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Paddling a canoe into the sunrise. Watching a child take her first kayak ride with her father. Dodging campfire smoke while burning marshmallows and telling scary stories to wide-eyed kids. These are some of the moments and memories depicted in Summers at the Lake. The essays—often humorous, sometimes tinged with a sweet melancholy—celebrate the people and events marking the progress of the seasons, from the budding of the first leaves of May to their falling, gold and scarlet, in September. These prose poems capture the joy of simple, lakeside living and quiet reflection.

Texas. The Lone Star State. The second-largest state in the country. The 28th state of the union. Texas is a large and beautiful area with a rich history. Have you wondered what the state symbols of Texas are? Which animals call the Texas plains home? How long Texans have been...well, Texans? Find out the answers to all these questions and more inside this family-friendly book! Whether you are on a road trip, a camping trip, or just enjoying a family game night, this book will help you all learn some interesting facts and have fun as a family!

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Birmingham. Greater Than a Tourist - Birmingham Alabama USA by Julie Doss offers the inside scoop on the Magic City. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Welcome to BrightPathTours tour of LaFayette Square! On this tour, you'll see some of the earliest formal residences built in Washington, DC, and we’ll talk about some of the buildings that are long gone as well as many of the people—famous and notorious—who lived here. The tour starts near the White House, at Blair House, the President's 70,000-square-foot guest house! If you think that's impressive, wait 'til you hear some of the stories of the people who lived and worked here—all "Social Influencers" of their time! Join us as we walk all the way around this historic square.

Welcome to BrightPathTours' mini-tour of LaFayette Park! Our tour begins at the LaFayette Monument, one of five major monuments that honor individuals for their service to America. LaFayette Park has existed from the time the White House was built and four of the monuments here pay tribute to the men who came from France, Poland, and Germany to aid in America's fight for independence. This tour will lead you around this beautiful park while we discuss the many contributions of the men who fought alongside the likes of Henry Knox, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington himself.

If you're visiting DC and don't have a lot of time for a tour, try one of BrightPathTours mini-tours. They're under an hour but they pack plenty of history, stories, and intriguing tidbits! This tour of the President's Neighbors is made up of only three stops but we’re visiting three of the most imposing and historic buildings in Washington, DC: the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the White House, and the United States Treasury Building.

The Timberline Trail is an iconic hiking trail circumnavigating Mount Hood in Northern Oregon. Packed with incredible scenery, the journey cuts through gorgeous forests, across volcanic terrain, through glacier-carved canyons, along alpine meadows, and under thundering waterfalls while providing unprecedented views of Mount Hood and the surrounding Cascade Range volcanic peaks. This is the story of a four-day backpacking trip on the Timberline—the day-to-day experience, the highs and the lows, and the awe-inspiring beauty.

The Ellipse is one small area in front of the South Lawn of the White House. Although we don't have to cross a single street, this tour is a BIG challenge. Instead of the open areas similar to the National Mall, this is a very enclosed, highly secured part of DC. We're lucky to be able to tour here! Your host, BrightPath Tours, will lead you through this historic area where we'll see some of DC's lesser-known monuments and memorials, including the Boy Scout Memorial and the Zero Mile Marker.

På en rejse gennem USA interviewer to danske journalister seks fremtrædende amerikanere i håb om at komme ind under overfladen på det mytiske og flimrende drømmeland.

Do you consider yourself a history buff? Do you enjoy discovering interesting facts about the world? Would you love to uncover North Carolina’s riveting and relevant time period? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then you’re a very wise person! This trivia audiobook doesn’t just cover North Carolina’s history and sports, but also its natural wonders, amazing plants and animals, music, movies, and television, and more. With short questions throughout, you can truly test your knowledge and make your listening experience more fun and stimulating!

Joining the California exodus, Charles leaves the Golden State for high adventures in the Great Plains. Landing in Oklahoma City, he decides to check out the food in The Big Friendly by using food delivery apps to see what the city's residents are eating. In this work of gonzo journalism, Charles finds some of the tastiest and most unique dishes he has ever tasted while doing food delivery. It's a quirky, witty, feel-food short listen that will leave your mouth watering! Start laughing now.

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.

Hakon Mielche rejste i 1970‘erne med sin kone, Susanne Mielche, til USA på et vaskeægte roadtrip. Den garvede eventyrer tog notits af de vigtigste ting undervejs, og det blev til to spændende rejsebøger; "USA øst" og "USA vest". I "USA øst" kommer vi blandt andet med til det imponerende vandfald Niagra Falls, til Boston, hvor en tro kopi af det berømte skib Mayflower ligger og vugger i havnen, samt til George Washingtons hjem, Mount Vernon.

Hakon Mielche rejste i 1970‘erne med sin kone, Susanne Mielche, til USA på en vaskeægte roadtrip. Den garvede eventyrer tog notits af de vigtigste ting undervejs, og det blev til to spændende rejsebøger; "USA øst" og "USA vest". I "USA vest" kommer vi blandt andet med til Grand Canyon, på besøg på indianerreservater og til det imponerende monument for John F. Kennedy, der er rejst i Dallas, hvor den berømte præsident blev myrdet.

Have you ever wanted to know the best place to get a chicken-fried steak, breakfast taco, or margarita in Texas? Well, look no further than The Funny Travel List Texas: Eat and Drink, a thorough collection of the finest local Texas hot spots for the best food and drink in the lone star state. Whether you’re a native looking for a new favorite spot, a transplant trying to get the lay of the land, or you’re just passing through, this Texas restaurant guide will give you the low-down on the must-try places around the state.

Illinois, the Prairie State, is a birders playground. Birders can come and just take in the beauty that surrounds them. 50 Things to Know About Birds in Illinois is a book that will inspire you to see the lovely things about Illinois. Think of this book as a road map or GPS system to find out where to find the birds and know about the birds. So, find a comfortable spot wherever you enjoy listening, and hopefully this book will encourage you to take pleasure in the beauty of nature.

Greater Than a Tourist: Augusta Georgia USA by Kelly Brewer offers the inside scoop on Augusta, Georgia and the surrounding areas. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other books. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide.

Greater Than a Tourist's Winter Garden Florida USA by Lesa Boutin offers the inside scoop on Winter Garden and Central Florida. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours, but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other travel books. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide.

Looking for a different tour of Washington, DC? Your host, BrightPath Tours, will take you for a walk along one of the most famous streets in the United States: Constitution Avenue. Walk at your own pace, on your own schedule! This tour begins at Constitution Avenue and 22nd Street, at the Einstein Memorial. Along the route, we’ll see buildings that house world leaders in science, finance, diplomacy, and humanitarian relief efforts. The tour ends at the headquarters of the American Red Cross, which honors the founders of this world-renowned relief organization.

Looking for a break from all of the monuments and museums in Washington, DC? Your host, BrightPath Tours, will take you for a walk along one of the most famous streets in the United States: Pennsylvania Avenue. Walk at your own pace, on your own schedule! We start where Pennsylvania Avenue meets 15th Street, at Pershing Park and the WWI Memorial, where we'll see the memorial to General John "Blackjack" Pershing. Along the route, we’ll see some of the smaller monuments, including one to the man nobody remembers, Boss Shepherd, who remade Washington, DC into the city we enjoy today!