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Once again, Heyday's editors combed through a year's worth of magazines, blogs, zines, and books, from both major and small publishers, to find the most compelling writing California has to offer. The

The first park ranger in the world was appointed in California in 1866. Galen Clark was chosen as "Guardian of Yosemite," at what was then Yosemite State Park, and the concept of ran

Dreamin' of California?Whether you want to hike to the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, tour a winery in Napa or ride a classic cable car in San Francisco, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes s

California Dreaming... Former child star Meredith Alcott knows life isn't like the movies. But now she has a chance to realize her own Hollywood dream by restoring a run-down amusement park to its for

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie--this time to the Yosemite National Park!Jack and his sister, Annie, must go to California! They must look at nature! They must save the wilderness! Save it from what, exactly? That's what Jack and Annie must find out when the magic tree house lands in the tallest tree on earth. The nature around them is so grand and peaceful--is it really in danger? Two travelers, two sketchbooks, and one grizzly bear will show Jack and Annie that danger isn't always seen with the eyes. Sometimes it's felt with the heart.Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresIf you're looking for Merlin Mission #35: Night of the New Magicians, it was renumbered as

Learn to identify Northern California’s wildflowers. At the cabin, in the park, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Featuring only wildflowers of Northern California, this booklet by

La Rana ("The Frog") is two street blocks located between Crenshaw Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue in Torrance, California. La Rana has a colorful history of immigrants who settled in 1908 from various

At the cabin, in the park or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Featuring only wildflowers of Southern California, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy identification.

It's bedtime in the Golden State! Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including:? Golden Gate Bridge ? Hotel del Coronado ? AT&T Park ? Carmel Mission ? Los Angeles Coliseum ? San Diego Zoo

Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park boasts a rich history.

Descriptions with topos and black and white photos for nearly 500 routes in the Southern California area.

A great hero of America's conservation movement, John Muir (1838–1914) was active in establishing the Yosemite Valley as a protected national park and in awakening interest in the importance of

Love is all around, if only we stop to look. It's the voices of the children playing in the park. It's the cheer of the crowd and animals playing at the zoo. It's the way a mother holds her newborn ch

In 1846, Thomas Larkin, American council general to the Mexican government in California, purchased a Mexican land grant, Las Mariposas, for Col. John C. Fremont. The grant consisted of 10 square leag

The 100 hikes in this guide are arranged into 23 regions such as Cleveland National Forest, Joshua Tree National Park, the Channel Islands, Mojave National Preserver, the White Mountains, and Yosemite

The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) is thought to date from around 40,000 years ago and is the largest North American land bird. In 1982 there were just 22 remaining in the world, and in 1

When other publishers are subdividing the Sierra Nevada into overly detailed miniature guides to increase the number of books for sale, California Roadtrip 395 brings everything into one source. Calif

In two centuries, La Purísima Concepción went from a fledgling frontier mission to a renowned California State Historic Park. Once home to many Spanish soldiers, settlers and hundreds of Chumash India

A guide to Disney California Adventure park that provides information on the layout, background, and origins of each part of the park and offers behind-the-scenes information on the park from Disney's

Thirty years ago, when Kenneth Hartman was nineteen, he murdered a homeless man in a Los Angeles park. Sentenced to life without parole, Hartman gradually evolved into a devoted husband, father, and

‧ Waterproof ‧ Tear-Resistant ‧ Topographic MapThis two-sided map includes San Miguel Island, Santa Rosa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Barbara Island, and Anacapa Island. The map combines beautiful

A is for Avocado . . .B is for Balboa Park . . .C is for Cable Cars . . .With D for Death Valley, H for Hearst Castle, and R for Redwoods, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetiz

‧ Waterproof ‧ Tear-Resistant ‧ Topographic MapThe Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Trails Illustrated Map details the largest urban park in the United States from Point Mugu to Will Ro

While San Francisco was thriving in the 1800s, the areas that are now the Richmond District, the Sunset District, and Golden Gate Park were primarily made up of sand dunes and considered uninhabitable

‧ Waterproof ‧ Tear-Resistant ‧ Topographic MapCoverage includes Stanislaus National Forest, Emigrant Wilderness, Carson Iceberg Wilderness, Toiyabe National Forest, Hoover Wilderness, Inyo National F

‧ Waterproof ‧ Tear-Resistant ‧ Topographic MapIncluded are Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Harry A Merlo State Recreation Area, Humboldt Lagoons State Park, Yurok Indian Reservation, Smith River N

‧ Waterproof ‧ Tear-Resistant ‧ Topographic MapCoverage of the Tuolomne Meadows and Hoover Wilderness area of Yosemite National Park includes Ansel Adams Wilderness, Yosemite Wilderness, Mono Basin Na

‧ Waterproof ‧ Tear-Resistant ‧ Topographic MapCoverage of the Tuolomne Meadows and Hoover Wilderness area of Yosemite National Park includes Ansel Adams Wilderness, Yosemite Wilderness, Mono Basin Na