Inspirasjon og fakta

The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in the USA - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guide's Inspiration range - celebrates the most breathtaking and unmissable locations across the country in this irresistible coffee-table book. From the iconic cities of the Northeast to the sweeping landscapes of the Southwest, crossing the Great Lakes, the Plains and the Rocky Mountains, this glossy guide will transport you across some of the most impressive locations throughout America. Each location has been carefully selected by the devoted team of skilled writers and editors at Rough Guides, and these destinations are thoughtfully arranged based on their geographical regions.

This incredible photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - showcases a mesmerising array of jaw-dropping landscapes, sparkling urban cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. The combination of gripping text and eye-catching imagery creates a vivid sense of each destination, including what makes each spot unique. So whether you're looking for weird, wacky or wonderful, on a short vacation or the trip of a lifetime, the USA is bound to exceed expectations and leave you wanting more.

• Publisert: August 2024
• Antall sider: 232
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781835290200

Charge up an electric vehicle for your next road trip and discover the United States and Canada in sustainable style. Whether you take your trusty electric vehicle for a spin or you hire a high-end model, this comprehensive travel guide is packed with irresistible road trips itineraries, all of which will guide you to a convenient station at the end of each day. Inside Electric Vehicle Road Trips USA & Canada:Explore 60 magnificent road trip routes around the USA and Canada featuring a drive overview, total distance, duration, plan & prepare guide, and accurate map that shows the route and key overnight charging stationsEssential trip planning information on where to stay (with chargers on site or nearby), when to go, tips for EV drivers, further details such as road signage and Highway Code rulesFun travel experiences and must-see landmarks to enjoy on route including visits to historical monuments, picturesque hikes, fascinating museums, unforgettable landscapes and views, off-the-beaten track food and drink hotspots, and moreExtensive coverage on 'Getting to know EVs' with practical information on using an EV for touring: connecting up; finding a charger; charging etiquette; renting an EV; apps for route planningContents feature road trips across Western, Central, and Eastern USA as well as Canada including: USA - The Cascade Loop, Washington; San Francisco to Lake Tahoe, California; Route 66, Illinois to California; Marfa loop via Big Bend National Park, Texas; New England coast, Providence to Portland; Burlington to Montpelier, Vermont.

Canada - The Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia; Irish Loop from St John's, Newfoundland; Halifax to the Cabot Trail & back, Nova Scotia Charge your electric car for a road trip around the USA and Canada like no other. From a long weekend to a multi-week adventure, this guide is the perfect inspiration for globetrotters who love to explore the planet sustainably or for anyone looking to take the leap into the world of EV travel.

The ultimate book of running adventures across North America featuring 200 epic routes from city circuits to off-road trails plus amazing running stories from celebrated athletes. Discover tales of 50 incredible runs plus a further 150 awesome running trip ideas from easy-going jogs to one-of-a-kind challenges. Epic Runs of North America takes travelers across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean to experience heart-pounding trails that are a tonic for the mind, soul - and legs! 

• Publisert: September 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 320
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781837581948

From the mountains to the ocean shores, from the wetlands to the deserts, North America teems with flora and fauna in delicately balanced ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth. With this book in hand, you will understand the language of nature and see those wild places with new eyes. You'll learn to recognize the lobed leaf of an Oracle Oak, the webbed tracks of a River Otter, and the fine, cream-colored tentacles of a Frilled Anemone.

This volume celebrates a tradition of knowledge established by the Nature Study Guild. For more than sixty years, the Guild's pocket guidebooks have helped hikers, campers, foragers, and explorers navigate the great outdoors. Now, the best of the guides' informative text and iconic illustrations are gathered in one handsome hardcover: the perfect reference for today's ramblers.

• Publisert: Desember 2022
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781797206868

Hit the open road with 50 epic drives promising the all-American adventureWhether you’ve always dreamed of skirting the US on a motorcycle, are looking to go coast-to-coast in an RV or simply want to roll down your car windows and plug into a classic playlist, Road Trips in the USA will give you all the inspiration you need for a road trip to remember. Featuring 50 once-in-a-lifetime drives, Road Trips in the USA is a celebration of riding the open road. 

There’s no better way to see the US than from behind the wheel, so buckle up for the stuff of road-trip dreams.

• Publisert: Oktober 2024
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 250
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
  
• ISBN: 9780241695852

During his campaign for the presidency, one of Donald Trump's signature promises was that he would build a "great great wall" on the border between the US and Mexico, and Mexico was going to pay for it. A year and a half into his term, with only a few prototype segments erected, the wall is the 2,000-mile, multibillion-dollar elephant in the room of contemporary American life. In The Great Great Wall, architectural historian and critic Ian Volner takes a deep dive into the story of Trump's wall.

Volner follows the conception, selling, design, and construction (or lack thereof)of this expensive and consequential barrier, giving readers a detailed look at what's happening in Washington, DC, and along the border. He also travels far afield, to China, the Middle East, Northern England, and back to our border to examine the barriers we've been building for centuries. Why do we build walls? What do they reveal about human history? The Great Great Wall is an absorbing, smart, and timely book on an incredibly contentious and newsworthy topic.

• Forfatter: Ian Volner
• Publisert: 2019
• Antall sider: 288
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781419732829

From the beloved American heritage brand, The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping is a helpful companion for outdoor enthusiasts and weekend adventurers. Organized into three sections, this handbook offers practical advice on where to go camping, how to go camping, and how to enjoy it once you're there. The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping begins with a brief overview of the best parks and trails in the United States.

The second section contains camp essentials-what to pack and how to plan your camping trip-and the final section contains a series of how-tos. * Entries include a brief history of national parks, packing lists, and step-by-step tutorials for starting a fire, pitching a tent, and brewing a cup of coffee in the wilderness. * Filled with tried-and-true advice, illustrations, and informative text* An inviting and instructive tool for anyone who wants to explore the great outdoors Whether you're an avid outdoorsperson, a weekend explorer, or an aspirational adventurer, this handbook will inspire you to pack a bag and spend some time in the wilderness.

For over 150 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills has been one of America's most beloved heritage brands. Known for their woolen blankets and clothing, their products are revered by those who love the great outdoors. * An inviting and instructive tool for those who want to start sleeping under the stars* Great gift for Pendleton fans, outdoorsy types, and longtime campers and first-timers alike * Add it to the shelf with books like Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival by Dave Canterbury, Norwegian Wood: Chopping, Stacking, and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way by Lars Mytting, and How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter and Self-Preservation Anywhere by Bradford Angier.

• Publisert: Mars 2020
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 208
• ISBN: 9781452174754

What's the #1 travel experience in America? For the first time, the experts at Lonely Planet have ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across the USA - to create the ultimate hitlist. Lonely Planet's Ultimate USA Travel List is the regional follow-up to our bestselling Ultimate Travel List and the must-own bucket list for both travellers to the USA and residents who want to discover their country's most iconic sights and activities. With inspirational photos, insightful commentary and details of how to visit each place, this is your essential guide to exploring the very best of the nation's travel experiences, from the classic to the quirky.

Whatever your interests, there's a memorable experience awaiting you!

• Publisert: September 2021
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 320
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781838694586

I sin nye bok analyserer professor Ole O. Moen USA slik verdens eneste supermakt nå fremstår under president Barack Hussein Obama - både i lys av vår samtid og USAs særegne historiske tradisjoner. Presidentvalget i 2008 var på flere vis begynnelsen på et nytt kapittel i USAs moderne historie. Moen beskriver de nye trekk som nå avtegner seg i den politiske og kulturelle hverdag.

Denne boken forteller historien om dette landet i en ny og annerledes tidsalder. Det er sterke bånd som knytter Norge til USA. En naturlig konsekvens av dette er at de fleste nordmenn mener seg å kjenne USA. Onkel Sam er en gammel kjenning, men vår generelle innsikt i amerikansk kultur og politikk er relativt overflatisk. Denne boken er et bidrag til en bedre forståelse av dagens amerikanske samfunn.

• Forfatter: Ole O. Moen
• Publisert: 2009
• Antall sider: 416
• Språk: Norsk
• ISBN: 9788292870204

The USA’s National Parks truly are places of wonder: staggering landscapes of jaw-dropping dimensions and incredible diversity where you can stand on the very edge of civilisation. They are the earth’s breathing spaces, precious places to conserve nature and wildlife for future generations. Explore countless places to hike, camp, climb, swim and paddle, where you and your family can create lifelong memories of freedom and wide-open spaces.

The book contains inspiring narratives reflecting the rich diversity and natural importance of the parks, including their role in conserving wildlife, their intricate ecosystems, and their importance as untamed yet accessible spaces where people love to escape and unwind. 

• Publisert: Mars 2024
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780744095104