Travel America

. Decades of incremental changes created a distinctive watercraft, and the steamboat became perfectly suited to the conditions of the western rivers, transforming the west from a wilderness into a place of economic significance. In The Western River Steamboat, nautical archaeologist Adam I. Kane traces the development of this once commonplace vessel. Kane describes the importance and impact of the steamboat in American history and complements his historical analysis with clear, concise technical explanations of the construction and evolution of western river steamboats.

In 1908, the brilliant poet and writer John G. Neihardt traveled by canoe down the then-untamed Missouri River for 56 days. His account, rousing and elegantly reflective, showcases the long ago, fascinating world through which the mighty river passed. The River and I is at once a classic adventure tale, an enduring homage to the Old West, and a tale of an abiding love for a relentless river and those affected by it.

Spring Break 1986 changed everything forever in the lives of 19 students, three chaperones, and one bus driver. "It's all good until it turns bad." Was it the tequila? Based on one man's epic journey across two continents and four countries with 50 years of adventure.

Mit diesem Hörbuch dokumentiert die Autorin Hermine Stampa-Rabe ihre schwere Fahrradexpedition von Missoula/ Montana, USA, durch Kanada auf dem Alaska Highway nach Anchorage in Alaska. Aus dem Bericht ihres Radsportvereins "Adventure cycling", ersah sie, dass sie streckenweise auf sehr grobem Straßenasphalt radeln muss. Um einem Plattfuß von vornherein aus dem Weg zu gehen, wählte sie deshalb ihr altes Mountainbike, das aber neun Pfund schwer war... Gegen die gefährlichen Grizzly Bären, Pumas und Elche schützte sie sich mit einem Bärenglöckchen am Fußgelenk und Bären-Spray. Über nicht abreißende Berge und an brennenden Wäldern ging es immer weiter gen Norden.

Nick Neely chronicles his 650-mile trek on foot from San Diego to San Francisco, following the route of the first overland Spanish expedition into what was soon called Alta California. Led by Gaspar de Portolá in 1769, the expedition sketched a route that would become, in part, the famous El Camino Real. It laid the foundation for the Golden State we know today, a place that remains as mythical and captivating as any in the world.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Sandusky. Greater Than a Tourist- Sandusky, Ohio’ by Chelsea Vallejo offers an in-depth look and guide through the city of Sandusky and surrounding areas, including some of the beautiful Lake Erie islands. Most books on this area cover basic attractions, which is great, but this book offers a complete guide to the biggest attractions and popular hidden gems in the area.

Greater Than a Tourist: Mexico City, Mexico by Pilu Alvigini offers the inside scoop on Mexico City. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. This audiobook will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you an excitement and knowledge from a local.

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!

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Lima. Greater than a Tourist: Lima, Peru, by author Maria Nolasco, offers the inside scoop of the top destination on the Peru coast. 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.

The audiobook is a history of Arlington National Cemetery and the Arlington House including its residents, the descendants of George Washington, and its last resident, Robert E. Lee and family. Jeff tells the information he researched in story format with details and tips on the Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, DC area as well as travel suggestions.

Delve into the heart of Central California's hidden gem with "Central California Wine Country: A Comprehensive Travel Guide – San Luis Obispo County Edition." This meticulously curated guidebook is your passport to the diverse and enchanting wine regions of San Luis Obispo County, from the renowned Paso Robles appellation to the cool, fog-kissed vineyards of the Edna Valley.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Ciudad Valles. Greater than a Tourist - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico by Author Andrea Bieber offers the inside scoop on the city of Ciudad Valles and the Huasteca Potosina. 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 audiobook will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

In Roadside Americans, Jack Reid traces the rise and fall of hitchhiking, offering vivid accounts of life on the road and how the act of soliciting rides from strangers, and the attitude toward hitchhikers in American society, evolved over time in sync with broader economic, political, and cultural shifts. In doing so, Reid offers insight into significant changes in the United States amid the decline of liberalism and the rise of the Reagan Era.

Winchester, Virginia, is an emblematic American town. As the US economy and American culture have transformed in recent decades, the ground under centuries-old social codes has shifted, throwing old folkways into chaos. Homeplace teases apart the tangle of class, race, and family origin that still defines the town and illuminates questions that now dominate our national conversation - about how we move into the future without pretending our past doesn't exist, about what we salvage, and what we leave behind.

A Speck on the Sea chronicles the greatest ocean voyages attempted in the littlest boats.

The centerpiece of a major national campaign to indentify and preserve forgotten history, Here Is Where is acclaimed historian Andrew Carroll’s fascinating journey of discovery in which he travels to each of America’s 50 states and explores locations where remarkable individuals once lived or where the incredible or momentous occurred.

Greater Than a Tourist: Rio De Janeiro Brazil by Carolina Protzner offers the inside scoop on Rio de Janeiro. 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 travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Road trips with kids aren't easy, but new parents of twins Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi became experts at creating lasting family memories without breaking the bank. From hiking with infants to navigating RV camping in state parks and camping in national parks - these outdoor lovers have tried it all, and See You at the Campground is packed with personal anecdotes, packing lists, site recommendations, and recipes that will help you create a one-of-a-kind vacation on a family-friendly budget.

Border Odyssey takes us on a drive toward understanding the US/Mexico divide: all 1,969 miles, from Boca Chica to Tijuana. Along the journey, five centuries of cultural history (indigenous, French, Spanish, Mexican, African American, colonist, and US), wars, and legislation unfold. And through observation, conversation, and meditation, Border Odyssey scopes the stories of the people and towns on both sides.

This text provides a practical guide to the great American national parks, how to avoid the crowds, the walking tours, facilities and how to get there. This edition has been expanded to include 49 parks, information on accommodation and dining, camping and tours.