The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains; includes Saratoga Springs and Albany (Explorer's Guide)

By Joanne Michaels

"..the seventh edition of this guide to the Hudson Valley includes hundreds of travel recommendations that span the area from Westchester County north to Albany. Michaels includes many family-friendly destinations, outdoor recreational activities, attractions, and places to eat and stay."
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Discover Cape Cod; AMC's Guide To The Best Hiking, Biking and Paddling

By Michael O'Connor
"Known for its spectacular coastline and more than 100 miles of bike trails, Cape Cod in Massachusetts is an ideal destination for an activity-packed outdoor vacation. This new book from the Appalachian Mountain Club describes the 50 best hiking, biking, and paddling trips in this beautiful coastal area, including many excursions within the Cape Cod National Seashore..."
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Memphis And Delta Blues Trail; A Complete Guide

By Melissa Gage
"Provides a complete overview and guide for visitors to the world-famous attractions, funky shops, and historic sites in the Memphis area, including Beale Street, the Mississippi Delta, and the stomping grounds of blues great Muddy Waters."
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I'm Off Then; My Journey Along the Camino De Santiago

By Hape Kerkeling
"The English-language debut of an international bestseller about an unlikely pilgrim who dispenses life lessons while hiking through northern Spain.In 2001, Kerkeling—a celebrated German comedian who was suffering from a host of physical, mental and spiritual ailments—decided to embark on the strenuous pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile trek that begins in the French Pyrenees, winds through the Basque country and culminates in the Galician area of northwestern Spain, where Saint James was supposedly interred. The author hoped that the journey would "help me find my way to God and thus to myself." His travel diaries offer amusing, offbeat observations about the trials and tribulations of an overweight, self-described couch potato attempting to hike 12 to 18 miles per day along a rugged trail with a 25-pound backpack slung across his shoulders. "
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Old Ghosts In New England; A Traveler's Guide To The Spookiest Places In The Northeast

By C. J. Fusco
"... traveler's guide to the many inns, restaurants, lighthouses, pubs, museums, parks, graveyards, and schools throughout the region where spirits are rumored to roam includes commentaries about each place, photos, and detailed directions so you can conduct your own probe into the paranormal. "
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Compass American Guide: Pennsylvania

By Douglas Root

"...The guide that has it all–spectacular photography, evocative prose, insider tips, and detailed color maps to help you make the most of your trip. Written by longtime Pennsylvania residents, Compass American Guides Pennsylvania provides in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of one of America’s most spectacular destinations! Follow your Compass to “get” there."

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The Lost Art Of Walking; The History, Science, Philosophy, and Literature Of Pedestrianism

By Geoff Nicholson

"Prolific author and novelist Nicholson (The Food Chain ) has penned an engaging and entertaining treatise on walking. Chapters include amusing descriptions of walks through cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and London and musings about professional and nonprofessional walkers past and present, walking through nature, street photographers and their craft, and the long walk home or away from home. Nicholson's witty style and distinct way of describing an ordinary activity make this a thoroughly enjoyable read.."

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Travel As A Political Act

By Rick Steves
"One of the world’s most famous travel writer shows how international travel can foster cultural understanding, peace and help individuals tackle their own insecurities and fears."
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Canoeing and Kayaking New York

By Kevin Stiegelmaier
"Trips of various lengths and stays are included in this informative guide for both novice and experienced paddlers, complete with detailed information on the tides, river gauges, historical trivia, local plants, and more."
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Berkshire Region Waterfall Guide: Cool Cascades Of The Berkshire and Taconic Mountains

By Russell Dunn
"Visit 70 cool cascades in beautiful historic western Massachusetts, led by NYS-licensed hiking guide and outdoors writer Russell Dunn, author of more books on waterfalls than anyone else in the world. Follow Dunn's quest for waterfalls along the Berkshire Trail, the Mohawk Trail, the Jacob's Ladder Trail, through the Taconic Mountains, along the historic Great Road, and through the Hoosic River Valley. Dunn includes a wealth of historical and anecdotal information, detailed directions, maps, antique postcards and contemporary photographs."
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