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Ride along with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where American learn—and fight—about our history. From the birth of the nation in Philadelphia to Disneyland and the California dream, This Land Is Your Land offers a guided tour of thirteen places and thirteen key moments that define America’s greatest successes and failures.

A breathtaking and epic exploration of the transforming Arctic. The Arctic was once a place seemingly frozen in time. Now, while the old cold world can still be glimpsed in the herds of caribou, the hidden lives of wolves, and the hunting skill of an Inupiat elder, there is a new Arctic emerging...

An anything-but-dry history textbook, Washington's History is a fascinating walk through the sweeping story of a place and its people. For centuries, the natural beauty and riches of the Northwest have excited the human imagination, from its first peoples to seafaring explorers, to westward-thinking pioneers, to technological thinkers and giants. A Washington resident himself, author Harry Ritter offers fifty-five vignettes that comprise an entertaining and informative picture of life in the Far Northwest.

When people think of Kentucky, three things usually come to mind: bourbon, Colonel Sanders's secret chicken recipe, and the glamorous Kentucky Derby. Add college basketball to that list, and you have yourself a superfecta. Looking beyond these time-honored traditions, however, visitors will find in Kentucky a diverse patchwork of faces and places, each as unique as the state's geography. Kentucky, Y'all is an entertaining and informative compilation of the state's favorite oddities, cultural quirks, traditions, and rites of passage.

The Seventymile Kid tells the remarkable account of Harry Karstens, who was the actual—if unheralded—leader of the Hudson Stuck Expedition that was the first to summit Mount McKinley in Alaska. All but forgotten by history, a young Karstens arrived in the Yukon during the 1897 Gold Rush, gained fame as a dog musher hauling U.S. Mail in Alaska, and eventually became the first superintendent of Mount McKinley National Park (now known as Denali National Park and Preserve).

In her mid-thirties and happily single, Karen Babine hitches up her tiny Scamp camper and sets out with her two unenthusiastic cats on a journey from her home in Minnesota to Nova Scotia to explore the place where her French-Acadian ancestors settled in North America some four centuries ago. As the miles roll by, she wonders: "Why do we carry this need to belong to an established history? What happens when that can't—or shouldn't—happen?"

Few Canadian musicians are as synonymous with their home province as Alan Doyle is to his—and even fewer once worked as tour guides. In The Smiling Land, Alan reprises his tour-guiding role to welcome the rest of Canada to his home and take listeners on an adventure: a freewheeling road trip through Newfoundland, its history, and its culture. From Fogo Island to the Southwest Coast, Labrador to Ferryland, and everywhere in between, Alan's Newfoundland awaits you.

Explore and experience all of the East Coast's many lighthouses with the newly updated and expanded edition of The Original Lighthouse Field Guide. Enthusiasts will enjoy the details and facts of each lighthouse as they embark on one of the most scenic summer road trips in America, the New England coastline!

The audiobook consists of a selection of reenacted scenes and quotes, performed by a full cast of New York actors and nonactors, and is enhanced with the recordings of ambient street sounds from across the boroughs. A breathtaking new audiobook from the #1 bestselling author of Humans of New...

Are you planning a trip to Jalisco and want to converse in Spanish? Look no further than the Easy Guadalajara Spanish Phrasebook. This handy guide contains more than 800 easy-to-use phrases and expressions to help you communicate with locals in their native language and make the most of your trip. From ordering dinner at a restaurant to asking for directions, this book will help you communicate with ease in any situation. With its simple and straightforward approach, the Easy Guadalajara Spanish Phrasebook is the perfect companion for any traveler.

From the colorful row houses of St. John’s to the ancient echoes of Viking settlements, Newfoundland and Labrador: A Journey Through Time and Terrain takes you on an unforgettable exploration of one of the most breathtaking and culturally rich corners of the world. Whether you’re planning a visit, reliving a cherished trip, or simply captivated by places shaped by history and heart, this book brings the province’s landscapes and legends to life.

In the 1930s, the Federal Writers' Project sent mostly anonymous writers into the depths of Florida to reveal its splendor to the world. The FWP and the State of Florida jointly published the results as Florida: A Guide to the Southernmost State, which included twenty-two driving tours of the state's main roads. Retracing the original routes in the Guide, Cathy Salustri rekindles our notions of paradise by bringing a modern eye to the historic travelogues.

Award-winning travel journalists and Santa Fe residents Judith Fein and Paul Ross crisscross New Mexico, finding unforgettable adventures listeners can personally experience such as painting with an abstract artist on the Navajo Reservation, visiting a wolf refuge, cruising in a lowrider, hiking in a volcano, gourmet dining at Zuni Pueblo, seeing a ghost, tracking the true Billy the Kid . . . and so much more.

Far from the crowds of O‘ahu and Maui, Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i offer a glimpse into untouched Hawai‘i—where wild landscapes, rich history, and authentic culture come together. Whether you’re exploring the otherworldly rock formations of Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods), hiking the lush Halawa Valley, or snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Hulopo‘e Bay, this guide ensures a seamless and unforgettable adventure.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Hamilton by Julia Lauzon. Julia Lauzon shares the best local dining experiences in Hamilton, Ontario. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

Travel Like a Local Arkansas by author Tamatha Johnson-Arslan offers first-hand and personal insight into the best places to visit in Arkansas. She is a sixth generation Arkansan. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, writing and religious studies. She loves to go to yard sales and enjoys thrifting. She enjoys looking for old books and vintage clothing. She lives for family time and quiet nights at home.

Sit. Stay. Aloha! A Creative, Educational and Interactive Coloring Experience Through Hawaii’s Flowers, Culture, and Landmarks is an immersive travelog and coloring book narrated by Noah Keawekane, accompanied by Tooyeh Tui, a devoted, intelligent, and larger-than-life 5-year-old Mini-Aussie Poo and psychiatric service dog. Guiding listeners through the Hawaiian Islands, Tooyeh Tu shares the unique natural beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage of each island.

In this audiobook, you will discover advice on having a unique culinary experience. This book will not tell you exact addresses or hours, but instead will give you excitement and knowledge of food and drinks from a local that you may not find in other travel food guides.

Eat Like a Local Cincinnati by Julie Hazard offers the inside scoop on local dining favorites in Cincinnati, OH. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Alaska Revealed isn’t just a guidebook—it’s a vivid storytelling experience that transports you to the heart of America’s last frontier. From the towering peaks of Denali to the icy silence of Glacier Bay, this audiobook paints a rich soundscape of landscapes, wildlife, and culture. Whether you're driving cross-country, hiking a quiet trail, or simply dreaming of your next escape, let Captain Rami Geffner be your guide. With compelling narration and insightful commentary, you'll meet the resilient people who call Alaska home.