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Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
A thoroughly detailed guide to this region of France, with full information on where to stay, how to get around, the history and culture, sights to see, and what to do. Following are a few excerpts from the guide. Some of Europe's most beautiful cities, stu.
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Series
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
For most visitors interested in the outdoors, Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island is the top destination. It has more than 50 miles of groomed gravel carriage roads, where motorized traffic is banned. Nearly 120 miles of hiking trails traverse seven major barren mountaintops. There is much to see and do here, and plenty of places to explore. The island's many lakes invite paddlers and swimmers of all skill levels. Pocket cobblestone beaches...
Author
Series
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Fourth edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xv, 404 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Language
English
Description
This easy-to-use book is packed with practical information and enticing facts that make it fun to read."Sarasota owes its development and artistic reputation to, ironically, the circus, which wintered there beginning in the late 1800s. In contrast to circus raucousness, however, John Ringling was a man swayed by esthetics. The art he loved had a bit of three-ring showiness to it, nonetheless, as shown by the baroque Italianate palace he built himself...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
This guide is based on our much larger (530-page) guide to Bolivia. Here we zero in on La Paz, the capital, and all of the nearby attractions. La Paz is not a big city on the world scale, but it is certainly one of the more interesting ones. Built in a bowl created by the Choqueyapu River, the upper parts of the city stand 1,645 ft/500 m above the lower sections. Unlike any other city in the world, the richer neighborhoods are located at the lower...
Author
Publisher
Jacana Media
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (224 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Part tourist guide, part monograph, this book journeys through South Africa's amazing wildlife reserves. Indicating what types of animals to find and in which provinces to find them, this record not only contains stunning pictures and pertinent, detailed information but also teaches wildlife enthusiasts how to capture South Africa's beauty on camera. The second of a three-part series, this installment that includes Namibia and Botswana is sure to...
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Series
Publisher
FalconGuides, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Reveals the 51 best hiking trails in northern California that are dog friendly. Throughout are full-color maps and photos, helpful tips and sidebars, and tailored hike specs for leash requirements. Also included is information about dog packing and preparation before you hit the trail. The area covers northern California to the Oregon border, with the southernmost part including Big Sur and east across to Bishop, CA. --Publisher's description."--...
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Louisville's win over Michigan in the 2013 NCAA championship game was the culmination of a basketball season few Cardinal fans will ever forget, and this commemorative book takes fans through the team's amazing journey, from their "Battle of the Bluegrass" win over Kentucky to the final seconds in Atlanta. Led by a backcourt featuring "Russdiculous" Russ Smith and star point guard Peyton Siva, Coach Rick Pitino's squad dominated the Big East, winning...
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Publisher
Murdoch Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (366 pages)
Language
English
Description
"In 2005, Australians Chris Bray (then 21 years old) and Clark Carter (20) dreamed of embarking on an adventure completely different from any polar, mountaineering, or river expedition ever before attempted. With virtually no prior experience they vowed to cross the ninth largest island in the world-Victoria Island in the Canadian Arctic-on foot. It was to be a world-first, traversing 1000 kilometers of the most extreme and diverse landscape on the...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource : illustrations, maps
Language
English
Description
"Amblers, hikers, beachcombers, power walkers, and anyone who likes to experience the Caribbean with their feet: this book's for you." Caribbean Travel & Life.?Writing as though he is offering advice to old friends, Adkins has unveiled the splendors of foot exploration on the islands.? Backpacker magazine.?Offers what no other guide provides - information on enjoying the Caribbean exclusively on foot. Keep this if you already own it; otherwise, try...
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English
Description
Lace up your boots and sample more than one hundred hikes in America's most famous national park. Geysers, paint pots, and glowing blue pools; deep canyons with plunging waterfalls; broad river valleys with seemingly endless views; and tall rugged mountains-Yellowstone National Park is a hiker's paradise with more than 800 miles of trails. Let veteran hiker and outdoor writer Bill Schneider guide you on a wide variety of day hikes and extended backpacking...
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Publisher
GPP Travel
Pub. Date
�2015.
Edition
Thirty-ninth edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xv, 565 pages) : illustrations, maps
Language
English
Description
"Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for more than thirty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred specific rail excursions. Inside is all the information you need to visit historic cities, romantic villages, and scenic hamlets...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xvi, 475 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color).
Language
English
Description
We travel to grow - our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise - sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the...
96) Cruising Alaska
Author
Series
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xiii, 283 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Language
English
Description
This unique cruise guide offers concise, easy-to-read information on every vessel plying the popular Alaska region. Ship facts include stateroom size, dining options, passenger/crew ratio, crew nationality, ship registry and even when the last refurbishment was completed. Ship itineraries are analyzed, making you aware of the highlights and potential pitfalls of every one. The author tells how to find bargain rates, when to book and makes you aware...
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English
Description
Each trail in the Trinity Alps Wilderness is a gift of backcountry beauty and solitude. Trek to pristine alpine likes, or stroll along granite peaks. Escape civilization for a few hours or a few days, and experience the best hikes the Trinity Peaks have to offer. Each concise hike description includes color photos, thorough directions, turn-by-turn directions and a detailed trail map. This guide covers everything you need to know to plan your outdoor...
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Language
English
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Millions of people will travel with man's (and woman's!) best friend this coming year. This book provides a bucket list of domestic and international dog-friendly destinations. From the dazzling glaciers of Alaska and the onsens of Japan to the sun-soaked beaches of Portugal, this book explores fifty dog-approved journeys, highlighting where to stay and how to travel with your beloved furry friend. Enjoy locations such as the ski trails of Mariposa,...
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Language
English
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Description
“Best Easy Day Hikes San Luis Obispo” includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for nineteen easy-to-follow hikes just south of Big Sur, California. Discover waterfalls, lakes, year-round creeks, volcanic outcroppings, and bluff hikes as well as top-notch trails and preserves, from Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Parks to Los Padres National Forest. Look inside for:
• One-hour hikes to half-day adventures
• Hikes for everyone,...
Author
Publisher
Hunter Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations (some color), maps.
Language
English
Description
Here is the best guide to these sparsely populated islands. Largely untouched by tourism, they have few high-rise hotels, no time-share condos and no casinos. What they do have is unparalleled beauty, with small picturesque hotels set on beachfronts, in ancient fortresses, in the ruins of sugar mills and on lush mountainsides. Among the other islands are Tortola, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Beef. The sailing here cannot be beaten and boats gather in...
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