North America

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.

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

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....

The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America - majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes....

A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastrophe - and built her back up again....

From Vanity Fair and The New York Times contributor comes a beautifully written, deeply felt memoir recounting the solo cross-country journey she made along the Ten across the American southwest.

Greater Than a Tourist - Syracuse New York USA, by Dan Toler, offers the inside scoop on Syracuse, New York. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination....

Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than $200....

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

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....

Greater Than a Tourist - Florida USA by Michelle Turner offers the native’s inside scoop on the state. Although there is nothing wrong with traveling like a tourist, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination....

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

Greater Than a Tourist: Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico offers the inside scoop on Queretaro. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination....

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

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

Greater Than a Tourist - Toronto Ontario Canada, by Merylee G. Sevilla, offers the inside scoop on all the must-sees and to-dos of the city of Toronto. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination....

In this landmark work on the Anasazi tribes of the Southwest, naturalist Craig Childs dives head-on into the mysteries of this vanished people....

This is a vastly expanded and revised edition of the 2001 classic, Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon, now updated after a decade, containing many gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in the most famous of the World's Seven Natural Wonders.

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....

When you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no—but when we do, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative.

The best-selling author of Confederates in the Attic returns to the South and the Civil War era for an epic adventure on the trail of America's greatest landscape architect....

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

Recalling memoirs like Wild and Educated, an internationally renowned whitewater rafting guide offers a gripping and inspiring memoir about overcoming hardship and coming into her own through her relationship with the rivers she has known.

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....

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

Recalling memoirs like Wild and Educated, an internationally renowned whitewater rafting guide offers a gripping and inspiring memoir about overcoming hardship and coming into her own through her relationship with the rivers she has known.

Author Sharon Kitchens identifies the locations that serve as the basis for King's fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem's Lot, Derry, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King, the author sheds light on daily life in places that would become the settings for Carrie, Salem's Lot, The Dead Zone, Cujo, IT, and 11/22/63.

"Real stories, real fear, real Bigfoot." Bigfoot West Virginia is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts that plunge readers into the heart of the Mountain State’s untamed wilderness, where the legend of Bigfoot comes alive. From the misty hollows near Charleston to the dense forests around Wheeling, these stories capture chilling encounters with a creature that defies explanation—a towering, elusive figure with eyes that haunt and footprints that vanish into the snow. Each tale is a raw, unfiltered narrative from ordinary West Virginians—hunters, campers, late-night drivers, and...

The Grand Canyon Guide: Discover the History and How to Visit America’s Natural Wonder is the ultimate resource for travelers, history lovers, and nature enthusiasts who want to explore one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the world. Whether you're planning your first trip or returning for a deeper experience, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know. Discover the fascinating geologic story behind the canyon’s formation, learn about the Native American tribes who have long considered the Grand Canyon sacred, and trace the European exploration and conservation ...

Empire State Building History & Travel Guide: Discover the Legacy, Secrets, and Views of NYC’s Most Iconic Skyscraper is your complete companion to one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Whether you're planning a visit or fascinated by architecture and history, this engaging guide brings the story of the Empire State Building to life. Explore how this American icon rose from a bold idea during the Great Depression to become a global symbol of innovation, resilience, and beauty. Learn about the engineering feats behind its rapid construction, how it evolved through the decades, and...

Graceland: The Complete Guide to the History, Legacy, and Visiting Elvis Presley’s Iconic Home is your ultimate companion to exploring one of America’s most beloved and legendary landmarks. Whether you're a lifelong Elvis Presley fan, a music history enthusiast, or planning your first visit to Memphis, this engaging and informative guide takes you behind the gates of Graceland and into the life and legacy of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. Discover the fascinating history of Graceland—from its origins as a quiet farmhouse to its transformation into a cultural landmark visited by over ...

Remember the thrill of the open road? The anticipation of what bizarre, oversized, or wonderfully weird wonder awaited just around the next bend? Embark on a captivating expedition with "American Oddities - Roadside Wonders: A Nostalgic Journey to Giant Dinosaurs, Muffler Men, and the Golden Age of Americana Kitsch." This is your ultimate guide to the unforgettable, often outlandish, attractions that defined a unique era of American travel and ingenuity. Back when the automobile first empowered the average family to explore, the American highway became a canvas for creativity, commerce, and...

Let me just start with this, dear traveler of the cheeky path: Oregon is wet, wild, mossy, and surprisingly full of places where you can let your meat and two veg breathe freely in the open air. And by “places,” I mean everything from actual nude beaches to hot springs where a man named Rusty will offer you herbal tea from a mason jar he keeps in his armpit. Welcome to The Oregon Nudist Traveler’s Guide—where we answer life’s greatest question: Where can I legally take my pants off and still get Yelp reviews? If you’re here, you’re probably one of three things: A curious ...

As Four Thousand Hooks opens, an Alaskan fishing schooner is sinking. It is the summer of 1972, and the sixteen-year-old narrator is at the helm. Backtracking from the gripping prologue, Dean Adams describes how he came to be a crew member on the Grant and weaves a tale of adventure that is like a novel—with drama, conflict, and resonant portrayals of halibut fishing, his ragtag shipmates, maritime Alaska, and the ambiguities of family life.

New Hampshire's hard and rugged exterior protects one of America's richest native brook trout fisheries. These abundant waters are as varied as the landscape, from Mount Washington to peaceful meadows. The anticipation of the largest mayfly hatch contrasts with the quiet, deep waters of holding pools, and anglers are rewarded when they learn how to read the rivers and streams.