Often regarded as a highly industrialized state, Pennsylvania contains some of the most unique and pristine natural and wild areas in the northeastern United States. Through magnificent photography, see the diversity of nature that awaits visitors at locations as diverse as the tidewater of the Lower Delaware River and the old-growth forests that support trees that were alive when Columbus first landed in the New World. Covering many of the 120 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forest around Pennsylvania, this book reveals why millions of people a year seek solace, inspiration,...
Often regarded as a highly industrialized state, Pennsylvania contains some of the most unique and pristine natural and wild areas in the northeastern...
Discover Pittsburgh today through 163 stunning photographs showcasing its sports venues, museums, businesses, universities, and cultural landmarks, all of which prompted The Economist magazine to name Pittsburgh "the most livable city in the United States." Once regarded as part of the industrial rust belt whose glory belonged to another century, Pittsburgh today is renowned for its economic emphasis on education, research, health care, professional services, and advanced technology industries. The area is also a thriving cultural mecca. See popular landmarks, such as Heinz Hall Plaza,...
Discover Pittsburgh today through 163 stunning photographs showcasing its sports venues, museums, businesses, universities, and cultural landmarks, al...
Covering parts of six Pennsylvania counties--Monroe, Pike, southern Wayne and Lackawanna, northeastern Carbon, and eastern Luzerne --this book celebrates the Pocono Mountains region: its majestic beauty and history. Nearly 400 images pay homage to the scenic landscape that inspired vacationing families and tourists to escape hot summers in the city for rafting, canoeing, and kayaking while taking advantage of its mountains and plateaus in the winter for some skiing, snowshoeing, and ice-skating. The book also blends the art and culture of the region by showcasing the architecture,...
Covering parts of six Pennsylvania counties--Monroe, Pike, southern Wayne and Lackawanna, northeastern Carbon, and eastern Luzerne --this book celebra...
This vibrantly illustrated dedication to Philadelphia presents one of the United States' oldest and most historically and culturally significant metropolises with photographs, from the detailed to the panoramic, of its architecture, art, and parks. The City of Brotherly Love has it all: the largest concentration of colonial architecture in the country, modern skyscrapers, and plenty of open green space. Take an armchair tour of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House; head over to University of Pennsylvania's Morris Arboretum; then venture out to nearby Valley Forge...
This vibrantly illustrated dedication to Philadelphia presents one of the United States' oldest and most historically and culturally significant metro...