Hearings


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Recreation


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The Double Eagle Guide to 1000 Great Western Recreation Destinations


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Provides a directory and guide to recreation areas in the seventeen states located west of the Mississippi River. Includes national parks, national forests, national recreation areas, regional and local parks, BLM-administered federal public lands, state parks, state recreation areas, national monuments, Corps of Engineers lakes, conservation projects, and wildlife areas.







Along the Florida Trail


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Stretching more than 1,200 miles across the Sunshine State, the green ribbon of the Florida National Scenic Trail connects the silent depths of the Everglades cypress swamps with the crystalline white sand beaches of Pensacola. Illustrated with fetching full-color photographs, this volume weaves a narrative of day hikes and backpacking trips with snippets of the natural and cultural history that define the essence of Florida.




Back Roads California


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Now available in PDF format. Scenic routes, charming hotels, authentic regional cuisine . . . Take a journey through the back roads of California to discover the area's real soul and charm. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Californian towns, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and watersports. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. Full-color throughout, with all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information, opening hours, and zip code information for use with a GPS device. Discover the unexpected on your road trip with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California.




Let's Go California 10th Edition


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Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: California is your insider's guide to the Golden State. Let's Go's forty-five years of travel savvy deliver the practical facts you'll need, from navigating L.A.'s freeways to finding the hottest nightlife. Expanded coverage of national parks, beaches, hiking, and skiing get you out of the city, while listings in the alternatives to tourism chapter show you how to make a difference or become a movie star. Whether you'd rather trek Yosemite's backcountry trails or sample California cuisine in Berkeley's gourmet ghetto, Let's Go can lead the way.







Lakeside Recreation: Western United States


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This book is a collection of the Corps projects constructed in the western United States. The book details nearly 150 lakes and reservoirs and the recreation areas surrounding each lake. Lakeside Recreation includes information on more than 1,200 lakeside parks, including over 800 campgrounds offering more than 35,000 campsites. Lakeside Recreation is the most complete and up-to-date book available on the Corps lakes.The Army Corps of Engineers is the largest engineering organization in the world. It traces its origins to the American Revolution when the Continental Congress established the Army. Since 1775, the Corps has had an ever-changing role. Today they are one of the Nation's largest providers of outdoor recreation. Next to the Department of the Interior, the agency that operates our national park system, the Corps of Engineers manages more recreation areas than any other federal or state agency. There are more than 450 projects nationwide with over 4,300 parks and recreation areas.