Explorer's Guide Illinois
Explorer's Guide Illinois

Author: Crystal Yednak

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2011-06-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0881509256

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With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Chicago is indeed the crown jewel of Illinois, with its awe-inspiring cityscape, world-class museums and dining, and diverse neighborhoods, but don’t miss the other wonderful spots. Cruise the Mississippi in a riverboat; trace the history of Abe Lincoln; see the stunning Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest. Camp, canoe, swim, hike, fish, bike, or sail in the many park. Illinois's friendliness will make you feel right at home.

Explorer's Guide Illinois
Explorer's Guide Illinois

Author: Crystal Yednak

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2011-06-06

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1581578784

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With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Chicago is indeed the crown jewel of Illinois, with its awe-inspiring cityscape, world-class museums and dining, and diverse neighborhoods, but don’t miss the other wonderful spots. Cruise the Mississippi in a riverboat; trace the history of Abe Lincoln; see the stunning Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest. Camp, canoe, swim, hike, fish, bike, or sail in the many park. Illinois's friendliness will make you feel right at home.

My First Pocket Guide About Illinois
My First Pocket Guide About Illinois

Author: Carole Marsh

Publisher: Gallopade International

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0635085380

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The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes Illinois basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about Illinois. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Illinois Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. Illinois Geography section digs up the what's where in Illinois. Illinois History section is like traveling through time to some of Illinois's greatest moments. Illinois People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. Illinois Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. Illinois Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to Illinois. Illinois Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about Illinois.

Explorer's Guide Wisconsin (Explorer's Complete)
Explorer's Guide Wisconsin (Explorer's Complete)

Author: Mollie Boutell-Butler

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2009-12-07

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 0881508284

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Features recommendations for dining, lodging, transportation, shopping, recreational activities, landmarks, and cultural opportunities.

Geology Underfoot in Illinois
Geology Underfoot in Illinois

Author: Ray Wiggers

Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780878423460

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Copious illustrations and witty, page-turning prose guide readers on geologic walking or driving tours of 37 sites in Illinois.

Exploring Nature in Illinois
Exploring Nature in Illinois

Author: Michael Jeffords

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2014-05-15

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0252096266

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Loaded with full color photographs and evocative descriptions, Exploring Nature in Illinois provides a panorama of the state's overlooked natural diversity. Naturalists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post explore fifty preserves, forests, restoration areas, and parks, bringing an expert view to wildlife and landscapes and looking beyond the obvious to uncover the unexpected beauty of Illinois's wild places. From the colorful variety of birds at War Bluff Valley Audubon Sanctuary to the exposed bedrock and cliff faces of Apple River Canyon, Exploring Nature in Illinois will inspire readers to explore wonders hidden from urban sprawl and cultivated farmland. Maps and descriptions help travelers access even hard-to-find sites while a wealth of detail and photography offers nature-lovers insights into the flora, fauna, and other aspects of vibrant settings and ecosystems. The authors also include diary entries describing their own impressions of and engagement with the sites. A unique and much-needed reference, Exploring Nature in Illinois will entertain and enlighten hikers, cyclers, students and scouts, morning walkers, weekend drivers, and anyone else seeking to get back to nature in the Prairie State.

Place Names of Illinois
Place Names of Illinois

Author: Edward Callary

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 0252090705

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This extensive guide shows how the history and culture of Illinois are embedded in the names of its towns, cities, and other geographical features. Edward Callary unearths the origins of names of nearly three thousand Illinois communities and the circumstances surrounding their naming and renaming. Organized alphabetically, the entries are concise, engaging, and full of fascinating detail revealing the rich ethnic history of the state, the impact of industrialization and the coming of the railroads, and insight into local politics and personalities. Many entries also provide information on local pronunciation, the name’s etymology, and the community’s location, all set in historical and cultural context. A general introduction locates Illinois place names in the context of general patterns of place naming in the United States. An extremely useful reference for scholars of American history, geography, language, and culture, Place Names of Illinois also offers intriguing browsing material for the inquisitive reader and the curious traveler.

Explorer's Guide Oregon Wine Country
Explorer's Guide Oregon Wine Country

Author: Sherry L. Moore

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2010-06-14

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1581571232

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"This is the new 'gotta have' guide to Oregon's wine country."—Jean Yates, President, Avalon Wine, Corvallis This guide to Oregon’s burgeoning wine scene provides exhaustive coverage of the entire state, from the renowned Willamette Valley to the distant Umatilla Valley. It is the guidebook for oenophiles who want to learn about Oregon's wineries, and for anyone who enjoys great wine and longs to see more of this diverse and beautiful state. Included are wineries with and without official tasting rooms as well as those that are open only by appointment. The authors also provide a wide array of dining and lodging suggestions and spotlight unique attractions, recreation options, and natural wonders for travelers to seek out in their spare time. As in every Explorer's Great Destinations title, detailed maps and the authors' insider knowledge make this book a must-have for travelers and residents alike. A unique and practical Great Grape Destinations checklist rounds out this invaluable resource. Use it to help you enjoy your trip to Oregon's vibrant cities and towns, stunning countryside, and—of course—distinctive wineries. Includes: history, getting around, wineries, lodging, dining, attractions, recreation, shopping, and more!