Backroads of Ohio: Your Guide to Ohio's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Carey, Miriam; Adams, Ian

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0760327726 ISBN 13: 9780760327722

Casa editrice: Voyageur Pr, 2007

Riassunto

The charm of Amish country, the rich tradition of river towns, the beauty of Clevelands emerald necklace--these and more unfold in Backroads of Ohio, a colorful and companionable guide to the Buckeye State. Ideal for a day trip or a weekend getaway, for visitors and adventurous residents alike, this guidebook explores the states most secluded areas and history-steeped sites via 21 scenic drives.

From the Lake Erie shoreline to a 400-mile stretch of the Ohio River, from the Appalachian foothills to the rolling farmlands in the west, Ohio encompasses a varied patchwork of natural wonders and intriguing rural communities. This book reveals the states hidden corners, rife with castles, caves, tall churches, and covered bridges. Illustrated with beautiful color photography and historic images, Backroads of Ohio points the way beyond bustling cities and common tourist attractions, deep into the soul of the state.

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L'autore:

Author Miriam Carey is the travel editor for Publications International, Ltd., publisher of Mobil Travel Guide. Founding editor of LongWeekends magazine and former travel editor at Ohio magazine, she is also a member of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association. A frequent contributor to newspapers and magazines, Carey enjoys writing about professionals in the travel and food industry who convey a passionate commitment to their craft. A former resident of Lakewood, Ohio, Carey currently lives in Chicago.

Ian Adams is an environmental photographer and teacher specializing in natural, rural, historical, and garden photography. Fifteen books of his photography have been published, including Our Ohio, and more than four thousand of his color photographs have appeared in numerous calendars, posters, magazines, and other publications.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

The charm of Amish country, the tradition of river towns, the beauty of Cleveland’s emerald necklace—these and more are explored in Backroads of Ohio, a colorful guide to nearly two dozen scenic drives through the Buckeye State. Taking you to secluded areas and sites steeped in history, the recommended drives vary from 15 to 60 miles in length, making this book ideal for a day trip or weekend getaway.

 

From the Lake Erie shoreline to the 400-mile stretch of the Ohio River, from the Appalachian foothills to the rolling farmland in the west, Ohio encompasses a patchwork of stunning natural wonders and rural communities. This essential guidebook reveals its hidden corners, rich in caves, castles, tall churches, and covered bridges—all waiting to be explored.

 

Illustrated with beautiful color photography and intriguing historical images, Backroads of Ohio leads you deep into the soul of the state, beyond the bustling cities and common tourist attractions.

 

Miriam Carey is the author of 52 Romantic Outings in Greater Cleveland and 365 Ways to Meet People in Cleveland, the founding editor of Long Weekends magazine, and the former travel editor for Ohio magazine. Carey began her travel writing career at Ohio Week magazine and has covered the state since 1991.

 

Ian Adams is an environmental photographer and teacher specializing in natural, rural, historical, and garden photography. Fifteen books of his photography have been published, including Our Ohio, and more than four thousand of his color photographs have appeared in numerous calendars, posters, magazines, and other publications.

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• Editore: Voyageur Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0760327726
• ISBN 13: 9780760327722
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 160