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Carrot Quinn fears that she's become addicted to the Internet. The city makes her numb, and she's having trouble connecting with others. In a desperate move, she breaks away from everything to walk 2,660 miles from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. It will be her first long-distance hike.

In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich...

In 2012, Derrick Rose was on top of the world. After growing up in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Rose achieved an improbable childhood dream: being selected first overall in the NBA draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls. The point guard was a phenom, winning the Rookie of the Year award and electrifying fans around the world. In 2011, he became the youngest MVP in league history. Rarely had a bond between a player and fans been so strong, as the city wrapped its arms around the homegrown hero.

Experience Kentucky - Bluegrass Scenery, Scenic Roads & Hidden GemsKentucky is more than bluegrass fields, thoroughbred horses, bourbon, and famous cities. Beyond the best-known attractions lies a state filled with winding country roads, dramatic landscapes, historic communities, peaceful lakes...

When Rick Lamplugh reports for work at the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch on New Year's Eve, he has one goal: to learn as much as possible about the ecology of the Lamar Valley and how wolves fit in. He has three frigid months to explore on skis and snowshoes, to observe with all his senses, and to listen to and talk with experts. Lamplugh's story takes you with him as he watches winter-hungry elk and bison migrate to the Lamar Valley to graze. Wolves, coyotes, and mountain lions stalk the grazers while eagles, ravens, and magpies wait to scavenge.  

Francis Parkman's journal - written more than 150 years ago, in 1846 - provides an eye-witness account of one of the grandest adventures in American history. At age 23, the Harvard-educated Bostonian traveled the Rocky Mountains, living among the Dakota Sioux. In his journal, he captured the color, spirit, and perspective of his era, as well as the exuberant confidence that was the mark of his time. Frank Muller's dramatic reading brings this captivating record to life.

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. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955, atop Maine's Mount Katahdin, she sang the first verse of "America, the Beautiful" and proclaimed, "I said I'll do it, and I've done it."

Do you like true stories of the unexplained?New England is filled with phenomena science cannot explain. Houses in which the floorboards creak and doors open on their own, waters upon which ghost ships sail, spooky sounds coming from the forest, eerie lights in the sky, and much more.Renowned...

Discover the stories, landmarks, and experiences that make Alabama’s capital city unforgettable.Montgomery is a destination where American history meets Southern hospitality, powerful Civil Rights stories meet modern attractions, and historic streets lead to museums, cultural experiences...

Discover the city where Vermont’s natural beauty, creativity, and community spirit come together.Experience Burlington: Lake Champlain, Church Street, and Vermont’s Most Vibrant City takes readers on a journey through the cultural heart of Vermont. Set along the shores of Lake Champlain and...

Discover Gulf Shores beyond the beach. From sweeping beachfront views and warm Gulf waters to coastal adventures, wildlife encounters, historic forts, scenic parks, and hidden gems, Experience Gulf Shores explores the many sides of Alabama’s beloved coast. Wander through Gulf State Park...

Discover Delaware beyond the familiar beaches and highways with a journey through the history, landscapes, communities, and unforgettable destinations that make America’s First State worth exploring.From colonial streets and historic landmarks to Atlantic beaches, scenic parks, elegant estates...

Experience Northern New Mexico: Mountain Villages, Ancient Cultures, and Scenic High Country AdventuresDiscover a side of New Mexico that many travelers never fully experience.Beyond the galleries of Santa Fe and the famous sights of Taos lies a region of historic mountain villages, ancient...

The Blue Ridge Mountains are a destination where winding roads lead to breathtaking views, forest trails reveal hidden waterfalls, and charming mountain towns preserve the enduring character of Appalachia. Blue Ridge Uncovered invites you to experience this remarkable region through scenic...

Discover Savannah, Georgia, a city where historic streets, graceful architecture, Southern hospitality, and coastal beauty come together to create an unforgettable destination. Experience Savannah takes you beyond the famous landmarks to explore the city’s historic squares, elegant homes...

Experience an Alabama that reaches far beyond its most familiar attractions. From the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to the quiet landscapes of Dauphin Island, historic Mobile, charming Fairhope, vibrant cities, scenic back roads, small-town communities, and natural...

Discover Lewes, Delaware, where historic streets, coastal landscapes, waterfront views, and small-town charm create an unforgettable seaside escape. Experience Lewes takes you beyond the familiar beach vacation to explore the town’s colonial heritage, historic district, museums, local shops...

Discover Alabama, a state where Southern history, natural beauty, and unforgettable destinations come together. From its Indigenous roots and early settlements through the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement, and the modern era, Alabama’s past has shaped the communities and...

Florida is more than theme parks, famous beaches, and busy tourist attractions. Beyond the familiar postcard image lies a Sunshine State filled with quiet coastlines, hidden towns, crystal-clear springs, wild wetlands, scenic backroads, wildlife refuges, barrier islands, and unforgettable...

In the summer of 1870, Hazard Stevens and P. B. Van Trump set out to accomplish what no one had yet done: reach the summit of Mount Rainier. In this firsthand account, Stevens recounts their pioneering ascent of the massive Washington volcano, from the challenges of approaching the mountain to...