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The Grand Canyon region is one of the most visited wilderness areas in the world. Many hikers embarking on a day trip or overnight outing are unprepared for the triple-digit temperatures, elevation gains, lack of shade and desert survival conditions associated with the inner canyon. Grand Canyon Survival Gear & Garb prepares the hiker for backcountry emergencies that they may find themselves in while venturing beyond the rim or when visiting other desert parks like Death Valley, Canyonlands or Arches. The book explains water and electrolyte requirements, strategies for coping with intense ...

Author Denver Michaels travels to the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding areas to bring you book three of his popular Detours into the Paranormal series. In this audiobook, he shares ghost stories from Cades Cove, Gatlinburg, Asheville, the iconic Biltmore, and more. He investigates the cryptids of the area such as Bigfoot, dogmen, pterosaurs, and even a river monster. Michaels also highlights spooky cemeteries, ghost towns, and abandoned locations scattered about the region.

Hairstyles of the Damned is an honest and affectionate depiction of wanting to belong, but never quite belonging. Joe Menos pitch-perfect prose illuminates the tumultuous realities of American adolescence, the disintegration of the modern family, and the way a mix-tape can change a persons life. Following the riotous exploits of Brian, a Catholic school malcontent, and his best friend Gretchen, a punk rock girl fond of brawling, this work pursues what it means to develop your own identity.

Greater Than a Tourist: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA by Angela McQuay offers the inside scoop on Vegas. As a part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Winter turns Glacier National Park into a storybook wonderland—snow-draped forests hum with quiet, icy lakes shimmer like diamonds, and wildlife thrives undisturbed. No traffic, no noise—just you, the snow, and the serene stillness. If you've ever dreamed of leaving the chaos behind and discovering nature’s best-kept winter secret, this guide is your golden ticket.

If you are planning to go to New Orleans for vacation or business, only have two or three days, and you want to make the best of your short stay, then you have come to the right place. The focus of this audiobook is to make your short stay one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

Are you planning a trip to Edmonton and not sure what to see and do when you get there? No worries, it's all here! The city of Edmonton has been widely known as the most sunny, beautiful places to vacation. There are literally so many natural landscapes, breathtaking views, mouth watering restaurants, and a whole bunch of super fun activities, that you simply must visit the City Of Champions!What are some of the best local things to see? With this super easy travel guide, you can be sure not to miss any of it!

New paperback version with color pictures: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ9NF2MN Have you visited one or more of the Old Spanish California Missions? Read about the author's journey through all of the twenty-one Missions in California along with his wife Mary, and their daughter Anaïs. In this book you will find interesting facts and characteristics particular to each mission. In California Missions, Visiting All 21, author Paul Rallion provides useful information that you can use to make your trip more informative and enjoyable. Third Edition: Updated color pictures (without the author), and more ...

The Grand Canyon Guide: Discover the History and How to Visit America’s Natural Wonder is the ultimate resource for travelers, history lovers, and nature enthusiasts who want to explore one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the world. Whether you're planning your first trip or returning for a deeper experience, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know. Discover the fascinating geologic story behind the canyon’s formation, learn about the Native American tribes who have long considered the Grand Canyon sacred, and trace the European exploration and conservation ...

Stories provide the connective tissue of the South. The intrepid Pamela Petro drives from the Carolinas to the Appalachians to the Atlantic seaboard, from Virginia's valleys to Louisiana's swamps to meet the mesmerizing guardians of its history: the storytellers, who often double as local, or national, treasures. A gifted listener, Petro records how stories originate as well as how they are passed down. She paints vivid portraits of the tellers while compiling tales about Jack the trickster, boo-hags and plat-eyes, ghosts, and singing turtles.

For the first time since Blue Highways, Heat-Moon is back on the backroads. Roads to Quoz is his lyrical, funny, and touching account of a series of American journeys into small-town America.

Are you planning a trip to Southern Vancouver Island and wondering where all the Hidden Beaches are on the West Coast? Look no further! Vancouver Island is one of the most naturally wild places to visit in Canada. There's also no shortage of sea and land wildlife to marvel at while you explore the many hidden beaches on day trips from Victoria, the Province's capital. If you're a moderate to advanced hiker, enjoy kayaking, swimming, surfing, or want to fish in some of the most bountiful oceans, or maybe you just want to visit some of the most spectacular scenic areas in Canada, this travel ...

High in the mountains of Colorado skiing is not just a winter sport, it's a way of life.

A Historical tour guide of Colorado's most gold-laden town. Locations and descriptions of historical events paired with haunting recounts of legend and lore. Prepare yourself for the "Chicago of the Wild West". Victor - where the gold is. The past violent and flamboyant era had the brothel ceilings leafed with gold and the mine depths covered in blood. All this taking place in a part of the world where a rising politician named Theodore Roosevelt stated that the views "bankrupt the English language". A place well worth traveling to today!

What Kind of People Move to Hawaii and Stay? Are you one of those people who can make the move and make it work, living on one of the most beautiful islands in the world? Or, is there something about Hawaii that you won't enjoy? Something you won't be able to get over? Is Hawaii the right place for you? Moving to Hawaii is a dream for so many people. You probably don't know if it is possible for YOU. This book will help you decide that in a couple of hours. You'll find out if Hawaii is a good match for you as you read this comprehensive book covering everything from planning your move, to ...

The Big Island National Park has been declared an International Biosphere Reserve and is a World Heritage Site. The constant volcanic activities offer the opportunity to feel and discover the primal power of the earth. Many trails are available to visitors and friendly rangers are happy to provide information. The different vegetation zones offer nature the opportunity to create their own ecosystems. While the rainforest is lush in the northeast, a savannah-like landscape emerged in the south. The gray, inhospitable zone of the South Rift Zone is in stark contrast.

Get ready to devour America. Adam Richman, the exuberant host of Travel Channel’s Man v. Food and Man v. Food Nation, has made it his business to root out unique dining experiences from coast to coast. Now, he zeroes in on some of his top-favorite cities - from Portland, Maine, to Savannah, Georgia - to share his uproariously entertaining food travel stories, top finds, and some invaluable (and hilarious) cautionary tales.

Unearth the chilling and spine-tingling history of the Bluegrass State in "Ghost Stories & Graveyard: Kentucky." This captivating book delves deep into the shadowy realms of Kentucky's haunted past, where restless spirits, unexplained creatures, and bizarre events have left indelible marks on the landscape. Journey into the eerie depths of Mammoth Cave, where ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena have long perplexed visitors. Explore the foreboding Stone Jail in Franklin, where the tortured souls of the past still seem to linger. Dare to tread the haunted halls of the Old Bullitt ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Alaska, by Phylicia Hanson-Stitzel, offers the inside scoop on Alaska. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Join author Aneta Hebrova as she unveils the stories of iconic Tucson figures like Peter Ronstadt, Diana Madaras, and Domingo DeGrazia, alongside heartfelt accounts from local Hispanic and Indigenous communities, including the Yaqui and Tohono O’odham. Through vivid storytelling and deep curiosity, Hebrova paints a living portrait of a city where art, history, and nature converge.