Map World - USA

Enjoy a welcome change of pace and discover a world you may not know exists in your own backyard. Day Trips describes hundreds of fascinating and exciting (and many free of charge) things to do, most within a two-hour drive of Indianapolis.

Explore the gorges, gullies, streams, and waterfalls of Shades State Park in Waveland. Travel back in time aboard the old trains of the Indiana Railway Museum in French Lick. Take a moment to smell the roses at Glen Miller Park in Richmond. Enjoy a simulated moon walk at Science Central in Fort Wayne. Drive through the celebrated covered bridges of Rockville.

Each day trip includes travel directions, destination highlights, other places to visit along the way, choice restaurants and lodging (including price ranges), and shopping.

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Pack up some snacks, pop in your favorite driving tunes, don your sunglasses and start your engine! This unique travel book will take you beyond the well-known roads to the most scenic routes and hidden treasures throughout Indiana. Tom Huhti leads adventurers and armchair travelers to sights and pleasures off the beaten track, offering bits of local history and anecdotes along the way. This is your opportunity to experience Indiana mile-by-mile!

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Indiana Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

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The Great Lakes is a surprising United States region, even for those who live there. Non-natives often have a skewed vision of this diverse land, thinking that it’s merely a boundless cornfield punctuated by the occasional rusting factory. Actually, the Great Lakes is a diverse region filled with an array of activities sure to impress any visitor – in, on or off the water. Whether you wish to explore the vast national parks, visit a cosmopolitan city, canoe, go shipwreck diving or gamble, "Great Lakes" will guide you through each state. It also includes sections on the Ontario Shore, Upper Peninsula, Lake Huron Shore and the Thumb.

• special sections on 11 scenic drives
• tips on treating yourself to five-star feasts, Cincinnati chili and UP pasties
• advice on hostels, hotels, B&B’s and the best places to pitch a tent
• coverage of parks from Isle Royale to Pictured Rocks to Hocking Hills
• 70 detailed maps

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From the living sand dunes on the shores of Lake Michigan to the glacial lakes of the north to the rugged topography of the south, Indiana-famous for basketball and auto racing-has an often-overlooked trove of natural treasures waiting for the outdoor enthusiast. In Hiking Indiana, join award-winning outdoor editor and author Phil Bloom on more than 60 hikes, ranging from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day backpack trips. Watch for whitetails or wild turkeys as you climb the steep hills of the Hoosier National Forest, find serenity deep in the thick pines of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, or tackle the spiny ridges and deep ravines of the Knobstone Trail, a trail whose hikers fondly deem the Little Appalachian. With current, mile-by-mile trail descriptions, engaging black-and-white photographs, detailed maps, a wealth of information on ecology, geology, and state history, and useful hiking tips for the beginner and veteran alike, Hiking Indiana is the only reference you'll need for discovering the Hoosier State.

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Ramble through America's rural heartland on winding back roads leading to an endless variety of out-in-the-country attractions. Explore 10 meandering weekend tours as the author shares her intimate knowledge of people, places, and country life.

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Whatever you do when you travel, get off the highway. Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food? Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide will help you discover the hidden places in the Indiana that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon.

Native or newcomer, use this guide to find historical and cultural information, detailed maps and driving directions, admission fees and hours of operation, restaurants, places to stay and much more.

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Square Donuts. The World's Largest Stump. Oscar the Monster Turtle. Johnny Appleseed's grave. The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. While other travel guides tell you about yet another cozy bed-and-breakfast and bike trails through Brown County, Oddball Indiana offers wacky travel destinations and little-known historical tidbits. Why is Nancy Barnett's grave in the middle of a country road? Where can you go to communicate with your dead Aunt Clara? Who invented Alka-Seltzer? How did David Letterman get fired from his first broadcasting gig? This is the guide to the real Indiana, birthplace of corn flakes, Dan Quayle, and Wonder Bread, for those who want to laugh, not lounge, on their vacation.

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The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in the Great Lakes States features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. It includes:

• Detailed profiles and overall quality ratings of the best campgrounds for both RVers and tent campers
• Complete information on rates, hook-ups, and facilities
• Campgrounds rated for beauty, quiet, privacy, security, and amenities
• The only campground series with candid ratings for quality and value
• Easy-to-follow directions to each campground
• Tips on fun things to see and do near each campground
• Practical advice on RV repairs and maintenance

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