Download or read book Adventuring Along the Southeast Coast written by John Bowen and published by . This book was released on 199? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adventuring Along the Southeast Coast written by John Bowen and published by Sierra Club Books for Children. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coastal regions of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia feature some of our nation's greatest natural treasures: an abundance of superb beaches, barrier islands, estuaries and lagoons, bays and sounds, marshes and forests, rivers and streams. Here are such pristine natural sites as the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Lookout National Seashore, Francis Marion National Forest, Cumberland Island National Seashore, and Hunting Island State Park. The region's wealth of cultural and historic attractions ranges from Revolutionary War battlefields and Civil War-era forts to magnificent gardens and plantation homes to thousands of historic buildings in Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. A valuable reference for visitors and locals alike, this completely revised and updated edition of Adventuring Along the Southeast Coast features: , An overview of the region's natural history and political history, from pre-Columbian through Colonial times to the present day , Details on a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities: boating, canoeing, fishing, diving, hunting, biking, hiking, beachcombing, bird-watching, camping, and horseback riding , Tips on where to find campgrounds, boat ramps and marinas, local events and festivals, museums and historic sites, historic hotels and inns, resorts and sight-seeing tours, bike paths and golf courses, and much more , A comprehensive bibliography, and appendices that detail climate, list flora and fauna, and provide addresses and phone numbers for accommodations, tourist agencies, and conservation organizations
Download or read book Adventuring Along the Southeast Coast written by John Bowen and published by Sierra Club Books for Children. This book was released on 1993 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coastal regions of the Carolinas and Georgia feature an abundance of superb beaches, lagoons, barrier islands, estuaries, bays, sounds, marshes, forests, and more. Bowen focuses on recreational opportunities and the natural and political history of this region that draws some 20 million visitors annually. Photos. Maps.
Download or read book Adventuring Along the Gulf of Mexico written by Donald G. Schueler and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1986 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Travel and Adventure in South East Africa written by Frederick Courteney Selous and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Southeastern Florida Adventure Guide written by Sharon Lloyd Spence and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2009-10-24 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most detailed guide to the southern Atlantic coast of the Sunshine State a magnet for hundreds of thousands of tourists. The Adventure Guide to Southeast Florida takes you beyond the high-rise condos and urban sprawl to find natural, beautiful South Florida at its best. As with all Adventure Guides, the emphasis is on outdoor activities kayaking, canoeing, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, turtle- and manatee-watching, and dozens of other ways to have fun. Many sidebar interviews with local experts and guides offer insights on everything from canoeing the Loxahatchee River to swimming with dolphins to seeking out great horned owls! Accommodations, restaurants and sightseeing too. Maps. Adventure Guides are the perfect travel companion for the modern explorer. Whether you're looking to backpack around your home state or boost the number of stamps in your passport by traveling overseas, these books will heighten your travel experience. Our team of knowledgeable authors offers comprehensive introductions that cover history, geography, climate, when to go, transportation, planning and culture. Region-by-region, the books then delve into the heart of the area, with driving tours and side trips to the best museums, historic sites and shops. But the focus is on activities, and you'll learn about the best spots for diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing and more. Extensive listings of recommended tour operators, too. Select places to stay and eat, as well as regional festivals and celebrations. Get soaked by crashing waves along a deserted beach; canoe through mangroves looking for birds; watch as a yellow-bellied turtle snuggles up to a snoozing gator; or reel in a six-foot sailfish. Interviews with the experts -- scuba divers, sky divers, pilots, fishermen and park rangers -- add local flavor. These useful guides are highly recommended... Library Journal. This guide targets travelers eager to explore the destination. Extensively researched, the focus is on outdoor activities - hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, parasailing, scuba diving, backpacking, and waterskiing, among others - and all the details you need, including prices, are included. The best local outfitters are listed, along with contact numbers, addresses and recommendations. A comprehensive introductory section provides background on history, geography, climate, culture, when to go, transportation and planning. The guide then takes a region-by-region approach, plunging into the very heart of each area and the adventures offered, giving a full range of accommodations, shopping, restaurants for every budget, and festivals. All books have town and regional maps
Download or read book Southern California Adventure Guide written by Don Young and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This upbeat guide to Southern California covers where to take in a baseball game, rollerblade the boardwalks, browse an art festival, people watch at the beach, sport fish near offshore islands or see world-class performances by street entertainers. A spe
Download or read book Adventure Guide to Coastal Alaska and the Inside Passage written by Ed Readicker-Henderson and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2009-10-24 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ... [offers] a bountiful amount of concise information... goes beyond the usual sights to present lesser-known options. Maps embellish the down-to-earth text. Prodigy Travel Board. The ideal traveling companion, and a wonderful book for the armchair traveler. Midwest Book Review. ... packs in fine details. Reviewer's Bookwatch. Highly recommended... Library Journal. The focus of this book is the Alaska Marine Highway, which serves as a lifeline for many coastal communites in Alaska. This ferry system - a total of nine boats - links tiny coastal communites and large cities alike. It runs from Washington, up the Inside Passage, all the way to the Aleitians in the far north, a total of 3,500 miles. The Adventure Guide to The Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska follows this route, telling you everything you need to know about the ships themselves, the sights and the towns. Tours on land - flightseeing, kayaking, canoeing, boating - are covered. The book is targeted at anyone traveling in this region, not just those taking the ferry, and has full information on what to see and do in each town, where to stay and eat and how to get out of town. Extensive details about wildlife, including the best places to see some, and how to be an eco-conscious traveler.
Download or read book Adventuring in Central America written by David Rains Wallace and published by Sierra Club Books for Children. This book was released on 1995 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Shifting Loyalties written by Judkin Browning and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the spring of 1862, Union forces marched into neighboring Carteret and Craven Counties in southeastern North Carolina, marking the beginning of an occupation that would continue for the rest of the war. Focusing on a wartime community with divided alle
Download or read book Adventure Guide Inside Passage Coastal Alaska written by Ed Readicker-Henderson and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook details the history, culture, geography and climate of the Inside Passage and Coastal Alaska. It includes places to stay and eat, sightseeing, land, sea and air tours, nature watching and town walks.
Download or read book Adventuring in the Caribbean written by Carrol Bernard Fleming and published by Sierra Club Books for Children. This book was released on 1996 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geared for travelers seeking outdoor recreation in the Caribbean, this guide lists parks, campsites, and outdoor activities with information on hotels, transportation, festivals, and historic sites.
Download or read book The Traveler s Web written by Randolph Hock and published by Information Today, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a vast range of online travel sites as well as savvy search tips and techniques that are designed to help readers improve the travel-planning process. Readers will learn how to make the most of the Web for leisure and business travel, from planning and reservations to countless ways the Internet can enhance the experience of destinations and cultures around the world.--From publisher description.
Download or read book Alaska Adventure Guide written by Melissa DeVaughn and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Alaska is so large and its options so varied, this guide is organized primarily to help travelers zero in on the activity or activities that most appeal to them. The first ten chapters focus solely on adventure travel, each devoted to a single activity. The five regional chapters that follow focus mainly on the basics in a given area of the state — getting around, shopping, lodging, dining, and entertainment. The objective is not to provide the most information about destinations or attractions, but rather, the most useful information. Any destination or outfitter listed here has made the cut by proving itself a wonderful place to visit or a reliable company with which to do business.
Download or read book South and east coasts of Australia from Cape Northumberland to Port Jackson including Bass Strait and Tasmania written by United States. Hydrographic Office and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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