A Journey through the River's Cultures and Characters
The story of a journey of discovery on the countrys most celebrated waterway, and an exploration of the wonderment, joy, and fear that will invariably grab hold of you when youre sitting alone in a 14-foot plastic boat on Americas greatest river: the mighty Mississippi.
The Oregon Trail, the route of the pioneers during the largest mass migration in United States history, was a long and difficult journey made by Americans nearly two centuries ago. This guidebook, rich with photos, interviews, and information about the famous landmarks, facilities, individuals, activities, and towns along the trail, will please ......
Italian beef and hot dogs get the headlines. Cutting-edge cuisine and big-name chefs get the Michelin stars. But Chicago food shows its true depth in classic dishes conceived in the kitchens of immigrant innovators, neighborhood entrepreneurs, and mom-and-pop visionaries. Monica Eng and David Hammond draw on decades of exploring the city's food ......
The National Historic Landmarks series provides readers with a carefully researched, thoughtfully curated guide to each state or region's most significant historic sites. Organized by historic period, with full-color photos, this guide will appeal to historical enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and both local visitors and tourists alike.
Best Loop Hikes Wisconsin includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic loop hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Best Loop Hikes Wisconsin will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from ......
Best Loop Hikes Colorado includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic loop hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Best Loop Hikes Colorado will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from ......
Chicago's architecture attracts visitors from around the globe. The fourth edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago is the best portable resource for exploring this most breathtaking and dynamic of cityscapes. The editors offer entries on new destinations like the Riverwalk, the St. Regis Chicago, and The 606 as well as updated descriptions of Willis ......