Sierra Nevada Byways

Author : Tony Huegel
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ISBN 13 : 9780899972732
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sierra Nevada Byways written by Tony Huegel and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roam the Range of Light, from lovely Lake Tahoe to Mono Lake's moonscape and the dramatic High Sierra. Explore old gold rush towns, swim in alpine lakes, and visit ancient forests.

Author : Tony Huegel
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899974732
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sierra Nevada Byways written by Tony Huegel and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2008-11-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony Huegel’s glove-box-sized Byways guides have led backcountry drivers for more than a decade. From day trips to weekend getaways, the 51 tours here take explorers from sky-scraping peaks overlooking Lake Tahoe to the cool forests of the southern Sierra and the pale washes of the Mojave Desert. Many are near secluded campsites and can be jumping-off points for hiking and mountain biking. All follow established roads through some of the wildest country in the West. With tours for drivers of every experience level, this updated edition covers the entire Sierra as well as the Inyo and White Mountains. Descriptions are augmented with full-page photographs and two-color maps of each trip.

Author : Tony Huegel
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 9780899974132
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book California Desert Byways written by Tony Huegel and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2006-12-21 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 65 desert trips from Bishop to the Mexican border, including expanded coverage of popular destinations such as Death Valley National Park, Mojave National Preserve, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This book makes high-walled canyons, lonely ghost towns, and soaring peaks from Mexico to the Great Basin easily accessible to recreational drivers. Tony Huegel's glove-box-sized Byways have been leading drivers to the hidden surprises found along unpaved backroads for more than 10 years. These books are for recreational drivers who want to use their four-wheel-drive or sport-utility vehicle beyond the pavement to explore, but who might not want to do hard-core or lengthy off-road driving. They are also for adventurers who use these trips as jumping-off points for muscle-powered exploration, such as hiking and mountain biking.

Author : Tony Huegel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sierra Nevada Byways written by Tony Huegel and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From day trips to weekend getaways, the 51 tours in this trail-tested adventure guide take explorers from sky-scraping peaks overlooking Lake Tahoe to the cool forests of the southern Sierra and the pale washes of the Mojave Desert. Many are near secluded campsites and can be jumping-off points for hiking and mountain biking. All follow established roads through some of the wildest country in the West. With tours for drivers of every experience level, the updated edition covers the entire Sierra from Lake Tahoe to Sequoia National Forest as well as the Inyo and White Mountains, with tours in Eldorado, Humboldt-Toiyabe, Inyo, Plumas, Sierra, Stanislaus, and Tahoe national forests. Detailed descriptions are augmented with full-page photographs and two-color maps of each trip. With a field-friendly spiral binding and updated to include many GPS waypoints for each tour.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kathy Morey
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899975259
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sierra South written by Kathy Morey and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2006-06-06 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely revised and updated 8th edition of Sierra South now covers an expanded region of the Sierra, from the southern boundary of Yosemite National Park to southern Golden Trout Wilderness. With new trips and old favorites, Sierra South is the classic guide to backpacking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Mt. Whitney.

Author : Tony Huegel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book California Coastal Byways written by Tony Huegel and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Escape busy freeways, crowded campgrounds, and backbending packs. From Oregon to Mexico, you'll find routes with breathtaking views, incredible beaches, and historic towns. Explore the Lost Coast, Big Sur, and other scenic spots.

Author : Cheryl Angelina Koehler
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
ISBN 13 : 0874177170
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Touring The Sierra Nevada written by Cheryl Angelina Koehler and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to the entire Sierra NevadaThe Sierra Nevada is one of the most scenic, biologically diverse, and historically rich mountain ranges in North America. Touring the Sierra Nevada covers the entire range and its adjacent regions, exploring the Sierra Nevada from such world-famous sites as Lake Tahoe and Yosemite to picturesque mining towns, scenic alpine lakes, lush vineyards, and colorful hidden byways. Koehler offers suggestions for long tours and exciting daytrips, as well as detailed information about the history, geology, flora and fauna, economy, and unique features of places along the way. The book is illustrated with photographs and maps of the regions she describes. Koehler includes excursions for automobile travelers as well as backcountry adventures for hikers. She provides information about attractions in the Sierra’s two “jumping-off” cities, Sacramento and Reno, as well as in some of the major towns within the range. There is practical advice about contacting parks, museums, historical sites, visitors’ bureaus, U.S. Forest Service offices, and other agencies; finding lodging, campgrounds, and restaurants along the way; preparing for weather and altitude changes; and identifying further sources of information about the region in published guides and other books, as well as on websites. Koehler offers her readers the literary companionship of an experienced, charming, and vivacious guide through one of America’s most fascinating regions.

Author : Elizabeth Wenk
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899978851
Total Pages : 811 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sierra South written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 811 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the Best Hikes and Backpacking Trips in California’s Sierra Nevada The rush of trekking through nature, the thrill of experiencing new places, the reward of discovering beautiful sights—all of this awaits in the Sierra Nevada. For more than 50 years, this definitive guidebook has led readers along the top trails between Walker Pass and the southern border of Yosemite National Park. Now, with the revised and updated edition, let hiking experts Elizabeth Wenk and Mike White show you the way. Sierra South is the award-winning guide that features 80 meticulously selected trips, from new routes to old favorites. Traverse the stunning wilderness areas and national forests of the region, including Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and many more. The trips are organized around major highways and roads, so it’s easy to choose your next adventure. Just pick an area, drive there, and go hiking. Inside you’ll find 84 trips that range from quick overnighters to 12-day excursions Complete trip details, including day-by-day trail descriptions, GPS waypoints, and elevation data 41 trailhead maps that show the routes for every trip Beginner tips and trusted advice on camping, fishing, and bear safety Information on side trips, geology, natural history, and more Planning your trip into the southern Sierra backcountry is easier than ever before. For additional hiking and backpacking opportunities, see the companion guide Sierra North. Both titles are recipients of a National Outdoor Book Award.

Author : Francis P. Farquhar
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520253957
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of the Sierra Nevada written by Francis P. Farquhar and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the time it was sighted by Spanish explorers in the eighteenth century through the creation of the John Muir trail, the building of the Hetch Hetchy Dam, and the founding of the Sierra Club, the great snowy range of California has provided fulfillment to generations of trappers, immigrants, engineers, naturalists, and tourists. Now a mountaineering classic, this pioneering book was the first to synthesize into a single, riveting narrative all of the varied aspects of human endeavor related to the history of the Sierra Nevada. Thoroughly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, the book continues to be indispensable for any lover of the high country.