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Author : George Liskow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780962802409
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)
Download or read book Wildflowers of the Mount Wilson Trails and San Gabriel Mountains written by George Liskow and published by . This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John W. Robinson
Publisher : Gem Guides Book Company
ISBN 13 : 9780961542177
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)
Download or read book Sierra Madre's Old Mount Wilson Trail written by John W. Robinson and published by Gem Guides Book Company. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steep with history, the Mount Wilson Trail is one of the premiere attractions of the San Gabriel Mountains. A glimpse into this rich California history is told here with fascinating historical text and never-before published photos. Includes a fold-out map of this popular trail.
Author : John Robinson
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899977146
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)
Download or read book Trails of the Angeles written by John Robinson and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rugged San Gabriel Mountains, rising starkly from the edge of the Los Angeles Basin, provide a sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city and its surroundings. Angelinos across the county (a population of almost 10 million), as well as visitors from out of state, welcome the opportunity to escape from city chaos into the quiet wilderness. This 9th edition of the classic Wilderness Press guide has been revised and updated to reflect recent trail changes, and now includes trips in the Fish Canyon Narrows, along Alder Creek, and to Jones Peak, as well as perennial favorites such as Old Baldy, Mt. Wilson, and Devils Punchbowl. Each detailed trip description notes the distance, difficulty, and ideal season, and points out the highlights of the trail. The guide includes a companion 4-color waterproof topo map.
Author : Laird Blackwell
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520951476
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)
Download or read book Wildflowers of California written by Laird Blackwell and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this photograph-driven field guide to California’s spectacular wildflowers, Laird R. Blackwell expertly provides several ways to find them in bloom: by month, by place, and by flower. The month-by-month descriptions—found in no other statewide guide—suggest what to see and where to go throughout the state during the blooming season. The author also supplies more than 300 locations arranged in 10 geographical regions, highlighting 67 of his favorite places with detailed driving and walking directions and difficulty, blooming times, and lists of predominant wildflowers as well as a featured flower. The guide contains more than 650 color photographs by the author, including 600 species arranged by flower, with natural history notes and places and months to find the flower in bloom. Throughout, experienced wildflower guide Blackwell shares his love of the beautiful places and flowers he has visited throughout California.
Author : Ann Croissant
Publisher : Stephens PressLlc
ISBN 13 : 9781932173765
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)
Download or read book Wildflowers of the San Gabriel Mountains written by Ann Croissant and published by Stephens PressLlc. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering the miracle of wildflowers isn't a thrill reserved for scientists. Nature lovers of every age and background can indulge in the excitement of botanical exploration'. California's San Gabriel Mountains - a hundred steps through this world is a hundred discoveries. Tucked among the hills, living in extremes in temperature, light and moisture are more than 600 flowering plants. Readers of this user-friendly guide can swiftly, successfully identify the blooms with vibrant colour photographs capturing both the plant in its full glory and the intricacies of each blossom. Detailed descriptions share each flower's historical and contemporary uses and tell explorers when blooms are most likely. Common names and the origins of scientific names are included. Best of all, the flowers in the guide are grouped by colour, so trekkers in the San Gabriels can quickly find the plant in question.
Author : Pam Mackay
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493019228
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)
Download or read book Southern California Mountains Wildflowers written by Pam Mackay and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern California Mountains Wildflowers presents 380 plant species of the diverse southern California Mountains, including dominant species and plants most likely noticed. With information about distinguishing less common species from those that are more widespread, this guide is sure to please botanists and more serious plant enthusiasts. Including many of the rare plants that make each mountain range unique, especially those endemic to the Big Bear region, a world-famous “biodiversity hotspot,” this is a must-have for any wildflower lover. Look inside to find: Detailed yet user-friendly descriptions and full-color photos of 380 wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and ferns Information on flowering season and interesting facts about each plant Natural history information for southern California mountains, including geography, geology, and climate Discussion of plant adaptations to higher elevations Information on conservation and threats to mountain plants Early botanical explorers of southern California mountains How native mountain plants were used by Native Americans Plants arranged by color and family A glossary of botanical terms
Author : John W. Robinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)
Download or read book The San Gabriels written by John W. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ann Croissant
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692572764
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)
Download or read book Wildflowers of the San Gabriel Mountains and Watershed written by Ann Croissant and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California's San Gabriel Mountains--a hundred steps through this world is a hundred discoveries. Tucked among the hills, living in extremes of temperature, light and moisture are more than 600 kinds of flowering plants. Readers of this user-friendly guide can swiftly and successfully identify the blooms with vibrant color photographs capturing both the plant in its full glory and the intricacies of each blossom. Detailed descriptions provide each flower's historical and contemporary uses and tell explorers when blooms are most likely. Common names and the origins of scientific names are included. Best of all, the flowers in the guide are grouped by color, so trekkers in the San Gabriels can quickly find the plant in question.
Author : Casey Schreiner
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680510096
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)
Download or read book Day Hiking Los Angeles written by Casey Schreiner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 125 of the best trails throughout the Los Angeles metro area • Easy-to-use, well-organized guide to hiking in the greater Los Angeles area • Hikes feature ocean views, waterfalls, coastal canyons, native grasslands, rocky peaks, desert wildflowers, and more In Southern California, the city of Los Angeles alone covers more than 500 square miles. Yet beyond the freeways and suburbia, there is a surprising amount of hikeable green space and wilderness. This new guide details trails in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the world’s largest urban national park stretching from the Pacific Coast right into Hollywood itself; the Santa Susana Mountains in Los Padres National Forest; Angeles National Forest, including the San Gabriels and Mount San Antonio, the highest point in Los Angeles County; the striking desert landscape of Antelope Valley; the Santa Ana Mountains; portions of the San Bernardino Mountains; Chino Hills State Park; and slivers of green space and city parks such as famed Griffith Park.
Author : Casey Schreiner
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680512676
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)
Download or read book Discovering Griffith Park written by Casey Schreiner and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People all over the world have seen Los Angeles’s famed "Hollywood" sign and the iconic domed Griffith Observatory. Both are part of Griffith Park, a place visited by more than 10 million people each year--more than Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks combined. Rugged and vast, the 4,511-acre Griffith Park encompasses a sprawling 70-mile long network of trails, ranging from paved paths through manicured landscapes to challenging ridgeline climbs, and is a destination for hikers, trail runners, cyclists, equestrians, picnickers, and museum-goers. It’s a unique outdoor space in a city that is not well known for its outdoor amenities. Discovering Griffith Park uses the park’s extensive trail network as an anchor to explore the park in full, whether on foot, wheel, or hoof. Readers will also find out where the best views of the Hollywood sign are, where they can catch free Shakespeare on summer evenings, and how to attend one of the legendary Los Angeles Breakfast Club meetings for good food, good friends, and a bit of early morning learning
