 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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 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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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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 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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 Describes 62 backpacking trips throughout the state of California, hikes and trails throughtout the whole state. |
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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 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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 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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 Readers are guided to 69 hikes & climbs up Calofornia's highest & most beautiful peaks. While there are some technical climbs, most of these summits can be reached without the use of specialized equipment. |
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 Guides hikers the entire way of this spectacular 211-mile trail from Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mount Whitney, in California, whether out for one of the day hikes, out for a few days on a section hike, or tackling the entire trail. |
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 A cross-section of 80 hikes lying along the coastline & throughout the interior mountains of California's Big Sur country. The hikes are for every level of experience, ranging from easy beach strolls to elevated climbs with far reaching views. The trails were chosen for their scenery,variety, & ability to be hiked in a day. Each hike includes its own map, driving and hiking directions, & a quick overview of distance/time/elevation. |
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 Plan ahead when traveling with your canine friend in California. From parks, beaches & wilderness areas to restaurants, hotels & attractions, lots of great places will welcome you & your pooch. |
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 Contains detailed information about 25 of the best day hikes & extended backpacking trips in California's largest state park. Supplemented with GPS-compatible maps, mile-by-mile directional cues, rich narratives, and beautiful photographs. |
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 While this guide book divides the John Muir Trail into 21 segments, it takes the approach that the hiker will want to do the entire 200-mile trail, either end-to-end or in stages; therefore, it includes lots of trek-planning info (such as food caches,etc). Also includes quite a bit of info on Muir himself. |
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 Coverage of the entire park, plus lesser-known neighboring highlights. Mostly covered are hiking options (both day- and multi-day ones), but there's info on biking, rafting, skiing, snowshoeing, & rafting, too. In-depth history, geology & ecosystem chapters written by known experts. Maps show every corner of the park. Includes a special focus on family travel, with short & long-stay itineraries. |
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 A one-of-a-kind field guide to matching species with their feces. Featuring 50 animals and their droppings. Includes 25 full-color photos of poop, 50 silhouette- style illustrations, 50 maps, and 25 scale drawings. Starting with the smallest (plankton poo) and working up to the largest (whale), each entry examines both the scat and its source and provides a wide range of facts, figures, and feature boxes-- some surprising, some enlightening, others downright disgusting. |
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