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From stunning views atop the Great Smoky Mountains to the depths of the largest known cave system in the world, the national parks of the Southern states have something for everyone. From swamp lands in South Carolina to the tallest mountain peak east of the Mississippi in North Carolina, the Southern US offers some wonderful national treasures with something for everyone.

In this witty and entertaining collection of travel tales, an acclaimed journalist explores his obsession with trains--and what his rail journeys have taught him about culture and identity. "I've gone around the world in installments. Every trip has been a revelation. I've watched regions...

**The National Bestseller** From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu, a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska, America's last frontier In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He...

Dear Bob and Sue is the story of our (Matt and Karen Smith's) journey to all 59 US National Parks. We wrote the book as a series of emails to our friends, Bob and Sue, in which we share our humorous and quirky observations. It is at times irreverent, unpredictable, and sarcastic, all in the spirit of humor. We describe a few of our experiences in each park but do not provide an exhaustive overview of each experience or park.

The Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, created by President Obama in 2016 and eviscerated by the Trump administration in 2017, contains more archaeological sites than any other region in the United States. In The Bears Ears, acclaimed adventure writer David Roberts takes listeners on a tour of his favorite place on Earth, as he unfolds the rich and contradictory human history of the 1.35 million acres of the Bears Ears domain. Weaving personal memoir with archival research, Roberts sings the praises of the outback he's explored for the last 25 years.

In this guide to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, after making sure you can find your way around the park, have a place to camp, as well as food and gas (and plenty of water), we’ll help you truly explore the park’s geology, history, prehistory, wildlife, plants, and people. For example, did you know that there was a major meteor impact in Canyonlands that left a crater three miles wide and had the effect of an 8.0 earthquake on nearby rocks, deforming them for miles?

Take a walk in the park. Or explore a forest, gorge, campground, even a historic site. Spend a week or a weekend. Go biking, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting or cross-country skiing. Or just relax and enjoy the most beautiful scenery in the Northeast! This is a guide to the state and national parks throughout Maine, the wildlife refuges, nature and bike trails, historic sites, facilities and activities at each site, and contact information.

“An inspiring reminder of the incredible resource that is our public lands.” —Brendan Leonard, author of The Camping Life and Surviving the Great Outdoors Across 193 million acres of forests, mountains, deserts, watersheds, and grasslands, national forests provide a multitude of uses...

The Travel Fam Park Guide for Acadia National Park is designed to help you enjoy, connect with, and immerse yourself in Acadia's mountains, sea, wildlife, and culture in a refreshing way. It guides you toward expansive activities and supports your independence. Now you can successfully navigate vacation with family members who have different needs and preferences. You'll uncover insights, tips, opportunities for self-expression, and insider scoops that can enhance your visit – whether with, or alongside, your travel fam.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Greater Than a Tourist—Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA by M. Hart offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the most visited National Park in Colorado.

Perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and families alike, Midwest Wonders transforms a casual outing into an unforgettable odyssey. Picture yourself kayaking through crystal waters, breathing in the scent of pine as the sun dips below the horizon, or sharing stories around a crackling campfire. This book doesn’t just show you the Midwest’s wild side—it immerses you in it.

The United States is full of natural wonders, but few remain unspoiled by man as much as Yosemite National Park: a 750,000 square acre park near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Despite being inhabited by people for nearly 3,000 years, the relatively remote spot helped ensure that even as America expanded west, the Yosemite area avoided being settled or exploited like so many other areas on the frontier.

What if we were less reliant on our cars? What if there were safe cycling paths to take us places instead? What if those paths led to the next town, the next village and the countryside beyond? This was the dream of a group of Bristolian idealists in the 1970s when they founded Britain’s National Cycle Network, which now runs to nearly 13,000 miles across the country. Journalist Laura Laker sets off on an odyssey around the UK to see where the NCN began, and where it is now.

It's not often we can discover secrets in the modern age - places largely unknown by the public. This guide introduces listeners to the National Trails System, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary. These are not just scenic trails, not just historic routes, but 30 individual gems with something each of us can appreciate. Explore 11 national scenic trails and 19 national historic trails designated by the US Congress over the past 50 years.

Exploring the world’s most captivating national parks can often feel overwhelming. With countless options and limited time, how do you choose the perfect destinations to fulfill your adventurous dreams? If you’re an adventure seeker yearning to explore the breathtaking beauty of the great outdoors, then you need to listen to this book!

When Steve Sieberson and his wife unexpectedly found themselves in Britain with an entire summer on their hands, they readily agreed to avoid the usual tourist attractions, opting instead for a road trip to the UK’s far-flung national parks. As they set out, however, he envisioned bracing days of energetic hill-walking, while she assumed they would relax in tearooms and cozy pubs.

This guide is a must for those who want to enjoy the wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities in these two states. It will help you find the perfect place for a weekend getaway, an active family outing, and a quiet wilderness retreat - almost any type of outdoor experience you want. Discover wildlife refuges, state and national parks, nature and bike trails, historic sites, hiking tips, and more.

For years, America's national parks have provided public breathing spaces in a world in which such spaces are steadily disappearing, which is why close to 300 million people visit the parks each year. Now, to honor the centennial of the National Park Service, Terry Tempest Williams, the author of the beloved memoir When Women Were Birds, returns with The Hour of Land, a literary celebration of our national parks, what they mean to us, and what we mean to them.

Many childhood summers, Mark Woods piled into a station wagon with his parents and two sisters and headed to America's national parks. Mark's most vivid childhood memories are set against a backdrop of mountains, woods, and fireflies in places like Redwood, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon national parks. On the eve of turning 50, and a little burned out, Mark decided to reconnect with the great outdoors. He'd spend a year visiting the national parks.

A group of travelers visit a beautiful landscape and rejoice in seeing the natural beauty of the mountains. Some get busy capturing the best view in their camera, others checking the scenic viewpoints off their list. One person, however, is looking at the picturesque mountains and admiring the creative power of Allah.