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Lighthouses of the Great Lakes: Your Guide to the Region's Historic Lighthouses

Todd R. Berger · Voyageur Press; First edition
Format: Paperback

The lighthouses of the Great Lakes, for so long guiding ships to safety across the rough waters, still stand as beacons to adventurous travelers. Rich with vintage and contemporary photographs, picturing the lighthouses inside and out, by day and by night, the book takes you into the fascinating...
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Moon. Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula

Don Pitcher · Avalon Travel
Pages: 384
Format: Print book

In this full-color guide, seasoned travel writer Don Pitcher shares the best ways to experience all that Anchorage, Denali, and the Kenai Peninsula have to offer, from Anchorage Museum's fascinating exhibits to the natural splendor of Denali National Park to Resurrection Bay's breathtaking...
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Moon North Carolina

Jason Frye · Avalon Travel
Pages: 504
Format: Print book

North Carolina resident and local writer Jason Frye provides an insider's look at the Tar Heel State, from the Outer Banks to Charlotte to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Frye includes unique trip ideas like Garden Weekends and offers activities for all interests. Packed with information...
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Lonely Planet Pocket Chicago

Karla Zimmerman · Oakland
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Chicago is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze out over the city from the heights of the Willis Tower, chow down on local...
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Wide-Open World: How Volunteering Around the Globe Changed One Family's Lives Forever

John Marshall · Ballantine Books; First Printing edition
Format: Hardcover

For readers of Three Cups of Tea; Eat, Pray, Love; and Wild comes the inspiring story of an ordinary American family that embarks on an extraordinary journey. Wide-Open World follows the Marshall family as they volunteer their way around the globe, living in a monkey sanctuary in Costa...
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100 Things to Do in Detroit Before You Die

Amy S Eckert · Reedy Press
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Detroit enjoys a rich history, having forged the American landscape with sexy muscle cars and the toe-tapping rhythms of Motown. But there's more to love about Detroit than merely its history. And there's never been a better time to explore than today, as the Motor City buzzes with...
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Pocket Atlas of Remote Islands: Fifty Islands I Have Not Visited and Never Will

Judith Schalansky , · Penguin Books; Poc edition
Format: Hardcover

A lovely small-trim edition of the award-winning Atlas of Remote IslandsThe Atlas of Remote Islands, Judith Schalansky’s beautiful and deeply personal account of the islands that have held a place in her heart throughout her lifelong love of cartography, has captured the imaginations...
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The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget

Alasdair Baverstock · Rough Guides
Pages: 616
Format: Print book

The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is the ultimate guide to traveling the region and getting the most value for every dollar, colón, quetzal, or lempira.Detailed color maps and in-depth coverage of how to get around go hand-in-hand with inspirational itineraries and authoritative...
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Frommer's Panama

Nicholas Gill · Frommermedia Llc, 2016.
Pages: 640
Format: Print book

Frommer's books aren't written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. We use seasoned journalists like Nicholas Gill who has been covering Panama for over a decade and has strong opinions on what travelers should do in country...
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