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Book SynopsisFrom the chic pools of Palm Springs to the rugged beauty of Joshua Tree National Park, soak up the California sunshine with Moon Joshua Tree & Palm Springs. Inside you'll find:* Flexible itineraries, like relaxing weekends in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley and the week-long best of Joshua Tree National Park, including day trips to the Salton Sea and Idyllwild* Strategic advice for outdoor adventurers, spa-seekers, poolside loungers, and more* The best hikes in Joshua Tree and the Palm Springs area marked with mileage, duration, difficulty level, and elevation gain, plus trailheads and detailed directions* Top activities and unique experiences: Discover hidden waterfalls, fan palm oases, and stunning canyons on a hike through Joshua Tree, or trek part of the Pacific Crest Trail on a day trip to the Sand to Snow National Monument. Try a rejuvenating sound bath or soak in serene hot springs. Admire mid-century architecture and sip retro-chic cocktails in Rat-Pack-era hangouts and sample the best of the party scene, from poolside resorts to wild west saloons* Insider advice from SoCal local Jenna Blough on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around, including how to get to Joshua Tree and Palm Springs from Los Angeles* Helpful resources on Covid-19 and traveling to Joshua Tree and Palm Springs* Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout* Background information on the landscape, history, and culture, plus tips for families, seniors, LGBTQ travelers, and visitors with disabilitiesExperience the best of the desert with Moon Joshua Tree & Palm Springs.Exploring California's national parks? Check out Moon Death Valley National Park or Moon Sequoia & Kings Canyon.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

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Book SynopsisInside you'll find:- Easy itineraries for one to three days in Grand Canyon National Park, from a morning bike ride along the South Rim, to a day hike in the inner canyon, to a full weekend exploring the park- The top hikes in Grand Canyon: Whether you're looking to stretch your legs for a couple hours or challenge yourself to an epic trek, you'll find trailheads, detailed trail descriptions, individual maps, mileage, and elevation gains- Can't-miss experiences: Make it the perfect getaway for you with the best views, scenic drives, picnic spots, and more. Trek into Havasu Canyon to see stunning waterfalls or drive to viewpoints along Hermit Road. Go on a rafting adventure on the Colorado River and spot wildlife like elk and bighorn sheep- Stunning full-color photos and maps throughout, plus a full-color foldout map- Essential planning tips: Find out when to go, where to stay, and what to pack, plus up-to-date information on entrance fees, reservations, and safety advice- Helpful resources on Covid-19 and visiting the Grand Canyon- Know-how from Arizona local and Grand Canyon expert Tim Hull Make the most of your adventure with Moon Best of Grand Canyon.Visiting more of North America's incredible national parks? Try Moon USA National Parks.

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Book SynopsisFind your perfect campsite in the Centennial State with Moon Colorado Camping.*A Campsite for Everyone: Choose from a variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from secluded hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-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, whitewater rafting, hot springs, and options for winter sports*Maps and Directions: Easy-to-use maps and detailed driving directions for each campground*Skip the Crowds: Moon Colorado Camping contains many secluded spots and campgrounds that aren't available in the state's online reservation system*The Top RV and Tent Sites for You: Pick the right campsite for your travel style with lists of best campgrounds for stunning views, hot springs, weddings, and more*Trailhead Access Campgrounds: Find sites that offer access to the trails throughout the Western Slope, Rocky Mountains, Four Corners and the San Juan Mountains, the San Luis Valley, and more*Expert Advice: Local lifelong camper Joshua Berman offers his perspective and insider know-how*Tips and Tools: Information on equipment, food and cooking, first aid, and insect protection, plus background on the climate, landscape, and history of the campgroundsWhether you're a veteran or a first-time camper, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Want to explore the city? Try Moon Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs.

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Book SynopsisCombining his love of vintage Volkswagens and good food, Dave Richards has produced a book which will enable campers to improve their experience. Packed with nearly 120 recipes, tips and tales to make even the most devoted city dweller want to camp. There's advice on VW Campervan ownership, ways to make your camping easier and better, and a few tales which will simply make you laugh out loud. It's a book like no other, one minute a reference book, the next a great coffee table browser. Camping has finally become cool again! Recent events have brought a whole new selection of players to the camping game: people who've been holidaying abroad for years may have been forced to look closer to home. Their experiences might have been mixed, but for anyone who plans to continue camping and who may be looking for help and guidance, this volume provides valuable tips and many inspired ideas. Seasoned campers alike will also find some pearls of wisdom, interesting recipe ideas, and enjoy reading about the author's experiences.Trade Reviewshould be considered an essential requirement on the packing list - Volkswagen Camper & Commercial --- anyone looking for inspiration and mild amusement could do a lot worse than to buy this little book - VW Bus T4&5 --- Whether in a camper or camp, this is a very useful companion to have on any trip and not too heavy to carry! - Caravan Cruise Ireland --- A niche book, surely one to look at if you're fed up with beans and pasta. - Classic Car Weekly --- The book is packed with tips and hints, not just around cooking but camping in general. - Auto Express --- This is a guide to bringing together the practical and the cool, with lots of tips and alfresco dining ideas which works spectacularly well on the very limited resources at your disposal. - VolksAmerica --- It's a book like no other, one minute a reference book, the next a great coffee table browser. Camping has finally become cool again! ... Camping enthusiasts and armchair travelers alike will find Cool Recipes & Camping Hacks for VW Campers a joy to browse, and the practical advice is invaluable for first-time road travelers. - Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsA compilation of tips and recipes Comprehensive index

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Book SynopsisWhether you are looking for a weekend hike in the woods, a family outing, or great locations to study the local flora and fauna, The Complete Guide to Indiana State Parks will help you plan your next Indiana adventure.Trade Review"In all, this book is a handy one-volume reference for both the occasional park visitor and the devotee of Indiana's varied state parks." * Daily Journal *Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction1. McCormick's Creek State Park2. Turkey Run State Park3. Clifty Falls State Park4. Indiana Dunes State Park5. Pokagon State Park6. Spring Mill State Park7. Shakamak State Park8. Brown County State Park9. Mounds State Park10. Lincoln State Park11. Tippecanoe River State Park12. Versailles State Park13. Shades State Park14. Whitewater Memorial State Park15. Chain O'Lakes State Park16. Ouabache State Park17. Harmonie State Park18. Potato Creek State Park19. White River State Park20. Summit Lake State Park21. Falls of the Ohio State Park22. Charlestown State Park23. Fort Harrison State Park24. O'Bannon Woods State Park25. Prophetstown State Park

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Eisenfeld writes about Shenandoah the way Annie Proulx writes about Wyoming or Edward Abbey about the deserts of the Southwest: pristine, unsentimental, eloquent prose."—Kirkus"Anyone with an interest in national parks or the history of the state of Virginia or travelers to Shenandoah or Skyline Drive will appreciate this book."—Rachel Owens, Library Journal"[Shenandoah is a] richly textured look at the human drama of creating one of the jewels of the national park system."—Rachel Jagareski, Foreword Reviews"Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal . . . beautifully captures the mountain people and the official vendetta that made them refugees from their own land."—James Bovard, Washington Times “Shenandoah is a beautifully written portrait of a history-haunted landscape: wistful, wild, and enchanting, like the best of autumn hikes through Shenandoah National Park.”—Tony Horwitz, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author of Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War“The juxtaposition of delight with the land and the haunting of Shenandoah’s history is beautifully written, giving us the feel of the park and the lure of knowing its past.”—Katrina M. Powell, author of The Anguish of Displacement: The Politics of Literacy in the Letters of Mountain Families in Shenandoah National Park Table of ContentsAuthor’s Note Prologue All Souls’ Day A Cabin in the Woods Bushwhack Hollow Folk Hollow Stranded The Trespass Lost and Found in Shiflet Country A Room at Killahevlin Timber Hollow Tale Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisLong considered the showplace and cultural centre of Chicago, Grant Park has been the site of tragedy and tension, as well success and joy. Amply illustrated with maps and images from throughout Chicago’s history, this volume shows readers how Chicago’s ‘front yard’ developed into one of the finest urban parks in the US today.Trade ReviewGrant Park is Chicago’s storied front yard. If there is one place to see the rich panoply of Chicago history unfold, I can think of no better spot than Chicago’s lakefront park. Dennis H. Cremin has crafted a rich chronicle of Grant Park that highlights its central place in the history of Chicago. Chapter by chapter, Cremin takes his reader from the park’s origins in the shadow of Fort Dearborn to the creation of Millennium Park." - Ann Durkin Keating, author of Chicagoland: City and Suburbs of the Railroad Age"Cremin provides the first thorough account of the often controversial development of Grant Park, including its many physical and cultural features, the numerous important events staged in the park, and the people involved in its evolution." - Irving Cutler, author of Chicago: Metropolis of the Mid-Continent"What happens when a historian visits a park and then starts the thought process rolling? What happened here? How has the landscape changed over time? How does the city appear in this showcase parcel of land? Does the real city differ from its ‘front yard’ presentation? Cremin’s answers to such questions, in text and pictures, will provide an enriched vista the next time one walks through Grant Park." - Gerald A. Danzer, author of Illinois: A History in PicturesTable of Contents List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments 1. Early Park History: Lake, Land, and Place 1 2. Lake Park: A Cultural and Civic Center 3. The World’s Columbian Exposition and Chicago’s Cultural Flowering 4. Making the White City Permanent 5. The New Design 6. Gateway and Cultural Center: From a Century of Progress to Postwar Park 7. Parking Lots, Protests, and Mayhem: Grant Park in the Daley Era 8. The Park Reenvisioned and Renewed Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAn experienced outdoors writer, naturalist, and family camper, Christina Selby offers families an in-depth guide to experiencing the natural splendors of New Mexico in New Mexico Family Outdoor Adventure. With more than eighty destinations throughout the state, the Land of Enchantment offers abundant opportunities for exploration.Trade ReviewFull of practical tips about motivating kids to enjoy the natural world, New Mexico Family Outdoor Adventure guides readers to the state's best hiking, biking, climbing, wildlife viewing, bird watching, and many more experiences. The book is written with the passion and knowledge of a true naturalist and the kindness and caring for kids that only a parent could bring." - Lesley S. King, author of Frommer's New Mexico

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide for families of all ages to experiencing the natural splendors of Colorado. Whether you are planning your first family adventure or you are an experienced outdoors family, Heather Mundt provides everything parents, grandparents, children, and teenagers need to know to enjoy activities throughout the state.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction How to Use This Guide About Colorful Colorado Suggested Itineraries Colorado's Ski Areas Colorado's Fourteeners Colorado's State Parks The Great West Fraser Granby Grand Lake Kremmling Moffat County North Park Steamboat Springs Winter Park Mountains and Mesas Crested Butte Durango Fruita Grand Junction Gunnison Mesa Verde Country Montrose Ouray Pagosa Springs Silverton Telluride Rockies Playground Arapahoe Basin Aspen Beaver Creek Resort Breckenridge Copper Mountain Georgetown Glenwood Springs Keystone Resort Leadville Loveland Ski Area South Park Summit County Vail Denver and Cities of the Rockies Boulder Denver Estes Park Fort Collins Golden Idaho Springs Longmont Loveland Morrison Pikes Peak Wonders Buena Vista Cañon City Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Manitou Springs Pueblo Salida Wet Mountain Valley Mystic San Luis Valley Alamosa Creede Del Norte Monte Vista Saguache County South Fork Spanish Peaks Country Pioneering Plains Fort Morgan Sterling Canyons and Plains Comanche National Grassland La Junta Lamar Trinidad Tarantulas Glossary Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisOne woman’s enlightening trek through the natural histories, cultural stories, and present perils of thirteen national monuments, from Maine to Hawaii This land is your land. When it comes to national monuments, the sentiment could hardly be more fraught. Gold Butte in Nevada, Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks in New Mexico, Katahdin Woods and Waters in Maine, Cascade–Siskiyou in Oregon and California: these are among the thirteen natural sites McKenzie Long visits in This Contested Land, an eye-opening exploration of the stories these national monuments tell, the passions they stir, and the controversies surrounding them today.Starting amid the fragrant sagebrush and red dirt of Bears Ears National Monument on the eve of the Trump Administration’s decision to reduce the site by 85 percent, Long climbs sandstone cliffs, is awed by Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings and is intrigued by 4,000-year-old petroglyphs. She hikes through remote pink canyons recently removed from the boundary of Grand Staircase–Escalante, skis to a backcountry hut in Maine to view a truly dark night sky, snorkels in warm Hawaiian waters to plumb the meaning of marine preserves, volunteers near the most contaminated nuclear site in the United States, and witnesses firsthand the diverse forms of devotion evoked by the Rio Grande. In essays both contemplative and resonant, This Contested Land confronts an unjust past and imagines a collaborative future that bears witness to these regions’ enduring Indigenous connections. From hazardous climate change realities to volatile tensions between economic development and environmental conservation, practical and philosophical issues arise as Long seeks the complicated and often overlooked—or suppressed—stories of these incomparable places. Her journey, mindfully undertaken and movingly described, emphasizes in clear and urgent terms the unique significance of, and grave threats to, these contested lands.Trade Review"In This Contested Land, McKenzie Long reframes national monuments in the American consciousness. With painterly language, superb historical research, and engaging boots-on-the-ground storytelling, this book explores crevices for meaning and truth in what for many is a gray area between politics and place. This is a vivid, smart, and overdue book."—Kathryn Aalto, author of Writing Wild: Women Poets, Ramblers, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See the Natural World"This Contested Land takes readers deep into debates over national monuments. Through interviews, exploration, and vivid history, McKenzie Long unearths conflicting attitudes about human relationships to land and wildlife, tensions that go to the heart of our relationship with our country. This insightful book is essential reading for anyone who wants a better understanding of these fraught areas’ past and future."—Kim Todd, author of Sensational: The Hidden History of America’s “Girl Stunt Reporters""With intricately woven stories and stunningly artistic prose, This Contested Land invokes the intense power of relationships between humans and landscapes—a force that not only influences what people think should happen to a specific place but what the future of our Earth itself might become."—Katie Ives, editor-in-chief of Alpinist and author of Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams"McKenzie Long takes an evenhanded and compelling view of the complex nature of natural monuments both past, present, and future. She masterfully weaves the challenging history that precedes our current time—one of brutal Indigenous removal—with the current context of settler communities that are tied into these landscapes today. Her telling of her relationships with these places gives us deeper insight into the future we will share together on our public lands."—Len Necefer, Ph.D., CEO and founder, NativesOutdoors "This book is a must-read for anyone interested in national monuments today, their values, and the issues surrounding them. "—National Parks Traveler"Long's reporting is balanced, and her accounts are comprehensive, but the passages detailing her passion for these national treasures and for preserving and protecting them are the book's most compelling parts. A great storyteller, she has a knack for weaving in personal anecdotes and telling details, helping readers appreciate both the beauty of these monuments and the challenges they face."—BooklistTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: A Closer LookNational Monuments Visited in This BookPart 1 – Rock1. The Heart of Bears Ears: Bears Ears National Monument, Utah2. The Conflict of Dreams: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine3. The Meaning of Monuments: Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, CaliforniaPart 2 – Rift4. Seeing: Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Oregon and California5. Digging: Castle Mountains National Monument, California6. Shifting: Sand to Snow National Monument, California7. Expanding: Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Hawaii8. Layering: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, UtahPart 3 – Ripple9. On Sharing: Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico10. On Reactions: Hanford Reach National Monument, Washington11. On Walls: Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico12. On Patterns: Basin and Range National Monument, Nevada13. On Possession: Gold Butte National Monument, NevadaEpilogue: Looking ForwardAmerican Antiquities Act of 1906List of Presidential Monument ProclamationsSelected ResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisInspired by nineteenth-century painters and photographers, Congress passed legislation preserving America’s spectacular natural resources for the enjoyment of all. Today, artists continue to play a significant role in interpreting these iconic panoramas, intimate corners, and diverse wildlife within our national parks. In Art of the National Parks, seventy painters and sculptors offer distinctive visions of eight of the nation’s most beloved wild lands: Acadia, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion. Susan Hallsten McGarry, well-known author and curator, guides readers on a lively journey through the artists’ styles, techniques, and philosophies. Art historian/author Jean Stern, director of the Irvine Museum, discusses the historic artists who put into motion our nation’s conservation consciousness. And Terry Lawson Dunn, biologist and educator, highlights the national parks’ ecological successes and challenges. With more than 450 artworks, this glorious, large-format book is a must for anyone who has hiked the trails, watched a sunset, marveled at buffalo herds, or yearned to experience our nation’s mythic and transformative vistas. It is also an indispensible compendium of artists who are at the forefront of twenty-first-century American landscape and wildlife art. Art of the National Parks is available in seven different book jackets depicting the art and beauty from each national park featured in the book. Featured parks include: Acadia, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone/Tetons, Zion, Everglades, Yosemite, and Rocky Mountain. Special cover requests will be accommodated as stock allows based on cover availability. To ensure special handling, please order direct.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“It’s about time, then, that a book on Airstream travel was published. Written by Karen Flett, Living the Airstream Life combines both Flett’s own photographs with archival Airstream shots.” — Vogue “Flett provides a detailed account of Airstream’s design and its developments over the years—from the 1930s Torpedos to the modern-day Toy Haulers and Limited Edition trailers. She takes an in-depth look at what it really means to live the “Airstream way of life”. — Dwell.com “Living the Airstream Life is a brilliant and great introduction to Airstream…. beautifully manufactured and it is a pleasure to hold it in your hands.” — The Washington Book Review

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Book SynopsisOver 850 campsites, inspected and rated by AA professional inspectors.

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Book SynopsisThis amusing book covers early camping history, RV designs, road conditions, driving habits, campground issues, and more, with a twist. Things go wrong in each and every chapter, and that is where the humor arises. Some 230 photos (both black-and-white and color) of more than 290 separate postcards from the authors' personal collections illustrate the fun. Because camping and RVing are so popular all around the world, numerous postcards from Australia, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, and more, are included. Many images shown are quite scarce, and some are truly rare. The text and illustrations tell the humorous side of camping and RVing, past and present. All the postcards illustrated are described in detailed captions, which include each card''s age, size, maker, and estimated value. The unique approach of this new book makes it stand alone as both a resource for information and a source of good old-fashioned entertainment.

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