Hikes from the SF Bay Area to the CA-OR border, including those close to cities & those in more remote areas. Beaches, mountains, forests, and more |
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This is the only full-color guidebook offering the most dynamic hikes in one volume. Virtually all the hikes are readily accessible from major arterials, & there are explicit trailhead directions for each hike. |
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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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Traverse the diverse terrain of Southern California, from desert to beach to mountaintop, on an easy stroll or overnight trek, with this ultimate guide to the 101 best hikes in the Southland. |
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Describes the best day-hiking adventures in more than a dozen CA national parks & preserves, including Channel Islands, Death Valley, Devils Postpile, Joshua Tree, Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Lava Beds, Mojave, Muir Woods, Pinnacles, Point Reyes,Redwood, Sequoia, and Yosemite. Trails range from easy walks for families to long, 16 mile treks for seasoned hikers. |
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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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Offers some of the finest ski & snowboard descents in CA, ranging from the Cascade Range to the Sierra Nevada. Trips range from a half day to seven days. Each description ascent & descent info. Historical anecdotes & appendix of 100 highest peaks in CA. |
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This book guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the 9 counties surrounding one of the world's most beautiful cities. Whether hikers crave a quick & easy get-out-of-town stroll or a challenging day-long trek through wilderness, this book is the perfect trailblazer for natives and first-time visitors alike. |
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Covers from the coast to the Cascades, from the Bay Area to Humboldt & Del Norte counties. Features hikes that are at their peak in the fall, winter and spring seasons. All hikes are short to accommodate the shorter daylight hours of winter. |
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Inspired by foods from all over the world, the author has created over 200 lightweight, taste-tested recipes to turn an ordinary backcountry outing into a gourmet adventure. Some recipes are cooked and dehydrated before the trip, others can be prepared in camp in just minutes . |
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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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44 classic bike routes, for both road & mountain bikes, divideA broad selection of single & multi-day trips to suit cyclists of all skill levels plus general info about the area, safety guidelines, weatherconsiderations & mored into 6 regions throughout northern CA. |
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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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The Audubon Field Guide series offers full-color photos, simple visual keys & up to date, informative text by top scholars; they're sized to fit a back pocket, & have durable vinyl covers & tough bindings, so they last forever! |
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Full-color, full-page photos with adjoining text pages make identification easy; helpful line drawings; complete glossary; superb organization; portable 6" x 4" size is lightweight & compact. Butterflies of North America. |
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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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Includes: an identification field guide to local birds, animals, trees, wildflowers, insects, weather, etc. Explanations of natural history; detailed descriptions for seasonal access, travel directions, trail info of 50 best natural sites in the area.Essays addressing issues of conservation, endangered species, human habitation effects. |
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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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Tongue-in-cheek wilderness manual for women who appreciate nature but prefer to maintain their coiffure while interacting with it. Lots of useful information-such as handy checklists for what to bring and wear-tucked between the humor. |
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