Heat Moon, William Least
Summary: Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads. William Least-Heat-Moon set out with little more than the need to put home behind him and a sense of curiosity about "those little towns that get on the map--if they get on at all--only because some cartographer has a blank space to fill: Remote, Oregon; Simplicity,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Back Bay Books 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.304 HEAAbernathy, Alta.
Summary: In 1909 5-year-old Temple and 9-year old Bud rode from Guthrie, OK. to Santa Fe, NM alone. In a span of 4 years, the brothers traveled the U.S. (more 12,000 miles) by horseback, car, and motorcycle. Their famous father, U.S. Marshall "catch-'em alive" Jack Abernathy of Oklahoma encouraged them, according to this account related by Temple Abernathy to his wife of 64 years.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dove Creek Press 1998
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Summary: When Broad City star Abbi Jacobson announced that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions. Why wasn't she going with friends? Wouldn't it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! You should bring mace! And a common one: Why? But Abbi had always found comfort in solitude...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 814 JACSummary: "This collection offers more than 1,000 escapades to experience across the United States"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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Summary: "From the award-winning author of National Parks of the USA, Kate Siber, this stunning book showcases an amazing adventure activity to try in every single state. 50 Adventures in the 50 States features gripping outdoors activities, vividly illustrated and described alongside fascinating facts about the nature and geography of each activity location - the very best the U.S.A. has to offer...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed editions, and imprint of The Quarto Group 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Justine Shapiro follows the Blue Ridge Parkway, journeying to Tennessee and the city of Nashville. She visits its famous country music sites and the old plantation home of US President, Andrew Jackson. Justine then hits the legendary Route 66, stopping at a giant cattle auction in Oklahoma City. She then joins the 'Trail of Tears' memorial walk for Native Americans before crossing the Texas...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 GLOYogerst, Joseph R.
Summary: From a vineyard route through Northwest wine country to a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives--both classic and off the beaten track--across the United States and Canada. You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 YOGCotter, Tom
Summary: "Tom Cotter undertakes his most epic adventure in America's Greatest Road Trip. Launching from Key West, Florida, Cotter and photographer Michael Alan Ross pilot their Ford Bronco/Airstream camper combination nearly 9,000 miles to America's literal end of the road in Deadhorse, Alaska"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Motorbooks 2023
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Summary: "Character-driven stories about the people who make our lives run every day--and yet we barely think of them"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Large Print 2016
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 305.5 LASOliver, Jamie
Summary: "Oliver returns with his 10th cookbook, this one a colorful and quirky look at down-home American cooking. Traveling to the cities of New York and Los Angeles, as well as Louisiana, Georgia, Arizona, and Wyoming, Oliver paints a somewhat unbalanced portrait of American cuisine"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 641.5 OLISummary: "Join a best-selling travel writer and globe-trotting journalist to discover 18 million acres of adventure in America's state parks."--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2019
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Long, McKenzie
Summary: "One woman's enlightening trek through the natural histories, cultural stories, and present perils of thirteen national monuments, from Maine to Hawaii This land is your land. When it comes to national monuments, the sentiment could hardly be more fraught. Gold Butte in Nevada, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks in New Mexico, Katahdin Woods and Waters in Maine, Cascade-Siskiyou in Oregon and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Minnesota Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973 LONOfferman, Nick
Summary: A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, inspired by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CDA 973.93White, Mel
Summary: "This reference is the ultimate travel planner for all things national parks, scenic trails, seashores, historic areas, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2022
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 917.304 WHIRoberson, Blythe
Summary: Blythe Roberson quits her day job and sets off to visit America's national parks, all the while pondering the question: Is quitting society for the road about enlightenment and liberty, or is it just selfish escapism?
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 917.304 RobersonWhite, Mel
Summary: From New England to Alaska, this 544 page resource is filled with helpful advice, historical background, and practical facts on how to reach scores of park system properties, when to go, and what to do there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 WHIPuglisi, Stephanie
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: "DEAR BOB AND SUE chronicles the journey of Matt and Karen Smith, who took a mid-career break to travel to all 58 U.S. National Parks. Written as a series of emails to their friends, Bob and Sue, they describe their sense of awe in exploring our national parks, and share humorous and quirky observations. The national parks are among the most stunning places in America - pristine wilderness,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Matt and Karen Smith 2017
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Summary: "Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise down the California Coast, gaze up at the Rocky Mountains, or immerse yourself in New England's history. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!"--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023
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Summary: The majority of national park visitors often stick to the most celebrated trails and scenic overlooks, missing a whole world of stunning scenery in the process. Informed by park rangers, superintendents, and frequent park visitors, National Geographic Secrets of the National Parks provides inspiration and information to plan your visit beyond the well-trodden, touristy spots in these 32...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Celebrated violinist and conductor Scott Yoo crosses the country, exploring the diversity of American musicians, cultures and landscapes to discover how regional and ethnic music has inspired America's greatest composers: Amy Beach, Florence Price, Aaron Copland and two of today's masters, Sergio Assad and Reena Esmail.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV NOWDavis, Wes
Summary: "The epic road trips-and surprising friendship-of John Burroughs, nineteenth-century naturalist, and Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, inventors of the modern age"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3048 DAVYogerst, 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