The Book Shelf
Welcome to my resource book collection
Research For Your Next Great Adventure!
No matter the type of adventure I am mapping out, whether it’s a weekend camping trip, a short road trip to the unknown, or jetting off to meet friends in an unfamiliar destination, I always do ample research. My aim is to ensure I have a trove of experiences lined up to see and do. Missing out on a hidden gem is not in my itinerary. At this stage of my life, I look at each adventure as a “one and done.” I have too much of this world to still see and experience, and there just isn’t enough time to do things twice.
While the internet undoubtedly offers a tremendous wealth of information, I’m a bit old-fashioned and prefer the comfort of a book in my hand, plus the satisfaction of highlighting information, and dog-earing pages so I can refer back to them feel comforting. That is why I wanted to share some of the books I always keep close at hand ready to delve into at any monent.
Plan that road trip
Go waterfall chasing
Explore another Country
Find crazy roadside attractions
Day Trips Around Rochester NY
Author: Debi Bower
A Best of Rochester award-winning book for Best Published Literary Work of 2023! Explore the beauty and hidden gems of the Rochester, New York, area with local travel expert Debi Bower. she offers detailed guides and suggested activities, highlighting the best places to visit in Rochester and the surrounding Finger Lakes region.
300 Tristate Waterfall Hikes of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Author: Tina Karle
Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana known for sharing the Ohio River and being called the tristate area, has another thing in common…Waterfalls! Each area has unique traits that they are known for and waterfalls being one they share equally! You will have 300 waterfalls to explore for all 3 area’s! GPS Coordinates, pictures of each waterfall, trail descriptions and much more abound in this newest waterfall book collection!
Waterfalls of Pennsylvania
Author: Jim Cheney
Waterfalls create a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. Their grandeur takes our breath away. Their gentle sounds complement periods of meditation. Let award-winning photographer and creator of Pennsylvania’s most read travel blog Jim Cheney guide you to more than 180 of the top-ranked waterfalls in the state. Your bucket list should include these gorgeous locales that decorate Pennsylvania’s landscape.
300 Tristate Waterfall Hikes of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Author: Tina Karle
Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana known for sharing the Ohio River and being called the tristate area, has another thing in common…Waterfalls! Each area has unique traits that they are known for and waterfalls being one they share equally! You will have 300 waterfalls to explore for all 3 area’s! GPS Coordinates, pictures of each waterfall, trail descriptions and much more abound in this newest waterfall book collection!
Get your Kicks on Route 66
Explore the magic of Route 66 through captivating stories, historical accounts, and travel guides that bring the Mother Road to life. Whether you’re planning your journey or want to take a trip back in time, these books are perfect companions for your Route 66 adventure.”
EZ66 For Travelers - 5th Edition
Author: Jerry McClanahan
Although over 80% of original Route 66 is still easily drivable, it is not on ordinary maps, and signage is spotty. The EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers is the answer to finding the Route. The 5th Edition EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers has many pages updated. This is the ultimate guide for finding and exploring the Route whether you’re driving from the WEST or the EAST. Its maps and directions are comprehensive yet easy to follow. The spiral-bound guide stays open to the pages you are reading while you are driving or riding.
Route 66 Adventure Handbook: Full Throttle Sixth Edition
Author: Drew Knowles
Route 66 Adventure Handbook is your guide to the vanishing American roadside, with its vitality, splendor, and absurdity.
For this updated and expanded sixth edition, Drew Knowles has included it all: magnificent architecture, natural wonders, Art Deco masterpieces, vintage motels and cafes, unique museums, offbeat attractions, fascinating artifacts and icons, and kitschy tourist traps. Adding more city maps, showing the multiple paths of Route 66, and displaying the exact locations of points of interest is a major improvement over the already critically acclaimed fifth edition of the book. The sixth edition also includes hundreds of beautiful new photographs—including a 24-page center insert with stunning color photos and the addition of dozens of new attractions. Knowles has also added QR codes for specific locations, enabling the reader to access additional online material, such as more photos, video clips, and scans of vintage memorabilia.
Route 66 Travel Guide 202 Amazing Places
Author: Mark Watson
ROUTE 66 TRAVEL GUIDE – 202 AMAZING PLACES is the ultimate travel guide and pocket reference for anyone wishing to experience the nostalgia and wonder of America’s Route 66.
MUST-HAVE guide for all Route 66 travelers ♥ . Visit 202 places on Route 66 with “Scan QR and go” for easy navigation.
This is the Chicago to Santa Monica edition! A guide with an inverted route is also available for sale on Amazon.
Route 66 Travel & Tour Guidebook 2024
Author: David Brown