Inspiring, wondrous, engaging, and, yes, practical, the 1,000 Places to See Before You Die books are a best-selling phenomenon. Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before and now featuring full-color photographs, 1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You Die (Updated Third Edition, Full Color Throughout; November 29, 2016; $24.95) is an utterly unforgettable collection of the rich, diverse destinations that make up our own backyard. Readers will discover 1,000 compelling, essential, and offbeat places that range from pristine beaches to world-class museums; national parks to classic ballparks; internationally renowned vineyards to salmon-rich rivers; lush gardens to awe-inspiring glaciers; and festivals for everything from hot air balloons to folk art to hula dancing.

Written in Patricia Schultz’s captivating signature style, 1,000 PLACES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is a guide to traversing America and Canada the way Patricia does. Break for photo ops, pause to watch kids pouring out of school, smell the camellias, listen to the church carillon, and obey the handmade sign that says “Pick it yourself.”