Washington is a dynamic state, to say the least. It's amazing how quickly the landscape can change: Fires rage in the summer, closing trails and burning huge swaths of forest; bridges get washed away in massive floods; and avalanches knock trees over like matchsticks, taking out entire sections of trail with them. The second edition of Day and...Read more
Washington is a dynamic state, to say the least. It's amazing how quickly the landscape can change: Fires rage in the summer, closing trails and burning huge swaths of forest; bridges get washed away in massive floods; and avalanches knock trees over like matchsticks, taking out entire sections of trail with them. The second edition of Day and...Read more
Though the gigantic glaciers of the Sierra are dead, their history is indelibly recorded in characters of rock, mountain, canon, and forest; and, although other hieroglyphics are being incessantly engraved over these, "line upon line," the glacial characters are so enormously emphasized that they rise free and unconfused in sublime relief,...Read more
Though the gigantic glaciers of the Sierra are dead, their history is indelibly recorded in characters of rock, mountain, canon, and forest; and, although other hieroglyphics are being incessantly engraved over these, "line upon line," the glacial characters are so enormously emphasized that they rise free and unconfused in sublime relief,...Read more
A chronicle of one young couple's hike along the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail describes how the author and his girlfriend made the trek from Mexico to Canada, the hardships and adventures they encountered along the way, the transforming powers of the natural world, the colorful characters they met, and the insights they gained about nature,...Read more
A chronicle of one young couple's hike along the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail describes how the author and his girlfriend made the trek from Mexico to Canada, the hardships and adventures they encountered along the way, the transforming powers of the natural world, the colorful characters they met, and the insights they gained about nature,...Read more
When Dan and his girlfriend set out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, his parents wondered how two people who had never shared an apartment could survive in a four-by-six foot tent in the desert. Not to mention the fact that the trail stretches from Mexico to Canada, through boiling desert and snowcapped mountain passes. Despite the warnings of...Read more
The Sierra Nevada region is a land of alpine lakes, ubiquitous mountains, and meadows filled with a seemingly endless variety of wildflowers. This full-color book contains beautiful photos, easy-to-understand descriptions, and interesting facts about 290 wildflowers frequently encountered in this spectacular region. The species are arranged by...Read more
The Sierra Nevada region is a land of alpine lakes, ubiquitous mountains, and meadows filled with a seemingly endless variety of wildflowers. This full-color book contains beautiful photos, easy-to-understand descriptions, and interesting facts about 290 wildflowers frequently encountered in this spectacular region. The species are arranged by...Read more
Looking for scenic singletrack? Look no further than Mountain biking Northern California. Roger McGehee spent years searching for the best trails in the northern half of the state. His discoveries are presented here in this comprehensive guide to more than 80 rides. Roger McGehee worked as a field naturalist for fifteen years for the National...Read more
Looking for scenic singletrack? Look no further than Mountain biking Northern California. Roger McGehee spent years searching for the best trails in the northern half of the state. His discoveries are presented here in this comprehensive guide to more than 80 rides. Roger McGehee worked as a field naturalist for fifteen years for the National...Read more
When I finished hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2009 I wrote about my adventure for my family and friends. A number of them told me they felt like they were hiking the Appalachian Trail with me from the comfort of home. I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2012. They wanted me to write about that adventure, too. When I finished writing the book,...Read more
When I finished hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2009 I wrote about my adventure for my family and friends. A number of them told me they felt like they were hiking the Appalachian Trail with me from the comfort of home. I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2012. They wanted me to write about that adventure, too. When I finished writing the book,...Read more
When he came to California and finally settled in San Francisco, John Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that ''He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas,...Read more
When he came to California and finally settled in San Francisco, John Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that ''He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas,...Read more
Coming Home is one woman's story of facing fear, loss and isolation. Spanning 40 years, this journey begins with hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 1972. The author details adventurous travels to New Zealand, the Galapagos Islands, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite which are woven together with vivid descriptions of the challenges and celebrations of...Read more
Coming Home is one woman's story of facing fear, loss and isolation. Spanning 40 years, this journey begins with hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 1972. The author details adventurous travels to New Zealand, the Galapagos Islands, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite which are woven together with vivid descriptions of the challenges and celebrations of...Read more
All maps have color-coded symbols and trails, mileages between trail junctions, latitude/longitude, UTM grids, contour lines, vegetation, and elevations at trail junctions. Tom Harrison Maps is famous for the beauty and accuracy of its maps. All maps printed on waterproof and tear resistant material. Includes Anza Borrego State Park, Cleveland...Read more
All maps have color-coded symbols and trails, mileages between trail junctions, latitude/longitude, UTM grids, contour lines, vegetation, and elevations at trail junctions. Tom Harrison Maps is famous for the beauty and accuracy of its maps. All maps printed on waterproof and tear resistant material. Includes Anza Borrego State Park, Cleveland...Read more
Written while hiking the PCT this book reveals, moment by moment, what it smells, tastes and above all, feels like to walk from Mexico to Canada. Former BBC Correspondent Simon Willis charts an emanational course through high mountains, baking deserts and personal tragedy. Illustrated with more than 150 colour photographs - hence the higher...Read more
Written while hiking the PCT this book reveals, moment by moment, what it smells, tastes and above all, feels like to walk from Mexico to Canada. Former BBC Correspondent Simon Willis charts an emanational course through high mountains, baking deserts and personal tragedy. Illustrated with more than 150 colour photographs - hence the higher...Read more
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Beautiful beaches, perfect weather, movie-star glamour...there are so many reasons to visit Southern California that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Southern California takes the guesswork out...Read more
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Beautiful beaches, perfect weather, movie-star glamour...there are so many reasons to visit Southern California that deciding where to go and what to do can be a bit overwhelming. Fodor's Southern California takes the guesswork out...Read more
