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The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway stretches the length of North Carolina's 200-mile barrier islands. The unique maritime culture shared by the 21 coastal villages led to the road's designation as a National Scenic Byway in 2009. The route is entered from the north at Whalebone Junction in Nags Head, North Carolina, and from the south at the North River Bridge on US 70 East, just past Beaufort, North Carolina. Encompassing 142.5 driving miles,...
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The William Penn Highway was a major route through the Appalachian Mountains between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh throughout the 20th century. Established in 1916, a decade prior to the federal highway system, the road succeeded the former Northern Turnpike, with much of it following the course of the Pennsylvania Railroad through the Juniata River Valley. The highway also followed the former path of the Allegheny Portage Railroad in climbing the long...
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Your All-in-One Guide to Missouri's Best Outings!
If you've ever asked, "What should we do today?" then grab a copy of Missouri Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive book leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. It is packed with more than 150 of the Show-Me State's top spots for entertainment and enjoyment.
There are endless opportunities for outdoor adventure in the Ozark Mountains and beyond. Plus, Missouri has played...
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Solar is a subject that increasingly interests, yet one about which competent independent advice is difficult to obtain.
Collyn Rivers totally revised new edition of his earlier and separate caravan and motorhome editions of Solar That Really Works, fills a previously all but unexplored need. In one tightly written book, Collyn covers all that is needed to design and install solar electrical systems in anything from a tiny caravan or campervan to...
225) High Road to Taos
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The High Road to Taos, listed in the New Mexico Register of Cultural Properties in 1975, covers 52 miles from just north of Santa Fe to Ranchos de Taos at the southern boundary of the town of Taos. In addition to spectacular mountain scenery, the High Road contains Pueblo Indian settlements dating back to the 1300s and Hispanic settlements dating back to the 1600s. Historic adobe Catholic churches can be seen in each village, with the church at Las...
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Route 58 stretches across all five hundred miles of Virginia, from the sandy shores of the Atlantic to the waterfalls and wild ponies of the Blue Ridge Highlands. Weird, quirky, and intriguing legends and lore lie along this historic highway, including a UFO landing in South Hill, Virginia Beach's 'witch duck' controversy of 1706, and Nat Turner's bloody insurrection in 1831. Country music icon Johnny Cash played his final shows at the world-famous...
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John Robinson's "Road Trip" series is long overdue for a new release. Finally, here it is. Filled with political satire, signs of our times, good country food, and extraneous humor, John has exceeded his previous work with fresh stories of oddities and history, human failings and triumph. Who would ever guess that "the flyover state" had this much to offer?
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Your All-in-One Guide to Michigan's Best Outings!
If you've ever asked, "What should we do today?" then grab a copy of Michigan Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive book by native Michigander Kathryn Houghton leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. It is packed with more than 300 of the Great Lake State's top spots for entertainment and enjoyment.
There are endless opportunities for adventure in the Upper Peninsula and...
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Extrait: "Vous connaissez, mon cher directeur, la vieille histoire de madame Scarron remplaçant le rti par une anecdote. Permettez-moi de vous la rappeler, en guise d'exorde insinuant, au début de cette lettre. Je ne suis pas madame Scarron, et je n'ai point la prétention de servir du rti à mes convives habituels de chaque lundi; mais, à cela près, ma situation est exactement la même que la sienne."
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A photographic guide with insider knowledge to one of Northern New Mexico's most spectacular scenic byways.
The Enchanted Circle is an 83-mile loop through mountains, mesa, valleys, and a national forest, beginning from Taos to Red River, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, and then back. A National Forest Scenic Byway, the route brings together the wonders of nature and the area's rich history to create the most unique and varied landscapes, perfect for drives,...
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Flowing among the beautiful mountains and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina, the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is a true American jewel. Built to expose motorists to nature as well as to preserve its beauty, the Parkway still delivers unrivaled beauty today. Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway is filled with information useful to those traveling the Parkway and is detailed with color photographs throughout. It highlights the many significant points...
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For the first two centuries of Santa Fe's history, weary wayfarers were out of luck. Not only did the Spanish authorities enforce a strict travel ban on foreign visitors, but there was also no place to stay in the territorial capital. That all changed in the 1820s. When Mexico gained independence, a flood of traffic cascaded down the Santa Fe Trail, and the Plaza became a hub of hospitality and trade. From the Exchange Hotel to La Fonda, the inn on...
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The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway received its designation in 2009, an act that stands as a testament to the historical and cultural importance of the communities linked along the North Carolina coast from Whalebone Junction across to Hatteras and Ocracoke Island and down to the small villages of the Core Sound region. This rich heritage guide introduces readers to the places and people that have made the route and the region a national treasure....
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Connecting communities from Corolla in the north to Ocracoke Island in the south, scenic North Carolina Highway 12 binds together the fragile barrier islands that make up the Outer Banks. Throughout its lifetime, however, NC 12 has faced many challenges-from recurring storms and shifting sands to legal and political disputes-that have threatened this remarkable highway's very existence. Through the unique lens of the road's rich history, Dawson Carr...
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Iowa's Great Highway
Before there was Route 66, there was the iconic Lincoln Highway. A symbol of limitless potential, America's first coast-to-coast highway spanned Iowa from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River. When you travel U.S. 30 across Iowa today, you're never far from the historic Lincoln Highway, if not right on top of it. Learn the history of an Iowa landmark.
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Buckle Up and Get Your Kicks on Route 66!
Originally paved in the 1920s, the 2,451 miles of Route 66 have been a staple of the American Road Trip and have become an iconic thread running through the life, history, and culture of America. Spanning a total of eight states and stretching from Chicago all the way to the Pacific Ocean, Route 66 was appropriately named the "Mother Road" by John Steinbeck. An icon of American Folklore, Route 66 details...
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If the weathered landmarks and forgotten trails of the Lone Star State could talk, this is what they might say.
The TV show Expedition Texas brings to life stories of abandoned buildings, ghost towns and other lost Texas history locations. Hit the road with Bob Mauldin and his crew and hear the stories behind the stories. Venture deep beneath the surface to explore a missile launch site. Climb crumbling stairs high above the ground to the top of...
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Pacific Coast Highway's Road Trips. Featuring four amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you'll visit along the way, you can journey through verdant redwood parks or follow bewitching ribbons of coastal highway, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump...
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Driven Fearless shows how to enjoy driving without having a panic attack, no matter the distance or destination.
In Driven Fearless, those debilitated by their fear of driving will learn how to:
• Be as prepared as possible for any destination;
• Handle unexpected triggers such as other drivers and unpredictable road situations;
• Get rid of their driving anxiety for good, even if they've been told it is just something they'll have to live...
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If you've ever asked, "What should we do today?" then you've never seen Colorado Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Centennial State is jam-packed with more than 170 of Colorado's top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Annual Festivals, Craft Beer & Distillery, Outdoor Adventures,...
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