Step out of your car and into adventure! Minnesota’s North Shore is a paradise of trails, waterways, and scenic beauty. It’s meant to be explored. No one knows this better than local author and outdoors enthusiast Katie Berg. She has hiked, biked, and paddled her way through the entire region. Now, she’s sharing the best trips with you. If your idea of fun involves hiking boots, bicycles, or kayaks, grab this guidebook and gear up! You’ll be introduced to more than 40 options for outdoor adventure. From pedaling one of the Midwest’s top-rated bike parks at Spirit Mountain to paddling along the shoreline of the Lake Superior Water Trail, experience the adventures that this unparalleled region has to offer. Each featured outing includes maps, full-color photographs, driving directions, and a detailed description, so you know what to expect on every trip. Plus, if you seek extreme adventure, this guidebook includes bonus destinations for climbing and scuba diving. With North Shore Adventures at your fingertips, you’ll always know what to do and where to do it!
The Minnesota hiking guide for everyone! Minnesota’s North Shore, from Duluth to the Canadian Border, is renowned for its beauty. Picturesque waterfalls, winding rivers, rocky landscapes, and, of course, Lake Superior attract visitors from across the Midwest. With Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore, there’s no need to fill your backpack with gear or plan an overnight camping trip to see the best of this unparalleled region. Authors Ladona Tornabene, Lisa Vogelsang, and Melanie Morgan present the top outings under 3 miles in length. Are you short on time? Did you bring the kids? Does your group come with a range of physical abilities? No problem! With this revised and updated guidebook, you have details about more than 45 short hikes at your fingertips. Each trail entry includes full-color photos, a map, and the information you want to know: total length, surface type, resting areas, trail highlights, and more. As an added bonus, the book includes details on 15 scenic walks less than a mile long, 18 waysides and scenic locales, and 11 picnic sites. Plus, there are special sections for people traveling in RVs and for people with physical challenges. Plan the perfect outdoor adventures for your entire family, including small children and seniors. These gentle yet spectacular hikes are inviting for everyone!
Feel the heat as you trek over active volcanoes in Volcanoes National Park. Get back to nature on a secluded fern grotto swimming trip. Explore the rainforest on your way to hidden lagoons where you can bathe sans clothing if you wish. Scuba dive in little-known caves. Kayak your way around deserted offshore islands. Take part in a tribal run through Waipio Valley. Paraglide from Popoli Sate Park (6,400 ft) down to the beaches. Or party all night long with locals. You can do it, and this guide shows you how. Each adventure is rated for risk and adrenaline rush. Risks run from Novice-Friendly to Professionals Only. Adrenaline meters start with Kid Stuff and rise to Absolute Hairball. Includes extreme mountain biking, trekking, snowboarding, surfing, hang gliding, active volcano hiking, diving, swimming with dolphins, paragliding, partying, zodiac rafting, windsurfing, and snorkeling.
When Columbus first set foot in the New World, he spied the North Coast of what we call the Dominican Republic and called it "the most beautiful land on earth." Today you might just say the same thing. Spectacular beaches stretch for miles around the country's shores - head for a white sand playa one day, then change to a craggy cove good for beach combing the next. If you're into windsurfing or kitesurfing, the newest craze, Playa Caberete is one of the top destinations in the world.
Whether you want to visit beautiful Waikiki Beach, surf the big waves on the North Shore, or snorkel at Hanauma Bay, the local Fodor‘s travel experts in Hawaii are here to help! Fodor‘s Oahuguidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor‘s Oahu travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities,and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Oahu's Best Beaches,” “Oahu's Best Natural Wonders,” “Hawaiian Flora and Fauna,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Hawaiian Cultural Traditions,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “What to Eat and Drink in Hawaii” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Ko Olina, Hanauma Bay, Haleiwa, the Waimea Valley, the North Shore, and much more. Planning on visiting other destinations in Hawaii? Check out Fodor‘s Kauai, Fodor's Big Island of Hawaii, and Fodor's Maui. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor‘s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
Annotation This guide takes you to the best the islands have to offer, both above and below the water's surface. Underwater enthusiasts will revel in the vivid descriptions of dive sites, from the wreck of the Chikuzen just off Virgin Gorda to the Painted Walls of Norman Island. Each of the dives is chosen for visual appeal, marine life, or the challenge it offers. Depth, strength of currents, accessibility, marine life you will encounter, level of expertise required and special points of interest are covered. This guide is aimed at the dive traveler, not just the diver. It offers details on sightseeing, dining, and accommodations. You will also find contact numbers for watersports operators, stables, and boat charter companies. Shopping is covered in the guide as well. Aimed at the dive traveler, this book takes you to the best places the islands have to offer, both above and under the water. There are vivid descriptions of the dive sites and each one profiled is chosen for its visual appeal, marine life or the challenge it offers. The depth, strength of currents, accessibility, marine life you will encounter, level of experience required and special points of interest are covered. A special section covers medical and travel insurance for divers.
The newest edition of Rock Climbing Minnesota contains three brand new areas and describes over 1100 routes at 15 major areas, offering a lifetime of cragging for beginners and experts alike. Experience the distinctive sea-cliff atmosphere of climbing along the North Shore of Lake Superior, cling to solid quartzite at Blue Mounds State Park, revel in the Northwoods environment of Crane Lake and Onishishin, or push your limits on steep sport routes at Willow River. Maps, color topos, and stunning climbing photography accompany clearly written descriptions of the routes to make Rock Climbing Minnesota indispensable on your next Midwestern climbing adventure.
Beautiful landscapes! Charming towns! Fabulous state parks! Amazing outdoor adventures! "Discovering Minnesota: The Hidden Gems" is a complete guide that reveals the state's lesser-known wonders. The book explores Minnesota's diverse landscapes, charming small towns, picturesque state parks, unique cultural attractions, and outdoor adventures. Whether you're a Minnesota native or visiting for the first time, this book is a valuable resource that sparks a sense of adventure and deepens your appreciation for the state's diverse landscapes and vibrant communities. If you love fantastic getaways and natural beauty, you will love "Discovering Minnesota: The Hidden Gems." Pick up a copy today!
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
