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From the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, the United States is filled with miles of haunted and romantic beaches. Experience phantom pirate ships, strange vibes, unexplained phenomena, and the ghost of a woman that was murdered by her husband.

Even "death do us part" couldn't spoil her wedding day plans...Wedding planner Pali Moon is thrilled when a would-be bride shows up at "Let's Get Maui'd" inquiring about a lavish beach wedding. That is, until she learns it must be on Valentine's Day - just nine days away. Oh yeah, and one other little hitch - the groom disappeared at sea a week earlier. But the bride's convinced he'll be found safe and sound, so she's got a plan - and a man - to do a proxy ceremony if necessary.

Back in 1981, publisher Ed Danner took a chance, hiring Nancy Besonen, a rookie reporter from Chicago's South Side, for his weekly newspaper, the L'Anse Sentinel. Her humor column, "Off the Hook," was ostensibly all about fishing, but she quickly cut loose, writing about anything relevant to life, especially in the Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as long as it made her readers smile.

This Maui travel guide has everything you need to know for a magical trip to Maui, without all the excess information to bog you down. Maui's motto - "Maui N? Ka 'Oi" ("Maui is the best!") - is not just an overstated boast. Maui's diverse landscape and picturesque beauty are unmatched, so you will want to plan ahead to make sure you get to take it all in.

Living in North Carolina: Your Comprehensive Guide to Knightdale, Wendell, Rolesville, Zebulon, and Clayton Are you considering a move to North Carolina or already planning your relocation? Discover the vibrant communities of Knightdale, Wendell, Rolesville, Zebulon, and Clayton with this essential guide. Written by Crystal Hutchinson, a knowledgeable real estate broker and former attorney, this book provides in-depth insights into the local schools, real estate market, recreational activities, and cultural highlights of these charming towns. Key Features: In-Depth Community Profiles: Learn...

In Roadside Americans, Jack Reid traces the rise and fall of hitchhiking, offering vivid accounts of life on the road and how the act of soliciting rides from strangers, and the attitude toward hitchhikers in American society, evolved over time in sync with broader economic, political, and cultural shifts. In doing so, Reid offers insight into significant changes in the United States amid the decline of liberalism and the rise of the Reagan Era.

RV Living Full Time will help you transition smoothly from a boring life at home to the adventure of a lifetime on the open road. At first, it may all feel overwhelming, but this audiobook will help get you properly prepared for the next big chapter in your life.

Imagine a place where you can traipse beside massive ice age lakes and across some of the oldest known rocks on the planet, where you can hike through green boreal forests during the day and stare at the northern lights dancing against a velvet black sky at night, where you can watch moose graze in ponds and bald eagles soar overhead while gray wolves howl in the distance. The place is real: It’s called Voyageurs National Park. But with the national park’s incredible size of 370 square miles, how can you ensure that you see its main sights when vacationing or driving through? That’s ...

Is America as divided as it seems? As a graduate student at Oxford, Ryan Bernsten undertook a 23,000-mile journey through all 50 states to look beyond the news cycles and see his home country from the ground. Following in the footsteps of Alexis de Tocqueville, Bernsten leads with the desire to listen and find common humanity in Americans he meets across the country. Bernsten ultimately offers a hopeful vision for the future of America, as he embarks on a search for meaning and reflects on what it means to be American.

Imagine a place where dunes of white sand rise taller than a house and seemingly forever into the horizon, where a trail’s route shifts every day as wind remolds the terrain, where more than 800 animal species call an inhospitable desert home, where you can walk the shores of an ancient lake that mammoths and saber-toothed cats once drank from. The place is real: It’s called White Sands National Park. But with the park’s incredible size of nearly 228 square miles, how can you ensure that you see its main sights when vacationing or driving through? That’s what Best Sights to See at ...

Before he grew up and became one of Washington's most respected reporters and editors, Andrew Ferguson was, of all things, a Lincoln buff, with the photos hung on his bedroom wall to prove it. Decades later, Ferguson's latent buffdom is reignited. In Land of Lincoln, he embarks on a curiosity-fueled coast-to-coast journey through contemporary Lincoln Nation, encountering everything from hatred to adoration to opportunism and all manner of reaction in between.

In this 30-day devotional, discover how Yellowstone National Park's natural phenomenon, geysers, reflect their creator. From the largest active geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser, to the most famous geyser, Old Faithful, the author offers thoughts on how they might be God speaking out to those he loves on a daily basis. This is not a book of theology, but more of an encouragement to sit and wait on God. Whether you are a fan of geysers and Yellowstone National Park or looking for a devotional that is fun and thought-provoking, you've found it.

Revitalize your life with "Rebooting in Florida", your definitive guide to starting a fresh chapter in the Sunshine State. This quintessential eBook is packed with indispensable wisdom and practical tips created with one goal in mind - to help you make an effortless transition into Florida living. Expand your understanding of Florida in Chapter 1, as it takes you through a comprehensive tour of the state's geographics and demographics, letting you delve into the distinct culture and lifestyle while offering a thorough discussion of the climate. Strategize your relocation effectively in ...

Open the gateway to a brand new experience with "Rebooting in Oklahoma", a highly informative and engaging eBook that truly simplifies your metamorphosis in this Heartland state of America. Learn about the rich history and diverse culture of Oklahoma to understand and appreciate why it's fittingly called the "Sooner State". Are you still deciding whether to make a move? Our comprehensive guide discusses potential contributing factors to your decision. We simulate your thought process in the "Deciding to Move" chapter by discussing personal reasons, perceived expectations, and even providing...

''Whether it's Picassos you want to see or Dr Pepper, Texas has a museum for you. Now it's a little easier to find those museums: Texas writer Allan C. Kimball highlights his favorite museums across the state, ranging from the Kimbell and Menil art museums to the Kenedy Ranch Museum in South Texas and Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum in San Angelo.'' --Fort Worth Star-Telegram Where else but in Texas can one glimpse a Picasso original in jail, 1,000 artistic toilet seats or a hat made of barbed ware? And where can visitors stroll through a human body or sit in the middle of a hurricane, pilot ...

The story treks through an adventure with a grizzly bear that visited us in the campsite, to blacking out from dehydration. This is a true story of events that happened while backpacking through the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains.

Imagine a place where magnificent peaks soar more than 2.5 miles high, where alpine lakes reflect snow-capped mountains and evergreens in crystal clear water, where blooming wildflowers fill meadows with color while towering forests shade sun-dappled paths, where rushing creeks and waterfalls are as common as driveways in the suburbs. The place is real: it’s called Rocky Mountain National Park. But with the park’s incredible size of 415 square miles and the large crowds, how can you ensure that you’ll see its main sights when vacationing or driving through? That’s what Best Sights ...

The small coastal town of Mystic, Connecticut, is the quintessential New England village. From a multitude of shops and boutiques to world-famous restaurants like Mystic Pizza, Mystic has more to offer than you may think. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn about the best places to eat, shop, and explore. So whether you’re looking for tourist-centric activities or secret spots that only the locals know about, this guide, HowExpert Guide to Mystic, Connecticut, is just what you need to get to know this beautiful seaside town.

Living Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of 50 Chicago landmarks. More than a book about architecture, these are stories of the people who made Chicago and many of its most popular tourist attractions what they are today.

This book is a guide to the seven main vortexes of Lily Dale, New York. Lily Dale is the largest center for the religion of Spiritualism. Lily Dale was incorporated over 138 years ago by a group called the Free-Thinkers Society of Chautauqua County. They incorporated in Chautauqua County as The Cassadaga Lake Free Association. As Spiritualists began to predominate the membership the name was changed to “City of Light” and eventually the name was changed again to The Lily Dale Assembly. A vortex is a sacred place where the high-vibration energy whirls with intensity in a circular ...