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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains (1879) is a work of travel literature by British explorer Isabella Bird. Adventurous from a young age, Bird gained a reputation as a writer and photographer interested in nature and the stories and cultures of people around the world. A bestselling author and the first woman inducted into the Royal Geographical Society, Bird is recognized today as a pioneering woman whose contributions to travel writing, exploration,...
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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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Everything you need to know for the perfect adventure
Whether you're planning a trip to Yellowstone, cherish fond memories of the park, or hope to visit it someday, Roadtrip Yellowstone is an inspiring guide that offers insider information on the best things to do, see, and experience within 100 miles of America's favorite park, such as:
• the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, where families can explore interactive exhibits on...
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Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, New Mexico Off the Beaten Path shows you the Land of Enchantment 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...
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"New York Times-bestselling author Jim Harrison (1937-2016) was a writer with a poet's economy of style and a trencherman's appetites. Best known for fiction and poetry, Harrison was also a prolific nonfiction writer, with columns running in Sports Illustrated and Esquire, and work in Outside, Field & Stream, and others. Written with Harrison's trademark ribald humor, compassion, and full-throated zest for life, The Search for the Genuine is a collection...
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"Add fun, history, and jaw-dropping natural wonders to your southwestern road trip with RoadTrip America's Arizona and New Mexico: 25 Scenic Side Trips, each one beginning and ending at an Interstate highway and drivable within a day. Full-color maps and photographs illustrate easy-to-follow scenic routes through breathtaking landscapes and iconic towns in Arizona and New Mexico. Discover the surreal beauty of White Sands, watch the sun set over Monument...
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A chronicle of the mid-nineteenth-century wagon train tragedy draws on the perspectives of one of its survivors, Sarah Graves, recounting how her new husband and she joined the Donner party on their California-bound journey and encountered violent perils, in an account that also offers insight into the scientific reasons that some died while others survived.
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"A young man takes a summer job with a horse packer in the Sierra Nevada mountains-and receives a valuable education in the art of living-in a modern-day parable filled with love for horses, nature, and the majesty of the Sierras, based on the author's real-life experience of 40 years horse packing in the John Muir Wilderness. Pablo is 18, a young man bound for college and a promising future, but also directionless and drifting toward the gang life....
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In this beautiful collection, veteran travel writer Mark Bedor takes readers on a journey through twenty of the great ranches of today's Wild West. With over 200 stunning full-color photographs, reading Great Ranches of Today's Wild West is almost as good as being there. Take a horseback ride through the snowy woods at Vista Verde Ranch in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, or follow in the footsteps of Butch Cassidy on the Outlaw Trail at Utah's Tavaputs...
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Each hike in this guide includes a detailed map, accurate driving and hiking directions, and a quick overview of distance, time, and elevation. In addition, several overall maps show the hike locations in the larger area. The summaries allow hikers to choose a trail appropriate to their ability and desire.
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The essential source of information about the sights and sites travelers and locals want to see and experience-if only they knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, these guides take the reader down the road less traveled.
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Pack up the car and enjoy 28 drives through the scenic grandeur of the photographer's paradise, rock hound's nirvana, and geologist's dream world that is Utah. Offering more than 1,500 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the Beehive State's scenic byways and back roads.
Discover Utah's long and vibrant history, myriad outdoor recreational activities, and breathtaking scenery-including...
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Southwest USA's Best Trips. Featuring 32 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can take in the immensity of the Grand Canyon, soak up the beauty of Sedona along Highway 89A, and stop off in Moab for some biking or rafting, all with your trusted travel companion....
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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Southwest USA's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Marvel at the Grand Canyon, soak up the beauty of Sedona, and stop off in Moab for some rafting. Get to Southwest USA, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's Southwest USA's Best Road Trips:
Itineraries for classic road trips plus other...
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One man sees an atomic apocalypse coming—and tries to warn the world—in this novel with “a sly, Hitchcockian touch”from an Edgar Award finalist (Publishers Weekly).
High on a mesa in the mountains of New Mexico, a small town hides a dreadful secret. On a morning very soon there will be an accident that triggers a terrible chain reaction, and the world we know will be wiped out.
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High on a mesa in the mountains of New Mexico, a small town hides a dreadful secret. On a morning very soon there will be an accident that triggers a terrible chain reaction, and the world we know will be wiped out.
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“Montana Curiosities” brings to the reader with humor and affection-and a healthy dose of attitude-the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. A fun, accessible read, “Montana Curiosities” is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes. This compendium of the state's quirks and characters will amuse Montana's residents and visitors...
19) Montana
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Pack up the car and enjoy twenty-four of the most memorable drives in the Treasure State. Offering over 2,250 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out unforgettable trips for exploring the region's scenic byways and back roads.
Discover classic trails and beautiful areas of the state that many visitors miss, from Glacier National Park's magnificent Going-to-the-Sun Road in the northwest to the rugged rangelands and...
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Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be.
Tucson
Savor the Southwestern cuisine. Bask in 350 days of sunshine a year. Find inspiration in the desert and mountain landscape. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike
• Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations
• How to live & thrive in the area-from recreation to relocation
• Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment,...
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