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American Vacation: 12,000 Miles into the Wild West

Author Talk with Raluca Barbu
2026-07-16 18:00:00 2026-07-16 19:00:00 America/Chicago American Vacation: 12,000 Miles into the Wild West Starting in The Land of Lincoln, you will experience a 45-day tour across 19 states, you will ride along to discover 33 national, state, and tribal parks and corners hidden deep within North American Rakow Branch -

Thursday, July 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Starting in The Land of Lincoln, you will experience a 45-day tour across 19 states, you will ride along to discover 33 national, state, and tribal parks and corners hidden deep within North American

You will laugh and empathize with Raluca whenever she has to overcome her fears and limits, like climbing down rugged rocks in Spooky Gulch or reaching the summit of Mount White. What makes American Vacation special is the travel narrative that Raluca has brought back as a literary genre. In a world of Google reviews, travel blogs, and vacation guides she manages to shine a light on the lost art of travel memoirs.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs |

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