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by Michael J. Makley
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2011
Lake Tahoe is one of the scenic wonders of the American West, a sapphire jewel that attracts millions of visitors each year. But the lake drew Native Americans to its summer shores for millennia, as well as more recent fortune hunters, scientists, and others.
A Short History of Lake Tahoe recounts...
by Tom Snyder
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Pacific Coast Highway
Before gridlocked freeways and jumbo jets, the West Coast was a region of friendly towns and secluded coves, with 1,800 miles of winding and scenic roadway. It still is!
Join Tom Snyder for another two-land adventure--from California's strands and the tumbled shoreline...
by Jackie Dishner
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2009
An easy-to-follow guide from a longtime local, offering up 12 unique road trips that will take you into the heart of the Grand Canyon State.
From the deserts near the U.S./Mexico border to the pine tree forests along the Mogollon Rim, and back to the west “coast,” where the Colorado River...
Backroads of the California Coast
Your Guide to Scenic Getaways & Adventures
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2009
From sprawling beaches to dramatic cliffs, the landscapes carved out by the mighty Pacific Ocean have been a destination for adventure and discovery since the earliest Spanish explorers arrived in the 1600s. While here and there the coastal wilderness has given way to California’s largest and most...
by Lonely Planet, Amy C Balfour, Ryan Ver Berkmoes
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Mauiis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Buckle up and hit the Hana Hwy - with its 600 twists and turns, towering cliffs and jungle valleys;...
by Jamie Jensen
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
**The Road Awaits!
From the evergreen giants of the Pacific Northwest to the beaches and brews of San Diego, Road Trip USA: Pacific Coast Highway reveals the best of the PCH.**
Excerpted from Road Trip USA
Mile-by-mile highlights so you can make the most of this winding highway through...
by Insight Guides
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2019
Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package.
Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Antigua and Barbuda, from top...
Moon California Road Trip
San Francisco, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles & the Pacific Coast
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2018
**Hit the Road with Moon Travel Guides!
From the waterfalls of Yosemite and the colorful Grand Canyon to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise through the best of the West with Moon California Road Trip. Inside you'll find:**
Maps and Driving Tools: Over 40...
by Leroy Radanovich
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2015
In 1846, Thomas Larkin, American council general to the Mexican government in California, purchased a Mexican land grant, Las Mariposas, for Col. John C. Fremont. The grant consisted of 10 square leagues of grazing land located near the Merced River and west of the Sierra. In 1848, when California...
Vacation in St. Thomas… A Tropical Island In The U.S. Virgin Islands
A Complete Island Travel Guide For Tips On Places To Stay In St. Thomas, Restaurants In St. Thomas And All The Things To Do In St. Thomas To Help You Plan A Hassle-Free Caribbean Vacation In This Breathtaking Island Paradise
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2012
It is one island out of a group of islands in what is known as America’s very own Caribbean paradise.
St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands, despite having a very mountainous landscape, is internationally well-known as a water lover’s paradise. Everywhere is scenery of emerald hills and...
Walking Denver
32 Tours of the Mile High City’s Best Urban Trails, Historic Architecture, and Cultural Highlights
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
People come to Denver for the nearby mountains and spectacular natural beauty, the craft beer, the outdoor lifestyle and mild climate with abundant sunshine, but what they also discover is how walkable it is as they explore culinary treasures, history that goes from the time of the dinosaurs to the...
by Keith Whiting
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2012
Surrounded by miles of magnificent white sand beaches, protected by coral reefs and brushed by the constant breeze of the trade winds, Barbados is a swimmers paradise. The west coast beaches are calm and lapped by the Caribbean. The south coast has small to medium waves that are great for windsurfing...
Historic Colorado
Day Trips & Weekend Getaways to Historic Towns, Cities, Sites & Wonders
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2009
With its ancient pueblos and dinosaur bones, its gold mines and railroads, and its pioneering place in the westward push of the American frontier, Colorado is a state alive with history. This illustrated adventure through historical Colorado takes readers by scenic backroads from the towering Rocky...
Napa Valley Travel Guide (Quick Trips Series)
Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2016
Enjoy your trip to the United States with the Napa Valley 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 in...