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
Imagine hiking along a wooded trail near San Francisco and stumbling upon the stone foundation of a crumbled building, the wooden slats of the walls caved in, the ironwork of the hinges still dangling
Best Easy Day Hikes Sacramento features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of sixteen easily manageable hikes within a short drive of Sacramento.
Best Easy Day Hikes North Bay (Sonomo, Marin, and Napa) includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide
