The Devil's Hop Yard and Other Fascinating Side Trips

“I worked with Shirrel Rhoades on The Bahamas Handbook and other publications and know him to be a damn fine travel writer … one who takes the reader along on the journey as his shoulder-to-shoulder companion.”
-William R. Burkett, Jr., author of Snowing A Little in Paris
and Mean Grey Old Morning.

Take side trips to fascinating points of interest around the US with a longtime travel writer who knows where to find lost history, rustic landmarks, little-known historic districts, interesting rock formations, scenic overlooks, millionaire island that don't cost to visit, even the real Fountain of Youth.

Shirrel Rhoades is a writer, critic, filmmaker, former college professor, art collector, publishing consultant – and inveterate traveler. He has published Directions, an award-winning travel magazine, served as editor-in-chief of The Bahamas Handbook and Businessman’s Annual, Sun ‘n Sixpence, What-to-Do Magazine, The Cayman Island Handbook, Cayman Islands Holiday Guide, and other travel guides. His travel articles have been published in The Saturday Evening Post, Looking Back, and many other publications.