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Europeans first settled in what was to become the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA) in the 17th century. By the late 1800s, the Delaware Water Gap had become a popular vacation spot, attracting thousands to the palatial resorts in the mountains. Rural communities thrived in the valley...

Pres. William Howard Taft signed the bill creating Glacier National Park in 1910, and a wilderness paradise in northwestern Montana was born. This book illustrates the park�s evolution, from the Great Northern Railroad days, Native American presence, lodges, chalets, and camps, to majestic scenery...

A nostalgic and informative look at the highways/trails of the United States of the early 20th century. And a brief look at the historical development of the component pieces. All thirty seven of the transcontinental road/trails listed in the 1925 edition of Clason's "Touring Atlas" are...

- Just in time for the Illinois Bicentennial - Photographs profile the diversity of Illinois state parks, rrom the rock formations at Cave-In-Rock State Park, to the water ways of Chain O’Lakes State Park, to the sunset over Eldon Hazlet State Park. - Lee Mandrell and DeeDee Niederhouse-Mandrell are professional photographers and authors of several books.

Wichita was founded in 1870 at the junction of the Little and Big Arkansas Rivers in south central Kansas. From the very beginning, the rivers have been a focus for social and recreational activity. Parks, both public and private, were established along these waterways near downtown to capitalize on...

Geneva Lake camps provided education, activities, spirituality, and community in a healthy environment away from the city. The first sites were located on the western shores of Geneva Lake, with Camp Collie established in 1874; seventeen more followed. Although most camps were spiritually based, they...

A complete guide for everything you need to experience a great Long Weekend in Memphis, whether you came to see Elvis’s mansion at Graceland or soak in the Blues on Beale Street.   “I’d been to Nashville before, but never Memphis, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. We loved the...

There are many people who are enthusiastic about food—the cooking of it, the preparation of it, the serving of it, and let’s not forget the eating of it. But Sebastian Bond is the ultimate Food Enthusiast. This is another of his books with spot-on reviews of the most exciting restaurants...

There are many people who are enthusiastic about food—the cooking of it, the preparation of it, the serving of it, and let’s not forget the eating of it. But Andrew Delaplaine is the ultimate Food Enthusiast. This is another of his books with spot-on reviews of the most exciting...

In this new crowd-sourced guide of the eternal city, 100 Romans share with you their secret spots, their top restaurants and their favorite bars. Savvy travelers may already know some of these recommendations, but most are surprising additions you will be hard pressed to find on the usual-suspect...

Tour the natural and historical spectacles of the Buckeye State You may be surprised by just how much history and culture you can experience in just one or two drives through Ohio. Expert travel author and photographer Matt Forster takes you to places you wouldn't guess existed in the Buckeye...

With natives as your guides, Backroads & Byways leads you down the road less traveled Want to get to know Virginia, gateway to the South and a state steeped in history? In the revised and updated Backroads & Byways of Virginia, you'll find 19 itineraries for scenic drives, day trips,...

The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway stretches the length of North Carolina's 200-mile barrier islands. The unique maritime culture shared by the 21 coastal villages led to the road's designation as a National Scenic Byway in 2009. The route is entered from the north at Whalebone Junction in Nags...

The Kirkwood Highway is an almost six-mile portion of State Route 2 in New Castle County, Delaware. Built as a bypass of Marshallton after the opening of Delaware Park at Stanton in 1937, it was meant to provide Wilmington-area horse-racing fans a straighter and faster route to the track. It is named...