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Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Families - Paperback

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by Kim Cooper Findling (Author)Today is perfect for a daycation. Calling all Bend, Oregon visitors, new residents and anyone who is curious about the exciting destinations that surround this beautiful city. Bend, Oregon Daycations is your source for fun one-day travel narratives for families. Learn what to take, where to go, and what not to miss on 19 Oregon day trips within a two-hour radius of Bend.Follow easy itineraries packed with information to explore these places and more: The Painted...

Quintessential Sarasota: Stories and Pictures from the 1920s to the 1950s - Hardcover

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by Jeff Lahurd (Author)From local writer and historian Jeff LaHurd comes Quintessential Sarasota: Stories and Pictures from the 1920s and the 1950s celebrating the history, people and places of Sarasota, Florida. Written in a light and entertaining style and using extraordinary historical images, LaHurd conveys a nostalgia for Sarasota s heyday in the early 20th century. This collection of columns takes a light and entertaining look back at colorful past. Using many unique and archival images...

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by Ana Pacheco (Author)The history of Santa Fe is encapsulated in imagery. Remnants of unearthed Native American artifacts from eons ago shed light on its first inhabitants. By the 17th century, Spanish settlers were capturing everyday life with brushstrokes on canvas. In the 1850s, the epic of this ancient land was brought to life through the camera's lens. These early images, which tell the story of the convergence of humanity, are as varied as the people themselves. They arrived at differe...

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by Theresa Mitchell Barbo (Author)The salty waves and sandy beaches of Cape Cod disguise its fascinating and nearly forgotten history. From Provincetown to Falmouth, the Cape's fifteen towns offer a plethora of hidden and enchanting tales. Learn why one of the most famous rescues in Coast Guard history spent nearly fifty years in the shadows without public notice. Discover which wild creature went from the nineteenth-century soup pot to enjoying conservation protection under state law. Histor...

Taming Big Sky Country: The History of Montana Transportation from Trails to Interstates - Hardcover

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by Jon Axline (Author)Drives this breathtaking did not come easy. Cruising down Montana's scenic highways, it's easy to forget that traveling from here to there once was a genuine adventure. The state's major routes evolved from ancient Native American trails into four-lane expressways in a little over a century. That story is one of difficult, groundbreaking and sometimes poor engineering decisions, as well as a desire to make a journey faster, safer and more comfortable. It all started in 1...

Palm Springs Golf: A History of Coachella Valley Legends & Fairways - Hardcover

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by Larry Bohannan (Author)Against a dramatic background of desert mountains, the sparkling green fairways of the Coachella Valley have attracted world-class golf tournaments, athletes and dignitaries for decades. In the 1920s, enterprising oil tycoon Tom O'Donnell built one of the first nine-hole courses in Palm Springs, and the area was a hangout for Hollywood's elite by the 1940s and '50s. Bob Hope's namesake PGA Tour event became a mainstay, while Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, the Marx Brother...

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by Skylar Browning (Author), Jeremy Watterson (Author)The Wild West had nothing on Montana's first baseball games. Fights, booze, cheating and gambling fueled the state's inaugural professional league in 1892. The turn of the century brought star-studded barnstorming tours and threats of bloodshed. Big Sky Country embraced a distinctly different version of the old ballgame, and Montana players who made their way to big league diamonds helped change the sport on and off the field. From the Lew...

A History Lover's Guide to Detroit - Hardcover

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by Karin Risko (Author), Rodney L. Arroyo (Photographer)Detroit's auto heritage is known worldwide, but this fascinating city's history runs much deeper. Step inside the tiny recording studio where Berry Gordy, a young entrepreneur who faced tremendous prejudice, created a music empire that broke down racial barriers. Tour Art Deco masterpieces so spectacular they're called "cathedrals" to commerce and finance. Walk in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Cobo Hall, where he first d...

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by Brian D'Ambrosio (Author)Montanans' football obsession goes far beyond storied college programs. From Baker to Zurich, even the tiniest towns in Montana have sent players to the NFL. One of the most dominant offensive linemen of the 1940s was Anaconda's own Francis Cope, who earned All-Decade honors as a New York Giant. Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991, MSU alum Jan Stenerud was the league's first soccer-style kicker. Pat Donovan, who earned a Super Bowl ring with the Dalla...

Best Tent Camping: Oregon: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from Civilization - Hardcover

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by Becky Ohlsen (Author)The guide to the top 50 tent campsites in Oregon. The new, full-color edition of Best Tent Camping: Oregon by Becky Ohlsen guides campers to the state's quietest and most scenic campsites. It's the perfect resource for those who blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boom box, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by RVs. The book contains detailed campground layout maps; key information s...

Waterfall Hikes of North Georgia - Paperback

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by Jim Parham (Author)Jim Parham recommends 60 hikes to over 200 waterfalls in this hiking guide, which covers cascades--from famous, to obscure and remote--in wilderness areas, national forests, state parks, land trusts, and wildlife management areas. Routes range from easy strolls to 12 rugged miles, and each entry includes complete driving and hiking directions, distance and estimated hiking time, maps and elevation profile, trailhead GPS coordinates, and a description and photograph of ea...

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by Troy Taylor (Author)For nearly two decades, Troy Taylor has been delving into the ghosts and haunted places in the state of Illinois but in this book, the author takes a journey down a darker road and takes readers on a search for the strange, terrifying and bizarre in this mysterious region. For centuries, Illinois has played host to the unexplained from the ancient mysteries of Cahokia, the stone forts of southern Illinois, anomalous petroglyphs and many other oddities from our distant p...

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by Troy Taylor (Author), Adam Selzer (Author), Ken Melvoin-Berg (Author)The city of Chicago is unquestionably the weirdest and most haunted city in America With a history dating back to the early 1800s that is filled with violent events, mysterious happenings and a lot of very strange characters, there is no other place like it in the country. Now, in the most complete book ever written on Chicago ghosts and strange history, the creators of the Weird Chicago Tours reveal just how that homegr...

Grant's Getaways: Guide to Wildlife Watching in Oregon - Paperback

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by Grant McOmie (Author)Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Grant McOmie and discover that there is always something new to see in Oregon. Many of Grant's favorite wildlife watching destinations are included in this handy guidebook and they have also been featured in the popular television Oregon travel series Grant's Getaways. This is a detailed reference book for wildlife viewing and is part of his new series of guidebooks.Author BiographyA fifth-generation Oregonian, McOmie is a journalist,...

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by Josh Quick (Author)'Montana Quick Facts' is a complete 112 page collection of original illustrations telling strange but true stories about Montana. It's a book filled with fanciful one-sentence facts paired with drawings that will surprise and delight readers of all ages. Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.31 x 6.5 x 6.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: November 05, 2019

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by Shelly Peters (Author), Anna Murfield (Illustrator)A fantastical voyage of a glass fishing float, that's been on the move for years. Come follow its adventures of wonder and doubt, and even a few sad tears. But please don't fret over the changes in this journey, for the outcome will be grand. And a lesson for us all, to embrace life's turns, even if it's different than what we have planned. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.5 x 11 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 13, 2020

Amuninni Sicily (Let's Go To Sicily) - Paperback

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by Groovisun (Author)Longing for some winter sun, a middle aged couple embark upon a spontaneous jaunt to Sicily to herald the start of the New Year. Exploring a small part of this stunning island they quickly become immersed in the culture and the warmth of (some of) the people. Their light-hearted (and often humorous) journey gradually leads them to discover a true 'sense of place' as the couple explore not only an island, but also the paths that have led them there. Tuning-in to the island...

Free RV Camping American West: Discover 1,902 places where you can camp for free! - Paperback

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by Ted Houghton (Author)Discover 1,902 officially designated camping areas in 11 states across America's west. These camping areas are real places-not big box store parking lots or side street parking-but formal campgrounds and dispersed camping areas. Included are camping areas managed by various agencies including federal, state, local, and others. Use this helpful guide to begin experiencing the many wonderful camping opportunities available throughout the American West!Camping Areas Inclu...

RV Camping in State Parks, 7th Edition - Paperback

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by Roundabout Publications (Author)This guide is designed to help you find state parks that can accommodate and have campsites for recreational vehicles. In all, there are 1,644 parks in 49 states (Hawaii is not included). State maps are provided to help you visually identify their location. Park details include contact information, phone numbers, directions, and GPS coordinates. Plus available activities, amenities and mentions of any unique attractions found within a park. Camping details i...

New Mexico Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal - Paperback

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by Bridge Press (Author)Exploring New Mexico: A Guide to the 50 Must-See Destinations in New Mexico to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure TodayTraveling to New Mexico is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for free spirits whose soul craves deep connection with nature, New Mexico is rich in picturesque landscapes that'll leave you breathless.As you travel the distance through the deserts and mesas of New Mexico, and then all the way through...

Oregon Bucket List Adventure Guide & Journal - Paperback

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by Bridge Press (Author)Exploring Oregon: A Guide to the 50 Must-See Destinations in Oregon to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure TodayTraveling to Oregon is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for free spirits whose soul craves deep connection with nature, Oregon is rich in picturesque landscapes that'll leave you breathless.As you travel the distance through the lush forests and mountains of Oregon, and then all the way through its pristi...

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by Phil T. Archuletta (Author), Sharyl Holden (Author), Sharyl S. Holden (Joint Author)Scattered across New Mexico are over 500 scenic historic markers that give brief historical facts about the area and provide interesting clues to New Mexico's vividness. This comprehensive guide gives locations of the markers, the information as it appears on each marker, and names and addresses for further information. Reading one marker, you can imagine how it would feel to ride shotgun with Sheriff Pat G...

150 Things to See, Do & Love: Joshua Tree National Park - Paperback

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by Pudgy Buffalo (Author)Discover your perfect JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK adventure... Lush Joshua tree forests, granite labyrinths, California fan palm oases, abandoned ranches, desert dreamscapes, dazzling sunsets, tall tales, wild trails, poignant culture, fascinating history, larger-than-life characters, wildlife buddies, secret passageways, climbers' nirvana, creative inspiration, unbelievably starry skies, gold mines, ghost stories and hidden treasures... 150 Things to See, Do & Love...

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by Rose Miller (Author), Sharon Hildebrand (Illustrator), Joshua P. Miller (Designed by)Every Trail Leads Home is an essential book for any West Virginia enthusiast, ideal for both children and the young-at-heart. Unique trails from each region of the state are thoughtfully described in verse while stunning watercolor illustrations feature characters enjoying the wide variety of outdoor activities that make West Virginia famous. The characters' stories will invoke sweet memories for West Virg...

Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures - Hardcover

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by Wally Koval (Author), Amanda Koval (Author), Wes Anderson (Foreword by)Adventure awaits in this new visual odyssey from Accidentally Wes Anderson, taking readers on stunning trips to every continent and sharing oddly moving human tales along the way. For lovers of travel, design, and exploration, AWA presents a brand-new collection of real-world places that seem plucked from the films of Wes Anderson, and the stories that bring each location to life. You'll venture to Antarctica through ...

The Carousel Caper: A Coastal Adventure - Paperback

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by Amy Moore (Author), Alan Bull (Illustrator)Come, Enjoy the Ride!The Salisbury Beach Carousel is one of only a few historical carousels still operating across the country. The preservation ofeach one ensures generations to come can enjoy the simple pleasure of taking a spin on an enchanting amusement ride.Visit www.SalisburyBeachCarousel to learn more and support the Salisbury Beach Partnership's efforts. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.09 x 8.5 x 11 IN Publication Date: August 13, 2024

Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook - Paperback

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by Andrew Doughty (Author), Leona Boyd (Photographer)The finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new 12th edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pr...

Wild North Carolina: Discovering the Wonders of Our State's Natural Communities - Paperback

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by David Blevins (Author), Michael P. Schafale (Author)Celebrating the beauty, diversity, and significance of the state's natural landscapes, Wild North Carolina provides an engaging, beautifully illustrated introduction to North Carolina's interconnected webs of plant and animal life. From dunes and marshes to high mountain crags, through forests, swamps, savannas, ponds, pocosins, and flatrocks, David Blevins and Michael Schafale reveal in words and photographs natural patterns of the lands...

Budget Travel Planner: Vacation Planner for the Consummate Traveler - Paperback

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by Speedy Publishing LLC (Author)The Benefits and uses of a Travel Planner Why Should You Use A Travel Planner? There are not many things that can be both exciting and stressful, but planning a vacation that involves traveling can be one of those things. It is often very helpful to use a travel planner when planning a trip, whether it is for business or pleasure. A travel planner can be one of the most useful things that you can pack. Travel planners can serve as a one stop shop for informati...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Idaho - Paperback

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by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Idaho, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality, this notebook is an ideal companion for journaling, planning trips, tackling writing projects, organizing to-do lists, or simply capturing thoughts on any o...

Vintage Lined Notebook Greetings from Pueblo, Colorado - Paperback

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by Found Image Press (Producer)Introducing the Vintage Notebook: Greetings from Pueblo, Colorado, a delightful companion for all your writing endeavors. Featuring 150 lined pages, immerse yourself in the charm of a classic vintage travel postcard illustration adorning its cover. With its full-color decorative vintage art and versatile functionality, this notebook is an ideal companion for journaling, planning trips, tackling writing projects, organizing to-do lists, or simply capturing though...

The Big Bigfoot Book: 100 Encounter Stories - Paperback

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by Ethan Hayes (Author)Over 400 pages of thrilling Bigfoot and Sasquatch encounters! The Big Bigfoot Book is a captivating anthology of 100 Bigfoot encounter stories drawn from the bestselling book series I Saw Bigfoot and Encounters Bigfoot. This collection brings together the most intriguing and persuasive eyewitness accounts of meetings with the elusive creature known as Bigfoot, spanning various rugged and remote regions of North America. Each narrative offers a vivid exploration of this ...