people in all their diversityTrade Review'A writer of calm, quiet brilliance' Daily Express. 'Reynolds is the perfect man for the route' Observer. 'America's vitality and variety have seldom been more vividly captured; Mick Brown. 'Bloody gorgeous and so needed right now' Stella Duffy. 'Hugely enjoyable travelogue'. David Allen Country Music People. 'What a joy of a book'. Lucinda Lampton The Oldie

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Book SynopsisBeing essential to the survival of civilisations, rivers run through mythology – think of ancient Egypt – and religion – think of the Ganges and Hinduism. And they continue to inspire writers and artists – think of Mark Twain’s Mississippi and John Steinbeck’s Salinas. From the Ganges rising in the Himalayas to the Nile Delta, from the Amazon rainforest to the Bow River flowing out of the Rocky Mountains, from the Rhine to the Rhone, Yangtze to the Mekong, Danube to the Volga to the Ebro, Rivers explores the grandest and most interesting rivers around the world. Arranged by continent, the book reveals the fascinating stories of how rivers have supported and shaped civilisations, the significance that rivers have gained in religion and myth, the battles that have been fought over them, the borders that they have marked, and how rivers have altered their courses, thus changing lives and livelihoods. Illustrated with more than 200 spectacular colour photographs supported by expert captions, Rivers is a fascinating journey from the mountains to the sea.Table of ContentsIntroduction NORTH AMERICA Mississippi St Lawrence Missouri Colorado Kentucky Delaware Salinas Hudson Yukon Bow Columbia Kicking Horse SOUTH AMERICA Amazon Orinoco Parana Madeira Jurua Purus Paraguay EUROPE Rhine Rhone Dordogne Garonne Tarn Loire Seine Danube Douro Main Thames Severn Ouse Shannon Wye Tiber Vistula Volga Don Neva Ebro THE MIDDLE EAST Jordan Tigris Euphrates Karun Helmand AFRICA Nile Zambezi Congo Niger Limpopo ASIA Yellow Yangtze Indus Mekong Ganges Kwai Chao Phraya Mekong PACIFIC Yarra, Australia Murray, Australia Darling, Australia Waikato, NZ Mataura, NZ Buller, NZ

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Book SynopsisInveraray, Oban, Kintyre, Glencoe, Loch Awe, Loch Lomond, Appin, Islay - all the glories of Argyll are described in this book. From Dumbarton to Campletown and north to Loch Etive there is a great wealth of beauty unmatched in Scotland. It is a quiet and lonely land, a land still unspoiled, a land of history and legend, a land of unsurpassed glory. Tom Atkinson describes it all, writing with deep insight into the land he loves. There could be no better guide to its beauties and history. Once Atkinson has taken you there, these lands can never feel lonely.Trade ReviewHere, you will find ‘that curious pastiche of myths and legend and history that the Scots use to describe their heritage... A lively counterpoint to the more standard, detached guidebook... Intriguing. THE WASHINGTON POST

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Book Synopsis"Reading on Location" is a country-by-country guide to the regions and cities made famous by both well-known and cult books. From the quintessential English city of Bath, featured in Jane Austen's "Persuasion" to the South India of Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things" and the Amazon of Mario Vargas Llosa's "La Casa Verde", this book is aimed at those who want to learn more about a potential destination, follow in the footsteps of a favourite character from a novel and get to know a destination through the eyes of a celebrated author. Reading a story or piece about a city can introduce a stranger to the heart of that location, just as visiting the area where a favourite novel is set can bring the words to life. Whether it's visiting a restaurant featured in American Psycho or experiencing an event such as the running with the bulls in Pamplona through the eyes of Ernest Hemingway, "Reading on Location" will allow readers and travellers to get the most from their trips.

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Book SynopsisThe British have always had a special affinity for their coastal resorts and piers are the epitome of the British seaside. This book takes the reader on a clockwise tour of our islands, stopping at every pier and walking through their histories. Yet this is not just a tour of the pier, for it is not the pier that makes the history, but the people who work and walk along it. Within these pages the reader will meet a prizefighter who achieved fame in a very different sport; learn of several 'professors' whose talents were solely being able to leap from the pier; discover why man would ever want to fly from a pier; meet the former Beatle who worked for a pier company; read about the ferries and steamers that carried visitors; the fires which are an ever-present danger; the men who designed and built the piers along with the entertainers, characters, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who made the piers. Fascinating information is included on how piers became longer or shorter, which piers served as part of the Royal Navy during two World Wars, and the tremendous amount of work and effort it takes to keep the piers open to the public today. Several piers have embedded rails, with some still being used by trains or trams. These pier railways are described in detail: the engineering, the designs and the changes over the years. While electricity is the sole motive power today, these had once been either steam-driven, pulled by horses, moved by hand or even, in one example, wind-powered by a sail! With over one hundred photographs, both old and new, this is a tour of the coast of the mainland and two islands. Piers which sadly have not survived are included as well as those which never got off the ground (or the shoreline). It reveals why they were built, how they were repurposed over the years, and their role in the future. Join the tour and recall the sea air, candy floss, the music, the sounds of a holiday, that day trip, an encounter, a rendezvous or special memory

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Book SynopsisThe Real Series moves to west Wales with a new volume focused on Tenby and its hinterland. Poet, past resident and frequent visitor Tony Curtis roams south Pembrokeshire, from the coastal resorts of Tenby and Saundersfoot, west to the surfers of Stackpole and Barafundle and north to the Landsker, the cultural boundary between English speaking south Pembs and the Welsh speaking north.

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Book SynopsisThe New Forest is hardly the sort of wild or remote place where you would expect to get lost, especially if you are an experienced traveller, but Douglas Botting managed it. ‘There were no sounds of civilization to give us a bearing on the outside world, no distinguishable landmarks, just trees, and more trees, and clearings, thickets, groves, gullies leading nowhere in particular, and trees again.’ As he explains in this warm and lyrical book, it does not do to underestimate wild Britain. He makes a wonderful job of showing you around, taking you from the broad-leaf woodlands of southern England to the wind-lashed basalt and granite cliffs of the Outer Hebrides. Whether he is celebrating the rolling Yorkshire Dales of his childhood, where the lapwings cried and the bluebottles huzzahed in the cowpats, or engaging with the earth-shattering intricacies of plate tectonics, Douglas Botting is always readable and entertaining. The book also describes in detail where to go fishing, climbing, cycling, caving, riding, camping and even ballooning, and offers some unusual ideas for where to stay, including the time capsule of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rhum, intact in every detail down to the scoreboard of its Edwardian billiard room.Trade Review'Will be enjoyed by everyone who hopes to find unspoiled places off the tourist path.' - The Times. 'Book of the Week... There's plenty of relish in Douglas Botting's text and lots of information about where to stay, what to take and which maps are best.' - The Observer. 'You are put in the places that are mentioned through a blend of expert storytelling and information.' - TNT Magazine.Table of ContentsAbout the series. Wild Britain: An Introduction - Map of Britain showing Chapter Areas. The Key to Britain's Wild Places - The Shape of the Wild, Protected Wild Places, The Rules of the Wild, To the Reader. Chapter 1: The West Country - Dartmoor, Exmoor, The Two Moors Way and Bodmin Moor, The Mendip Hills and The Somerset Levels, The South West Coast Path (Somerset, North Devon and Cornwall Coast Paths), The Isles of Scilly, The South West Coast Path (South Devon and Dorset Coast Paths). Chapter 2: South and Central England - The New Forest, The Shropshire Hills, The East Coast, The Norfolk Broads, The Fens, Breckland. Chapter 3: North-West England - The Peak District, The Yorkshire Dales, The North Pennines, The Lake District, The North-West Coast, The Pennine Way. Chapter 4: North-East England - North York Moors, Northumberland, Northumberland Coast. Chapter 5: Wales - Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Brecon Beacons, Central Wales, North Wales, Snowdonia, Offa's Dyke Path. Chapter 6 Lowland Scotland - The Solway Coast, The East Coast, The Southern Uplands, The Southern Uplands Way. Chapter 7: The Scottish Highlands and Islands - The Southern Highlands, The Central Highlands, The Cairngorms and East Grampians, The North-West Highlands, Knoydart, Wester Ross, North-West Sutherland, The West Highland Way, Scotland: The Islands, The Inner Hebrides, Rum, Skye, The Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland, The Outliers. Glossary. Useful Addresses. Index.

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