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As we age, it would be so easy to let the "what ifs" intrude. What if it rains? What if my bike breaks down and there’s no cell phone service? What if my joints hurt, my backside aches, and I get cold and miserable? I’m too old for discomfort and uncertainty. There is a multitude of ways we can talk ourselves out of doing the things we’ve always loved.

Discover the Areas in Glacier That the Public Misses Out On! Are you planning a trip to the great outdoors? Is Western United States on your agenda? Montana's Glacier National Park is a spectacular destination that features incredible excursions and some of the most memorable sights that summer vacation planners will remember for the rest of their lives. It is called the Crown of the Continent for a reason, but did you know that there are some great hidden gems near this national park? When it comes to this national park trip, what you don't know will hurt you. Glacier National Park in the ...

New Hampshire's hard and rugged exterior protects one of America's richest native brook trout fisheries. These abundant waters are as varied as the landscape, from Mount Washington to peaceful meadows. The anticipation of the largest mayfly hatch contrasts with the quiet, deep waters of holding pools, and anglers are rewarded when they learn how to read the rivers and streams.

What makes New York City the greatest city in the world? As one of the foremost chroniclers of New York’s local legends and urban glory, New York Nico has thoughts. Nico gets asked a lot of questions about his hometown. Where’s the best slice, pastrami sandwich, cup of coffee, vintage store, or bookshop? In this must-have city guide, New York Nico takes readers on an epic tour of his 100 can’t-miss NYC spots, including food, shopping, and so much more.

An Alaskan cruise is a wonderful experience. Cruising Alaska’s shoreline reveals a world of majestic mountains and wild rivers. Taking an Alaskan cruise can be the experience of a lifetime. The Alaska Chronicles –Our Alaskan Cruise Adventure relates our experiences on an Alaskan cruise. Or cruising Alaska experience left us with memories that would last a lifetime. The Alaska Chronicles –Our Alaskan Cruise Adventure contains not just experiences about our cruise. It also contains information about both big ship and small ship Alaskan cruises. Use this guide to help you decide just ...

🔸Not an Ordinary Road Atlas – Just Better ✅ Imagine having peace of mind on the road, knowing you’ll never get stuck on a narrow mountain pass or misled by GPS again. ✅ Imagine being guided by large, easy-to-read maps instead of tiny screens or cluttered symbols. ✅ Imagine discovering scenic roads, quiet campgrounds, and the right places to stop—without stress, noise, or tourist traps. Whether you travel to reconnect with nature, visit sacred sites, or simply enjoy the open land at your own pace, The RVers Road Atlas is designed with you in mind. We’ve met countless RVers ...

This is an engaging audio course that immerses learners in authentic Canadian French through a collection of charming short stories set in Quebec and other French-speaking regions of Canada. Written by Kelly Austin and carefully designed for progressive learning, this course brings Quebec's vibrant culture and distinctive French dialect to life.

Why buy two separate guides when one gives you everything? Discover the best of both Maui and Kauai with this two-in-one travel companion—packed with interactive maps, insider tips, and unforgettable island adventures. Explore Maui, where sunrises from Haleakalā, bamboo forest trails, and oceanfront luaus set the tone for adventure. Then journey to Kauai, the Garden Isle, where emerald mountains, secret beaches, and ancient Hawaiian history come together in breathtaking harmony.

If that’s the case you found the right book! Le Québécois is a language with many complexities but really fun to learn and speak. It also differs in so many ways from European French. In this book, you will find commonly used sentences and words with examples that will make you feel like a real Quebecer.

The Grand Canyon region is one of the most visited wilderness areas in the world. Many hikers embarking on a day trip or overnight outing are unprepared for the triple-digit temperatures, elevation gains, lack of shade and desert survival conditions associated with the inner canyon. Grand Canyon Survival Gear & Garb prepares the hiker for backcountry emergencies that they may find themselves in while venturing beyond the rim or when visiting other desert parks like Death Valley, Canyonlands or Arches. The book explains water and electrolyte requirements, strategies for coping with intense ...

On an 18-year-old Harley, just off the lift from a major engine repair, the author sets off on a motorcycle ride along the nation’s busiest highways on the east coast of America, from the northeast to the Florida Keys. He details what he went through in preparation for the ride and shares the history of what he encounters along the way. During the ride, he encounters an abundance of Road construction, unruly drivers, motor homes and 18-wheelers. Odd sights, sounds and smells will accompany him along the way with a colorful cast of characters to keep him entertained on this 3000-mile journey.

We shipped two British Jeeps 3,500 miles back to the USA, before embarking on a 5,500-mile coast-to-coast road-trip from New York to LA. Along the way, we tackled the world-famous trails of Moab, took a tour of the nearby national parks, and sampled a few of Colorado's most scenic byways. Over the course of three weeks we were almost arrested, swallowed by a tornado, and nearly mugged in Las Vegas. The Jeeps broke down, caught fire, and were nearly confiscated. But we also met some incredible people, all of whom contributed in their own way to this story.

A born naturalist and a fearless traveler, Vladimir Dinets wrote travel guides, conducted field research, and lived a couple of lives before he was accepted into the PhD program in zoology at the University of Miami. He thought crocodiles were a dead-end research topic - survivors from the age of the dinosaurs but not much else - until he witnessed groups of up to seventy alligators performing mating choruses that included infrasound vibrations - a form of communication extremely rare in nature.

A pampered Long Island princess hits the road in a converted bus with her wilderness-loving husband, travels the country for one year, and brings it all hilariously to life in this offbeat and romantic memoir. Doreen and Tim are married psychiatrists with a twist: She’s a self-proclaimed Long Island princess, grouchy couch potato, and shoe addict. He's an affable, though driven, outdoorsman.

Banff is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in Canada and the most popular in the Canadian Rockies. It is the oldest national park in Canada, the second in North America (following Yellowstone in Wyoming) and the third oldest park in the world (following Royal in Australia). It encompasses 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) including the Lake Louise area and part of the Icefields Parkway.

In "The Frontier State: A History of Alaska," acclaimed historian Daniel Hardy invites readers to journey through the untamed wilderness and enduring spirit of America's Last Frontier. Hardy takes us from the ancient footsteps of the first Indigenous tribes, through the tumultuous gold rush era, into the strategic importance of World War II, and up to the contemporary battles over oil, environment, and indigenous rights. This is not just a history of Alaska; it's a tribute to its people. Hardy brings to life the grit, tenacity, and courage of the pioneers, miners, fishermen, soldiers, and ...

This extraordinary travel book tells the true story of how in 1997 writer Michael Paterniti agreed to take a road trip from New Jersey to California, reuniting the preserved brain of the great scientist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) with his granddaughter Evelyn. Paterniti's improbable travelling companion is 84-year-old Thomas Harvey, the pathologist who not only removed Einstein's brain from his head during the autopsy but purloined it from Princeton Hospital also!

Warpath and Bivouac, or the Conquest of the Sioux offers a picture of campaigning in the 1870s and records the sights and sounds of plains warfare. This campaign was the one in which General Custer suffered his famous defeat at the Little Big Horn. Finerty gives an account of the Battle of the Rosebud which preceded the Custer massacre, and also reports on the later 1879 campaign to force the surrender of Sitting Bull and his Sioux who were the last resistance after Custer's defeat.

Surrender to the undeniable magic of Kauai, where every moment is filled with a promise of unforgettable memories. Picture yourself strolling along pristine beaches, feeling the soft sand between your toes and the gentle breeze against your skin. Snorkel into crystal-clear waters teeming with colorful marine life, or bask in the warm tropical sun as you surf the waves along the majestic coastline…

The Colonial Williamsburg you are visiting is literally a window to the past where we can see in detail the thriving town that served as the capital of Virginia for 80 years. In part one we begin our tour at one of the famous taverns that served the men we know today as our Founding Fathers. Along our tour route, we'll see shops that still provide colonial-era goods. We'll also visit some of the public buildings where the innocent and guilty had their days in court—and where Blackbeard's pirates were jailed!