Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks

Author : Laurel Scheidt
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780762753765
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks written by Laurel Scheidt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, situated in California's rugged Sierra Nevada, boast some of the most spectacular landscapes on the continent: towering groves of giant sequoia trees, crystalline trout rivers, jagged peaks and alpine meadows, and Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the lower 48.

Author : Sara Benson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yosemite and Sequoia written by Sara Benson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William C. Tweed
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781938086472
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Challenge of the Big Trees written by William C. Tweed and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning in 1872 with the establishment of Yellowstone, national parks were set aside to preserve for future generations the most spectacular and inspirational features of the country. The best representative examples were sought out of major ecosystems, such as Yosemite, geologic forms, such as the Grand Canyon, archaeological sites, such as Mesa Verde, and scenes of human events, such as Gettysburg. But one type of habitat--the desert--was overlooked until travel writers and the Automobile Age began to change Americans' perceptions about desert landscapes. As the National Park Service began to explore the better-known Mojave and Colorado Deserts of southern California during the 1920s for a possible desert park, many agency leaders still held the same negative image of arid lands shared by many Americans--that they are hostile environments and largely useless. But one wealthy woman--Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, from Pasadena--came forward, believing in the value of the desert, and convinced President Franklin D. Roosevelt to establish a national monument that would protect the unique and iconic Joshua trees and other desert flora and fauna. Thus was Joshua Tree National Monument officially established in 1936, and when the area later was expanded in 1994, it became Joshua Tree National Park. Since 1936 the National Park Service and a growing cadre of environmentalists and recreationalists have fought to block ongoing proposals from miners, ranchers, private landowners, and real estate developers who historically have refused to accept the idea that desert might be suitable for anything other than their consumptive activities. Joshua Tree National Park, even with its often-conflicting land uses, is more popular today than ever, serving more than one million visitors per year who find the desert to be a place worthy of respect and preservation. Distributed for George Thompson Publishing

Author : Don Laine
Publisher : *Frommers
ISBN 13 : 9780764565779
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frommer's Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks written by Don Laine and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2002-04-26 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frommer's Puts the Parks in Your Pocket. All the up-to-date practical information and candid insider advice you need to have the perfect park vacation...in an easy-to-carry size?and at an unbeatable price! Your Complete Guide to Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, with: Spectacular natural wonders, from majestic Yosemite Falls to Kings Canyon's towering sequoias Great places to stay, from luxury park lodges to family-friendly motels?plus a complete campground guide for each park A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify local wildlife, birds, trees, wildflowers, and more Descriptions of the best hikes, from easy wilderness strolls and ranger-led walks to overnight backcountry adventures Where to eat and stock up on supplies?both in the parks and in the gateway towns Detailed, accurate park and trail maps

Author : Robert Stone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781573420303
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks written by Robert Stone and published by . This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks must be experienced on foot- only then can you come face-to-face with the grandeur of the incredible scenery. Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is a clear, concise guide to 61 of the most rewarding day hikes in these two parks. (The parks are adjacent without a noticeable boundary between them.) These hikes will introduce you to the giant sequoias, the world's largest living organisms, and some of the most impressive canyons, rock formations, and panoramic overlooks found anywhere. Highlights include valleys with towering canyon walls and granite monoliths, verdant alpine meadows fringed with giant sequoias, cascading creeks and waterfalls, and phenomenal views. Hikes range from easy to moderately strenuous, accommodating every level of experience. Each hike includes a summary of its highlights, a map, and clear driving and hiking directions.

Author : Joel Despain
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hidden Beneath the Mountains written by Joel Despain and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sequoia and Kings Canyon written by United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William C. Tweed
Publisher : Heyday.ORIM
ISBN 13 : 1597143561
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book King Sequoia written by William C. Tweed and published by Heyday.ORIM. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A naturist and historian for the National Parks Service offers a lively history of the giant sequoias of California and the love of nature they inspired. Former park ranger William C. Tweed takes readers on a tour of some of the world’s largest and oldest trees in a narrative that travels deep into the Sierra Nevada mountains, across the American West, and all the way to New Zealand. Along the way, he explores the American public's evolving relationship with sequoias, also known simply and affectionately as Big Trees. It’s no surprise that the sequoia groves of Yosemite and Calaveras were early tourist destinations. The species was the embodiment of California's superlative appeal. These giant redwoods were so beloved that special protections efforts sprang up to protect them from logging interests—and so began the notion of National Parks. Later, as science evolved to consider landscapes more holistically, sequoias once again played a major role in shaping this new perspective. Featuring a fascinating cast of adventurers, researchers, politicians, and environmentalists, King Sequoia reveals how one tree species transformed Americans' connection to the natural world.

Author : United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sequoia and Kings Canyon written by United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joseph Albino
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1543473032
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks written by Joseph Albino and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-12-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No available information at this time. Author will provide once available.