This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America's oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories. Read more

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National Geographic's Road Atlas: Adventure Edition, is the ideal companion for the next time you hit the road. Includes up-to-date road maps for all 50 U.S. States, plus Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Major cities and metropolitan areas are shown in detail with inset maps that include popular attractions, infrastructure and points-of-interest.Setting this atlas apart from all other road atlases are the inclusion of detailed maps and guidebook-like recommendations on the top 100 destinations for adventure, plus the top 24 most visited National Parks. An additional resources section provides contact information for local tourism offices, plus a place name index to help easily locate a specific city.The Road Atlas: Adventure Edition is printed in the United States and features a heavy duty spiral binding and Travel Tough plastic cover for durability and lay-flat reading.Folded Size = 11" x 15" Read more

This updated 2025 midsize easy-to-read edition features large print maps of every U.S. state and Candian province, plus an overview map of Mexico, in a convenient travel size that fits in a glove box. Included are detailed inset maps of more than 50 North American cities, plus a Mileage and Driving Times Map showing distance and approximate driving times between hundreds of cities. Spiral binding allows the books to lay open easily. Additional Features: - Rand McNally presents our editor's favorite year-round mountain retreats, with travel advice and tips from places to stay, family activities, and where to eat. - Tell Rand! As much as we work to keep our atlases up to date, conditions change quickly and new construction projects begin frequently. If you know of something we haven't captured in our atlas, let us know at [email protected]. - Tourism websites and phone numbers for every U.S. state and Canadian province on map pages. - Road construction and conditions contact information for every U.S. state and Canadian province. - City index conveniently located on map pages. - Made in the USA. Product Details: Dimensions: 8" x 10.8125". Spiral bound. Read more

National Geographic's Road Atlas: Scenic Drives Edition, is the ideal companion for the next time you hit the road for an unforgettable road trip. Includes up-to-date road maps for all 50 U.S. States, plus Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Major cities and metropolitan areas are shown in detail with inset maps that include popular attractions, infrastructure and points-of-interest.Setting this atlas apart from all others is the inclusion of selection of 20 carefully researched scenic drives to help you plan the road trip of a lifetime. A map and guide section is also included for the 20 most popular National Parks. Take the guesswork out of traveling and trip planning with a comprehensive index, mileage charts, and cross-referenced pages.The Road Atlas: Scenic Drives Edition is printed in North America and it is a convenient letter-size format that fits comfortably into glove compartments or car side door pockets.Folded Size = 8" x 11" Read more

Discover the Easiest, Most Practical Workbook for Learning Spanish! Gain Fluency with Step-by-Step Guidance All Along the Way – Learn Spanish For Real.Ready to speak Spanish like a local in just 60 days?Spanish For Real is the second edition of the popular workbook Spanish in 60 Days, designed to make language learning simple and confidence-boosting. Join us in merging culture and style to teach Spanish through a short, sweet, and straight-to-the-point approach. Whether you're planning a trip, enhancing your career, connecting with Spanish-speaking friends and family, or simply eager to pick up the language without the formality, this book is your fast-track ticket to fluency.This version features new and improved content to teach you practical, everyday Spanish.Packed with over 1,000 essential words and phrases, Spanish For Real doesn’t just teach vocabulary—it immerses you in real-life situations. From texting acronyms to everyday conversations, this guide covers the language you need to navigate the world, including expressions for business, social settings, and well-being. It even includes flirty phrases guaranteed to make your crush blush!Inside this Workbook:Speak Like a Local: No more stiff, textbook Spanish. Learn the phrases, expressions, and slang that Spanish speakers use daily.Quick & Practical: Forget complicated grammar rules and endless drills. With an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, you'll learn the Spanish words and phrases that matter most—immediately.Real-World Focus: From navigating the store, being more assertive, to asking for help, you'll be prepared for any situation.Perfect for Busy People: If you have a busy schedule, this book is designed for you. Spend just a few minutes each day and see the progress for yourself. It’s easy to stay consistent and motivated.A Personalized Experience: With detailed pronunciation guides, you'll not only learn the words but also speak them confidently and accurately.Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your Spanish skills, whether you're planning a vacation or want to add a new skill to your repertoire, Spanish For Real is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to communicate naturally. Real Talk, Everyone’s Invited.Scroll up, click "Buy Now," and get your copy today! Read more

“If you've been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth, this is it.” (Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and New York Times best-selling author)Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild.In many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort.Easter’s journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA’s top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist who’s found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding 33-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more.Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourself. Read more

Rand McNally's United States folded map features clear, easy-to-read cartography showing all Interstate and U.S. highways, along with clearly indicated cities, points of interest, airports, boundaries, and more. Rand McNally folded maps have been the trusted standard for years, offering unbeatable accuracy and reliability at a great price. - Interstate and U.S. highways. - Indications of cities, points of interest, airports, boundaries, and more. - Mileage chart. - Mileage & driving times map. - National facts and symbols. - Toll roads chart. - United States physical map. - Visitor information. Product Details: Measures 4.125" x 9" and folds out to 25.5" x 36.75". Read more

Did you know that the remora fish will try to swim up a whale shark's butt when they poop? The crew of Twig didn't. It turns out there was an awful lot the family of five didn’t know when they decided to move aboard and set off for adventure on the high seas.After decades of dreaming, and planning, the explorers finally sailed off into the sunset. Yes, they found the palm trees and coconuts they had longed for, but they also glimpsed the other side of paradise. They ran from waterspouts, dodged hurricanes, got (sort of) robbed by pirates, and played chicken with naval warships. They found themselves making emergency calls to the Coast Guard in the dead of night and learning the exact purpose of a nut jiggler during a late-night beach bonfire.Join as the inevitable is pondered after a meal of coffee and chili on a night watch in “What if I have to go poo?”. Commiserate the anxiety of the hurricane season and practice dodging rogue unmanned boats during a midnight tropical storm. Laugh at the captain’s intimate misfortunes with marine toilets, sense what a pirate smells like, and discover how not to get crabs in this page-turning journey of the East Coast. You are invited to follow along with the frustration and joy of a life newly discovered afloat a 46-foot catamaran.Remember: If everything had gone exactly as planned….it wouldn’t have been much of an adventure.Chapter listingPart 1: Damn you LisaCocktails and DreamsThe hand of GodDown to the Banana RepublicsPanama vs TwigChristmas BlowsGeorgia on my mindLove and a sailboatPart 2: AfloatAll Aboard!There’s Vodka in the Boy’s BathroomAfloatHazmatThings that go bump in the nightDon’t Ignore the Bright Red LightCaulk the WagonPerfect StrangersPart 3: The Bahamas42 FlushesThe Nut JigglerWatch your sixYou smell like a pirateI wet the bedTwist and SpoutWeather or notPart 4: The East CoastWhat if I have to go Poo?Dr Jekyll’s IslandYou say Savannah, I say BananaPepperoni is not a fruitHouse of WarshipFeeling CrabbyTotThere’s Always Room For JelloOh OpheliaPart 5: Due SouthBoat Chill FactorI lack depthWednesdayAnchor(s) AwayCinderella Lost Her SlipperSuck it MurphyAnd Then We Hit a RockWhat the Fog?!EpilogueThere’s no place like homeCome Monday (Tribute to Jimmy Buffett)Glossary of Ridiculous Nautical Jargon Read more

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. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He 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. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter.... Read more

A New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the 2024 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Shortlisted for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction *Named a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times “A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review * “Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street Journal From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile, a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America’s most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth.Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. A few years after quitting his job to follow an ill-advised dream of becoming a guide on the Colorado River, Kevin Fedarko was approached by his best friend, National Geographic photographer Pete McBride, with a vision as bold as it was harebrained. Together, they would embark on an end-to-end traverse of the Grand Canyon, a journey that, McBride promised, would be “a walk in the park.” Against his better judgment, Fedarko agreed, unaware that the small cluster of experts who had completed the crossing billed it as “the toughest hike in the world.” The ensuing ordeal, which lasted more than a year, revealed a place that was deeper, richer, and far more complex than anything the two men had imagined—and came within a hair’s breadth of killing them both. They struggled to make their way through a vertical labyrinth of thousand-foot cliffs and crumbling ledges where water is measured out by the teaspoon and every step is fraught with peril—and where, even today, there is still no trail along the length of the country’s best-known and most iconic park. Along the way, veteran long-distance hikers ushered them into secret pockets, invisible to the millions of tourists gathered on the rim, where only a handful of humans have ever laid eyes. Members of the canyon’s eleven Native American tribes brought them face-to-face with layers of history that forced them to reconsider myths at the center of our national parks—and exposed them to the threats of commercial tourism. Even Fedarko’s dying father, who had first pointed him toward the canyon more than forty years earlier but had never set foot there himself, opened him to a new way of seeing the landscape. And always, there was the great gorge itself: austere and unforgiving but suffused with magic, drenched in wonder, and redeemed by its own transcendent beauty. A singular portrait of a sublime place, A Walk in the Park is a deeply moving plea for the preservation of America’s greatest natural treasure. Read more

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

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Italy. From the Mediterranean to the Alps, from fine art to fine pasta, experience it all with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Italy you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to ItalyRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David to corner trattorias and that perfect scoop of gelatoHow to connect with local culture: Walk in Caesar's footsteps through the ruins of the Forum, discover the relaxed rhythms of sunny Cinque Terre, or chat with fans about the latest soccer match (calcio, to locals)Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insightThe best places to eat, sleep, and experience la dolce far nienteSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museumsVital trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to placeDetailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the goOver 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you downCoverage of Venice, Padua, the Dolomites, Lake Country, Milan, the Italian Riviera, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Hill Towns of Central Italy, Siena, Tuscany, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and much moreCovid-related travel info and resources for a smooth tripMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Italy.Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Italy. Read more

A New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the 2024 National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature * Shortlisted for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction *Named a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times, Air Mail, Smithsonian Magazine, and Financial Times “A triumph. Fedarko doesn’t describe awe; he induces it.” —The New York Times Book Review * “Passionate…memorable…life-affirming.” —The Wall Street Journal From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile, a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America’s most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth.Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. A few years after quitting his job to follow an ill-advised dream of becoming a guide on the Colorado River, Kevin Fedarko was approached by his best friend, National Geographic photographer Pete McBride, with a vision as bold as it was harebrained. Together, they would embark on an end-to-end traverse of the Grand Canyon, a journey that, McBride promised, would be “a walk in the park.” Against his better judgment, Fedarko agreed, unaware that the small cluster of experts who had completed the crossing billed it as “the toughest hike in the world.” The ensuing ordeal, which lasted more than a year, revealed a place that was deeper, richer, and far more complex than anything the two men had imagined—and came within a hair’s breadth of killing them both. They struggled to make their way through a vertical labyrinth of thousand-foot cliffs and crumbling ledges where water is measured out by the teaspoon and every step is fraught with peril—and where, even today, there is still no trail along the length of the country’s best-known and most iconic park. Along the way, veteran long-distance hikers ushered them into secret pockets, invisible to the millions of tourists gathered on the rim, where only a handful of humans have ever laid eyes. Members of the canyon’s eleven Native American tribes brought them face-to-face with layers of history that forced them to reconsider myths at the center of our national parks—and exposed them to the threats of commercial tourism. Even Fedarko’s dying father, who had first pointed him toward the canyon more than forty years earlier but had never set foot there himself, opened him to a new way of seeing the landscape. And always, there was the great gorge itself: austere and unforgiving but suffused with magic, drenched in wonder, and redeemed by its own transcendent beauty. A singular portrait of a sublime place, A Walk in the Park is a deeply moving plea for the preservation of America’s greatest natural treasure. Read more

The perfect companion for tourists and business travelers in Spain and Latin America! This inexpensive, quick reference tool is designed as an easy-to-use study guide, offering fast, effective communication necessary to deal with common situations.   This Easy Spanish Phrase Book is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to learn Spanish or improve their existing skills. It contains over 700 words, phrases, and sentences, making it a superb choice for both beginners and advanced learners alike. With its wide range of everyday expressions, users can quickly pick up the basics of the language and have a firm foundation for more advanced conversations. Additionally, the phrasebook provides helpful phonetic transcriptions of Spanish words and phrases to ensure that you can pronounce words correctly and understand what is being said to you in real-life conversations.   Furthermore, each section takes account of dialectic variations in Spanish by pointing out when a specific word is used in Spain (Sp.) or a particular Latin American country (Mexico, Argentina, etc.). The Spanish Grammar Primer included here offers vocabulary-building tips and verb conjugation tables and contains information about nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and prepositions.   The phrase book features a user-friendly format, allowing users to easily navigate between different sections and review phrases at their own pace. With this phrasebook, learners can master Spanish in no time, thanks to its comprehensive content and easy-to-use interface.  Make your next vacation to Spain or Latin America even more fun and enjoyable by learning the local language! This phrasebook provides you with over 700 words and phrases, organized for quick access.Get around with ease using this up-to-date volume, designed for tourists and business travelers. Phrases are related to greetings, transportation, shopping, medical and emergency situations, and other common circumstances.A reliable reference for both travelers and students, each section takes account of dialectic variations in Spanish.A phonetic transcription of Spanish is provided, along with the Spanish pronunciation of vowels and consonants and the stress and written accents of syllables.  Includes a Spanish Grammar Primer.   Read more

Embark on a breathtaking journey through time with *Historic Wonders to Explore: Relive the Echoes of the Past*. This captivating travel guide invites you to discover the world’s most extraordinary historical sites, where ancient mysteries and modern marvels intersect. From the majestic pyramids of Egypt to the timeless ruins of Machu Picchu, each page unravels the stories, secrets, and splendor of civilizations long past. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or an armchair explorer, this book offers a treasure trove of intriguing legends and practical tips to enhance your adventures. Delve into the architectural masterpieces, cultural landmarks, and forgotten relics that have shaped our world and continue to inspire awe and wonder. *Historic Wonders to Explore* is not just a guide—it’s a passport to the past, a call to wander, and an invitation to relive the echoes of history. Discover the magic of our shared heritage and set your spirit of adventure free. Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • #1 Indie Next Pick • Winner of the PEN New England Award “Enchanting…A book filled with so much love…Long before Oregon, Rinker Buck has convinced us that the best way to see America is from the seat of a covered wagon.” —The Wall Street Journal “Amazing…A real nonfiction thriller.” —Ian Frazier, The New York Review of Books “Absorbing…Winning…The many layers in The Oregon Trail are linked by Mr. Buck’s voice, which is alert and unpretentious in a manner that put me in mind of Bill Bryson’s comic tone in A Walk in the Woods.” —Dwight Garner, The New York TimesA major bestseller that has been hailed as a “quintessential American story” (Christian Science Monitor), Rinker Buck’s The Oregon Trail is an epic account of traveling the 2,000-mile length of the Oregon Trail the old-fashioned way—in a covered wagon with a team of mules—that has captivated readers, critics, and booksellers from coast to coast. Simultaneously a majestic journey across the West, a significant work of history, and a moving personal saga, Buck’s chronicle is a “laugh-out-loud masterpiece” (Willamette Week) that “so ensnares the emotions it becomes a tear-jerker at its close” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis) and “will leave you daydreaming and hungry to see this land” (The Boston Globe). Read more

In the early seventies, Bill Bryson backpacked across Europe—in search of enlightenment, beer, and women. He was accompanied by an unforgettable sidekick named Stephen Katz (who will be gloriously familiar to readers of Bryson's A Walk in the Woods). Twenty years later, he decided to retrace his journey. The result is the affectionate and riotously funny Neither Here Nor There. Read more

“Packed with insight and anecdote [this memoir] brings the Tower ravens to vivid life.” —George R .R. Martin, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of A Game of ThronesThe ravens at the Tower of London are of mighty importance: rumor has it that if a raven from the Tower should ever leave, the city will fall.The title of Ravenmaster, therefore, is a serious title indeed, and after decades of serving the Queen, Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife took on the added responsibility of caring for the infamous ravens. In The Ravenmaster, he lets us in on his life as he feeds his birds raw meat and biscuits soaked in blood, buys their food at Smithfield Market, and ensures that these unusual, misunderstood, and utterly brilliant corvids are healthy, happy, and ready to captivate the four million tourists who flock to the Tower every year.An intimate, and inspiring partnership has developed between the ravens and their human, the Ravenmaster, who shares the folklore, history, and superstitions surrounding the ravens and the Tower. Shining a light on the behavior of the birds, their pecking order and social structure, Skaife shows who the Tower’s true guardians really are—and the result is a compelling and irreverent narrative that will surprise and enchant.“An unending fount of raven lore.” —Petra Mayer, NPR“A beguiling, fascinating, and highly amusing account of the strangely magical birds.” —Helen MacDonald, The Atlantic“A natural storyteller, Skaife writes with affection and insight.” —PD Smith, The Guardian“Skaife] fill[s] in the story with scads of local color.” —Peter Lewis, The Boston Globe“Splendid.” —Booklist, starred review“A rollicking tale fit for nearly any armchair adventurer.” —Publishers Weekly Read more

With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Spanish and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK’s Spanish-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Spanish-speaking country.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, and students, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to cement new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Spanish vocabulary.The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in Spanish. The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Spanish word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation. Read more