 Describes 100 hikes throughout the Bay Area, plus a few in the Lake Tahoe high country. From short family walks to challenging backcountry trips. |
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 The author's pick of the best day hikes these popular national parks have to offer, including a "child-rating" scale to help select the proper one for your family. Covers trail descriptions, car camping, fauna & flora, etc. |
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 The comprehensive manual that will make that dream a reality. Covers such areas as: preparing a bike for long-range load carrying; tools, spares, and repairs;clothing, camping gear; health, and survival; air-freighting a bike; transcontinental route outlines-across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. Has tales from the saddle-firsthand accounts of spoke-bending biking adventures worldwide,including battling against the elements on epic journeys in Kyrgyzstan, India, the road |
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 Over 40 individual trips along CA coast from Big Sur to San Diego & including the Channel Islands. For all ages & levels of skill. Contains detailed info on how to find your put-in, safety factors, trip length, nearby camping. |
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Includes 71 trailheads, 200 hikes & backpacks, 32 X-country ski areas, 39 mountain bike trails, 57 fishing spots & 27 places to kayak & canoe for Alpine County, California, (Sierra Nevadas). |
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 Includes: an identification field guide to local animals & plants; explanation of natural history; detailed descriptions for seasonal access, travel directions, info of 50 best sites in the area; essays addressing issues of conservation, endangered species, human habitation effects. Lots of birds, pictures and information. |
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 Thousands of miles of SUV trails in the CA backcountry, plus minimal-impact travel techniques. Step-by-step route directions for 152 scenic drives, rated from easy to challenging that take you from the central & northern Sierra Nevada to the coastal ranges and the Modoc Plateau. This book appeals to virtually everyone who loves the outdoors: campers, anglers, hikers, mountain bikers, snowmobilers, amateur prospectors, sightseers, GPS owners, wildlife seekers, & more. |
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 Originally written for trip leaders in the Princeton University Outdoor Program, this book guides the reader through every step of the backpacking process, with chapters on planning, equipment, cooking, hygiene, emergency procedures & much more. |
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 Describes 62 backpacking trips throughout the state of California, hikes and trails throughtout the whole state. |
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 Part of a series for women by women. Author, an AT thru-hiker, gives a fresh perspective & up-to-date presentation of techniques & equipment. Written in a unique perspective, this book will give readers the confidence to try a new sport. |
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 Covers 75 trails accessible from Redding, Sacramento, the Bay Area & Monterey County with terrain that's canine hazard-free and easy on the paws. No leashes required on most trails. More than two-thirds of the hikes are on lesser known trails where travel is light. They avoid steep, rocky terrain and offer lakes or streams as a reward. Additional features include what to pack for your pooch. |
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 More than 60 dog-suitable trails, accessible from metro areas including Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. Most trails are lightly traveled; off-leash permitted on nearly half. |
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 Has 100 snowshoe trips in CA's mountains, from Mt Shasta to the Eastern Sierra. Also has how-to info. So much information get this book and go explore. |
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 Describes 1950-mile Canada-Mexico route; also day & weekend trips, scenic areas, camping, wildlife, historic sites. Lots of photos and maps from Washington, Oregon, and California. |
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 Describes in great detail every beach on the California coast, including the hidden gems. Also tells of campgrounds, nearby amenities and attractions, and some of the better lodgings. |
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 The most expansive guide to the many differing opportunities for hiking & backpacking in CA. Covers day hikes to extended backpack trips. Covers 1000 hikes, attractions, difficulty ratings, authors' trip notes, etc, |
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 Nearly 200 park & recreation areas, hiking, biking, climbing & their myriad activities are covered, plus amenities, park hours, fees, campsites,natural history, etc. |
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 Detailes guide book on 50 off-road routes located in or around Yosemite, Stanislaus NF, Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, Inyo NF, Fresno, Lone Pine, Bridgeport and Mariposa. See ghost towns, old mines , stage lines alson 732 miles of the best backcountry roads in the region. Includes places to camp, hike, bike, fish, and sightsee. |
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 Covers 61 wilderness areas in the mountains & coastal ranges, each highlighting the areas' geology, ecosystems, plant & animal species & recreational opportunities, including suggested hikes. |
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 Every public campground in the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, & Santa Cruz Mountains is included (more than two dozen unique destinations). For backpacking trips, over 30 backcountry trail camps and more than 200 miles of trail are featured. Thiscomprehensive guide includes: in-depth descriptions of campgrounds, driving directions, facilities, parking, regulations, and fees; hiking & mountain biking routes and other fun activities for individuals and families near campgrounds; backpack tripsco |
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