Alaska at 1:2, 000, 000 in a series of waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed regional maps of USA from Reise Know-How’s highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, combining detailed presentation of the road network with topographic & tourist information. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between detailed scale & a convenient size sheet. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of the Aleutian Islands, with Near & Rat Islands & the panhandle shown as insets. The map presents a very good picture of the states topography with plenty of names of geographical features. National parks & other protected areas are listed in a separate index. Maps in this series have altitude colouring with spot heights to show each region’s topography, with national parks & other protected areas, as well as American Indian Reservations & restricted entry zones clearly marked. Road network indicates toll roads & scenic routes. Driving distances are shown in miles. Railways &, where appropriate, ferry routes are marked. The maps show both names & boundaries of local counties. Symbols highlight a variety of places of interest, including historical sites, amusement parks, natural features, golf courses & wintersport areas, etc. Each map

Includes:: an index of localities & has a latitude & longitude grid (in this title at intervals of 2°). Map legend

Includes:: English. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.





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Detailed physical wall map of Alaska State at a scale of 1:2, 500, 000. The cartography shows relief through a stunning, ...

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 & polar bears in Barrow.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical & honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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Full-Color Alaskan Wildlife chapter
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Alaska, The Last Frontier, is a land of breathtaking natural scenery & a rich cultural heritage. From Denali & Glacier Bay National Parks to the outpost of Ketchikan to arctic Barrow to the spectacular Dalton Highway, expert travel writer & Alaska authority Bob Devine is a deft guide to all the best spots, & lesser-known ones as well. The book`s seven chapters cover the Southeast`s Inside Passage, Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, the Southwest, Prince William Sound & Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Denali National Park & environs, & the Bush. Special features include in-depth spreads on native arts, bear watching, the birders of Attu Isl&, sled dog touring, sea kayaking instruction, gold panning, & national park field seminars; as well as specially mapped driving & walking tours, among them a spectacular drive around Kodiak Isl&. As in all National Geographic Travelers, vivid photographs capture Alaska`s beauty, & detailed maps ensure you won`t get lost. ...

Quick to read, light to carry with expert advice in all price ranges, Frommer's Easy Guide to Alaskan Cruises & Ports of Call 2014 is the complete up-to-date reference for travelers who want to maximize their vacation cruise in the smartest, most time-efficient way. Frommer's trademark candid & accessible expertise offers reviews on the strengths & weaknesses in such areas as overall facilities, ship maintenance, decor, activities & kids programs. It also features advice on the perfect off-ship excursions with practical tips & suggested itineraries for getting the most out of your time ashore. ...

Alaska`s Inside Passage on a double-sided map from ITMB presenting the coastline of British Columbia & the panhandle at 1:900, 000, with the rest of the route at 1:1, 875, 000; plus large, clear street plans of central Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria & Anchorage. On one side is the area from Seattle to Prince Rupert BC, accompanied by street plans of central Seattle, Vancouver & Victoria. On the reverse mapping at 1:900, 000 continues along the panhandle to the Yukon Bay & the Malaspina Glacier, with an inset at 1:1, 875, 000 covering the coast further west to include the Kenai Peninsula & northwards beyond Anchorage to the Denali National Park. A second inset provides a street plan of central Anchorage. On both sides mapping at 1:900, 000 covers not just the immediate coastal area but extends further inl&, particularly in British Columbia where Whistler is included. Symbols indicate various places of interest including campsites. Maps at both scales have altitude colouring & spot heights (elevation shown in feet) with plenty of names of geographical

Features: islands, straights, sounds, bays & inlets, also mountain ranges, peaks, glaciers, etc. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Cruise & ferry route are marked & the maps also indicate local airports & airfields. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° & on the inset at 2° intervals. Each side has a separate index. Street plans are annotated with various facilities, including selected hotels, & places of interest. To see other regional titles from ITMB covering USA please click on the series link.

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Alaska’s Inside Passage on a waterproof & tear-resistant map at 1:880, 000 from the National Geographic Society, with extensive notes about places of interest, plus on the reverse a map of Alaska & more information about its protected areas, etc. On one side is the map the Inside Passage along the straights of the state’s panhandle, showing shipping routes, towns & settlements, roads & airports for scheduled air or seaplane services, & highlighting the region`s numerous national parks & other protected nature areas. The map is accompanied by notes about the islands, wildlife, water features & tides, weather, etc. On the reverse is a map showing the whole of Alaska with the Aleutian Islands at 1:4, 000, 000 with towns, the road network, main ferry connections, airports & the national parks or reserves. Also provided are extensive notes about various aspects of Alaska, including the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, plus a table showing various facilities in Alaska’s national parks. ...

Map No. 641, Alassio
- Imperia, from Kompass in a series of walking maps of selected areas of Italy at 1:50, 000, with hiking
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H&-selected by Alastair Humphreys, read about the incredible journeys undertaken by twenty of the most heroic & impressive explorers who ever lived, including Ibn Battuta (14th-century explorer); Apsley Cherry-Garrard (a member of Scott`s Antarctic expedition); Michael Collins (Apollo Moon mission astronaut) & Nellie Bly (who travelled round the world in less than 80 days). A wide-spread selection of explorers from young to old, male to female & with a range of abilities, these explorers crossed l&, sea & sky in the name of adventure & may just inspire readers aged 7+ to do the same. Alastair Humphreys was named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012 for his work on the concept of microadventures. ...

Alastair Sawday’s Accommodation Guides have carved an especial corner for themselves in the area of the market inhabited by bespoke & select books which recommend more especial places to stay. The company has a green ethos & values highly the personal relationships it has with the owners of the properties they choose to feature & readers they bring them to. As they themselves say, their guides are produced for people looking for: special places to stay with warm, interesting, human people; beautiful buildings, original style & elegant simplicity; fine old things that, however dilapidated, carry their age & authenticity with dignity; delicious food, much of it grown at home & cooked with devotion; a touch of fun with a touch of class. Quirkiness with seriousness, a light touch, an easy style; honest writing with a dash of panache; comfort – yes, but not at the expense of everything else!_” There`s green & there`s green. & then there`s independent travel publisher Alastair Sawday Publishing”_ * Publishing News* ...