The Country Walks guidebooks listed below describe outstanding excursions in major metropolitan regions. These books are perennial sellers and are generally acknowledged to be among the best books in the local-interest market, earning such praise as cream of the local outdoors-guide crop from the Washington Post, models of pith and practicality from the Baltimore Sun, excellent from the Chicago Tribune, and an invaluable paperback from the Boston Globe.Also listed is Day Trips in Delmarva, described by The Easton Star Democrat as the best organized, best written, most comprehensive and practical guide to southern Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia.

Now newly updated for the 2020s! "Eastern Shore Road Trips #1" is your guide to discovering and exploring the storied Delmarva Peninsula. The 27 day trips included here run the gamut, from quaint small towns to scenic backroads, remote beaches, and more. This new edition includes two extra bonus trips. Every excursion in "Eastern Shore Road Trips" is full of interesting stories from days gone by and insider insights into the local culture and attractions. The book is the work of award-winning writer Jim Duffy, whose Secrets of the Eastern Shore website and Facebook page are the go-to sources for travel tips and fascinating stories about the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and Delaware. Duffy is also the author of "Eastern Shore Road Trips #2: 26 MORE One-Day Adventures on Delmarva" and "Tubman Travels: 32 Underground Railroad Journeys on Delmarva."

Join award-winning writer Jim Duffy as he ventures out in search of the heart and soul of the storied Delmarva Peninsula--wandering along backroads, visiting Chesapeake islands, touring quaint towns, and strolling beaches and parks. A follow-up to the regional bestseller "Eastern Shore Road Trips," "Eastern Shore Road Trips 2" serves up 26 all-new excursions that mix itineraries full of insider tips with fascinating stories from days gone by. The author is the co-founder of Secrets of the Eastern Shore, the go-to online source among locals and tourists alike for travel tips and engaging stories about the region. Whether you are a road tripper or an armchair traveler, "Eastern Shore Road Trips 2" is sure to give you a fresh sense for what makes the Delmarva Peninsula such a timeless American treasure. In every chapter, the book delves into the fascinating events and key personalities that shaped the destination at hand. Trips are evenly divided among the lower, middle, and upper parts of the peninsula, which covers the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and the state of Delaware. Helpful maps provide a general sense for the geography of each trip.

Join award-winning writer Jim Duffy as he ventures out in search of the heart and soul of the storied Delmarva Peninsula-wandering along backroads, visiting Chesapeake islands, touring quaint towns, and strolling beaches and parks. A follow-up to the regional bestseller "Eastern Shore Road Trips," "Eastern Shore Road Trips 2" has been updated in this second edition for the mid-2020s and beyond. The book serves up 26 all-new excursions that mix itineraries full of insider tips with fascinating stories from days gone by. The author is the co-founder of Secrets of the Eastern Shore, the go-to online source among locals and tourists alike for travel tips and engaging stories about the region. Whether you are a road tripper or an armchair traveler, "Eastern Shore Road Trips 2" is sure to give you a fresh sense for what makes the Delmarva Peninsula such a timeless American treasure. In every chapter, the book delves into the fascinating events and key personalities that shaped the destination at hand. Trips are evenly divided among the lower, middle, and upper parts of the peninsula, which covers the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and the state of Delaware. Helpful maps provide a general sense for the geography of each trip.

Experience the storied Delmarva Peninsula in a fresh new way through this collection of amazing tales from days gone by. Award-winning writer Jim Duffy shares 44 true-life tales that run the gamut: adventure, comedy, romance, murder, and more.