Fjord-like Hood Canal channels beneath the snowcapped Olympic National Park, creating a summer paradise of warm days and inspiring scenery as well as a haven for marine life and watercraft. For eons, Twana Indians crisscrossed in canoes that sliced through water like salmon. The canal�s first tourist, Captain Vancouver, sailed a launch down the scenic route in 1792. For the next century, a mosquito fleet of tugboats, stern-wheelers, fishing boats, and barges ferried the men who came for lo...

Explore the fascinating highlights, history, geology & nature of Sedona Arizona Red Rock Country with this entertaining, educational, point-by-point Waypoint Tour complete with travel expert stories, breathtaking photography & detailed tour maps. Your personal tour guide for Sedona travel adventure! Waypoints Include: 1) Sedona Arizona 2) Bell Rock Vista 3) Chapel of the Holy Cross 4) Huckaby & Marg’s Draw Trails 5) Merry-Go-Round Formation 6) Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village 7) Airport M...

Details of all the state and national parks in Arizona, including the Grand Canyon & Petrified Forest National Parks. This describes them all, from the vast national parks to little-visited wilderness preserves. Facilities, hiking trails, fees, campgrounds, fishing, canoeing, history, nearby attractions, directions - everything you need. Park maps show what to find and where to find it. Photos throughout. 22 State Parks are described - how to get there, contact info, what to do & see when ...

Join Uncle John as he treks through every one of America’s National Parks!If you like the great outdoors, you’re going to love this book. We’re plunging into every national park, monument, site, and trail (more than 150 in all!) in true Uncle John fashion and uncovering some unique stories behind all of them. You’re sure to find hidden facets of each national park that you never imagined. Read about...* Yosemite’s firefall and why it came to a sudden end

Countless travel books display some aspect or region of America, but USA 101 stitches together a whole crazy quilt of iconic places, events, fairs, and festivals that celebrates our country in all its quirky diversity. Whoever you are, wherever you're going, whatever you like to do, it's here somewhere. And if you just stay home and travel armchair-style you'll still find this guide a vivid, often humorous, always fascinating blend of world-famous and distinctly local places and events tha...

Lake Superior's North Shore—the vast stretch between Duluth and Grand Portage—is nearly 150 miles long, with an abundance of state parks, state and national forests, streams and rivers, and more than thirty distinct communities representing a broad range of ethnic and religious groups. Many visitors have made the famous drive along scenic Highway 61, the central artery of this popular vacation destination, but few are aware of the historical significance of the villages, homes, and markers...

Every year an estimated 29 million people travel with their dogs. But what happens when you actually want to leave the hotel room with your dog? This book is not about traveling with your dog to tiny, fenced-in dog parks or disappearing into the wilderness; it is about places you want to see, and taking your dog to share your fun. Here we explore the 50 best beaches to take your dog.

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, history, trails and much more. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Essentials: A-Z INDEX Lodging Stay safe1. General: History Biology Coastline Glaciated mountains Temperate Rainforest Recreation2. Maps: Washington regions Olympic Region Lake Crescent ...

A Tourists Guide to the Grand Canyon This book covers several topics including: - Grand Canyon History - How to get there by car, plane, bus and train - Getting Around and Sights you do not want to miss! - Activities and adventures you do not want to miss! - Restaurants in the local area and much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

This edition in the America's Lost Highway series explores the former route of U.S. Highway 99 through the Washington State. The route is often referred to as the Pacific Highway, and it travels from the U.S.-Canadian border north of Blaine to Vancouver on the Columbia River. Along the way, it skirts the shores of Puget Sound and connects the metropolitan areas of Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia.Over 250 historic points of interest are included, along with GPS coordinates for all liste...

Every year an estimated 29 million people travel with their dogs. But what happens when you actually want to leave the hotel room with your dog? This book is not about traveling with your dog to tiny, fenced-in dog parks or disappearing into the wilderness; it is about places you want to see, and taking your dog to share your fun. Here we travel to the best American National Parks.

Every year an estimated 29 million people travel with their dogs. But what happens when you actually want to leave the hotel room with your dog? This book is not about traveling with your dog to tiny, fenced-in dog parks or disappearing into the wilderness; it is about places you want to see, and taking your dog to share your fun. Here we track down America's Coastal Islands and Lighthouses...