With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich regions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the states' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and ......
Maine's cultural and culinary heart, Portland is a buzzing and energetic food community. Widely considered to have one of the country's most vibrant food scenes-named "Restaurant City of the Year" by Bon Appetit-the city offers a diverse culinary landscape, from classic seafood to Oaxacan to Korean to Milanese, and its devotion to farm-to-table ......
The Boston region is overrun with classic beauty-cityscapes, snow-capped mountains, tranquil harbors, and sleepy historic hamlets. Show-stopping, scene-stealing, I-pulled-over-for-this charm exists in every season all over the place in this Boston region. All you have to do is open your eyes and see it. Boston Road Trips takes readers on nearly 30 ......
Exploring the Southern Maine coast and interior from Kittery to Portland, this eclectic book guides readers to geological points of interest such as waterfalls, glacial boulders, rock profiles, and towering cliff views; to historic houses, garrisons, and mansions; to hiking trails and scenic walkways; to museums, historic churches, and ......
Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore
Here we have a collection of unnerving tales of events that happened--and still do happen--in the collective back yard of the Deep South states. Accompanied by evocative illustrations, these compelling retellings of 40 popular folktales feature supernatural occurrences and ghosts of all sorts, from fiddling ghosts to the story of the Jack ......
Including Caesars Head, Coastal Islands, Charleston, and Congaree Nation
Offering more than 2,000 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the Palmetto State's scenic byways and back roads. Discover South Carolina's long and vibrant history, myriad outdoor recreational activities, and breathtaking scenery. Inside you'll find Itineraries ranging from 25 miles to ......
Including Lake Superior's North Shore, Itasca State Park, and Minneapoli
Scenic Driving Minnesota highlights the natural and cultural history of the land. With stories and facts about the people, natural environment, and region to enhance travels, you're in for quite the ride. Included are detailed, color maps to accompany each drive, as well as all new, stunning color photos.
Including Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Outer Banks
From the sandy beaches of the Outer Banks to the rugged mountains of the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina offers something interesting around every turn. Author Laurence Parent describes thirty drives covering the state's most fascinating and beautiful places.
Waterfalls are some of the most coveted hiking destinations in every state, but the diverse terrain of Utah makes for particularly spectacular water attractions that will delight hikers of every level and interest. Throughout the state you'll find waterfalls on high mountain peaks, deep in desert slot canyons, and everywhere in between. From easy ......