United States Travel

Author Sharon Kitchens identifies the locations that serve as the basis for King's fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem's Lot, Derry, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King, the author sheds light on daily life in places that would become the settings for Carrie, Salem's Lot, The Dead Zone, Cujo, IT, and 11/22/63.

"With humor and lyrical grace," Kathleen Norris meditates on a place in the American landscape that is at once desolate and sublime, harsh, and forgiving, steeped in history and myth (San Francisco Chronicle). A combination of reporting and reflection, Dakota reminds us that wherever we go, we chart our own spiritual geography.

What happens when you take a professor and sprinkle on some old salt seafarer? It’s a recipe for an engrossing narrative of the sea and those who have made it their lives work. Welcome aboard as we hit the decks, load the cargo, sail out, and bring back sea stories full of adventure and glory.

Stories provide the connective tissue of the South. The intrepid Pamela Petro drives from the Carolinas to the Appalachians to the Atlantic seaboard, from Virginia's valleys to Louisiana's swamps to meet the mesmerizing guardians of its history: the storytellers, who often double as local, or national, treasures. A gifted listener, Petro records how stories originate as well as how they are passed down. She paints vivid portraits of the tellers while compiling tales about Jack the trickster, boo-hags and plat-eyes, ghosts, and singing turtles.

Eat Like a Local - Cape Cod by Thomas Hall offers the inside scoop on food in Cape Cod. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

If you want to learn about the best places to eat, drink, and explore in the Mile High City, then check out HowExpert Guide to Denver, Colorado. This comprehensive guide to the Mile High City brings to life one of the most exciting cities in the United States. Denver has built on its rich Western history to become a modern metropolis that welcomes everyone. From the largest collection of microbreweries in the world to vibrant art and cultural scene to endless outdoor activities, Denver offers something for everyone.

Embark on a journey through Santa Barbara County with a guidebook crafted by a native who unveils the region's most cherished secrets and attractions. "Exploring Santa Barbara County: Insider's Guide to the American Riviera" is not just a travel guide; its a passage to experiencing the heart and soul of one of Californias most picturesque locales. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this book offers invaluable insights into making the most of your trip to this coastal paradise.

In this episode of Traveling the United States we take you through the great state of Alaska. Hear about places to visit, how to get there, where to stay, and what to do. We take the guesswork out of traveling for you, so sit back and enjoy all that Alaska has to offer. It may surprise you!

Travel Like a Local Arkansas by author Tamatha Johnson-Arslan offers first-hand and personal insight into the best places to visit in Arkansas. She is a sixth generation Arkansan. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, writing and religious studies. She loves to go to yard sales and enjoys thrifting. She enjoys looking for old books and vintage clothing. She lives for family time and quiet nights at home.

On his very first visit to America, motorcycle traveller Lawrence Bransby embarks on a journey that will take him from Southern California to the northernmost points of both Alaska and Canada then back across the USA to Texas. Along the way he has numerous adventures, meets people, has an accident somewhere above the Arctic Circle and, in the process, attempts to understand a little of what it means to be American. Bransby's writing is intimate, raw and immediate, taking the listener along with him as a vicarious pillion passenger.

Eat like a Local: Maine by author Sydnie Boudreau offers a look at the local cuisine and fresh food options available from top to bottom in the state known as Vacationland. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

In Eat Like a Local – Arizona, Sara Maya offers the inside scoop on food and travel in Arizona. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Nashville is more than just the home of country music — it’s a city of family adventures, vibrant festivals, unforgettable food, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or a solo escape, Experience Nashville: Your Family Guide to Exploring Music City is your go-to companion for unlocking the very best of this unforgettable destination. Why This Book Is Perfect for You: Comprehensive yet easy to use – Organized into clear chapters covering downtown highlights, museums, outdoor adventures, neighborhoods, festivals, and more.

This Southern Utah travel book helps introverts and crowd-averse travelers escape the hustle and bustle of typical tourist hotspots. "Introvert's Southern Utah Travel for Crowd Haters" uncovers the hidden gems of Southern Utah, offering a curated selection of serene destinations that allow you to immerse yourself in nature without the crowds. Explore some of the more popular locations like: Zion National Park, Arches National Park, and Bryce Canyon at their most tranquil.

Award-winning travel journalists and Santa Fe residents Judith Fein and Paul Ross crisscross New Mexico, finding unforgettable adventures listeners can personally experience such as painting with an abstract artist on the Navajo Reservation, visiting a wolf refuge, cruising in a lowrider, hiking in a volcano, gourmet dining at Zuni Pueblo, seeing a ghost, tracking the true Billy the Kid . . . and so much more.

For most guests at a Disney theme park, it's enough to know when the park opens, where the rides are, and how long it'll take to get on those rides. But that's not you, is it? You're not a low-information guest. You know that a Disney attraction doesn't just pop up in a park one day, no questions asked. There's a method to the magic, a plan for making all that pixie dust happen, a high-stakes, high-thrills narrative available—once upon a time—to insiders only. Now it's demystified for one and all.

What do famous people love to do during their free time in Los Angeles? Angelenos and other notables have their rituals that connect them to the city in a unique way: favorite restaurants, museums, beaches, parks, markets, landmarks, haunts, and hideaways. The activities are as diverse and eclectic as the city itself. My City, My Los Angeles gives listeners something truly unique - a chance to experience LA the way the city's most notable luminaries do.

Francis Parkman was a noted 19th Century American historian who wrote widely about the American West.

Author and Researcher Mike Luoma shares the personal story of his first two years of exploration and discovery of possibly sacred stone sites throughout New England, experiencing potential Ceremonial Stone Landscapes and more. Mike relates his impressions from each visit, as well as research and knowledge gained in his efforts to understand the sites' meanings and histories.

If your office building were on fire, would you lock the door and keep working? If you were unhappy with your career, would you pedal a rental commuter bike cross-country to see what else was out there? What if a bloodthirsty axe murderer punched you in the face? Is that the city where you’d start a new business? Jeffrey Tanenhaus makes a lot of questionable decisions in pursuit of a fresh start, but they add up to one wild ride in this true story of the all-American adventure that has everyone talking.