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Travel & Outdoors - July 2026 @ SCCLD

Celebrate America's 250th with these travel guides for historically important locations.

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  • Traverse Route 66 with Lonely Planet's collection of 3 amazing drives. From Chicago to Santa Monica and beyond, discover quirky towns and open roads. Pick a road trip that works for you, from just one stretch to the entire route. Take in the diverse…
    Book, 2022Carlton : Lonely Planet, 2022. — 917.3049 BENDER 2022
  • Experience the open skies of the Badlands, the rolling prairies of the West, and one of America's most famous monuments with Moon Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills. Inside you'll find: Flexible Itineraries; The Best Hikes Near Mount Rushmore;…
    Book, 2019Berkeley : Avalon Travel, 2019. — 917.839 BIDWELL 2019
  • Through information about these locations, the book takes readers from the beginnings of organized aid to fugitive slaves during the period following the American Revolution up to the Civil War. It delineates the possible routes fugitive slaves may…
    Book, 2011Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, c2011. — R 973.7115 CALARCO 2011
  • Oregon Trail Road Trip

    Historic Sites, Small Towns, and Scenic Landscapes Along the Legendary Westward Route

    Emery, Katrina
    Vast rugged prairies, adventurous Wild West towns, and the palpable spirit of the pioneers: Experience legend come to life with Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip. With Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip's flexible itineraries and practical tips, you're ready to…
    Book, 2020Berkeley : Moon Travel, 2020. — 917.8043 EMERY 2020
  • Native American Archaeology in the Parks

    a Guide to Heritage Sites in Our National Parks and Monuments

    Feder, Kenneth L.
    A full-color travel guide to national parks and national monuments that have a strong connection to the lives of America's First Peoples.
    Book, 2023Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2023] — 973.0497 FEDER
  • On Freedom Road

    Bicycle Explorations and Reckonings on the Underground Railroad

    Goodrich, David M.,
    On Freedom Road enables us to see familiar places--New York and Philadelphia, New Orleans and Buffalo--in a very different light: from the vantage point of desperate people seeking to outrun the reach of slavery. Join in this journey to find the…
    Book, 2023New York : Pegasus Books, 2023. — 973.7115 GOODRIC
  • The Last Ride of the Pony Express

    My 2,000-mile Horseback Journey Into the Old West

    Grant, Will,
    Cowboy and journalist Will Grant takes us on an epic and authentic horseback journey into the modern West on an adventure of a lifetime, boldly illuminating both our mythic fascination with the Pony Express, and how its spirit continues to this day.
    Book, 2023New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023. — 978 GRANT
  • Road Trip USA

    Cross-country Adventures on America's Two-lane Highways

    Jensen, Jamie
    Criss-cross the country on America's two-lane highways with the 25th anniversary edition of the ultimate guide to the classic road trip. InsideRoad Trip USA you'll find: 11 routes through the heart of America, mile-by-mile highlights, over 125…
    Book, 2021Berkeley : Avalon Travel, 2021. — 917.304 JENSEN 2021
  • Whether you want to explore the Smithsonian Museums, stroll along the Wharf, or dine in the city's increasingly sophisticated restaurant scene, the local Fodor's travel experts in Washington D.C. are here to help! Fodor's Washington D.C. guidebook…
    Book, 2025[New York] : Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands, [2025] — 917.5304 KENNEDY 2025
  • From the Betsy Ross House to the Liberty Bell to Ghost Tours and Elfreth's Alley, discover all that Philadelphia has to offer. Written by local expert, Mary Mihaly, Insiders Guide to Philadelphia is the essential source on the city of brotherly…
    Book, 2025Essex, Connecticut : Globe Pequot Press, [2025] — 917.4811 MIHALY 2025
  • Where Should We Camp Next? National Parks

    the Best Campgrounds and Unique Outdoor Accommodations in and Around National Parks, Seashores, Monuments, and More

    Puglisi, Stephanie,
    Where Should We Camp Next?: National Parks offers an expert but accessible guide to the best campgrounds and outdoor accommodations in and around over one hundred national parks, lakeshores, monuments, and more. The Puglisis will help you understand…
    Book, 2023Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2023] — 917.3068 PUGLISI 2023
  • Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Dine at a legendary seafood smokehouse in Chicago, spot giant dinosaur sculptures in the Mojave desert, and…
    Book, 2025Carlton : Lonely Planet, 2025. — 917.3049 VERBERK