Product Description: Michigan Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Michigan Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Michigan that other guidebooks just don't offer...read more

Product Description: For travelers looking to avoid crowds, this guide will help them discover the unique "must-see" attractions of the Wolverine State. Go beyond the usual tourist attractions to discover such hidden treasures as the Be Good to Your Mother-in-Law Bridge, Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Museum, or the Cornish Pump Engine and Mining Museum...read more

Product Description: From May through October, millions of people from throughout the Midwest head north with a tent in the pickup or a trailer in tow to spend a weekend (or even the entire summer) camping in Michigan. Veteran camper and award-winning outdoor writer Jim DuFresne has viewed almost all of them and guides you to campsites along the beach, next to waterfalls, or on lakes where you can catch trophy bluegill or bass...read more

Product Description: Experience The Best of AlaskaMake the most of your trip – Lonely Planet’s full color Discover guides highlight the best a destination has to offer while still providing an authentic and memorable experience.Full Color ThroughoutFull of color images and maps – makes planning as inspiring as the journey itselfColor-coded navigationEasy-To-Use StructureEasy-to-use tools include: color-coded chapters, color thumb tabs, dynamic color spreads on major highlights andEasy-to-read planning sections throughoutHighlightsSpecial front-of-book chapter on the top 25 can’t-miss experiencesFeatures the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiencesItinerariesState-wide itineraries take you step by step through Alaska – broken out by interest, theme and length of tripRegion-specific itineraries help you plan more deeply for the regions you are most interested i...read more

Provides advice for visitors to the park, and describes places to hike and canoe

Product Description: "Since it first appeared in 1985, Hendrickson's book has introduced legions of fly fishers to the state's most-treasured rivers. In this newest edition, author Jim DuFresne has made a good book better . . . DuFresne, author of more than twenty books, is a careful, consummate researcher and passionate fly angler...read more

An illustrated guide to wilderness treks, overnight hikes, and long walks throughout the state of Michigan for hikers of all fitness levels provides a description of each trail and its environs, detailed maps, tips on things to see and do, nearby attractions and towns, difficulty ratings, fees, transportation to and from the site, and other useful information. Original.

Offbeat places await travelers and locals alike in Michigan, such as the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum where young visitors can be wrapped in bubbles, and the Air Zoo of Kalamazoo, which is dedicated to preserving  and restoring aircraft of World War II. 

New Zealand's Milford Track is so popular that reservations are needed to enjoy the four-day walk. This is a guide to this and other treks in the country.

A vacation planner for budget-minded travelers that want to go off the beaten path.

Product Description: Lonely Planet knows Alaska. Our 9th edition guarantees an adventure at every turn, whether you're watching glaciers calve from a boat, hiking in the Bush or exploring Alaskan Native culture and polar bears in Barrow.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit...read more

A comprehensive guide to the Michigan 85 sand dune areas, includes the activities at the dunes, hiking and ski trails, picnic areas, swimming areas, parking, number of camp sites, and interesting and unique natural features found in each dune, such as different types of birds and plants, with detailed maps and directions on how to get there. Original.

Product Description: This title in the Lonely Planet Road Trip series identifies the best spots for sailing, swimming, hiking, cycling and skiing. Also features 10 pages of detailed fold-out maps.

Product Description: This guide points out the half-hidden gems that travelers rejoice in discovering--from a lighthouse that has become a country inn to party-fishing boats that let novice anglers stalk and catch the Great Lakes' tastiest offering--the yellow perch.

Product Description: -- Offers suggestions for other activities along the trails-- Many trails begin or end near a campground-- Provides trip length, difficulty level, and recommended season for each hikeThe opportunities in Michigan for short hikes, fun walks, and easy backpacking adventures are almost unlimited...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Includes comprehensive route descriptions for 37 of the best hiking trails in Alaska; an accurate two-colour contour map of every hike; hikes at all levels of expertise, from short walks to challenging wilderness expeditions; and expert tips on trip planning, best modes of transport to the trails, safety and equipment...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Book by Dufresne, Jim (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Lifelong Michigan resident Jim DuFresne, the author of numerous books on Michigan and the outdoors, guides bikers through Michigan's unequaled system of state parks and natural and wilderness areas, where the scenery and trails are as varied as anywhere in the country...read more

Product Description: This practical guide to hiking in Alaska has everything you need to know to safely experience the Alaskan wilderness on foot. It covers the most outtanding trails from Ketchikan in the Southeast to Fairbanks near the Arctic CIrcle - including half-day hikes, and challenging week-long treks...read more