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http://www.bankrate.com/

Check the Bank Rate Monitor for the latest in mortgage, credit cards, loans, savings, and other interest rates offered by banks.

http://www.banksite.com/

BankSite is an online banking directory for consumers. It provides information about banking in general and links to specific bank Web sites throughout the world. The site also has a "One Minute Loan Test," where you can figure out what kind of a loan you are probably eligible for.

http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/index.html

FDIC, the government agency that insures many bank deposits, has a consumer information page located here. This site is packed with valuable information for anyone who has or uses money.

http://www.bog.frb.fed.us/otherfrb.htm

Link from the Federal Reserve Bank to one of the 12 districts throughout the USA.

http://www.mastercard.com/atm/

A large ATM locator is the MasterCard/Cirrus ATM locator from MasterCard. You can also link to other MasterCard business and consumer resources from this site.

http://www.onlinebankingreport.com/fullserv.html

Are you considering online banking? Read the Online Banking Report to find out which banks provide what services, and then link to those banks. This site also has some useful tips and tricks for successful online banking.

http://www.moriah.com/inns/

The Border to Border Bed & Breakfast Directory lists B&Bs throughout California, Oregon, and Washington. Includes descriptive entries, links, and contact information.

http://www.go-native.com/

Go Native! is one of the largest online databases for finding a bed and breakfast that I have seen. The listings generally only give you contact information, but there are over 8,000 listings.

http://www.triple1.com/

Triple One Travel Directory lists a number of B&Bs, vacation rentals, adventure tour operators, and other travel services.

http://www.women.com/travel/places/innfinder/

The Inn Finder will search for inns all over the USA and Canada.

http://www.bikeplan.com/

The BikePlan Source is a place to learn about the efforts of this advocacy group, and what you can do to be a part of it.

http://www.greenway.org/

Surf to the East Coast Greenway to learn about this trail that lets you ride from Maine to Florida.

http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/

Want to learn more about the science of cycling? You’ll appreciate the Exploratorium’s Science of Cycling page, which is nicely designed and full of great information.

http://www.gearhead.com/

GearHead is a "Mountain Bike Cyberzine" with news, product news and reviews, and sports.

http://www.outdoorlink.com/imba/

The Web site for The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a good place to find news and club information.

http://www.telalink.net/~cycling/stolen.html

Lost yer bike? Let someone know about it at the Stolen Bike Registry. Even the site owners acknowledge that the likelihood of ever seeing a stolen bike again is slim, but this is a good idea nonetheless, and it’s a free service.

http://www.american-sailing.com/

The American Sailing Association (ASA) concentrates its efforts on sailing education, and provides training throughout North American and the Caribbean.

http://www.by-the-sea.com/

By-The-Sea is an online boating magazine, and, I might add, has an excellent name! The site contains numerous articles, a lot of product information, and other reader services.

http://www.hobiecat.com/

Hobie Cat has been around since the 1960s, but the technology used is changing. How high-tech can a light sailboat get? How about a tri-hulled, two-masted, foil-borne, 35+ mph wind-powered boat with better turning ability than most cars?

http://www.iceflyer.com/

Have you ever had one of those days when you wanted to go sailing but your favorite lake was frozen solid and the weather forecast called for a cold and windy day? With Ice Flyer, those are optimum sailing conditions! Using windsurfer sails and a triskate layout, you don’t need to stop sailing just because of Mother Nature. Wheels are also available for use on land.

http://www.iwol.com/

The Internet Waterway is a thorough resource for boating and watersports information on the Internet. The site contains links to information about almost every aspect of being on or around the water.

http://www.watercraft.com/

Personal Watercraft Illustrated Online is a full Web version of this watercraft magazine.

http://www.steamboating.com/

The Steamboating Magazine celebrates the era of steamboats with information for owners and enthusiasts of steam-powered watercraft.

This newsgroup discusses everything from personal watercraft to the Titanic. Very little if any spam.

http://www.amazon.com/

Amazon.com is one of the Internet’s great success stories. Amazon started as the world’s first online bookstore, but has expanded it’s catalog to include a wide variety of products, such as music, software, electronics, and toys.

http://digital.library.upenn.edu/books/banned-books.html

Surf to Banned Books Online to learn about banned books in USA and world history. Some of the listings might surprise you!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

This is the online version of the famous Barnes and Noble bookstores. The site has regular specials, a book search, and author information.

http://www.humanities-interactive.org/bonfireindex.html

Bonfire of Liberties is a fascinating site that talks about book burning in history and the many faces of censorship.

http://communication.ucsd.edu/bjones/Books/booktext.html

The History of Printing is low-tech but contains an excellent historical account. Learn about all the events that have culminated in this book that you now hold in your hands!

http://www.idgbooks.com/

Surf on over to our own Web site at IDG Books Online! See what’s new from the leading publisher of computer books in the land!

http://www.ingrambook.com/

Ingram Book Group is a large book wholesaler. Check out their A-list to see which titles are selling the fastest!

http://rpg.net/quail/libyrinth/

The Libyrinth is a fascinating site for the lover of literature. Worship the words online here!

As with many other topics, literally hundreds of newsgroups exist to discuss various aspects of books, from specific authors to whole genres. This group usually has some stimulating conversation about various works, but has a moderate spam content.

http://www.ballguide.com/

Ballguide.com serves as an information resource for anyone who is preparing to buy a bowling ball. Check here to learn all about your new ball before you buy.

http://www.bowling300.com/

Bowling Tournaments, The Official Page of Amateur Bowling is an invaluable resource for bowlers looking for tournaments to enter. The site also lists a number of useful links and sponsors a weekly bowling chat.

http://www.pbatour.com/

PBA Tour is a sanctioning body of professional bowling in the USA. This site lists information about their tournaments and events, TV schedules, and membership information.

Find lots of in-depth discussion among bowlers in this low-spam newsgroup.

http://www.morebusiness.com/

The Business Resource Center is a great source for the small business owner or self-employed person. The site has a heavy emphasis on legislative issues and some useful articles to help you get started.

http://www.businesswire.com/

Business Wire is a wire service for business news, which means that you might hear it here first!

http://www.epa.gov/energystar/

Surf here to learn about the EPA’s Energy Star Program for small businesses. Includes a variety of other useful resources.

http://www.hoaa.com/

The Home Office Association of America is dedicated to people who work at home full time or telecommute. The site includes their newsletter, ideas, and links to other useful sites.

http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/

The Small Business Administration is an arm of the US government working to help America’s small businesses. Look here for more information on what they can do, including legislative information and disaster relief.