Discover the Best of the Prairie State is your ultimate guide to exploring the beautiful state of Illinois in 2023. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time resident, this comprehensive guidebook has everything you need to plan your perfect trip. Start your journey in Chicago, the city that never sleeps. Explore the iconic architecture, world-class museums, and vibrant nightlife that make the Windy City one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Then, venture out to the rest of the state to discover hidden gems like the picturesque town of Galena, the stunning Shawnee National Forest, and the historic Route 66. This guidebook is packed with practical information, insider tips, and detailed maps to help you make the most of your Illinois adventure. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, you'll find it all in "Discover the Best of the Prairie State." Highlights of the book include: Comprehensive coverage of Illinois' top destinations, including Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, and Rockford In-depth information on outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, biking, and fishing Recommendations for the best restaurants, bars, and hotels throughout the state Detailed guides to the state's top cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, and music venues Insider tips on the best times to visit, how to avoid crowds, and how to save money on your trip With Discover the Best of the Prairie State, you'll have all the information you need to plan a trip that's perfectly tailored to your interests and budget. So why wait? Start planning your Illinois adventure today!

Loaded with full color photographs and evocative descriptions, Exploring Nature in Illinois provides a panorama of the state's overlooked natural diversity. Naturalists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post explore fifty preserves, forests, restoration areas, and parks, bringing an expert view to wildlife and landscapes and looking beyond the obvious to uncover the unexpected beauty of Illinois's wild places. From the colorful variety of birds at War Bluff Valley Audubon Sanctuary to the exposed bedrock and cliff faces of Apple River Canyon, Exploring Nature in Illinois will inspire readers to explore wonders hidden from urban sprawl and cultivated farmland. Maps and descriptions help travelers access even hard-to-find sites while a wealth of detail and photography offers nature-lovers insights into the flora, fauna, and other aspects of vibrant settings and ecosystems. The authors also include diary entries describing their own impressions of and engagement with the sites. A unique and much-needed reference, Exploring Nature in Illinois will entertain and enlighten hikers, cyclers, students and scouts, morning walkers, weekend drivers, and anyone else seeking to get back to nature in the Prairie State.

The Complete Prairie State Friends Series in One Volume Enjoy a collectible volume of beloved novels by New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter. Enter the community of Arthur, Illinois, and meet three Amish couples who must battle heartbreak, bitterness, and jealousy before love can triumph. The Decision Starting over in a new Amish community after suffering terrible heartbreak has been going good for Jonah Miller, until his heart takes another terrible hit. Elaine Schrock loves Jonah, but she feels she must dedicate herself to taking care of her grandmother. Jonah doesn’t know if he can risk loving a third time. The Gift Leah Mast has a gift for reflexology that some scoff at, including Adam Beachy. But when Adam needs Leah’s help in a life-altering way, he must put aside his misgivings about her and propose a marriage of convenience—if that’s what it takes to build the family that his orphaned nieces need. The Restoration Priscilla Herschberger finds herself pursued by Elam, a childhood friend from her community, and David, an outsider raised in the modern world. Elam would do almost anything to convince Priscilla that David would never fit into the Amish way. Will flames of jealousy rage out of control and ruin lives?

Waterfalls and underground caverns, lady's slippers and dwarf trout lilies, cross-country skiing and fishing adventures--alluring photographs and captivating stories survey these and other delights of Minnesota's popular state parks.

From Arlington National Cemetery (once part of Robert E. Lee's homestead) to magnificent Monticello, Virginia has always had a prominent place in American history. Jamestown, Williamsburg, and even the Pentagon are just a few of the many places highlighted in O is for Old Dominion. Readers will also be introduced to such history makers as George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Booker T. Washington. Pamela Duncan Edwards came from England to live in Virginia twenty years ago and fell in love with her new home. Pamela was a children's librarian before becoming the author of nearly twenty-five picture books. She thinks Virginia is the most beautiful state and hopes she will live there forever. Pamela makes her home in Vienna, Virginia. Artist Troy Howell has had a prolific career as a children's book illustrator, with countless books to his credit. He received his formal art education from the Art Center in Los Angeles and the Illustrators' Workshops in New York. Troy lives in Falmouth, Virginia.

Travel to the Prairie State of Illinois in Wanda E. Brunstetter's riveting Amish romance where one jealousy-driven decision may destroy three young lives.

Adam fears abandonment. Leah has a gift he despises. Can this young Amish couple ever find peace and love in a modern-day marriage of convenience?