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The publisher says: For road warriors and armchair epicures alike, the 7th edition of Roadfood is the key to finding some of the tastiest treasures in the United States. The indispensable companion for savvy travelers nationwide, Roadfood is now bigger and better than ever. Totally revised and updated, this edition covers over 700 of the country's best local eateries, including more than 200 brand new listings along with up-to-date descriptions of old favorites. An extended tour of the most affordable, most enjoyable dining options along America's highways and back roads, Roadfood offers enticing, satisfying meal-time alternatives for chain-restaurant-weary travelers. The Sterns provide vivid descriptions and clear regional maps that direct people to the best lobster shacks on the East Coast; the ultimate barbecue joints in the South; the most sizzling steakhouses in the Midwest; and dozens of top-notch diners, hotdog stands, ice cream parlors, and other terrific spots to stop for a bite countrywide.

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Title: Roadfood: The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 700 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More (7th edition)
Publisher: Broadway
Pub. date: April 8, 2008
Authors: Jane Stern, Michael Stern
Paperback; 592 pages
List price: $21.95
ISBN-10: 0767928296
ISBN-13: 978-0767928298

The publisher says: In this guide, renowned travel writing team Harry Basch and Shirley Slater offers updates on their favorite RV trips around the U.S., including scenic routes along Virginia's Skyline Drive and the New England coast, plus jaunts through the Heart of the Heartlands (Indiana, Iowa and Illinois) and to Alaska via Canada. On each trip you'll get all the famous, infamous and off-the-wall attractions; campgrounds along each route, from luxurious private RV parks with heated swimming pools and golf courses to quiet, forested campgrounds in state and national parks; tips for making life on the road easier and more comfortable; and a complete guide to buying or renting an RV, with tips on how to decide which type is right for you. All this, plus information on wildlife watching and scenic views, the best parks and beaches, quick-and-easy recipes, packing suggestions, info on road etiquette and safety and more. Head off the beaten path with Frommer's, to discover the real life lurking around the bend.

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Title: Exploring America by RV (5th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: March 24, 2008
Authors: Harry Basch, Shirley Slater
Paperback; 448 pages
List price: $17.99
ISBN-10: 0470184043
ISBN-13: 978-0470184042

The publisher says: Let Frommer's show you where your kids can: climb a mountain; go whale watching; learn to canoe, kayak and sail; hike a canyon, rain forest or waterfall trail; become a junior ranger; explore little-known spots in each park; use the field guide inside. Plus invaluable travel tips: where to avoid crowds in 15 family-friendly parks; hotels with cribs and rollaways & great family campgrounds; the best restaurants for kids -- low-stress to best-behavior meals; words of wisdom on safety and choosing a park; how to have a good time without breaking the bank; candid, no-nonsense reviews.

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Title: National Parks with Kids (2nd revised edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: April 21, 2008
Author: Kurt Repanshek
Paperback; 512 pages
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 047018406X
ISBN-13: 978-0470184066

The publisher says: More than 65 million people visit the national parks annually -- and overcrowding has become a serious problem. So we sent our authors out to hit the trails and campsites to figure out how to beat the crowds and enjoy an unspoiled experience of nature. Our authors take you to the most spectacular landscapes in the western U.S. and provide advice for every kind of park visitor, from the day-tripper who wants to see the highlights quickly to the back-country camper to the families traveling with kids. This incredibly detailed, complete guide covers every kind of activity available in each park, from hiking to bird watching, with a range of sports for visitors of all ages and skill levels. Frommer's National Parks of the American West also includes reviews of park lodges, camping and nearby accommodations to help you plan all aspects of your trip. Exact prices are listed for every establishment and activity. No other guide offers such detailed, candid reviews...or such honest advice. Complete with maps of every park.

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Title: National Parks of the American West (6th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: April 21, 2008
Author: Shane Christensen
Paperback; 696 pages
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 0470185643
ISBN-13: 978-0470185643

The publisher says: Wild, spectacular Yellowstone thrills visitors with gushing geysers and free-roaming wildlife. Grand Teton entices with jagged peaks and glacial lakes. Packed with information for everyone from families with small children to hardcore outdoor adventurers, this guide takes you there. It includes Yellowstone's wild thermal wonders from world-famous Old Faithful to gem-colored hot springs. This guide also tells you where to spot the wildlife -- bison, elk, bears, moose, wolves, bald eagles -- and where to look for outdoor fun, including the best spots for hiking, camping, rock-climbing, skiing, fishing, boating and more. There are insider tips on hundreds of places to stay, eat and play, as well as how to find a wealth of hidden treasures. And go beyond the parks, from the Wild West bluster of Cody to the exhilarating ski slopes of Jackson Hole.

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Title: Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks (2nd edition)
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Pub. date: April 2008
Author: Bradley Mayhew
Paperback; 288 pages
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 1741045606
ISBN-13: 978-1741045604

The publisher says: Frommer's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is packed with all the facts, tips and descriptions you need to have a perfect park vacation, in a pocket-size guide: the most memorable park experiences, from Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs, to Snake River raft trips; great places to stay in and near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels -- plus a complete campground guide for each park; a fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify bald eagles, bison, wildflowers and more; the best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights; what to see and do outside of the parks: rodeos, chuckwagon feeds, IMAX nature films, an elk preserve, Jackson Hole's bars and boutiques and more; and detailed, accurate park and trail maps.

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Title: Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks (6th edition)
Publisher: Frommer's
Pub. date: Feb. 19, 2008
Author: Eric Peterson
Paperback; 264 pages
List price: $12.99
ISBN-10: 047018194X
ISBN-13: 978-0470181942

The publisher says: From New England to the Oregon Coast, from Texas to the Tetons, America is full of fascinating and friendly places -- and your RV is a great way to get to any one of them. This fun, friendly guide shows you how to get the most out of your RV vacations with fun itineraries and handy tips on: choosing the right route and the right season for travel; picking the RV that will get you where you want to go on a budget you can afford; eating and sleeping comfortably on the road; tying up the loose ends before you leave; planning ahead to take care of special travel needs; tips on fun museums and special getaways for snowbirds. Like every For Dummies travel guide, RV Vacations For Dummies includes: down-to-earth trip-planning advice; what you shouldn't miss -- and what you can skip; the best restaurants and hotels for every budget; and lots of detailed maps.

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Title: RV Vacations for Dummies (4th revised edition)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Pub. date: May 29, 2008
Paperback; 456 pages
List price: $16.99
ISBN-10: 0470184051
ISBN-13: 978-0470184059

The publisher says: Celebrated roving correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning and best-selling author Bill Geist serves up a rollicking look at some small-town Americans and their offbeat ways of life: "In rural Kansas, I asked our motel desk clerk for the name of the best restaurant in the area. After mulling it over, he answered: ‘I'd have to say the Texaco, 'cuz the Shell don't have no microwave.'" Throughout his career, Bill Geist's most popular stories have been about slightly odd but loveable individuals. Coming on the heels of his 5,600-mile RV trip across our fair land is Way Off the Road, a hilarious and compelling mix of stories about the folks featured in Geist's segments. Written in the deadpan style that has endeared him to millions, Geist shares tales of eccentric individuals, such as the 93-year-old pilot-paperboy who delivers to his far-flung subscribers by plane and the Muleshoe, Texas, anchorwoman who delivers the news from her bedroom (occasionally wearing her bathrobe). Geist also takes us to events such as the Mike the Headless Chicken Festival (celebrating an inspiring bird that survived decapitation, hired an agent and went on the road for 18 months) and Sundown Days in Hanlontown, Iowa, where the town marks the one day a year when the sun sets directly between the railroad tracks. Along the wacky and wonderful way, Geist shows us firsthand how life in fly-over America can be odd, strangely fascinating, hysterical, and anything but boring.

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Title: Way Off the Road: Discovering the Peculiar Charms of Small Town America
Publisher: Broadway
Pub. date: May 6, 2008
Author: Bill Geist
List price: $13.95
Paperback; 288 pages
ISBN-10: 0767922735
ISBN-13: 978-0767922739