Randi Minetor brengt haar expertise en liefde voor de wildernis, Amerikaanse geschiedenis en vogelkunde over op de lezers. Als fulltime schrijfster is ze al meer dan 30 jaar auteur van 35 boeken op eigen naam, naast tal van ghostwritten werken. Haar passie voor het verkennen van alle 50 staten, nationale parken en een breed scala aan vogelsoorten informeert haar schrijven en biedt lezers een unieke mix van avontuur en inzicht.
Featuring concise descriptions and detailed maps, this guide highlights the best short and easy hikes in the Albany area. Each hike is designed for accessibility, ensuring an enjoyable experience for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Perfect for those seeking quick adventures, the routes promise beautiful scenery and straightforward navigation.
This guide offers detailed information on locating 191 Passport To Your National Parks® cancellation stamps across over 70 sites in the Southeast, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. It provides precise locations and directions for each stamp, along with valuable tips for stamping. Readers will discover unique and duplicate cancellations, operational hours, and essential highlights for each national park, memorial, and historic site, enhancing their exploration and enjoyment of these destinations.
Featuring a wealth of activities and attractions, this guide offers a comprehensive look at the Hudson Valley region, perfect for both locals and visitors. It includes detailed trip-planning information to maximize short getaways, showcasing a variety of experiences within a two-hour drive of popular New York destinations. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, cultural sites, or culinary delights, this book serves as an essential resource for planning memorable day trips.
Featuring 20 accessible hiking routes, this guide offers concise descriptions and detailed maps for the best short hikes around Buffalo. Each hike is designed to be easy to navigate, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts seeking enjoyable adventures in the area.
Explore the rich history of New Orleans through a unique guide that highlights significant people and events across the centuries. Featuring an introduction that provides historical context, a timeline, and concise biographies of key figures, the book offers an engaging historical walking tour. It includes two PopOuts with maps, recommendations for accommodations and dining, and nearby attractions, all complemented by archival and color photos. This guide is part of a series that showcases America's important historical sites.
Focusing on establishing a home-based public relations business, this comprehensive guide covers essential topics such as generalization versus specialization, financial management, and ethical practices. It provides insights into building client relationships, developing a business identity, and effective marketing strategies. Each chapter offers practical tools like checklists, worksheets, and real-world interviews to aid both newcomers and experienced professionals in creating a successful PR venture from home.
Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much knowledge of nature's ways with so little effort--if one knows what to look for. Birding New England opens the world of birding to the novice and expert in this complete guide to getting the most out of birding in New England. Birding New England includes sections on birding technology, equipment, identification techniques, birding "by ear," where to view birds, field guides, optics, and other essentials to get birders of all skill levels into the field to identify birds throughout New England. Especially valuable are descriptions of habitat, feeding, nesting, and migration--informing the reader not only about what kind of bird is on the other end of the binoculars, but what it is up to as well. Includes: -GPS coordinates for each species of the top three to five locations where you're likely to see the bird and what time of year is best for this -Full-color photos -Over 300 species
From the top of the Adirondack Northway to the precipitous drop that creates Niagara Falls, Hiking Waterfalls in New York State provides all of the information readers need to find their way to waterfalls hidden in the crevices of the Catskill Mountains, high on the faces of the High Peaks, flowing through magnificent gorges into the Finger Lakes, or deep in the backcountry of the Southern Tier. Detailed driving and hike descriptions include slices of history and glimpses of geology. GPS coordinates, maps, and color photos of over 100 of the state's best waterfalls make certain that hikers and sightseers will find their way to these sparking gems, whether they can be seen from the roadside or at the end of a lengthy trail. The book has less than 10 percent overlap with FalconGuides' popular Hiking New York.
The book explores the perilous adventures and tragic fatalities associated with Mount Katahdin, Maine's highest peak and a key point on the Appalachian Trail. Randi Minetor compiles a range of harrowing stories, detailing incidents from falls and exposure to cardiac arrests, as well as hunting accidents and lightning strikes. This collection not only highlights the mountain's allure for adventure seekers but also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers lurking in the North Woods, making it a compelling read for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Gulf Islands National Seashore Pocket Guide is an information-packed, pocket- size guide that helps visitors get the most out of their park visit in a unique, convenient, and portable package.