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Whether you are a born-and-raised Hoosier or a recent transplant, author Dick Wolfsie will have you laughing out loud as he introduces you to the neighbors you never knew you had. He takes you to places you never knew existed -- right in your own Indiana backyard.
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"The #1 New York Times bestseller, now more compelling, more inspiring, and more giftable than ever, 1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You Die, has been completely updated and is now in glorious full color. From the iconic series with millions and millions of books and calendars in print, this is the essential and deliciously readable guide for armchair travelers and adventurers who want to know the best places to visit in all...
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Just because a town is off the beaten path doesn't mean you should give it a skip. Nunemaker takes you to destinations in Indiana that have 15,000 or fewer inhabitants, yet still feature don't-miss places to shop, eat, and play. Perfect for one-day or weekend excursions, you'll find wineries, alpaca farms, chocolate shoppes and more-- just waiting to be discovered if you're willing to get off the interstates.
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This is the first comprehensive and fully illustrated guidebook for nature lovers who want to explore the wild and natural areas of southern Indiana by trail, water, or road. Featuring 95 beautiful color photos and 5 maps, A Guide to Natural Areas of Southern Indiana provides ideas for a lifetime of fun and exploration, and makes planning easy by including directions to the areas, offering suggestions on what to do when you arrive, and what you will...
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Indiana often calls itself the Crossroads of the Nation. It's not also perhaps the very nexus of US weirdness. Armed with Oddball Indiana, you'll soon discover the strange underbelly of the Hoosier State, from brain sandwiches to square donuts. Indiana has monuments to Michael Jackson, the comic strip character Joe Palooka, and the World's Largest Egg. It's where Alka-Seltzer and Wonder Bread were invented, where A Christmas Story actually took place,...
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"Military tourism has exploded. Last year, more than 30 million Americans bought a ticket to visit a military destination setting visitation records from New York to California. But what destinations, and where did they go? The truth is that there are uncounted military sites you can see and visit, some on --and some off -- the beaten path. There are secret missile sites, life sized dioramas, outdoor tank, ship, and bomber parks, and incredible exhibits...
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Pt. 1. General information. Alaska cruise options ; Preparing for your cruise ; Life aboard a cruise ship ; History of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest ; Natural phenomena ; Wildlife of Alaska ; A walk in a rainforest ; Native culture -- pt. 2. The voyage & the ports. Seattle ; Victoria ; Vancouver & Canadian Rockies ; Canada's inside passage ; Ketchikan ; Pioneer ports: Wrangell & Petersburg ; Juneau & Tracy Arm ; Skagway & the Yukon ; Glacier Bay...
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Say "Aloha" to the Hawaii of your dreams! Snorkel in the translucent seas of a palm-fringed lagoon, take a stroll on a field of black lava or lush rainforest trail, relax on a green-sand beach where sea turtles bask in the sun, see the world's first acquaculture in an ancient royal fishpond, dance the hula to the seductive beat of pahu drums, rest in quaint B&B's or plush oceanfront resorts, and sample the delicious food of Hawaii Regional Cuisine,...
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This complete travel guide allows the reader to enjoy the first and oldest national park in the world mile by mile. First the reader can compare the different approaches to the park and plan an itinerary. Along with fascinating facts and anecdotes, readers will learn of Yellowstone's geyser basins and the frequency of the geysers, out-of-the-way hikes, and how to spot the wildlife and wildflowers. Updates to the sixth edition include a geological...
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"Think outside the big-box hotels and discover North America's most inspiring outdoor getaways. In the first guide of its kind, authors Mike and Anne Howard of the acclaimed blog HoneyTrek.com dive into the origins of glamping and the 21st-century craving for unconventional experiences that effortlessly connect us with nature, loved ones, and ourselves. Each chapter of Comfortably Wild offers a unique way to vacation, like the boutique farmstays in...
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Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, stare into Abe's stony eyes and read his Gettysburg Address chiseled in the wall. Stand where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous speech and feel the sweep of history. Inside this book: full colour guide, free pull out city map, 87 bars, lounges and clubs, 35 pages of family friendly attractions, 24 free museums, 3 miles of lawn on the National Mall, 1 big White House comprehensive map, section DC for families,...
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Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Iowa Off the Beaten Path shows you the Hawkeye State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed——from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So, if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path....
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Tired of the same old tourist traps?
Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Alabama Off the Beaten Path shows you the Yellowhammer State you never knew existed.
• Uncover the roots of the civil rights movement at the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery
• Tour the state's network of limestone caves, like Cathedral Caverns in Woodville
• Soak up the sun on the sugar-white sands of Alabama's Gulf Shores. So, if you've...
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This book features 112 species of Indiana birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.
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