Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Summary: "All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Level and accessible, these paths are ideal for a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family. In Rail-Trails California, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these routes, as well as other multiuse pathways. Many rail-trails are paved and run within view...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.94 CALFornes, Mike
Summary: A Michigan icon, Grand Hotel is in its third century as "America's summer place." The ambiance of Mackinac Island combines with the hotel's ultimate level of hospitality, premier dining, and five-star guest experience for an unforgettable stop on any visitor's itinerary. The setting itself has been captured by Hollywood on film, relied upon by politicians and the business community for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arcadia Publishing 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 977.49 FORCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Michigan Collection, Call number: MI Straits FornesWinckler, Suzanne
Summary: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 1989
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.7 WINLoomis, Jim
Summary: It's about the journey, not the destination. All Aboard--first published in 1995, and here revised and updated--is much more than a mile-by-mile scenery guide for train travelers. Written for both veteran train travelers and those considering their first rail journey, it will keep any trip on track with its insightful travel trips and information about how North American railroads operate. All...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 NORTH AMERICA LOOSummary: Built on ingenuity and grit, Detroit is more than a comeback story; what's unfolding is an urban renaissance, with thriving small businesses that point to a city alive and well. Updated in 2021 with our latest recommendations plus new maps, essays, interviews and all-new illustrations.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wildsam Field Guides 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.743 DETROIT WILYogerst, Joseph R.
Summary: "This authoritative travel guide takes you on a series of epic hiking and walking adventures on 100 trails around all 50 states and Canada"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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Summary: Whether you're stopping for a day trek or taking a weekend getaway, hit the road and hit the legendary trail with Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel, Hachette Book Group 2023
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Summary: "The world's best hikes and walks in one volume with breathtaking photography, detailed terrain and route guides, maps, and expert descriptions-whether you need to unplug for an afternoon or get away for longer. A carefully selected collection of 200 routes designed to appeal to perambulatory enthusiasts of all stripes. From vigorous hikes around Lake Tahoe to enjoying the charms of England's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universe Publishing, a division of Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. 2023
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 796.1 BUTRandall, Laura
Summary: Thoroughly updated and newly redesigned, this guide, originally published in 1971 and considered the "PCT Bible," starts at the Mexican border and guides you to Yosemite's beautiful backcountry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wilderness Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.944 PACIFIC CREST TRAIL RANWinckler, Suzanne
Contents: Missouri -- Kansas -- Nebraska -- Iowa -- South Dakota -- North Dakota -- Notes on architecture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 1998
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Summary: "With its secluded mountain waterways, awe-inspiring views from grassy balds, diverse plant and animal life, and impressive stands of old-growth forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventures. To find the best of them, follow expert author Johnny Molloy-who has spent more than 900 overnights in the Smokies, hiking and camping! An easy family...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wilderness Press 2023
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Summary: "The Dayhiker's Guide is here to help simplify hiking decisions. With 210 color trail maps, it details more than 220 of the best hiking trails in the United States. Distance and difficulty. Elevation and elevation gain. It's all there. Most importantly, thanks to years exploring our National Parks, the monumental task of paring down a list of nearly unlimited options is taken on by an extremely...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Road Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 NATSummary: Wildsam Field Guides: Northern Michigan leads travelers through the fertile landscape and lakes of a beloved region, with expert insight on fruit growing, forest navigation, supper clubs, cottages, boating, hiking and foodways.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wildsam Field Guides 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.749 NORTHERN MICHIGAN WIL1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: R NEL 917.749 NORTHERN MICHIGAN WIL
Forster, Matt
Summary: "The best road guide to the Great Lakes State, completely revised and updated. From the Chicago and Territorial roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, to the Lower Peninsula's Chain of Lakes area, Backroads & Byways of Michigan is the shortest route a visitor can take to knowing the state like a local. This fourth edition offers updated itineraries to scenic and intriguing places, like...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Norton & Company 2022
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 977.4 FORCopies Available at Kingsley
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: MI 977.4 FORMueller, Bruce.
Summary: An eagerly awaited rock identification guide for Lake Michigan
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Michigan Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 552 MICopies Available at Kingsley
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 563.6 MUEPuglisi, Stephanie
Summary: More and more people are excited about getting outdoors and experiencing adventures in nature with their family and friends, and whether you're new to camping or a seasoned pro Where Should We Camp Next?: Camping 101 is the best resource to learn more about the camping lifestyle! From planning road trip itineraries, deciding where to camp, and discovering unique attractions and activities in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2023
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Summary: "With America's national parks seeing rejuvenated interest from campers, whether it's in tents, RVs, cabins, or yurts, one question continues to float around camping communities more than any other: "Where should I camp next?" Camping and RV experts Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi are here with the answers. Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks offers an expert but accessible guide to the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2023
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Summary: "...in-depth profiles of more than three hundred amazing outdoor accommodation destinations in al fifty states ... and highlights regional cuisine, must-see attractions, and unforgettable activities"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2021
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Summary: "More than 30 spectacular journeys through Cambodia China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam." - cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Beaufoy Publishing 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915 ASIFerguson-Kosinski, LaVerne.
Summary: Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for more than forty years. 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. The book contains information readers need to enjoy visits in historic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Globe Pequot 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.04 FERSummary: "Take to the rails and have a European adventure with this inspiring and practical guidebook. Thanks to Europe's ever-expanding and improving rail network, there's never been a better time to explore this diverse continent by train. But with so much ground to cover, it can be difficult to know where to start - and that's where Europe by Train comes in. Compiled by a team of travel experts, our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.04 EURFifer, Barbara
Summary: Traces the Lewis and Clark Expedition from its very beginnings at Monticello and the White House, through the West, and on to the Pacific Ocean and back. Detailed maps show the Corps of Discovery's path and today's routes. History sections bring the journey to life, and sites along the way interpret the Expedition and local and tribal culture. -- From back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farcountry Press 2022