Links of Interest

eBooks

www.eloka.com  -- An online source for eBooks from The Narrative Press.
www.ebooks.com  -- Another good source for eBooks from The Narrative Press in Microsoft and Adobe eBook Reader formats.

General History

American Memory -- Has 90 collections and over 112,000 images from the Library of Congress.
America's Story from America's Library  -- Entertaining tales about the likes of Buffalo Bill and Harriet Tubman. Oriented to kids.
The History Channel  -- Original pieces divided into categories including the Civil War, World War II, Crime, and the Old West.
PBS History  -- Dozens of original documentaries.
US History.org   -- Focus is on the Colonial and Revolutionary period, created by the Independence Hall Association of Philadelphia.
Historic Traveler  -- Historic destinations within the US. Includes an excellent nationwide calendar of events.
The History Net  The History Net -- Well done articles from the History Group of Primedia Special Interest Publications.

Western America History

The Oregon Trail  -- Created by Idaho State University professors, the site is about 19th century pioneers, starting with Lewis and Clark.
NativeCulture.com   -- A portal to other sites on the history and culture of native Americans, including over 120 tribal government sites.
deathvalley.com   -- A great on-line resource for more on Death Valley, California, and Burro Bill.
True West Magazine  -- Celebrating 50 years of continuous publication, keeping the history and lore of the Old West alive!

Natural History

American Museum of Natural History  -- Perhaps the best natural history museum in the world. 
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History   -- A world-class regional natural history museum with an excellent website.

Civil War

The Valley of the Shadow   -- Good source of primary document concerning the Civil War.
Civil War Traveler  -- A trail interpretation site. Offers free trail maps.
National Civil War Museum -- The National Civil War Museum.

Military History

Military.com  -- Includes battlefield accounts, museum guides, and unit homepages.
Sea History -- The National Maritime Historical Society, a leading site for maritime history.
Naval History  -- The US Naval Institute; a magazine and web page for vets and active servicemen. 

Archeology

Archeology at About.com  -- moderated by Iowa-based field archaeologist Kris Hirst. Good source of book reviews, links, etc.
Test Pit  -- Archaeological fieldwork opportunities; a comprehensive database of fieldwork positions compiled by UCLA's Cotsen Institute of Archaeology.
Biblical Archeological Society  -- This the website for three magazines, Biblical Archeology Review, Bible Review, and Archaeology Odyssey. Well-written articles.
Archaeology.com -- Focuses mainly on sites in the UK. Good photos.
Discovering Archaeology  -- Published by Scientific American. Good mix of fun and serious material.
World Explorers Club  -- This is alternative archeology, with regular features on Atlantis, UFOs, and secret chambers in Pyramids.
Archaeology Magazine  -- The premiere publication devoted to worldwide archaeological discovery (that's how they spell it).

Polar Regions

70south  -- The source for Antarcticles(tm). Interactive and updated daily with the latest news and information on and about Antarctica.
Explore North   -- Your guide to the Circumpolar North.

Africa

Safari Museum -- Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum (the authors of "Camera Trails in Africa").

Expeditions

Outdoor Explorer  -- From the magazine. Sort of where to go, what gear to buy.
Outside Magazine -- Outside Online, includes expeditions.
International Expeditions   -- Leader in nature and adventure travel. Gentle trips to rugged places.
Earthwatch  -- Choose from over 100 different scientific research projects in 50 countries. Participate.
Smithsonian Study Tours  -- Weekend trips, study cruises, and grand tours, all with an historical or cultural mission. Over 360 tours to 250 destinations.
National Trust for Historic Preservation  -- For architecture fans with historical interests. Offers more than 85 study tours.
Far Horizon Archeological & Cultural Trips  -- Up-close tours of the world’s ancient wonders. Very strong in Mexico, Central America, Iran, and Turkey.
Parks & History Bookstores -- Mostly guidebooks (but ask for "First to the Parklands" from The Narrative Press).
The Adventurers Club  -- Membership is open to men and women whose activities the club considers adventuresome.

Gear & Accoutrement

Eastern Mountain Sports  -- Backpacking and climbing books.
Sheplers   -- Western wear.
Cabelas -- Probably the world's largest sportsman's outfitter.
Miller Stockman   -- Western apparel, cowboy-themed books.
Dixie Gun Works  -- Everything in muzzle-loading firearms and blades.