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Updated for 2023! Now Including New Bedford! Whether you are a first time visitor or you’ve lived in Boston for years, the Freedom Trail Boston Ultimate Tour & History Guide provides everything to make your visit to The Freedom Trail and Historic Boston a smashing success. Read all important chapters in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean and more via exclusive links to web-based auto-translation. Audio narration is also available. Use it to plan, brush up on background information, or as a personal, interactive, multi-lingual tour guide when walking The Freedom ...

Greatest Mystery of the Southwest USAPerhaps the most fascinating chapter in Southwest history is the tale of the mysterious, “vanished” Anasazi Indians. Their tremendous achievements can be found in many places, including the spectacular cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park. But the crest of the Anasazi wave was in Chaco Canyon, a shallow, windswept wash in northwest New Mexico. Here, 1,000 years ago, strange and unexplained events unfolded, events which continue to intrigue scientists and visitors today. In this book, you'll delve into the mystery: Why choose inhospitable Chaco...

Challenge yourself to an unforgettable journey through the fascinating landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. This guide is your passport to the eccentric, bizarre, offbeat destinations that will amaze, puzzle, and awe your senses, presenting a wealth of novel discoveries within this mesmerizing region. You’ll experience hidden gems beneath the Pacific Northwest's surface as this comprehensive guide takes you on a whirlwind tour of the Uncommon, Unique, and Unusual. From awe-inspiring landscapes to cleverly designed structures, from charming oddball museums to peculiar festivals, this guide...

Searching - Finding purpose, laughter and distraction through Search and Rescue brings a behind the scenes personal reflection about the quiet stories of search and rescue in Yosemite National Park. Moose talks about rescues, searches and recoveries that span the emotions from tears to laughter and reveal the impact of the work on the rescuers. For every high profile big wall rescue there are dozens of low key call outs. Whether it is a car's high speed barrel roll into the river, the extended search for the disappeared or helping biologists retrieve a bear's radio collar Moose brings his ...

Have you always dreamed of adventure? Of leaving everything behind and hitting the open road? How to Live the Van Life Dream can make your dreams a reality. Get answers to all the questions prospective van lifers ask most often, and even some answers to the questions you forgot to ask. This comprehensive van life guide won’t leave any stone unturned. This book will start from the very beginning, helping you grasp the basics of converting a van or buying a pre-built model. Learn how to wire, insulate, and plumb your new home on wheels. From there, get the lowdown on the camping, cooking, ...

Over 70 Vintage Photos of Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe in this Edition! Before "Bugsy" Siegel" opened the Flamingo casino and created the Las Vegas Strip, the Mob was hard at work stealing Downtown casinos like the Las Vegas Club and the El Cortez from their original owners. Reno casino owners resorted to arson and murder to keep their money flowing, and they had Lake Tahoe casinos in their pocket too! Nevada's Golden Age of Gambling is a photo-rich history of the casinos from 1931 to 1981. All about the building of empires from Reno and Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas and a dozen other Nevada ...

Join Local Legend Hunter Susan Hill as she takes you down the back roads, hill country, panhandle, rivers and lakes of the great State of Texas. Learn about some of the strangest and creepiest legends and hauntings of the state. Inside you will find haunted roads, hotels, houses, towns, cryptids, and Native Legends from all around Texas. Get eyewitness accounts of encounters with the unknown and get the location to visit some of these places for yourself. If you are looking for some exciting things to visit, do and see in Texas take this book with you on a road trip and find your next ...

A memoir set in Cape Cod during the early to mid-20th century. *Cape Cod Dream* is an enchanting memoir set in the picturesque and charming Cape Cod, Massachusetts, during the early to mid-20th century. From the bustling seascapes to the tranquil ponds and dense forests, this book carries readers through the heart and soul of Cape Cod's unique culture, tracing its historical and seasonal transitions with vivid storytelling. In this narrative adventure, immerse yourself in the evocative tales and experiences of life on Cape Cod. The memoir captures everyday moments turned into nostalgic ...

Take a ride down Route 66 in a '55 Crown Vic. Shield your nose and eyes from the dust as Okies leave for California. Drink strong coffee in an all-night diner. Hear a haunting train whistle in Gallup, New Mexico. Investigate a death on old 66. Take a last ride on a faithful Apaloosa and watch the sunset over a majestic saquero cactus. Feel Andy Payne's pain as he pounds the road to New York. Lost on Route 66 is an anthology of essays and short stories about the fabled highway that is filled with mystery, suspense, adventure and humor. Don't miss it.

In the eleventh book of the Urban Legends of the U.S.A series we head to some more creepy places to find legends and folklore from Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee. Inside are Native American legends and folklore from the deep woods and hills of the United States. Drive into legends about werewolves, witches, cryptids, curses, haunted roads, woods, hotels, trains, lakes, cemeteries, ships and roads. Read personal stories from locals about their encounters with the paranormal. Use the directions inside to have your own adventures hunting for legends and lore.

The Little Black Book series is designed the enlighten and entertain. Whether you're a native New Yorker or going for a visit, there is still plenty to learn about the city. From how to read a subway map, to what's on the Museum Mile. New York City is the greatest city in the world. Millions live there and many more visit. We all know about the Statue of Liberty and the Empire States Building and the tragedy of the first World Trade Center. Why does midtown and southern Manhattan have clusters of skyscrapers? What borough held the peace conference on 11 September 1776 that might have ended ...

La Lucha, the sequel to the reader acclaimed, We Will Be Free, is the story of one family's determination to travel the world as professional international overlanders. The story picks up in Ecuador, after the family had successfully solo circumnavigated South America and continues with their dogged determination to drive up to Alaska and across the Americas from tip to tip, coast to coast. The family has had to overcome massive geographic, personal and financial obstacles, in order to achieve their dreams but continue to fight, despite the odds. They discover a strength they never knew ...

This is the eighth book of the United States of America Urban Legend series. Travel with me to Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire and New Jersey. This book has cryptids, vampires, ghosts, haunted roads, houses, mansions, schools, evil rabbits, snakes, witches and many other wild legends and lore. I bring you well known legends and legends only the locals know. With pictures, directions and even eyewitness accounts from those who have had experiences of their own. Travel out to these places yourself and see if you can find one of these Urban Legends.

Unexplained phenomena plays out in ten haunted restaurants from Arizona to New England. Patrons report dining with ghosts and experiencing bizarre anomalies while dining with friendly spirits.

A road trip around the perimeter of the United States! It seemed like such a lovely idea, what could possibly go wrong? Recently widowed, Gemma, the chunky retired librarian, was dwelling in a cocoon of grief, isolation, and cookies, lots of cookies. She was stuck. She knew she needed to rebuild her life although she had no idea how to move forward without her beloved husband. But, her spunky best friend, Jo, was having none of it. Jo was determined to un-stuck Gemma, and she knew exactly how to do it. It would be tricky, though. This was going to require stealth and maybe a bit of deceit ...

Is it still called a “midlife crisis” if you’re only 28? On the eve of his 30th birthday, an ordinary Millennial takes a life-altering, 46-day road trip across the United States that serves as the catalyst for change he so desperately needs in his life, a way to climb out of the depression brought on by a lifetime in the same small town and a chance to embrace new experiences. It is the summer of 2019, the last COVID-free summer the world will ever know, and the author is fueled by an aching quest for the new and novel. In total, he will pass through 19 states in a span of six weeks ...

A humorous adventure book set in Cape Cod and Cashmere-on-the-Hudson during the early 1900s. The serene, coastal town of Orham, Massachusetts, is about to be turned upside down by a series of mysterious letters, unexpected adventures, and comical misadventures. Captain Jonadab Wixon and Barzilla Wingate are two unassuming residents who find themselves invited to a wedding at Dillamead House, Cashmere-on-the-Hudson. This seemingly ordinary event quickly spirals into a whirlwind of humorous incidents and unexpected encounters. Enter Peter T. Brown, a charismatic and persuasive character who ...

Uncover the Shadows of the Tar Heel State with "Haunted North Carolina" Dive into the shadowy corners of North Carolina with Crystal Hutchinson's enthralling guide, "Haunted North Carolina: A Paranormal Enthusiast’s Guide to Eerie Legends, Cryptids, and Abandoned Sites." Once an attorney, now a dedicated real estate agent, Crystal moved to North Carolina with her partner Bill, only to discover a state rich with supernatural lore. Through her vivid narratives, she explores haunted locations across the state—from the ghostly peaks of the Appalachians to the spectral shores of the Atlantic...

Follow along with “Captain Bob” Young as he crosses the USA from Santa Monica to Connecticut and back in his two seater airplane. He visits old and new friends while searching for himself and discovering the good in us all.

Are you tired of taking the same old boring vacations to the same old destinations every year? Do you long for an adventure that will take you off the beaten path and into the great unknown? Then hop on your bike, buckle up, and get ready to hit the open road in "The Road Less Traveled." In this captivating eBook, you'll join author and seasoned adventurer on a journey of a lifetime. From planning your adventure to picking the perfect route, and even encountering unexpected treasures along the way, "The Road Less Traveled" has you covered. Get geared up and hit the road as you embark on an ...