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From Lucy, the colossal elephant-shaped building on the Jersey Shore, to the grand donut atop Randy’s in Los Angeles, this full-color guide profiles the commercial giants that loom over America’s highways. Created to sell products and promote tourism in a big way, they can be found all over the United States. The authors have traveled far and wide to bring readers the world’s largest duck in Long Island, an enormous Amish couple in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and towering Paul Bunyans all over the Midwest. There are buildings shaped like hot dogs, ice cream cones, and baskets, as well as the roadside phenomena known as “Muffler Men,” giants who originally advertised mufflers but now have been converted to cowboys, Indians, spacemen, and pirates. Lots of color photos. Big fun. Buy it now…

Packed with more than 600 photographs of the Mother Road’s most famous sights, outrageous roadside oddities, classic neon signs, and memorabilia, “Legendary Route 66″ offers up a heaping plate full of nostalgia for the heyday of America’s Main Street. With Route 66 historians Michael Witzel and Gyvel Witzel-Young serving as tour guides, the journey from east to west introduces you to some of the people who lived through Route 66’s glory days. You’ll see Route 66 as it was in its heyday and as it is now, the neon glamour of yesterday versus the ghost towns of today. Also highlighted is the story of the highway’s creation, popularity, and eventual demise. This unparalleled look at the Mother Road lets you get your kicks on Route 66 through each decade of its existence. With many never-seen-before photos, this book is a great tribute to the legendary Route 66. Come along on this trip down memory lane on America’s Mother Road.

This is the most comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to the backroads of Texas. It leaves the major highways behind and puts you right in the middle of the sites, scenes, history, and places that make the Lone Star State unique. This fascinating travel companion covers more than 15,000 miles of Texas roads. You can experience 71 major tours and dozens of side trips through hundreds of towns all across the state. Each tour description comes complete with a map, directions, mileage, and the towns, history, and heritage you’ll discover along the way. Learn more…

In this revised, fifth edition of her best selling guide, Jayne Seagrave once again brings her unique perspective and extensive outdoor experience to help define the ever-changing British Columbia camping scene. Seagrave’s in-depth, first-hand accounts of her visits to parks in all regions of the province include interesting historical and recreational facts that provide great background for anyone planning a camping trip to BC. She provides details on every campground, many of which include a photo, plus practical tips on selecting a campground, what to take and how to take advantage of the reservation system. If you’re headed out for a camping trip in beautiful British Columbia, this guide will be a big help. Learn more…