The national park that boasts the highest mountain in North America has known human habitation for at least 11,000 years. But it wasn’t until 1906 that conservationists proposed a bill, which fi
This guide includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of 27 of the premier easy day hikes in northern California’s most popular recreational destination. These hikes circle the lake, from t
In a place as vast and extreme as Alaska, no one takes safety for granted. Whether adventurer or homesteader, tourist or native, people look out for themselves and for each other. But sometimes it jus
Each year almost two million visitors come to Mount Rainier National Park. If they don’t follow safety warnings, they may find themselves victim to a climbing accident, or face to face with a mo
Featuring 47 of the best hikes in the greater Sacramento area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of the city.
Featuring 45 of the best hikes in the greater Reno and Lake Tahoe area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive.
This guide includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of 27 of the premier easy day hikes in northern California’s most popular recreational destination. These hikes circle the lake, from t
San Francisco is one of America's most walkable cities, and this book describes 18 walks that can be taken by the casual visitor, including 9 in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the world's l
As Spanish authorities colonized Alta California, they established 21 Franciscan missions and four forts, or presidios, to bring the native inhabitants of the region under control and to provide for s
Best Easy Day Hikes Reno includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 17 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaran
The view from Yosemite National Park is so vast and wide, but what hikers see from its peak today is different from the view Native Americans and Spanish colonialists looked upon.Historic Yosemite Nat
Hiking Waterfalls in Northern California includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for the area’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions also include history, trivia, and GPS
Author Salcedo-Chourre provides comprehensive descriptions of many of California's rail-trails, those stretches of abandoned railroad beds that wind across the state. Trail entries include activities
Best Easy Day Hikes Fresno includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 17 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guar
