Bøker av Lisa Maloney

For those looking for adventure in the Last Frontier, Alaska offers something different. Pan for gold in GuggieVille, visit an Igloo-shaped Catholic Church, or explore Alaska on a llama trek through Knik Glacier.Tired of the same old tourist traps? Take the road less traveled and discover the hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales other guidebooks just don't offer. Off the Beaten Path® features the things you'd want to see-if only you knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits, you'll say over and over again: "I didn't know that!"Looking to discover a side of Alaska you never knew existed? Take a flight-seeing tour over glaciers and high-country lakes. Venture to the Kodiak Wildlife Refuge--accessible only by seaplane or boat. Embark on a kayaking expedition through Alaska's remote waters. Take a cooking class and learn to prepare Alaskan-seafood specialties. If you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path®.

When Haley's parents left on a last-minute trip to a tropical island for Christmas, they knowingly left something important at home: their daughter.Faced with the reality of her first holiday alone, Haley and her roommate lose themselves in a wine-fueled movie marathon. Next thing they know, there are empty bottles on the coffee table along with a list of dares that turn the twelve days leading up to Christmas into a series of hilarious, festive challenges. Suddenly it's all silly games, new friends, and run-ins with security guards-there might even be a bit of romance brewing.A new spin on a Christmas classic, The Twelve Dares of Christmas is perfect for those who savor the holidays, seek out opportunities to make memories, and cherish friendships, new and old.

The best hikes in-and beyond-the web of trails that covers the Anchorage area, from well-known treks to little-know gems.