West category: 3403 books
Paradise Destroyed
Catastrophe and Citizenship in the French Caribbean
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
2017 Alf Andrew Heggoy Book Prize Winner
Over a span of thirty years in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe endured natural catastrophes from all the elements—earth, wind, fire, and water—as well as a collapsing sugar...
The John Muir Trail
Through the Californian Sierra Nevada
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2015
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a world-famous trek and North America's best known walking trail. It runs for 216 miles through California's high Sierra Nevada mountains, from Yosemite Valley (El Capitan and Half-Dome) to the summit of Mount Whitney (14,496ft), the highest peak in the US outside Alaska....
Day Hikes in the Pacific Northwest
90 Favorite Trails, Loops, and Summit Scrambles within a Few Hours of Portland and Seattle
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
Second book from respected hiking guru covering day hikes in this part of the country.
While Don’s books address a range of trails, they usually appeal to the “peeps who like steeps” crowd. (Daytrips for more hard core/physically fit. Not kids or seniors.)
Great for niche/local gear stores as...
Moon Colorado
Scenic Drives, National Parks, Best Hikes
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2020
From hiking through red rock canyons and aspen forests to hitting the slopes, find your adventure with Moon Colorado. Inside you'll find:
Strategic itineraries including a two-week road trip and quick getaways, with suggestions for outdoor adventurers, winter sports enthusiasts, history buffs,...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2013
The capital of the West Coast, a sprawling megalopolis that is home to more stars than the night sky, Los Angeles continues to enthrall all those who visit it. Whether you are looking for the tips on the current hottest bets or hot springs, this Guide is for you. Day trips in every direction from the city are also covered.
Oregon Off the Beaten Path®
Discover Your Fun
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Oregon Off the Beaten Path show you the Beaver State you never knew existed. Speed across snow-covered trails on a dogsled at the Trail of Dreams Training Camp. Trek back in time to the...
by Deborah Frazier
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
COLORADO’S HOT SPRINGS is an entertaining, comprehensive guide to the state's sweet soaking sites and their histories. The photographs capture each spring's unique character and beauty. Each chapter blends descriptions of the warm water wonders with stories about the unique characters, events, and...
by Clark Norton
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2017
Surrounded by mountains, bathed in desert warmth and steeped in Old West history, Tucson conjures up images of towering cacti, Spanish missions, cattle ranches, and cowboys. With its year-round sunny climate, it excels in opportunities to hike, bike, golf, and ride horses. Yet this southern Arizona...
by Duncan T. Patten
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2018
The Gallatin Way, a picturesque route heading south through the canyon to the west gate of Yellowstone, boasts a history covering more than a century of exploration, homesteading and development. Early pioneers and adventurers endured a rugged and unforgiving terrain where today's travelers speed...
Washington's History, Revised Edition
The People, Land, and Events of the Far Northwest
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2018
Now with a new design and updated content, including three brand-new chapters plus a new preface and a postscript from the author.
An anything-but-dry history textbook in a take-it-with-you package, Washington’s History is a fascinating walk through the sweeping story of a place and its people.
For...
by Collectif Ulysse, Eve Boissonnault
Language: French
Release Date: April 10, 2013
Language: French
Release Date: April 10, 2013
Avec le guide Ulysse Sud-Ouest américain, vivez enfin le rêve et partez, vous aussi, à la conquête de cette mythique région des États-Unis. Ce guide, exclusivement consacré aux États les plus spectaculaires, vous ouvre les portes de la Californie, du Nevada, de l’Utah, du Colorado, de l’Arizona...
Finding Abbey
The Search for Edward Abbey and His Hidden Desert Grave
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2015
When the great environmental writer Edward Abbey died in 1989, four of his friends buried him secretly in a hidden desert spot that no one would ever find. The final resting place of the Thoreau of the American West remains unknown and has become part of American folklore. In this book a young writer...
A Walk Around the Horizon
Discovering New Mexico's Mountains of the Four Directions
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
North of Santa Fe, the New Mexico landscape is framed by four high mountains. Although they are sacred to the Tewa Pueblo Indians, the four peaks are in different bureaucratic and cultural zones, which means that each peak attracts visitors but few non-Indian travelers visit more than one of the mountains....
Fodor's In Focus Santa Fe
with Taos and Albuquerque
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2018
Written by locals, Fodor’s InFocus Santa Fe is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s...