Who says the Midwest is flyover country?Ready to hit the road? Don't miss this action-packed anthology highlighting the best road trips in the Midwest. Explore storied highways and byways, including Route 66, the Great River Road, Ohio River Scenic Byway, and Lincoln Highway.From canyons in Kansas to authentic fish boils in Wisconsin to North America's largest powwow in Nebraska, you'll be astounded by how many cool things there are to see in these twelve s...

On the road again; it’s time to drive Kansas roads again! In Historic Kansas Roadsides, Roxie Yonkey takes readers on a winding journey, starting at White Cloud in the state’s northeast corner and ending in the Arikaree Breaks in the northwest.Follow famed explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark up the Missouri in the northeast, and Zebulon Pike from Fort Scott to Marion, Great Bend, and Garden City. Readers will stop in Wichita, the state’s largest city, and Volland, a ghost t...

Kansas is nicknamed “The Sunflower State,” “The Wheat State,” and “The Breadbasket of the World.” In Kansas, rural and urban come together in a fascinating mix. From the bright lights of Kansas City and Wichita to the star-strewn skies above the Flint Hills, beautiful Kansas will captivate you. Journey across Kansas’s endless horizons with the fascinating handbook, 100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die. Sing “Home on the Range” at the cabin where the song was born and watch th...

Even in a weakened economy, research shows interest in travel is still strong and this book provides 100 great ways to satisfy your wanderlust without breaking the bank. Like the other books in this popular series, The 100 Best Affordable Vacations to Enrich Your Life features out of the ordinary opportunities. They will just be less expensive, with some even free! Vacation categories include Classic Americana; Learning Vacations; Wilderness Trips; and Mind, Body, and Soul themed getaways....

More than half of the country's population lives within a day's drive of West Virginia, and savvy travelers have known that it is the playground of the East.Whether you’d like to visit historic sites; take scenic drives or walking tours; go hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, or fishing; or take in museums small and large, author Leonard Adkins steers you to the best that West Virginia has to offer. The locals know where to find hidden swimmin’ holes, waterfalls, a...

Experience Colorado's history, beauty, and award-winning breweries with this travel guide featuring ten weekend excursions.Full of fascinating history and natural beauty, Colorado also boasts a thriving craft beer culture. In this informative guide, author Ed Sealover offers a series of itineraries that combine all three . Colorado Excursions with History, Hikes and Hops features ten three-day excursions full of nature, historic sites, and unique...

Countless travel books display some aspect or region of America, but USA 101 stitches together a whole crazy quilt of iconic places, events, fairs, and festivals that celebrates our country in all its quirky diversity. Whoever you are, wherever you're going, whatever you like to do, it's here somewhere. And if you just stay home and travel armchair-style you'll still find this guide a vivid, often humorous, always fascinating blend of world-famous and distinctly local places and events tha...

A Visit to the Georgia Mountains == Northeast Georgia’s Ancient Mystical Mountains are Unforgettable for their Beauty, Culture and History == This is a trip filled with natural beauty, outdoor adventures and unique shopping. Once you visit the Appalachian Mountains, they will call you back again and again. -- Why Get This Guide? -- * This book will guide you to places not found on a tourist brochure. * It will show you the best places to stay and dine to experience a uniquely Appalachian t...

Everyone loves a vacation, but planning travel can often be a time-consuming effort, especially if you are trying to plan fun itineraries for kids. With the economy tight and gas prices high, many families will opt for shorter trips that are closer to home. This e-book contains six 1-night trips in Ohio and the surrounding states.

“Iowa? I could have sworn this was heaven.”—from Field of DreamsThis lively guide—the definitive comprehensive travel guide devoted entirely to Iowa—highlights the events, attractions, lodgings, restaurants, history, and culture that make the Hawkeye State great. Iowans have always known how wonderful their state is; now everyone else can experience the best that this under-appreciated gem has to offer. From railroads and the state fair to art museums and ...

Where The West Lives! Golden's motto sums up the colorful history of the small town set at the entrance to the storied gold fields of Colorado. The scenic valley that shelters Golden caught the notice of some of the most famed pioneers of the West: explorer Major Stephen Long, world traveler Isabella Bird, showman Buffalo Bill Cody, and brewer Adolph Coors. Chronicled here in over 200 vintage images is the history of this quintessential "rough-and-ready" Western town. Serving as the territ...

100 Places in the USA Every Woman Should Go is a lively and highly subjective collection of places that will educate, illuminate, entertain, challenge, or otherwise appeal to women of all kinds. From historic (such as the Women's Rights National Historic Park) to kitschy (SPAM museum), these places and activities provide a wide-angle view of all that makes America, America.