 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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 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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 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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 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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 55 dog friendly trails between Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo, stretching across the Central Valley eastward to Lee Vining and southward to Lone Pine. |
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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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 For tent campers who like their campsites to be quiet, scenic & serene. Each of these select campgrounds are described in detail (fees, facilities, cleanliness) with easy-to-read maps. |
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 For tent campers who like their campsites to be quiet, scenic & serene. Each of these select campgrounds are described in detail (fees, facilities, cleanliness) with easy-to-read maps. |
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 Describes 66 trails (100 hikes) for the average hiker (i.e., not the long-haul backpacker) in area from just south of Yosemite to Mineral King (Sequoia); also campgrounds, and lots of safety info about Calif. |
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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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 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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