Destination Tent City, AZ

by Mark Feuerer
Destination Tent City, AZ
Author: Mark Feuerer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2011-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781603811095
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One day a young woman--a productive member of society--stopped for a few beers, then drove on. She was a middle-class offender, so the law came down hard, sentencing her to ten days in Tent City, a prison of tents as fetid, repressive, and scorching-hot as any POW camp. The bad news went on and on: steep legal bills, endless fines, a malfunctioning interlock device ... In the end she was broke, humiliated, and everyone in her new social circle had a criminal record. Did the punishment fit the crime? Is this really the most effective way to keep problem drinkers off the road? Ever since Tent City was established in 1993, this jail in Maricopa, Arizona, has been making headlines. Destination Tent City, AZ chronicles a two-year period of a young woman's life after she, like so many Americans, made the fateful decision to drink and drive. This "as told to" account of the practical and psychological repercussions of receiving a DUI should give readers pause the next time they decide to drive away from happy hour. Especially if they happen to be in Arizona.

Explorer's Guide The Four Corners Region

by Sara J. Benson
Explorer's Guide The Four Corners Region
Author: Sara J. Benson
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2008-05-27
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 158157083X
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This informative and detailed guide provides an intimate view of the Four Corners region of the United States, including parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Arranged with helpful chapters containing practical information to plan a focused vacation, this book covers the best of the places you might just miss. Few other guides incorporate valuable road trip information about the famous Route 66 and details for visiting Native American reservations and pueblos. Selective recommendations for the best lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation options in the national parks, along with detailed maps and photographs, make this guide a must-have for your trip to this stunning and historic place. Book jacket.

Explorer's Guide Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona & Central Arizona: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)

by Christine Bailey
Explorer's Guide Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona & Central Arizona: A Great Destination (Second Edition) (Explorer's Great Destinations)
Author: Christine Bailey
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2011-01-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581579357
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Among mountains and desert, take in one spectacular natural wonder after another and capture the adventure of Arizona. Imagine all the adventures you’ll have in Arizona— touring the mountains and red deserts, seeing one spectacular natural wonder after another: the Grand Canyon, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument...Discover the art galleries, museums, resorts, and cuisine that help make Phoenix and Scottsdale such hot destinations.

Explorer's Guide Las Vegas: A Great Destination

by Crystal Wood
Explorer's Guide Las Vegas: A Great Destination
Author: Crystal Wood
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-09-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581579101
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Where can you see the Eiffel Tower, Caesar's centurions, the Sphinx, and an active volcano all on the same boulevard? Las Vegas, of course! This iconic city attracts more than 40 million visitors each year, and this definitive guide covers every aspect of its appeal. With a checkered history and a passion for fun, Las Vegas changes more rapidly than any other city in the United States, and it draws business and pleasure travelers from all over the world, offering them every luxury and amusement imaginable. The authors, longtime Las Vegas residents, strive to make sure every visitor has the vacation experience he or she is looking for. In their comprehensive guide you’ll get the insider’s scoop on the best restaurants and clubs; what to see and do both on and off the Strip; an overview of popular shows along with tips on booking tickets; and valuable info on the area’s many outdoor recreation options.

The Best in Tent Camping

by Kelly Phillips
The Best in Tent Camping
Author: Kelly Phillips
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2011-04-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1459618025
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Coyotes howl in the hills, majestic elk bell in the forests, and hundreds of resident and migratory species make the state a birder's paradise. With cool mountain summers and warm desert winters, there's a landscape at its best in every season; the ways to enjoy Arizona's outdoors are limitless. The Best in Tent Camping: Arizona offers great camping possibilities for every season, from the snow-capped alps of Alpine to the sun-drenched yuccas of Yuma. The authors visited over 200 campgrounds in national parks, monuments and forests, in state and county parks, and on public and Indian lands, hunting for the top 50 spots for car campers who prefer privacy over popularity and the whisper of the wind rather than the growl of generators. Amenities, price, elevation, restrictions, directions, and GPS coordinates are listed for every campground. Each is rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, quiet, security, cleanliness to help campers of all tastes choose wisely. Maps and detailed descriptions are provided for each campground, including recommendations on favorite sites and best seasons. Each entry also includes information on hiking trails and other recreational opportunities, historical background, scenic drives, and sights not to be missed while in the area. Arizona, known for its iconic saguaro cacti and the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, is a land of infinite variety and startling contrasts. From low desert scrub to verdant sky islands the state harbors a tremendous diversity of landscape and wildlife. You can hike the rocky crags of unique geological formations, fish cool mountain streams teeming with trout, or boat on deep canyon reservoirs shimmering in the sun. So grab your tent and get going. This guide is perfect to toss in your pack for easy access along the trail. The profiles are painstakingly researched to bring you the ultimate up-to-date guide to tent camping. Whether you are a novice just starting out or an avid hiker this guide is perfect for anyone interested in hiking. So grab a copy today and get out on the trail.

The Tent Camper’S Handbook

by Frazier M. Douglass IV
The Tent Camper’S Handbook
Author: Frazier M. Douglass IV
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2012-07-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781475935103
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Recreational camping in developed state and national park campgrounds is one of the most popular summer recreational activities. Many tent camping trips are fun and problem-free, but a significant number face some type of unexpected problem. In The Tent Campers Handbook, author Frazier M. Douglass IV presents a guide to help campers plan and execute dryer, warmer, and more comfortable camping trips. Drawing from more than forty years of camping experience, Douglass offers methodical pointers to facilitate economical and enjoyable camping outings. The Tent Campers Handbook presents hundreds of details to help campers buy the most comfortable tents, sleeping bags, clothing, and camping gear. He offers tips for assembling and packing kitchen gear, tool bags, first-aid kits, bathing kits, and personal grooming kits. This guide also includes dozens of useful suggestions for finding the best camping destinations, making reservations, packing gear into small cars, setting up campsites, setting up kitchen flies, starting campfires, performing camp chores, cooking tasty meals, sleeping well, avoiding injury and discomfort, respecting the environment, and enjoying the experience. A valuable resource for both novice and veteran campers, The Tent Campers Handbook details a fresh approach to basic tent camping that emphasizes comfort and convenience.

Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations

by Mike Church
Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations
Author: Mike Church
Publisher: Rolling Home Press
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2012-03-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780982310120
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The Pacific Northwest is a campers paradise. It offers everything that a vacation camper could desire: seashores, snow-capped mountains, old growth forests, visitor friendly cities, and national parks. In fact, the Pacific Northwest is one of the most popular RVing and tent camping destinations in North America. Pacific Northwest Camping Destinations is a travel guide for camping travelers, those traveling in an RV and those camping with a tent. It addresses the needs of the thousands of visitors to the Pacific Northwest who arrive in an RV or who vacation travel in their family car, spending the night inexpensively in campgrounds. It's also a great book for those residents of the Pacific Northwest who are looking for new places to visit on weekend trips and during summer vacations. The largest part of the book describes over 130 great camping destinations throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. There are descriptions of the local attractions and visitor activities. A selection of good camping areas convenient to the destination area are described in detail. Whenever possible the book offers a choice of commercial or government campgrounds. A map for each destination shows the location of campgrounds and attractions. In addition to the destination section, the book also lays out exciting and interesting one-week itineraries from the Northwest gateway cities of Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. Maps and written descriptions guide you along these scenic easy to negotiate tours. So come and join us for a camping visit to the Pacific Northwest. Come for a week or spent the entire summer, the choice is yours.

Arizona Family Field Trips

by Marty Campbell
Arizona Family Field Trips
Author: Marty Campbell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2002
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780972228602
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A family-friendly guide for exploring the wonders of Arizona