50 States 5000 Ideas

Download or read book 50 States, 5,000 Ideas written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-09-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book 50 States, 500 Campgrounds written by Joe Yogerst and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan your next getaway to the great outdoors with this one-of-a-kind resource for campgrounds across North America. In this comprehensive sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, you'll discover the top tent and cabin campsites, as well as RV resorts and glamping destinations around the United States and Canada. Along with destination information--location, contact info, open seasons, and amenities--along with expert recommendations for activities including hiking, biking, and water sports; the best restaurants for days you need a break from the camp stove; and nearby attractions--from sights within nearby national and state parks to local museums. Choose from 10 sites in each state, Western and Eastern Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, including a cabin at Yogi Bear's Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park Camp Resort; a tent near the stunning waterfall at the Grand Canyon's Havasupai Campground; or a cozy yurt in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Whatever your camping bucket list includes, 50 States, 500 Campgrounds has the site for you.

Download or read book World's Best Travel Experiences written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features some of the world's most transformative locales, from Norway's western fjords and Cambodia's Angkor Wat to Kyoto's Moss Garden and the urban surprises of Denver, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver.

Download or read book 100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of the Journeys of a Lifetime series, National Geographic delivers this large-format, lavishly illustrated travel planner, packed with more than 250 big, colorful images, 110 original, detailed maps, and evocative text.

Download or read book 100 Places That Can Change Your Child's Life written by Keith Bellows and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids who learn to travel will travel to learn. National Geographic Traveler Editor Keith Bellows sends you and your children globetrotting for life-changing vacations that will expand their horizons and shape their perspectives. What you won’t find inside: predictable itineraries and lists of landmarks and events. Instead, you’ll get evocative, slice-of-life experiences and age-appropriate ideas that illuminate place and culture. Each chapter of 100 Places That Can Change Your Child’s Life plumbs the heart of a special place—from the Acropolis to Machu Picchu to the Grand Canyon—all from the perspective of insiders who see destinations through a child’s eyes. You’ll meet actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy, who tours the suqs of Marrakech with his seven-year-old son; photographer Annie Griffiths, who shares the miraculous migration to Mexico of the monarch butterflies; Tom Ritchie, who has guided countless children and parents to Antarctica for more than 30 years; the waterman who knows where to see the ponies of Assateague in the true wild; and countless others who are cultural treasures, great storytellers, and keepers of a sense of place. Packed with ideas to supplement the travel experience—foods, music, films, and carefully curated lists of kid-friendly activities and places to eat and stay—this inspiring book is the perfect trip planner to excite children about culture and the unique magic the world has to offer.

Download or read book Abroad at Home written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated, fact-filled book takes you on a trip around the United States and Canada. Presenting experiences in villages, neighborhoods, and regions that cover the breadth of North America's great global diversity - Chinatowns and Little Italys, of course, but also Polish, German, French, Russian, and Japanese enclaves - as well as landscapes that make you think you could very well be in New Zealand or Provence or Tuscany.

Download or read book Fifty States written by Lori Baird and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a tour of America with this outstanding reference—including photos, maps, and extensive facts about each state’s geography, history—and more. What was the last state to join the Union? What does the state quarter for Alabama look like? What is the state bird of Texas? How did Vermont get its name? All the answers are contained in Fifty States: Every Question Answered! Whether you’re a student or just a history buff, this book is a great reference manual to each state’s geography, history, factual details, and ecology. Beautiful color photos and maps also provide a view of how the landscape has changed over the years. Young and old alike will enjoy this adventurous, wide-ranging walk through the United States of America.