The Milepost is the best-selling travel guide to Alaska and a "quintessential reference" for northern travelers. The Milepost includes mile-by-mile descriptions of more than 15,000 miles of road in Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Alberta. Its 700-plus pages detail accommodations, camping, fishing, gas stops, restaurants, attractions and services found along the highways and byways of Alaska and western Canada. The guide's Travel Planning section answers frequently-asked questions about travel in the North, including what you need to know about crossing the international border, traveling with pets, the Alaska ferry system, driving conditions, railroads, tours and wildlife. Suggested itineraries are mapped out to help travelers plan their trips. The 2025 edition of The Milepost® is the 77th edition of this classic annual travel guide, which was first published in 1949 as a 72-page guide to the recently opened Alaska ("Alcan") Highway. While the log of the Alaska Highway is still the foundation of this guide, it has been joined by dozens of connecting routes as well as newer roads, such as the Dempster Highway. All highway logs, which are updated every year by field editors, include a look at the history of the route and often the natural history of the region. The Alaska Highway section includes a brief history of the Alaska Highway that is a poignant reminder of the scale of this project. The Alaska Highway was named an International Historical Engineering landmark in 1996. The Milepost® has more than 100 city and highway maps; the wildly popular Plan-A-Trip Map; more than 500 photos; and numerous sidebar features of special interest. Print book buyers have free access to a digital edition. Read more

Wild is a powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an 1100-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe - and built her back up again. At 22, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State - and to do it alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker, and the trail was little more than “an idea, vague and outlandish and full of promise.” But it was a promise of piecing back together a life that had come undone. Strayed faced down rattlesnakes and black bears, intense heat and record snowfalls, and both the beauty and loneliness of the trail. Told with great suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild vividly captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her. Read more

The finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new 12th edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai‘i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to eat, colorful craters, hidden waterfalls and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Maui so exciting. • The most accurate up-to-date information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website and smartphone app. The app is an optional separate purchase and includes features not possible in a book, but it provides free access to over 120 resort reviews with our detailed aerial photos—so you’ll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront—and you can filter them fast for the features and amenities you’re looking for. Resort reviews are also free on our website. • Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, activities and other businesses show you which companies really are the best… and which to avoid—no advertisements • Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by 140 spectacular color photographs • 21 specially created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers—so you’ll always know where you are on the island • Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places such as deserted beaches, hidden waterfalls, pristine rain forests, spectacular coastlines, natural lava pools and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else • Revealing chapter on hidden sights along the Hana Highway • Exclusive chapter on Maui’s beaches with detailed descriptions including ocean safety • Over 90 pages of unique adventures and exciting activities from ATVs to ziplines • Fascinating sections on Hawai‘i’s history, culture, language and legends • Includes information on the offshore islands of Lana‘i, Moloka‘i and Kaho‘olawe Maui Revealed covers it all—from the wind-swept top of Haleakala to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Maui vacation. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime kama‘aina, you’ll find out more about Maui from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with Maui Revealed. Read more

The finest guidebook ever written for Kaua'i. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new 13th edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident Andrew Doughty unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, exciting waterfalls, colorful canyons and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Kaua'i so exciting.- The most accurate, up-to-date information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website and smartphone app. The app is an optional separate purchase and includes features not possible in a book, but it provides free access to over 70 resort reviews with our detailed aerial photos--so you'll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront--and you can filter them fast for the features and amenities you're looking for. Resort reviews are also available for free on our website.- Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best...and which to avoid--no advertisements- Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by over 115 spectacular color photographs- 15 specially created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers so you'll always know where you are on the island- Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places, such as deserted beaches, tropical jungles, hidden waterfalls, rugged scenic coastlines, water-filled lava pools and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else- Exclusive chapter on Kaua'i's beaches with detailed descriptions, including ocean safety- Unique Adventures chapter and over 70 pages of exciting activities from ATVs to ziplines- All new and expanded Island Dining chapter with over 160 places to eat- Fascinating sections on Hawaii's history, culture, language and legendsThe Ultimate Kauai Guidebook covers it all--from the mile-high summit of Mt. Wai'ale'ale, to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Kaua'i visit. Whether you are a first time visitor or a longtime kama'aina, you will find out more about Kaua'i from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. Read more

Most travel titles are put together in a few weeks by visiting travel writers. Wizard guidebooks take over a year to compile and the writers are residents who personally and anonymously review every facet of the island. Their maps are the best you'll find. From restaurants to helicopter companies to scuba to beaches to trails. They see it all and show you the best the island has to offer. They also reveal who's the worst and who to stay away from. All told in a frank, humorous way that keeps the reading fun. Read more

This guide is made for travelers who want clear, simple, and practical information without the clutter. Designed to be easy to use, lightweight, and travel-friendly, it helps you find exactly what you need—fast.What’s Inside?Epic Alaska Adventures – Glacier hiking, bear viewing, whale watching, dog sledding, fishing, kayaking, and more. Know where to go and how to do it.City & Nature in One Trip – Explore Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, and smaller towns while getting into the wild with national parks, fjords, and tundra landscapes.Getting Around Made Easy – Flights, ferries, scenic trains, rental cars, off-grid road trips, and local transport tips to save time and money.Where to Stay & Eat – Hotels, lodges, cabins, hostels, and local food spots for every budget, plus the best seafood and breweries.Wildlife & Safety Tips – How to see moose, bears, eagles, and whales while staying safe and respecting nature.Packing & Weather Guide – Seasonal packing lists, survival tips, and must-have gear for extreme conditions.Travel Smarter, Not Harder:Easy-to-follow itineraries – 3-day, 7-day, and 14-day plans covering cities, national parks, and the most remote places.No wasted time – Just the must-know details, no fluff or filler.Cultural insights & local tips – Learn basic phrases, etiquette, and how to experience Alaska like a local.Why This Guide?Unlike other travel books, this one skips the unnecessary fluff and gives you only what matters—detailed, up-to-date, and easy to follow. Whether you have a weekend or two weeks, it’s designed to help you plan less and explore more.Buy now and make your Alaska trip unforgettable! Read more

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapThere are few nations as vast and spectacularly diverse as the United States of America. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, "America the Beautiful" offers boundless destinations and experiences for travelers seeking outdoor adventures, small town delights, or the excitement of urban culture.The United States Pacific Northwest Adventure Map will guide you through one of the most stunning regions in North America. The states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho contain Olympic, Mt. Rainier, Crater Lake, and North Cascades National Parks, Mt. Saint Helens and Mount Hood volcanoes, Columbia River Gorge, and dozens of magnificent National Monuments, Forests, and Wilderness Areas. The map includes the cities of Seattle, Portland, Boise, Spokane, and Eugene as well as Puget Sound and the spectacular Pacific coastline of Washington and Oregon. It covers western Montana and Wyoming, including Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, along with Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. There is simply no better map for exploring the Pacific Northwest of the United States.National Geographic's US Adventure Maps provide the most authoritative and convenient travel maps available to plan and guide your USA Adventure. Each map delivers the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting travel routes, topography, and points of interest for those venturing beyond the city centers. Whether you're on a classic American road trip or planning a grand tour to visit several cities or national parks, these maps offer the ultimate geographic resource as only National Geographic can provide.Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.Map Scale = 1:1,300,000Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25" Read more

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapAlaska is a land so vast that is boggles the imagination. It is so large that it could easily contain the next three largest states: Texas, California, and Montana and still have room left over. Despite its large size Alaska has very few inhabitants making it the state with the lowest population density. Alaska is known for its dramatic, diverse terrain of wide-open spaces, mountains and forests, with abundant wildlife and many small towns.A majority of Alaska, sixty percent, is owned and managed by the Federal Government. These lands are open to the public and offer a wide range of activities from sightseeing in Denali National Park to river-running and fishing on one of many wild rivers. Many vistors to Alaska choose to arrive via cruise ship through the famous Inside Passage. The Alaska Adventure Map shows all of these features and more from the temperate rain forest in the Pan Handle to the arctic tundra of the North Slope. This is a state of diverse and wide open spaces that are still truly wild.Alaska's most famous hotspots, like Denali, Anchorage, the Inside Passage, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and many others are clearly marked on the map. The boundaries of National Parks, National Forests, Natural Reserves and Wildlife Refuges are all clearly marked. With such a wealth of content, the map is an ideal complement to National Geographic's Inside Passage Destination Map or any other guidebook to the area.Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.Map Scale = 1:2,250,000Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25" Read more

First impressions of Washington–The Evergreen State–are those of verdant foliage, huge trees, and luxurious greenness. Its lasting impressions though, are of proud, snow-capped mountains, frosty-jade rivers, sapphire lakes, and wonderful scenic panoramas. Benchmark’s Washington Road & Recreation Atlas is the one guide needed to explore every corner of this magnificent state. Field-checked Landscape Maps™ show complete road detail, classed by use and surface, and the updated Recreation Guide has several recreation categories organized by region including the following: Wilderness, Forest Service, State parks, State Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, Military lands, BLM, Tribal lands, National parks and monuments, Wilderness areas and State game management units. Landscape Maps: 1:200,000. Recreation Maps: 1: 600,000 Read more

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapExplore the majesty of Yosemite National Park with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map. Loaded with helpful information on camping, hiking, lodging, transportation, regulations, and safety, this map is an invaluable tool for casual park visitors and avid adventurers alike. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, the map features key areas of interest including Stanislaus National Forest, Emigrant Wilderness, Carson Iceberg Wilderness, Toiyabe National Forest, Hoover Wilderness, Inyo National Forest, Yosemite Wilderness, Sierra National Forest, and Ansel Adams Wilderness. Detail of the popular Tuolumne Meadows and Yosemite Valley are provided in inset maps.With almost 800 miles of mapped trails, the Yosemite National Park map can guide you off the beaten path and back again. The clearly marked trails include mileages between intersections. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits, passes and major lakes. Some of the many recreation features include: campgrounds, trailheads, tram tours, ski areas, river access, scenic overlooks, scenic byways, and interpretive trails.Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.Other features found on this map include: Ansel Adams Wilderness, Bridalveil Fall, Cathedral Range, El Capitan, Emigrant Wilderness, Excelsior Mountain, Hoover Wilderness, Illilouette Falls, Inyo National Forest, Lake Eleanor, Lower Yosemite Fall, Matterhorn Peak, Mount Dana, Mount Lyell, Mount Ritter, Nevada Fall, Ribbon Fall, Ritter Range, Sierra National Forest, Silver Strand Falls, Stanislaus National Forest, Tioga Pass, Toiyabe National Forest, Upper Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley.Map Scale = 1:80,000 & 1:40,000Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25" Read more

For everyone planning their next vacation to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California—this is the only official Disneyland guidebook.This special Birnbaum guide offers honest advice and reviews from first-hand research and insider tips; coupons; sample budgets and schedules; and colorful photographs, illustrations, and maps.Prepare for your Disneyland Resort vacation with the one and only official, up-to-the-minute insider's guide to America's popular travel destination!Updated annually with expert advice and reviews, coupons, and more!Trust Birnbaum as your 2024–2025 guide for:insider tips for budgeting, scheduling, and navigating the theme parks and resortsdetailed descriptions of all the attractions, resorts, and eateriesmoney-saving strategies and more than $250 worth of couponscolorful maps, photos, Disney character illustrations, and moreGet the scoop on what's new at and coming to the Disneyland Resort:Ahsoka joining the cast in popular Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood StudiosA preview of Disney California Adventure coming attractions, including a new world-jumping vehicle is coming to the next attraction in Avengers Campus to help transport Super Heroes into the Multiverse.Also planning a trip to the Walt Disney World with your family?Be sure to also pick up Birnbaum's 2025 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide and Birnbaum's 2025 Walt Disney World for Kids: The Official Guide. Read more

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapExpertly researched and full of high functional travel information, National Geographic's Oregon Guide Map combines a comprehensive road map and a travel guide in one easy to use resource. Roads are clearly designated as toll roads, highways, major and secondary routes, and scenic byways. The road network in annotated with mileage markers and points of interest, such as national and state parks, national forests, campgrounds, ski areas, airports, visitor information centers, hospitals and much more. Inset maps of Eugene, Salem, Portland and its downtown provide extra detail to these popular areas in the state. Crater National Park, Columbia River Gorge and Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway are given special coverage including both maps and descriptions. A calendar of events, chart of park service sites and an overview of points of interest along with contact information will help you plan your visit. An index of cities, towns and counties along with a chart of driving distances will aid in your finding your destination and planning your route. Every State Guide Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of any kind of travel.Map Scale = 1:1,330,000Sheet Size = 24.75" x 17.75"Folded Size = 4" x 8.75" Read more

From the first known photograph taken in Los Angeles to its most recent sweeping vistas, this photographic tribute to the City of Angels provides a fascinating journey through the city’s cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history. It traces the city’s development from the 1880s real estate boom, through the early days of Hollywood and the urban sprawl of the late 20th century, right up to the present day. With over 500 images, L.A. is shown emerging from a desert wasteland to become a vast palm-studded urban metropolis. Events that made world news―including two Olympics, Bobby Kennedy’s assassination, and the Rodney King riots―reveal a city of many dimensions. The entertainment capital of the world, Hollywood, and its celebrities are showcased along with many other notable residents, personalities, architects, artists, and musicians. The city’s pop cultural movements, its music, surfing, health food fads, gangs, and hot rods are included, as are its notorious crimes and criminals. This book depicts Los Angeles in all its glory and grit, via hundreds of freshly discovered images including those of Julius Shulman, Garry Winogrand, William Claxton and many other superb photographers, culled from major historical archives, museums, private collectors, and universities. These are given context and resonance through essays by renowned California historian Kevin Starr and Los Angeles literature expert David L. Ulin. Read more

Whether you want to go bear-watching on Kodiak Island, cruise through Glacier Bay, or fish for salmon in Sitka Bay, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Alaska are here to help! Fodor’s The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor’s The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doDETAILED REVIEWS of all the cruise lines and their ships that cruise in AlaskaMORE THAN 22 DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, shopping, activities, shore excursions, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “What to Eat and Drink in Alaska,” “What to Buy in Alaska,” “Best Wildlife Experiences in Alaska,” “Best Shore Excursions in Alaska,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Whales of Alaska,” “Alaska's Glaciers,” and “Native Arts and Crafts” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Gustavus, Haines, Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Skatway, Kodiak Island, Metlakatla, Homer, Petersburg, Anchorage, Valdez, Wrangell, Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, and more.Planning on visiting other destinations in the Pacific Northwest before your cruise? Check out Fodor’s Seattle or Fodor's Vancouver & Victoria.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter. This is the unforgettable story of how Christopher Johnson McCandless came to die."It may be nonfiction, but Into the Wild is a mystery of the highest order." —Entertainment WeeklyMcCandess had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Not long after, he was dead. Into the Wild is the mesmerizing, heartbreaking tale of an enigmatic young man who goes missing in the wild and whose story captured the world’s attention. Immediately after graduating from college in 1991, McCandless had roamed through the West and Southwest on a vision quest like those made by his heroes Jack London and John Muir. In the Mojave Desert he abandoned his car, stripped it of its license plates, and burned all of his cash. He would give himself a new name, Alexander Supertramp, and, unencumbered by money and belongings, he would be free to wallow in the raw, unfiltered experiences that nature presented. Craving a blank spot on the map, McCandless simply threw the maps away. Leaving behind his desperate parents and sister, he vanished into the wild.Jon Krakauer constructs a clarifying prism through which he reassembles the disquieting facts of McCandless's short life. Admitting an interest that borders on obsession, he searches for the clues to the drives and desires that propelled McCandless. When McCandless's innocent mistakes turn out to be irreversible and fatal, he becomes the stuff of tabloid headlines and is dismissed for his naiveté, pretensions, and hubris. He is said to have had a death wish but wanting to die is a very different thing from being compelled to look over the edge. Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity, and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding—and not an ounce of sentimentality. Into the Wild is a tour de force. The power and luminosity of Jon Krakauer's stoytelling blaze through every page. Read more

Whether you want to spot wildlife in Denali National Park, cruise past glaciers in Glacier Bay, or experience the Northern Lights, the local Fodor's travel experts in Alaska are here to help! Fodor's Alaska guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Alaska travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Alaska's Best Outdoor Adventures”, “Alaska's Best Wildlife Adventures”, “Alaska's Best Shore Excursions”, and more.TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Alaska Cruises 101”, “Alaska's Glaciers”, “Native Arts and Crafts”, and more.LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Juneau, Denali National Park, Anchorage, Fairbanks, the Kenai Peninsula, Skagway, Ketchikan, Glacier Bay, Haines, Homer, Kodiak Island, the Yukon, and more.Planning on taking an Alaskan cruise? Check out Fodor's The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

In the tradition of The Lost City of Z and Skeletons in the Zahara, Astoria is the thrilling, true-adventure tale of the 1810 Astor Expedition, an epic, now forgotten, three-year journey to forge an American empire on the Pacific Coast. Peter Stark offers a harrowing saga in which a band of explorers battled nature, starvation, and madness to establish the first American settlement in the Pacific Northwest and opened up what would become the Oregon trail, permanently altering the nation's landscape and its global standing.Six years after Lewis and Clark's began their journey to the Pacific Northwest, two of the Eastern establishment's leading figures, John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson, turned their sights to founding a colony akin to Jamestown on the West Coast and transforming the nation into a Pacific trading power. Author and correspondent for Outside magazine Peter Stark recreates this pivotal moment in American history for the first time for modern readers, drawing on original source material to tell the amazing true story of the Astor Expedition.Unfolding over the course of three years, from 1810 to 1813, Astoria is a tale of high adventure and incredible hardship in the wilderness and at sea. Of the more than one hundred-forty members of the two advance parties that reached the West Coast—one crossing the Rockies, the other rounding Cape Horn—nearly half perished by violence. Others went mad. Within one year, the expedition successfully established Fort Astoria, a trading post on the Columbia River. Though the colony would be short-lived, it opened provincial American eyes to the potential of the Western coast and its founders helped blaze the Oregon Trail. Read more

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Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Disneyland vacation.How do some guests get on the big, new attraction in less than 20 minutes while others wait for longer than 2 hours—on the same day? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In a theme park, every minute and every dollar count. Your vacation is too important to be left to chance, so put the best-selling independent guide to Disneyland in your hands and take control of your trip.The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2025 explains how Disneyland works and how to use that knowledge to stay ahead of the crowd. Authors Seth Kubersky, Bob Sehlinger, Len Testa, and Guy Selga Jr. know that you want your vacation to be anything but average, so they employ an expert team of researchers to find the secrets, the shortcuts, and the bargains that are sure to make your vacation exceptional! Find out what’s available in every category, ranked from best to worst, and get detailed plans to make the most of your time at Disneyland. Stay at a top-rated hotel, eat at the best restaurants, and experience all the most popular attractions.Keep in the know on the latest updates and changes at Disneyland. Here’s what’s NEW in the 2025 book:Details on the new The Princess and the Frog ride, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, as well as the reimagined Adventureland TreehouseImportant changes to Disneyland’s park ticketing and reservation systemsField-tested tips on when and how to use Disney’s Lightning Lane line-skipping servicesUpdated in-park dining reviews featuring Tiana's Palace and San Fransokyo SquareA look at the revitalized restaurants and retail at the rebuilt Downtown DisneylandProfiles and ratings for more than 30 Disneyland Resort and Anaheim hotels, including the new Pixar Place Hotel and DVC Villas at Disneyland HotelIn-depth guide to Universal Studios Hollywood, including the new Fast & Furious roller coaster and Halloween Horror NightsPreviews of the Marvel multiverse attraction announced for Avengers Campus and the Disneyland Forward proposal to expand the resortMake the right choices to give your family a vacation they’ll never forget. The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2025 is your key to planning a perfect stay. Whether you’re putting together your annual trip or preparing for your first visit, this book gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more. Read more