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This title in the acclaimed Afoot & Afield series contains more than 100 carefully described trips in the nine-county region. Included are all the well-known favorites: Mt. Tamalpais, Point Reyes National Seashore, Henry W. Coe and Mt. Diablo state parks, and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve....

Mendocino Outdoors, now an ebook in its fifth edition, is your guide to outdoor activities on the Mendocino Coast. This remote section of Northern California spans 100 miles of Pacific coastline, with spectacular ocean vistas, scenic drives, old-growth redwood trees, and several navigable rivers suitable...

Long before neatly cultivated rows of pineapple fields stretched out as far as one could see, demon spirits are said to have made L?na'i uninhabitable for humans. The spirits were banished by a young man from L?haina who is credited with forming the first settlement on the island. Centuries later,...

This is the second book in the Horsey and Friends series. In this adventure, our stuffed raccoon travels to Washington D.C. with five teenage guys and two Moms. An exciting time is had by all. Whether you are planning a family trip to D.C. or not, you will enjoy Bandit's adventure.

The Photographer’s Guide to San Francisco presents the visual pleasures of this world-famous city. With picturesque postcard images and straightforward instructions on how to view all the most famous sites, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods, this book will help you discover the most pleasing...

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Hawaii Off the Beaten Path show you the Aloha State you never knew existed. Pay respect to the 700-pound crystal shivalingam and experience a daily puja (purification ritual) at Kauai’s...

This is the only comprehensive guide dedicated to this one classic trail. All alternate routes are also described (unlike the more general mentions in books that include other trails as well). Hikers will learn about all the best hidden side trips, discover great planning tips, find out how best to...

The beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a self-governing U.S. territory in the Greater Antilles islands off the southeastern coast of mainland U.S.A.  It is part of a chain of islands that includes Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Puerto Rico has a mild tropical climate, which is appealing...

Cuba makes you feel like you have emerged from a time machine into the Latin America of a bygone age. Classic U.S. motorcars from the 1960s are a common sight on the streets. Fidel Castro’s brand of Soviet communism still survives. Pictures of the revolutionary Che Guevara adorn huge buildings....

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver is the largest metropolitan area in Western Canada, and third largest in Canada, with a population of 2.6 million. Located at the southwestern corner of the coastal province of British Columbia, it is well known...

More families are taking vacations and trips than ever before—over 81 percent of Americans plan to travel for two or more weeks in the coming year. Top Tips from Top Travel Photographers interviews ten prominent and diverse professional travel photographers to get their top tips, techniques, and...

  Enjoy your trip to the United States with the Walt Disney World Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.   The Quick Trips to the United States Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend...

  Enjoy your trip to the United States with the Washington D.C. Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.   The Quick Trips to the United States Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend...

Heres what to see and do, and where to eat, drink, shop, stay, and play in the "City of Angels"from glitzy Hollywood to posh Beverly Hills, from Santa Monicas surf to Pasadenas parade, and beyond! An amalgam of mini cities connected by a web of freeways and boulevards, Los Angeles is at once classic...