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John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail (John Muir Trail)

Elizabeth Wenk, Kathy Morey

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Running from Mount Whitney to Yosemite Valley in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the 212-mile John Muir Trail passes through some of the most dramatic mountain terrain in the United States. Each year thousands of backpackers traverse some or all of the trail, relying on Wilderness Press's John Muir Trail. The new edition of this Sierra classic has been completely updated and revamped, and includes significant information found nowhere else. The new John Muir Trail meticulously describes the entire trail and is written for today's hikers, many of whom rely on GPS units. The book includes GPS coordinates for every junction, but also for every established campsite, bear box, and mountain pass that the trail crosses. The guide has separate descriptions for northbound and southbound hikers; for each direction a junction chart shows elevations, distance from previous point and total mileage. Incorporates Tom Harrison's 13 section maps of the trail that JMT hikers have relied on for years.

California (Regional Guide)

Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Sara Benson, Ryan Ver Berkmoes

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Helps you see the whole state 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Most people can say they know San Francisco/Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, or San Diego. These are the places people typically hit up when they plan a trip to CA. Having lived several years in SoCal, I found this book opened my eyes to all the state has to offer. It balances the sections on the large cities with other destinations and activities. You can easily stay with friends in LA or SFO and get a better tour of the town than the book can offer, but what about Death Valley or the Redwoods or PCH? This is where the book has been of great help to me.

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Tempt vertigo on the hills of San Francisco and rub elbows with a star in an LA boutique. Sample syrahs in the Wine Country, cruise cliff-hugging Hwy 1 or hike in the heat of Death Valley. Whether you're a city slicker, road tripper or adrenaline junky, grab this in-depth, cheeky guide and let our local authors steer you to the treasures of the Golden State.

PLOT YOUR ROUTE - 120 detailed maps and seven handy itineraries help you navigate and plan your adventure TAKE IT OUTSIDE - surfing Steamers Lane, climbing Half Dome, skiing Tahoe, diving San Diego: the scoop on the hottest California activities EAT YOUR HEART OUT - hundreds of restaurant reviews, from tasty taquerías to celebrity-chef bistros SLEEP EASY - the best places for California dreaming, from mountaintop campgrounds to oceanfront resorts CROSS THE BORDER - expanded Las Vegas chapter shows you how to hit the jackpot in flirty, fabulous Sin City, plus tips on heading south to Mexico

Weird Arizona: Your Travel Guide to Arizona's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets (Weird)

Wesley Treat

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Fascinating 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I grew up in Arizona--born, raised, educated. . .I'm a native. One of my earliest memories as a child, was my father holding me up to one of those $0.25 telescopes at the Grand Canyon--and looking at the wreckage of the two airliners that crashed there in the late 50's. . .I didn't know the mass grave was, however, in Flagstaff--or that there was a mass grave. This book does a service to the history of Arizona--as well as to the weirdness. I think I'll buy 50 of them and give them to my east-coast buddies. . .

Weird indeed. 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Decent book. We do have some pretty awesome "attractions" here in Arizona. Its the "Old West"! Of course we have weird things. Its still best to find a local with roots here to tell tales, but this book helps.

Oahu Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf from Honolulu to the North Shore (Trailblazer)

Jerry Sprout; Janine Sprout

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Recommended 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This is the one with the most adventure outings and the one that is the most accurate. We went to Oahu with another couple and this guide provided all the fun.

All the ACTION 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

It was a tremendous advantage having this Trailblazer guide along. The large walking maps of Waikiki and Honolulu were extremely helpful. Not having to drive made this a relaxing vacation since bus and trolly transportation stops were everywhere. Long beach strolls, great little restaurants, surf lessons, free entertainment and shopping were right at our fingertips. They directed us to San Souci Beach and Kapiolani Park where we grabbed a little alone time. They include the island's history, something most guides don't bother to do. There were so many great excursion listings all around the island, we were sorry we didn't have more vacation days.

Highly Recommended A++++ 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

We took two guidebooks to Oahu, this one and No Worries Hawaii planning guide. They made a good pair. The one in color (NW) clued us in how to plan our itinerary and decide which island we really wanted to visit first. Hotel decisions were made so much easier. My husband was inspired by the surfing, so Oahu won out.

The Oahu Trailblazer was very detailed and motivated us to explore a chunk day by day. They cover all the beaches and trails in a well thought out format. There are driving maps in each section which make it easy to skip through the pages and still know exactly where you are on the island. There are hundreds of photos so you can picture where you're going.

Surfing was as good as it gets. Put their walking tour of Honolulu on your agenda. The architecture and history and restaurants and museums were very interesting and we're glad we spent one whole day cruising around downtown and following it up with the Pearl Harbor tour.

Frommer's Las Vegas 2009 (Frommer's Complete)

Mary Herczog

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Editorial Review:

America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

San Francisco (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)

DK Publishing

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Somewhat informative; busy layout not conducive to quick reference 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book for a 4-day trip and needed an easy to use guide book, but it was a bit outdated (restaurants listings were not correct) and sight-seeing tips were boring and/or half-heartedly written.

I liked the Eyewitness book for Tokyo, which had a light overview with useful pictures and maps. It complemented a Frommers book well, which had lots of useful information, but required more reading to get a good idea of a neighborhood. I think this book would also benefit from another, more well-informed book, as this one lacked the in-depth details on a particular sight.

The layout was also very busy and distracting. A better layout, perhaps with selective use of color, would have been easier to navigate.

Editorial Review:

Set on steep, wooded hills and almost surrounded by a vast bay, this jewel of a city is, above all, photogenic. Equip yourself with a camera, a map, good walking shoes, and set off to discover its historic sights, cultural treasures, and vibrant neighborhoods. For more detailed information about famous sites, maps, a huge selection of hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues look to Eyewitness Travel San Francisco and Northern California.

California (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

great background info on CA sites 5 out of 5 stars.
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I purchased this book and also the current Frommers CA guide. I appreciated this book, because as we drove around the cities- the book gave detailed information about the different points of interest including their history and origins. It was great for all of those times we wondered what the heck something was- or how it came to be - while driving around CA cities. I also found this book more helpful in pointing us to some cool shops in the cities. While the Frommers guide was more detailed in its restaraunt and hotel descriptions, this book was more helpful in finding some of the off the beaten path - fun to see sites.

Editorial Review:

From the Santa Rosa wine country to the tip of San Diego Eyewitness Travel to California has anything and everything you would want or need to see. Let this guide help you to savor the local flavors and classic dishes all down the coast. Take the scenic routes and thematic tours and trust Eyewitness Travel to California to show you through the land of breath-taking extremes.

Hawaii (Regional Guide)

Jeff Campbell

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Taking this back to the library 2 out of 5 stars.
14 of 26 people found this review helpful.

I could barely read any of this book. The type is so tiny and hard to read, and the maps are all grey and difficult to read as well. Everything is just scrunched in there and you have to pore over that map to figure out what the heck you're looking at. They're way too busy. They cram too much detail into one map.

Its information is segmented well, and it's good that they list operating hours and prices where they can, but I just can't squint at that little type. The lettering on some of these maps is literally as small as the head of a pin. I'm supposed to be able to whip this out of my backpack on the island and use it as a quick reference tool? This book is going back to the library; I'll just have to find another book to use.

Editorial Review:

Discover Hawaii

Abandon the beach towel and plunge into snorkeling heaven in a coral crater, p.155

Soothe your sunburn with a chilling masterpiece from the islands' shave ice gurus, p.180, p.493

Feel the heat of Hawaii's continual rebirth amidst the lava of Earth's most active volcano, p.291

Experience genuine aloha 'aina atop the world's tallest sea cliffs, p.448

In This Guide:

Six authors, 5328 miles driven, 148 beaches combed, 106 detailed maps.
All-new color sections showcase Hawaii's highlights, outdoor activities and local people.
Expansive surfing coverage and all major islands' top spots revealed by a Surfer magazine editor.
You asked for it, we researched it: more listings for outfitters, tours and sustainable travel experiences.

101 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland: An Unauthorized Look At The Little Touches And Inside Jokes

Kevin Yee, Jason Schultz

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You have probably heard a few "interesting facts" about Disneyland over the years. Perhaps you've heard that Walt Disney kept an apartment on Main Street? Or that there is a secret, members-only club in New Orleans Square? It's all true... but these are only two of the interesting facts pointed out in "101 Things You Never Knew About Disneyland." Many of the stories here deal with more obscure, yet equally interesting, histories of Disneyland. In fact, the majority of the material comes straight from interviews with the Imagineers who helped to build, maintain, and revitalize Disneyland. The book pays special attention to the inside jokes and hidden references to Disneyland’s past, as these samples illustrate:

Do you know which play on words pays tribute to a former Mexican restaurant at a certain site?

Do you know how Tarzan’s Treehouse honors its predecessor in two different ways?

Do you know what is so unusual about the decorations atop "It’s a Small World"?

Do you know why one palm tree in Adventureland is special?

Do you know what the sign says at the bottom of Splash Mountain’s big drop?

Do you know which pumpkin is an homage to a Disneyland official?

It's a certainty that you haven't heard all these stories before. Although there are 101 such highlighted stories, each comes with a fuller description and is followed by a second story that is thematically related, so this volume really offers 202 Things you haven’t heard about Disneyland before. You will find these facts delightful and unforgettable once you’ve heard them!

Yellowstone Treasures: The Traveler's Companion to the National Park

Janet Chapple

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Must Have Book If You Goto Yellowstone 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book was amazing! I received it almost a month before I was going on a 5 day adventure to Yellowstone. I planned my whole trip using this book and it was amazing the things I saw and learned. Yellowstone has little sign's that will point you in the right direction but this book sent you places that most people have never seen! While out on my adventure I showed and recommended the book to many people. They were all amazed at the things in this book and went right to the Yellowstone bookstore and purchased it. I found that 5 days was not enough to view everything in this book and Yellowstone.

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The first and oldest national park in the world can be appreciated and enjoyed mile-by-mile in this comprehensive travel guide. Along with fascinating facts and anecdotes, readers will learn of Yellowstone's geyser basins, out-of-the-way hikes, flora and fauna, and its mountains, rivers, and lakes. Easy-to-understand scientific explanations and diagrams complement detailed travel tips ranging from escaping and avoiding crowds to picking the right season to go camping. This revised edition includes 270 pages of road logs and enhanced information for senior and disabled visitors and tips for visiting the park with children. With fully revised geological, historical, and practical information, this guide is the perfect companion for anyone planning a visit to Yellowstone National Park. Further information can be found at http://www.yellowstonetreasures.com.