Fodor's Adventures to Imagine: Thrilling Escapes in North America

by PeterGuttman (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1997

  $21.83

  >Thrilling Escapes in North America

  Tests of Strength and Nerve, Time Travel, Close Encounters with the Animal Kingdom
  Thrill-seekers and armchair travelers alike will delight in author-photographer Peter Guttman's adventures through the landscapes of North America.

  Whether you're a fearless adventurer or a hopeless dreamer, Adventures to Imagine is certain to inspire.
  Imagine the electrifying sensation of rocketing down an Olympic bobsled run. Or trail blazing the western frontier in a covered wagon, or sharing an ice floe with newborn harp seals, or dodging tornadoes across the Great Plains.

  From iceboating, hot air ballooning, and dogsledding to race car driving, canyoneering, and polar bear watching, you'll find it all
  This dazzling collection of 28 unforgettable adventures in North America is the follow-up to Peter Guttman's critically acclaimed first book, Nights to Imagine. Once again, Guttman's stunning photographs and creative text vividly evoke the sense of wonder in store for those who dare to leave their armchairs. A detailed directory of outfitters and organizations gives you the tools you need to start planning right away.

  The Author
  Peter Guttman, an adventurer who has personally experienced everything he describes in these pages, is also a distinguished travel photographer and writer. He has photographed in 150 countries and been on assignment on all seven continents. His work has been published in Conde Nast Traveler, Travel &; Leisure, Life, Geo, and National Geographic publications, and on the covers of many Fodor's guides. He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, including NBC's Today, CBS's This Morning, and CNN.