North America

In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley....

Hardly anyone ever leaves Des Moines, Iowa. But Bill Bryson did....

In the best-selling tradition of Bill Bryson and Tony Horwitz, Rinker Buck's The Oregon Trail is a major work of participatory history....

Set in the remote arctic region of Northern Canada, this book takes listeners on a harrowing canoe voyage that results in tragedy, redemption, and, ultimately, transformation....

Seduced by the government’s offer of 320 acres per homesteader, Americans and Europeans rushed to Montana and the Dakotas to fulfill their own American dream in the first decade of the twentieth century....

In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail....

The best-loved comedian in Britain hits the most famous highway in the world on an unforgettable journey....

Two friends, zero preparation, one dream. From the author of the beloved bestseller The Emerald Mile comes a rollicking and poignant account of an epic 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America’s most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth.

In 1834, Osborne Russell joined an expedition from Boston, which proceeded to the Rocky Mountains to capitalize on the lucrative salmon and fur trade. Beginning at the age of 20, he detailed the life of a trapper in his journal and recorded his adventures....

Planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is overwhelming. I know. I spent months researching every question I could think of before starting the six-month journey....

To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed....

Meriwether Lewis and his partner, William Clark, endured incredible hardships and witnessed astounding sights on their 1803 cross-country trip to unexplored West....

Sam Manicom's dynamic fourth book is an enticing yet frequently challenging motorcycle journey across the dramatic landscapes of Mexico, the United States and Canada....

Rick sets out for the six-month trek on the Pacific Crest Trail looking forward to being immersed in nature. But once on the trail, he's surprised to find that his fellow humans, when observed and listened to at foot speed, are the more interesting and instructive creatures....

When prize-winning war correspondent Tony Horwitz leaves the battlefields of Bosnia and the Middle East for a peaceful corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains, he thinks he's put war zones behind him....

A collection of transcendent, lyrical essays on life in the American West, the classic companion to Gretel Ehrlich’s new book, Unsolaced....

Francis Parkman's journal - written in 1846 - provides an eye-witness account of a Harvard-educated Bostonian traveling the Rocky Mountains, living among the Dakota Sioux....

Disillusioned with corporate London life and with no previous experience as a long-distance cyclist, Anna decides to clamber atop a beautiful pink bicycle (named Boudica) and set out on an 11,000-mile journey on her own, through each and every state of the USA....

The pre-eminent chronicler of American back roads - who has given us the classics Blue Highways and Prairyerth - recounts his singular voyage through American waters from sea to sea....

After six years of laying rubber on racetracks and immersing herself in the high octane, adrenaline pumping sport of motorcycle racing, Tiffani was yearning for something new from her life on two wheels....

American Oz is a rollicking, gritty, adventurous story of life in the secretive subculture of traveling carnivals. You'll never see your state fair or street festival the same way again....

The Trail is a moving story of how nature helps us find what’s missing in our lives. The tale begins with Gil, who in the wake of his father’s death and recently fired from his job, agrees to accompany his father’s old hiking partner Syd on a month-long trek on the John Muir Trail....

Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads....

Two Brits, George and Mark, set off from New York City to explore the back roads of America. In this calamity-ridden travel tale, George sets out in true clichéd fashion to discover the real America....

Globe-trotting golfer Tom Coyne has finally come home. And he’s ready to play all of it....

THE ORIGINAL (with 2024 updates)“My Uncle Al would have loved this book.” – Deirdre Capone

Vegas like you’ve never seen, tales you’ve never heard – until now. Sizzling, behind-the-headlines stories about the men, the Mob, movie stars, and missing money that made ’50s and ’60s Vegas such a hot spot in the Nevada desert. Those were the days... When Frank Sinatra threw a chair at the casino boss of the Sands and stormed out. When all the Mob bosses decided to kill Bugsy Siegel and take over the Flamingo. Did you see the front cover? Look again.

Why is America so divided? What is the origin of this problem? I tried to answer that question when I wrote the book. The book is a day-to-day writing about events in a person’s life—my observations of America during a twenty-five thousand-mile trip around the country. My journey started in Indio, California, and I took along the South to the Southeast, then to the Northeast, then back along a Northern route to the Midwest and the Northwest, and then full circle back home.

This book is based on visitor descriptions of antebellum Mobile, Alabama's physical and social environment. Mobile's foundational era is a period in which the city transformed from a struggling colonial outpost into one of the nation's most significant economic powerhouses, largely owing to the cotton trade and the labor of enslaved people. On the eve of the Civil War, the Mobile ranked as the fourth most populous community in what would soon become the Confederacy, and within the Gulf Coast region, it stood second only to New Orleans in population, wealth, and influence.

Sound interesting? Listen to De Smet's Letters and Sketches, 1841-1842 and learn about the Catholic priest and missionary.

Discover the Magic of the Southwest invites you on an unforgettable journey through the iconic national parks of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada. More than a travel guide, "Southwest Wonders" is like a friend leading you to both celebrated landmarks and hidden treasures across the desert. Imagine standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, feeling the weight of history, or watching Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos glow at sunset. Wander through the majestic arches of Arches National Park and lose yourself under the starry skies of Great Basin.

Discover the hidden gems of Florida's St. Johns River and experience a water wonderland like never before. This concise travel guide will show you how to make the most of your trip, from exploring the crystal clear springs to encountering majestic manatees. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through nature's untouched beauty. Benefits: Find hidden gems in Florida's St. Johns River; Experience a water wonderland like never before; Discover breathtaking natural crystal springs; Meet the majestic manatees during your trip; Immerse yourself in nature's untouched beauty.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local–Oklahoma by Ann M. Jayne, offers the inside scoop on well-known and tucked-away places to eat, enjoy, and explore throughout the great state of Oklahoma. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

Travel like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local – New Hampshire by Erin Morris offers the inside scoop on food in New Hampshire. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate.

Get ready to experience the ultimate slice of Wisconsin life with Grillin’ in a Blizzard: Tales from Life in the Great White Cheese State, a laugh-out-loud collection of stories, tall tales, and hard truths that every true Wisconsinite knows by heart. Wayne Larson captures the spirit of America’s Dairyland in this heartwarming, hilarious book that’s as comforting as a Friday night fish fry and as genuine as a Packers fan in a cheesehead hat.