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“Your must-visit list of Northwest gardens is finally organized and illustrated.” —Sunset Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia have a wealth of top-notch public gardens. In The Pacific Northwest Garden Tour veteran travel writer Donald Olson highlights sixty of the most outstanding...

This is your pass to the most essential and current information on the things to do and not to do along with all the hidden gems in San Francisco. Wander around the Golden Gate Park, experience the historical cable car ride, feel the goose bumps at Alcatraz. Everything at your fingertips. Ever...

ADVENTURES AROUND PUTNAM explores the beauty and history of Putnam County, NY and surrounding communities. Written from the perspective of a father with young children, this book offers a sampling of hikes, historic sites and family-friendly activities. For each adventure, the author provides a detailed...

The original DuPont Highway, found on maps as Route 13 between Dover and Wilmington and as Route 113 between Dover and the southern border with Maryland, was the nation's first divided highway when its expansion between Dover and Wilmington was completed in 1934. It had been officially dedicated 10 years...

The spirits of the early pioneers still roam the streets of Leavenworth and lurk in the lengthening shadows of the surrounding hills. Chas Gordon's murder sits unsolved after a century of mystery, as does the location of the lost Ingalls gold. Muffled sobs mark out the Thorp Cemetery, while a ghostly...

At the foot of the Huachuca Mountains, the U.S. Army founded one of the most crucial military posts for American expansion into the southwest frontier. Soldiers had been stationed in the region for decades, but in 1877 Fort Huachuca became the symbolic cornerstone of America�s western domain. The Native...

L’histoire du site de Lyon de l’Antiquité à nos jours est originale. Le déplacement du centre de gravité de la ville, vers l’est, là où la place ne manquait pas, explique que se soient conservés des monuments de toutes les époques et que...

Honolulu on the island of Oahu is the capital of Hawaii. It is the center of Hawaiian government and business and has a population of one million people. Hawaii's famous Waikiki Beach is located in Honolulu and most visitors to Hawaii fly first to Honolulu. The city is fast-paced also enjoys aspects...

Miami is the gateway to Latin America and English and Spanish is spoken here routinely. Miami is the largest city in Florida and will envelope you in a cacophony of cultures and cuisines. The city is famous for its Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat sports teams and the resurrection of Art Deco style....

A complete guide for everything you need to experience a great Long Weekend out on Cape Cod, whether your trip takes you to Brewster, Hyannis, Falmouth, Sandwich, Chatham or P-town—or even out to Martha’s Vineyard. “I know antiques are more expensive out on the Cape, but in this book...

The essential guide for parents, grandparents, teachers and youth leaders. Nature and nurture in the great outdoors. From selecting gear to safety tips to favorite trail snacks, hiking expert John McKinney shows how to share the joys of nature - and the fun of hiking - with kids. Reconnect kids with...

Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan opened in the summer of 1929 with a vision of providing an outdoor experience for young people. It is owned and operated by the Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), in Highland Park, Illinois, and located in Pearson, Wisconsin. The camp�s name comes from the Native...

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia and is the oldest capital city in northern Europe. The city is the financial, business and technology hub of the Baltic region and The New York Times has called the city the “Silicon Valley on the Baltic Sea.” Estonia is one of the smallest countries in Europe...

Romania is one of the most beautiful countries in southeastern Europe and an emerging tourist destination with beautiful villages, well-preserved medieval castles and good Black Sea resorts. The World Travel and Tourism Council recently ranked Romania as the fourth-fastest-growing tourist destination....