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50 States, 5,000 Facts

Derek Altamirano — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:03:27 +0000

From the team that created the national bestseller 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, this engaging treasure trove of trivia boasts interesting tidbits about the United States and is perfect for trivia buffs, history lovers, and fact-finders.

Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you’d be amazed to discover that the ink used to print U.S. paper money is magnetic! In this fun compendium you’ll encounter all kinds of bizarre and fascinating people, places, events, and things that make our country unique.

Featuring 100 facts about every state and all six U.S. territories, discover and delight in fascinating histories, emblems, state birds and flowers, and so much more. You’ll find “by the numbers” trivia (did you know Wyoming could fill 760 million bags with sunflower seeds with the amount of flowers it grows?), quirky nicknames (San Francisco’s heavy fog was named Karl thanks to a social media phenomenon), and fun events (one Colorado state fair hosts a pet rock competition—with a best dressed category!).

Delightfully engaging and illustrated with hundreds of photos, this is a volume trivia buffs will want in their arsenals.

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50 States, 1,000 Eats

Derek Altamirano — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:32:51 +0000

This dazzling culinary guide will reveal the tastiest treats and best food experiences across all 50 states (and Canada), featuring thousands of expert travel tips and hundreds of mouthwatering images from National Geographic.

Hot on the heels of the bestselling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, this beautifully illustrated food guide from National Geographic takes you across the country with 1,000 of the best bites and sips in every state. From must-have diner breakfasts and food trucks to can’t miss farm-to-table dinners and apple farms, where you’ll find the best cider, this book has a flavor and food experience for every type of traveler, from road trip warriors to families to foodies of the first degree.

Filled with the best dishes in every state—think crab cakes in Maryland, Chicago-style hot dogs in Illinois, and wine in Oregon’s Willamette Valley—you’ll discover the regional delicacies that make up the great tastes of the United States and Canada. Plus, get expert advice on where to find the top meals at local establishments, popular food festivals, and activities to pair with your chosen dish.

On your mouthwatering tour, you’ll discover:

The origins of Alabama’s famous white barbecue sauce
The world’s largest food festival, Taste of Chicago, held in Grant Park each summer
The ultimate whiskey distillery in the most unlikely of places: Park City, Utah
The ins and outs of North Carolina’s Eastern- and Lexington-style barbecue
The Northeastern seaboard’s finest lobster rolls
The Native American and Hispanic roots of New Mexico’s most iconic dishes
The secrets of Portland, Oregon’s craft brew scene
The iconic Juicy Lucy burger in Minneapolis, Minnesota
How to navigate Manitoba’s celebrated Sugaring Off syrup harvest
And so much more!

Comprehensive and inspiring, 50 States, 1,000 Eats provides everything you need to find your next great bite.

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100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas

Derek Altamirano — Tue, 09 May 2023 22:55:31 +0000

Buckle up for the road trip of a lifetime: 100 epic journeys through all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces offering thousands of sites and roadside attractions along the way. A sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas.

From a vineyard route through Northwest wine country to a winter wonderland on Alberta’s Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives–both classic and off the beaten track–across the United States and Canada. You’ll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to see and do along the way. And there’s something here to satisfy every passenger. Take in the magnificent turns along Alaska’s Route One through Anchorage to Kenai. Or wind your way through retro spots from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66. On nearly 600 miles of New Mexico’s Trail of the Ancients, stop off to encounter sites dating back to A.D. 850. Or discover fossils along Dinosaur Drive, a route that winds its way from Calgary to Denver. Beach lovers will delight in Hawaii’s Oahu Circle Island Drive, while history lovers can follow Canada’s War of 1812 trail: a cruise between Montreal and Windsor with stops at major battlefields along the way.
Filled with expert tips, tons of activities, and plenty to see and do as you drive–the ultimate road trip playlist anyone?–here is an inspirational and practical keepsake for any road warrior.

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50 States, 5,000 Ideas

Derek Altamirano — Tue, 09 May 2023 21:41:15 +0000

This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You’ll discover the world’s longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America’s oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories.

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50 States, 5,000 Ideas Journal

Ian Byrne — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:41:00 +0000

Fans of National Geographic’s #1 best-selling travel series will flock to create a bucket list of their own in this one-of-a-kind journal. The companion to 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas, and 100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas, this helpful logbook offers planning advice as well as space for recounting your most cherished travel memories. The ultimate road trip companion, this keepsake diary will help you chronicle your journey across the United States. Special features include a map to check off each state you visit, helpful tips and tricks for planning , guided prompts to capture your favorite memories, and journaling space. Inside you’ll find: Need-to-know information about each destination, from the best times to go, entrance fees, open hours, visitor centers NG’s ultimate trip recs, including what to do, what to see, where to go, and what to eat Planning space, featuring guided prompts to help plan your trip and record priority activities Journal space to record your most cherished vacation memories from fondest recollection, favorite bite, best trail to unguided journal entries. Bucket list map, providing the perfect space to track your journey across the country and across the world Photo space allows you to include your own photos-and be inspired by select National Geographic photography from each destination.

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100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas

Ian Byrne — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:34:03 +0000

From the waterfalls of Kauai’s Napali coast to the tests of the Appalachian Trail, 100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas highlights the preeminent hiking treks across the United States and Canada, including the best scenic overlooks, camping sites, and off-trail activities.

This authoritative travel guide—the next in National Geographic’s best-selling 5,000 Ideas series—takes you from the coast of Florida to the peaks of Wyoming on a series of epic hiking and walking adventures. So grab your hiking boots and get ready to explore 100 trails around all 50 states and Canada.

In these informative pages, you’ll find National Geographic’s recommendations for superlative hikes, as well as tips for wildlife spotting, scenic picnic locales, routes with a view, camp sites, and off-trail activities nearby. Plus, you’ll discover alternative routes to extend your trek or tackle shorter lengths of some of the country’s most iconic journeys, like the Appalachian Trail. With each itinerary you’ll find practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect when you arrive.

Inspiring and comprehensive, this book offers something for everyone, from beginners looking for an easy day-hike (the tow path along the C&O Canal in Maryland) to advanced trekkers seeking multi-week excursions (the famed multi-state Continental Divide Trail). You’ll also discover:

Tips for exploring Washington’s Elliott Bay Trail along the Seattle Waterfront
Routes for hiking the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, in Arizona
Advice for conquering Wisconsin’s “Ice Age” Trail
The fascinating history behind Georgia’s Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Trail
The best way to see the falls along New York’s Niagara Falls Gorge Trails
How to trek the Plain of the Six Glaciers in Banff National Park
And so much more!

Both inspiring and practical, here is the ultimate keepsake for any hiker.

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100 Cities, 5,000 Ideas

Ian Byrne — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:27:56 +0000

Grab your passport and get ready to explore 100 cities around the world. This informative travel guide–the next in National Geographic’s blockbuster 5,000 Ideas series–takes you from skyscraper-filled concrete jungles to coastal urban oases. You’ll find hot tips for the best sights, bites, museums, and more for each location, as well as practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect when you arrive. And there’s something in these pages for every traveler: history buff, art lover, foodie, beach bum, or anyone in between. Take a dim sum tour through San Francisco’s Chinatown; hop a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto to capture two of Japan’s best cities in one vacation; discover the hidden historical gems in bustling Mumbai; bathe in the sun on Sydney’s beaches; temple hop your way through Bangkok and shop its floating markets; stand on the edge of the world in Ushuaia, Argentina, the world’s southernmost city; take a walk through art history in Florence; or go on an urban safari in Nairobi. Filled with expert tips, bonus side trip suggestions, and tons of innovative activities, this is an inspirational and practical keepsake for any kind of globetrotter.

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100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas

Disney Books — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:35:37 +0000

Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America. In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 ideas, National Geographic turns to the United States’ and Canada’s most pristine–and adventure-filled–national, state, and city parks with 5,000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Showcasing the best experiences, both obvious and unexpected, each entry in this robust guide provides an overview of the park, detailed travel advice, fascinating facts, insider knowledge about wildlife, and expert tips for hiking, biking, camping, and exploring. From the geysers of Yellowstone National Park to the Everglades’ Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail and the stunning peaks of Banff and Jasper in Alberta, each page will fuel your wanderlust. Plus, explore the natural beauty tucked away in cities like New York’s Central Park and Boston Commons, and find bonus parks with day-trip suggestions to nearby neighbors. Top 10 lists throughout highlight best-of destinations for river trips, monuments, panoramic views, beaches, and more. This comprehensive book provides all the inspiration and information you need to plan your next park visit–and make it a memorable one.

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100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas 2nd Edition

Disney Books — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:26:55 +0000

In this fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling 100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas, find where to go, what to do, when to visit, and more for the top destinations around the world. Filled with new content, 11 new countries, and brand-new photography from National Geographic, you’ll find everything you need to plan your next globetrotting adventure. Travel to Vietnam where you can paddle Ha Long Bay and temple hop on a tuk tuk city tour. In France, visit well-known Parisian spots, then make your way to the off-the-beaten Dinan (France’s only walled city) and the Loire Valley. In South Africa, find yourself in an urban oasis in Cape Town before heading on a safari adventure. Go to the ends of the Earth in Chile before hopping a boat to cruise a glacier-filled bay. And history buffs will be fascinated by a three-country WWII tour. Whatever your pleasure, this rich guidebook has the trip–and country–for you. Complete with essential tips like when to go and what to bring, you’ll be packing your bags and crossing off bucket list destinations in no time.

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50 States, 500 Campgrounds

Disney Books — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:09:12 +0000

Plan your next getaway to the great outdoors with this one-of-a-kind resource for campgrounds across North America. In this comprehensive sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, you’ll discover the top tent and cabin campsites, as well as RV resorts and glamping destinations around the United States and Canada. Along with destination information-location, contact info, open seasons, and amenities-along with expert recommendations for activities including hiking, biking, and water sports; the best restaurants for days you need a break from the camp stove; and nearby attractions-from sights within nearby national and state parks to local museums. Choose from 10 sites in each state, Western and Eastern Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, including a cabin at Yogi Bear’s Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park Camp Resort; a tent near the stunning waterfall at the Grand Canyon’s Havasupai Campground; or a cozy yurt in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Whatever your camping bucket list includes, 50 States, 500 Campgrounds has the site for you.

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