United States Travel

The Appalachian Trail covers 14 states and over 2,000 miles, snaking through some of the most spectacular landscapes in America. Reluctant adventurer Bryson recounts his gruelling hike along the longest continuous footpath in the world.

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Step into the rugged Rockies with Osborne Russell! Journey nine years through his trapper's journal, facing blizzards, bears, and bison while navigating life off the grid. Witness the clash of trappers and tribes, and glimpse the untamed beauty of a changing wilderness. This historical adventure unfolds in Russell's own words, offering a unique perspective on the early American West.

Jeff Alt takes you along every step of his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventure. This entertaining journey includes bears, bugs, blisters, captivating characters, skunk bedmates, and hilarious food cravings. Alt walked more than five million steps in tribute to his brother, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a home called Sunshine. This trail adventure has inspired an annual event that has raised more than $200,000 for Sunshine. It includes hiking tips for the whole family.

The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for Black motorists.

A collection of non-fiction essays about the counter-culture of the 1960s that dives deep into the issues that marked the era: female empowerment, increasing freedom around sexuality, vibrant subcultures, and the rise of psychedelic drugs. In this sprawling work, Wolfe profiles Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and compares him to Jay Gatsby, interviews one of the first women to get breast implants, and hangs out with freewheeling surfers (aka The Pump House Gang).

For the first time since Blue Highways, Heat-Moon is back on the backroads. Roads to Quoz is his lyrical, funny, and touching account of a series of American journeys into small-town America.

In Travels with Charlie, William and Charlotte Stronghold quit their jobs and sell their belongings in order to set sail and find a new home somewhere between their native California and the green mountains of Vermont. Along the way, they fall in love and into hate with the popular culture that binds Americans together. The lines are blurred between shady roadside attractions and heralded national monuments, between the natural wonders of the country and the loud and annoying tourists who populate them, between the concepts of place and self.

***Newly Updated in 2025*** The Grand Canyon is one of the most recognizable geological features on Earth. With its soaring walls, size, and colorful beauty, it is no wonder it has become an iconic vacation destination for millions of people every year. Let this edition of 101 Travel Bits™ be your insider’s guide to the Grand Canyon and Grand Canyon National Park. 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits consists of 101 “bits” of information about one of the great places to visit in the world. This could be a “bit” of history, a “bit...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist—Northern California USA Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this book, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Nick Neely chronicles his 650-mile trek on foot from San Diego to San Francisco, following the route of the first overland Spanish expedition into what was soon called Alta California. Led by Gaspar de Portolá in 1769, the expedition sketched a route that would become, in part, the famous El Camino Real. It laid the foundation for the Golden State we know today, a place that remains as mythical and captivating as any in the world.

***Newly Updated in 2025*** In 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park became the tenth national park in the United States. Today, Rocky Mountain is one of the most visited parks in America’s national park system, thanks to its scenic mountains and marvelous hiking. But it is not just nature that makes Rocky Mountain a special place. The park has a fascinating history from ancient times until the modern day. Let this edition of 101 Travel Bits™ be your guide to the world of Rocky Mountain National Park. 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits ...

***Newly Updated in 2025*** Home to some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the United States, Glacier National Park has long been a destination for those seeking beauty and solitude. Even those who never venture beyond the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road that crosses the park are treated to vistas and wildlife that are rare almost everywhere else in the country. Join 101 Travel Bits™ in celebrating the wonderful place that is Glacier National Park. 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits consists of 101 “bits” of information about one of...

Two Brits, George and Mark, set off from New York City to explore the back roads of America. In this calamity-ridden travel tale, George sets out in true clichéd fashion to discover the real America. Throw in plenty of run-ins with the police, rapidly dwindling finances, and Josephine - the worst car in the world - and you have all the ingredients for a classic American road trip. Will George and Mark make it all the way to California? And then there is Rachel, George's girlfriend, left back in England.

What happens when two presidents from the past --- and the future --- come together? Sound confusing? It won't be once you begin reading this extraordinary novella about Abraham Lincoln's extraordinary trip back in time, devised for him by destiny and providence during a period of unequal turmoil caused by civil war. The reader will remember the implications of two great leaders determining the course of momentous events in U.S. history (all fictionalized, of course!)

For the last five years, James and Deborah Fallows have been traveling across America in a single-engine prop airplane. Visiting dozens of towns, they have met hundreds of civic leaders, workers, immigrants, educators, environmentalists, artists, public servants, librarians, businesspeople, city planners, students, and entrepreneurs to take the pulse and understand the prospects of places that usually draw notice only after a disaster or during a political campaign. The America they saw is acutely conscious of its problems, but it is also crafting solutions.

Before he grew up and became one of Washington's most respected reporters and editors, Andrew Ferguson was, of all things, a Lincoln buff, with the photos hung on his bedroom wall to prove it. Decades later, Ferguson's latent buffdom is reignited. In Land of Lincoln, he embarks on a curiosity-fueled coast-to-coast journey through contemporary Lincoln Nation, encountering everything from hatred to adoration to opportunism and all manner of reaction in between.

Hack your next Disney vacation to make the most magical place on earth the absolute happiest it can be with this updated guide to getting the most out of your visit.

Take a trip to the Island of Enchantment! Learn about Puerto Rico's history, geography, weather, people, and more in this book that's all about this US commonwealth.

One of America’s most popular national parks, Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is known for its spectacular cliffs, iconic hikes, and panoramic views. The awe-inspiring park was named after a Bible verse about a “place of peace.” Many people come away from visits to Zion believing not just that it is that place of peace, but that it is the most stunning of all the national parks. Join 101 Travel Bits™ in celebrating the wonderful national park that is Zion National Park. *** 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits consists of 101 ...