America's Scenic Drives

America's Scenic Drives

Author: William C. Herow

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 9781885464286

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"Features all 200 of America's officially designated scenic drives in four national scenic byway programs. These routes represent the very best scenic drives from the four million plus miles of roads traveling across America. The byways offer you a pleasurable driving experience along America's most scenic roads while offering glimpses of mountains, lakes and rushing streams, small towns and farms, wildlife, history, and natural wonders across America. Consider this your invitation to pull off the interstate, slow down, and discover America's scenic countryside and the treasures within." -- Back cover.


USA National Parks

USA National Parks

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 689

ISBN-13: 0744036577

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Breathtaking and awe-inspiring, the USA National Parks never fail to amaze. Distinguished by rust-red canyons, snow-capped peaks and silent forests, they’re yours to roam. Immerse yourself and your family in these ancient lands, explore their heritage and find out what makes them unique. Whether it’s your dream to check the Grand Canyon off your bucket list, discover Alaska’s Denali Park, and explore Florida’s Everglades, or if you’re simply seeking inspiration for your next trip to the great outdoors, USA National Parks Lands of Wonder ensures you experience all the American wilderness has to offer. USA National Parks Lands of Wonder truly brings all 62 National Parks to life, celebrating the country’s most breathtaking landscapes. USA National Parks is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside USA National Parks you will find: • Inspiring photography throughout that evokes the majesty of the national parks • ‘Focus On’ sections including features on National Parks throughout each season, best times to visit, and geographical insights • Practical tips on what to enjoy during your trip, including popular hikes, bird-watching tips, and activities for the whole family to enjoy • ‘Did You Know?’ sections featured throughout to test your knowledge on the culture, history and wildlife of the National Parks you visit • ‘Ways To Explore’ sections featured throughout to maximize your adventures, offering ideas such as camping, picnicking, hiking, sledging, night-watching and walking • Expert led hike Trails with easy, moderate and challenging options to plan your route ahead of your trip • Covers: Yellowstone, Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Wind Caves, Mesa Verde, Glacier Rocky Mountain, Lassen Volcanic, Hawai’i Volcanoes, Denali, Grand Canyon, Zion, Acadia, Hot Springs, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Carlsbad Caverns, Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah, Olympic, Kings Canyon, Isle Royale, Mammoth Cave, Big Bend, Everglades, Virgin Islands, Haleakalā, Petrified Forest, Canyonlands, North Cascades, Redwood, Capitol Reef, Arches, Guadalupe Mountains, Voyageurs, Theodore Roosevelt, Badlands, Channel Islands, Biscayne, Katma,i Glacier Bay, Gates of the Arctic, Kenai Fjords, Kobuk Valley, Lake Clark, Wrangell St. Elias, Great Basin, National Park of American Samoa, Dry Tortugas, Death Valley, Saguaro, Joshua Tree, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Cuyahoga Valley, Congaree, Great Sand Dunes, Pinnacles, Gateway Arch, Indiana Dunes, White Sands Seeking more adventures in the USA? Don’t forget to check out DK Eyewitness Southwest USA, DK Eyewitness Florida, DK Eyewitness New England, DK Eyewitness Hawaii, DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest, and DK Eyewitness USA to make the most of your trip and achieve the adventure of a lifetime. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.


Berlitz Pocket Guide Alaska Ports of Call

Berlitz Pocket Guide Alaska Ports of Call

Author: Berlitz Publishing

Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1785731068

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Berlitz Pocket Guides: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Alaska and its Ports of Call Plan your cruise, plan perfect itineraries and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do and see on a cruise to Alaska, from top attractions like the Misty Fjords, spotting wildlife in the Kenai Fjords National Park and visiting the historic Klondike goldfields. . This will save you time, and enhance your exploration of this fascinating region. Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, this is an iconic tool to help you plan your cruise as well as an on-the-move companion when you're exploring Alaska's Ports of Call Covers Top Ten Attractions, including the Misty Fjords and historic Skagway as well as Perfect Cruise itinerary suggestions Includes an insightful overview of landscape and culture Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around Essential practical information on everything from booking a cruise to what to bring and wear on board Inspirational colour photography throughout Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise tobring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.


South America's National Parks

South America's National Parks

Author: William C. Leitch

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Visitors to South America enter a world of astounding natural contrasts and unusual wildlife. This one-of-a- kind guide will take travellers to the exotic heart of seven countries via 35 parks, where they can experience the outstanding scenery, unique flora and fauna, and the variety of outdoor activities they left home to find. With 16 pages of colour photographs and indispensable maps of the parks, South America's National Parks brings to life the natural wonders of the Green Continent and gives visitors a lasting keepsake of their journeys.


1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die

1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die

Author: Patricia Schultz

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2016-11-29

Total Pages: 1201

ISBN-13: 0761189718

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Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, and for the first time with full-color photographs, here are 1,000 compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Just for Laughs festival, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, the Oyster Bar and the country’s best taco, lush gardens and coastal treks at Point Reyes, rafting the Upper Gauley (if you dare). Plus resorts, vineyards, hot springs, classic ballparks, the Talladega Speedway, and more. Includes new attractions, like Miami’s Pérez Art Museum and Manhattan’s High Line, plus more than 150 places of special interest to families. And, for every entry, what you need to know about how and when to visit. “Patricia Schultz unearths the hidden gems in our North American backyard. Don’t even think about packing your bag and sightseeing without it.” —New York Daily News