This guide offers 23 driving itineraries, selected and driven by a National Geographic regional travel writer, showcasing the best the area has to offer. Whether you are transversing the White Mountains or discovering the cosmopolitan charms of Portland, there is something for everyone in this book. It is perfect for the casual weekend or for weeks-long vacations filled with detailed driving and site information, entertaining stories and regional lore, as well as useful travel tips. Beautifully illustrated in color throughout, the book displays the same map, picture, and production quality that readers have come to expect from National Geographic publications. The fresh new look includes a redesigned cover, restyled interiors, updated text and maps, and new sites and photographs. Plus, eight additional pages will provide information on lodgings and restaurants in the major towns and cities.