 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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 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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