Let a book be your guide to travel adventures

A good book can transport us to magical places during a time when far-flung exploration may not be possible. Here are some ideas from the literary world to inspire your own adventures.

A.A. Milne’s “Winnie-thePooh,” Winnipeg, Manitoba: A century ago, a Canadian soldier launched a literary legacy when he adopted a black bear cub and named it after his hometown of Winnipeg. The soldier took the cub across the pond and eventually donated it to the London Zoo, where Winnie became the inspiration for the wellloved character. Today, Winnipeg’s Pavilion Gallery Museum, the centerpiece of Assiniboine Park, houses a permanent collection of Winnie the Pooh artifacts and memorabilia, including a painting by the book’s original illustrator. For now, consider rereading the classic. (tourismwinnipeg.com)

Zane Grey’s America: Bestselling novelist and avid angler Zane Grey created robust stories detailing the life and culture of the American West. Through titles such as “Call of the Canyon,” “Riders of the Purple Sage” and “The Thundering Herd,” Grey’s tales of frontier character and romance inspired many to explore new country. His books involve every state west of the Missouri River except North Dakota (zgws.org)

Jack London, Glen Ellen,

Calif.: Channel the adventuresome spirit of one of the planet’s most inspired writers with a plan to explore more than 26 miles of trails across 1,400 acres in the Sonoma Valley. The author of “Call of the Wild” was laid to rest here. You can access the park’s natural beauty through a video series. (jacklondonpark.com)