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Author: Jeanne Walpole
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2009-05-19
Total Pages: 383
ISBN-13: 1461746892
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the exciting nightlife of “The Biggest Little City in the World.”
Author: Jeanne Walpole
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Published: 1999-11
Total Pages: 486
ISBN-13: 9781573801041
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA mecca for visitors from all over the globe, Reno and Lake Tahoe offer matchless outdoor recreation and nonstop casino fun against a backdrop of one of the most gorgeous mountain settings in the world. With its burgeoning arts community, diverse culture, rich history and comfortable climate, it's not hard to understand why it's a premier retirement and relocation area. Explore the region with our Insiders' authors whose firsthand experience will make you feel like a local.
Author: Jeanne Lauf Walpole
Publisher:
Published: 2003-12
Total Pages: 412
ISBN-13: 9780762728411
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore Reno and Lake Tahoe with this in-depth guide, written by a local author. Learn firsthand information about the history, culture, climate, and attractions of the region, including casinos, skiing, boating, and the 72-mile "most beautiful drive in America."
Author: Mike White
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Published: 2015-08-17
Total Pages: 458
ISBN-13: 0899977928
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEver since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Minden-Gardnerville. These trips are tailored for every type of hiker, and many are suited for mountain bikers. This new edition features 26 new hikes and all updated content.
Author: John Zumerchik
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2009-11-12
Total Pages: 792
ISBN-13: 1851097163
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first comprehensive encyclopedia on the history of the vast and varied ways human beings have used the world's waterways for business, protection, and recreation. Seas and Waterways of the World: An Encyclopedia of History, Uses, and Issues offers a comprehensive introduction to humanity's historical reliance on the world's seas and waterways and how that reliance continues to evolve. Over the course of two volumes, this extraordinary resource describes the world's major nautical features, the wide variety of uses for those waterways, and a number of essential issues arising from water-borne commerce. The encyclopedia marks the emergence of the aquarium, cruise, energy, fishing, insurance, mining, trade, transportation, recreation, and sport industries, and includes entries on harbors, ports, and coastal development that play a part in the economics of commercial water use. Also included is coverage of a number of significant themes such as the rise and fall of the Erie Canal as the gateway to the Midwest, and the declining popularity of the Panama Canal.
Author: Yale Daily News Staff
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 2009-06-23
Total Pages: 1025
ISBN-13: 1429935316
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Straight-Talking Student's Guide to the Best Colleges For more than thirty-five years, The Insider's Guide to the Colleges has been the favorite resource of high school students across the country because it is the only comprehensive college reference written and researched by students for students. In interviews with hundreds of peers on campuses from New York to Hawaii and Florida to Alaska, our writers have gotten the inside scoop on every school on topics ranging from professors and campus life to dorms and student activities. This thirty-sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to stay on top of campus trends and attitudes. Each school profile in The Insider's Guide cuts through the veneer of brochures and common stereotypes to reveal colleges as they're seen through the eyes of their students. This comprehensive guide includes: - Revealing profiles of more than 330 top schools in the United States and Canada - Essential statistics for every school, from acceptance rates to the most popular majors - An insider's packing list detailing what every college student really needs to bring - A college quiz that helps students find the type of school that is right for them - FYI sections with candid student opinions and outrageous advice
Author: Jeanne Walpole
Publisher:
Published: 2001-11
Total Pages: 444
ISBN-13: 9780762710164
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by local authors with many years of experience in writing about their community, the Insiders' Guide RM series provide newcomers, visitors, and business travelers with a native's perspective of the area. Each guide details hotels, restaurants, annual events, attractions, nightlife, parks and recreation, real estate, and much more. Covering more than 60 cities and areas nationwide, the Insiders' Guide RM series offer the best local insights on travel and relocation.Features include: -- Light, easier-to-use 6 x 9 size -- Easy-to-read typeface -- Large photos and maps -- Updated interior graphics -- Thumb tabs for quick reference to specific chapters -- More at-a-glance information in every title -- Expanded, comprehensive indexes -- Easy-to-use geographic organization in regional booksExplore Reno and Lake Tahoe with this guide, which includes firsthand information on the history, culture, climate, and attractions of the region.
Author: Paris Permenter
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2011-10-18
Total Pages: 359
ISBN-13: 0762775505
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. San Antonio Stroll along the River Walk and grab a bite to eat. Relive history at the Alamo. Experience the exotic blend of Texas frontier and Mexican marketplace. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities
Author: Laura Nathan-Garner
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2012-10-02
Total Pages: 311
ISBN-13: 0762790636
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Written by locals and true insiders, each guide is packed with useful tips on places to stay, restaurants, events, attractions, fun thnigs to do with the kids, nightlife, recreation, shopping, local history, and much more--as well as a comprehensive appendix called "Living Here" that offers information on real estate, education, health care, and more.
Author: Rachel Dresbeck
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2011-03-01
Total Pages: 363
ISBN-13: 0762774770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Portland, Oregon Savor outdoor adventure, culture, and everyday civility. Linger in parks, neighborhoods, bookstores, cafes, and pubs. Smell the roses in America’s most livable city. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities
