AAA Northern California & Nevada
AAA Northern California & Nevada

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 814

ISBN-13: 9780749529161

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This detailed guide contains listings of accommodation, restaurants and tourist attractions that have been inspected and rated by the American Automobile Association. The accommodation and restaurant listings give you a price guide and detail the facilities available. The local tourist attractions are briefly described and include directions, prices and opening times. Information is grouped by destination city and destination area with colour maps at the beginning of each section to help you get orientated. Points of interest are also featured for each area with ideas for things to do. Local walks are recommended and shown on clear maps.

Up and Down California in 1860-1864
Up and Down California in 1860-1864

Author: William Henry Brewer

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 9780520027626

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The journal seems to contain information for everyone regardless of one's interest...Each page of this almost six hundred page journal is crammed with facts and descriptions. So much of interest is contained in every entry that each re-reading will reveal many interesting incidents or observations not quite grasped on the first perusal....This book will be a valuable source to all students of California or United States history and to the casual readers as well.

Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow
Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow

Author: Christopher Barile

Publisher: Base Camp

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781945501586

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Reno: A Base Camp for All Seasons Ideally positioned between the spectacular peaks and lakes of California's Sierra Nevadas and the vast and varied Great Basin of Nevada, Reno is an unparalleled hub for exploring the natural beauty and grandeur this region offers. The area's four-season climate combined with year-round sun guarantees that every day can be a great day to go exploring. Discover the dramatic scenery and diverse terrain of ten distinct geographical regions with 101 hikes--all within no more than an hour's drive from downtown Reno. Enjoy a trail through snowbanks or amble along a sandy path. Traverse sage-covered hillsides or walk through meadows of wildflowers. Stroll along peaceful creeks or ascend to craggy cliffs and mountaintops. With Christopher and Elizabeth Barile as your guides and Reno as your base camp, you'll find your perfect adventure, whether you have a few hours to spend or time for an all-day trek. History, geology, flora, and fauna for each hike Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers, fall foliage, and more Ratings for trail conditions, difficulty, and suitability for children Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about parking Regional maps showing all trailheads in each chapter; route and elevation map for each hike Best hikes for kids, teens, and adults with limited ability Elevation gains, mileage, average hiking times, and even calculated caloric burn! Hikes by interest: waterfalls, rock scrambling, bird watching, petroglyphs, wild horses, and many more How to prepare & what to take 101 great hikes to choose from!

AAA Hidden Highways of Northern California
AAA Hidden Highways of Northern California

Author: Ray Riegert

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781569752364

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Nine journeys along hidden highways in California, from Route 1 along the coast to Highway 395 high in the Sierras, and themed drives are outlined in this guide, that also features a special urban drive through the neighborhoods of San Francisco.

Mammoth from the Inside
Mammoth from the Inside

Author: Colleen Dunn Bates

Publisher: Prospect Park Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780975393901

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This savvy book is both fun to read and loaded with essential information for everyone headed to the Eastern Sierra: rock-climbing 20somethings to car-camping seniors, skiing families to fishing buddies, backpacking adventurers to spa-loving sybarites. Mammoth from the Inside provides readers with in-the-know reviews of the best places to stay, camp, eat, snowboard, hike, fish, bike and play in this mountain paradise. It's also full of great tips: where to rent and buy gear, how to find a babysitter, where to find Mammoth's best margarita, how to avoid speeding tickets on the 395, how to prevent altitude sickness, where to find a romantic cabin and much, much more.

Fodor's Essential Southwest
Fodor's Essential Southwest

Author: Fodor's Travel Guides

Publisher: Fodor's Travel

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 954

ISBN-13: 1640974636

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Whether you want to take in the views from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, explore Salt Lake City, or buy something at an art gallery in Santa Fe, the local Fodor’s travel experts in the Southwest are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Southwest guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This brand new title has been designed with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! Fodor’s Essential Southwest travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The Best Hikes in Arizona,” “The Best Outdoor Adventures in Colorado,” “Best Art Experiences in Santa Fe,” “Utah's Best Ski Resorts and Lodges,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Aurora Borealis 101,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “What to Eat and Drink” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Favorite destinations in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah Planning on visiting other places in the western U.S.? Check out Fodor’s California and Fodor's National Parks of the West. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!