Afoot and Afield: Orange County
Afoot and Afield: Orange County

Author: Jerry Schad

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2015-01-13

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 089997757X

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This completely updated and expanded new edition in the Afoot and Afield series is the classic guide to the hiking opportunities throughout Southern California’s Orange County. Featuring more than 100 trips from serene summits to sparkling beaches, Afoot and Afield Orange County covers the Laguna Coast, Newport Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, the Chino Hills, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, the Santa Ana Mountains, and more. Trips ranging from short strolls to rigorous daylong treks are all within a short car trip of the Southland’s cities. Every trip was re-hiked by coauthor David Money Harris for this updated edition.

Afoot and Afield in San Diego County
Afoot and Afield in San Diego County

Author: Jerry Schad

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780899972299

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Our bestselling guidebook explores San Diego County with its wealth of natural scenery - unspoiled coastal canyons, pine-crested mountains, and spectacular desert landscapes. 220 hiking trips are organized by geographical areas, with detailed maps.

Coast to Cactus
Coast to Cactus

Author: Diana Lindsay

Publisher: Sunbelt Publications

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781941384206

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Coast to Cactus: The Canyoneer Trail Guide to San Diego Outdoors is much more than a hiking guide. Written by the San Diego Natural History Museum Canyoneers, it is the new bible for really getting to know and appreciate the countys biodiversity while exploring firsthand. The guide has 250 hikes, each with its own map and photograph, hike description with mileage, elevation gain/loss, difficulty rating, directions to the trailhead with GPS, trail use, special features, and type of habitat(s) found on each hike. Each hike has a focus on a species or natural/cultural history feature associated with that hike.

Inventing the Fiesta City
Inventing the Fiesta City

Author: Laura Hernández-Ehrisman

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press

Published: 2016-03-17

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 0826343112

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The story of how the multicultural identity of San Antonio, Texas, has been shaped and polished through its annual fiesta since the late nineteenth century.

Afoot and Afield: Los Angeles County
Afoot and Afield: Los Angeles County

Author: Jerry Schad

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2010-02-11

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0899976395

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Jerry Schad is your knowledgeable and reliable guide for the 192 trips in this book--ranging from gentle family walks in Griffith Park to strenuous treks over the spine of the San Gabriel Mountains. Whether you see solace from the crowds, a cardiovascular workout, or a new perspective of the natural world around you, this book provides all you need to know.The second edition of this popular book covers all of the county's open spaces. A total of 192 hikes-including 17 new ones-are described in detail with trips organized into specific areas. Illustrated; detailed maps.

India Calling
India Calling

Author: Anand Giridharadas

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2011-02-28

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1458763099

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Reversing his parents immigrant path, a young writer returns to India and discovers an old country making itself new. Anand Giridharadas sensed something was afoot as his plane prepared to land in Bombay. An elderly passenger looked at him and said, Were all trying to go that way, pointing to the rear. You, youre going this way. Giridharadas was...

Day Hikes Around Los Angeles
Day Hikes Around Los Angeles

Author: Robert Stone

Publisher: Day Hikes Around Los Angeles

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781573420716

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LA Times Best Seller and four-time award winner from three Outdoor Writers Associations, including Best in Show and Best Guidebook! Expanded 6th edition includes 160 day hikes in and around Los Angeles and over 230 maps. Hikes range from boardwalk strolls along the ocean to shady canyon trails that lead to panoramic overlooks. This is an essential guide to discovering the city's thousands of acres of public green space as well as many access points to the coastline.

Afoot and Afield Orange County
Afoot and Afield Orange County

Author: Jerry Schad

Publisher:

Published: 2006-02-15

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780899973975

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This completely updated and expanded new edition in the Wilderness Press Afoot & Afield series is the ultimate guide to the hiking opportunities throughout Southern California's Orange County. Featuring 87 trips from serene summits to sparkling beaches, Afoot & Afield Orange County covers the Laguna Coast, Newport Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, the Chino Hills, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, the Santa Ana Mountains, and more. Trips range from short strolls to rigorous daylong treks, and are all within a short car trip of the Southland's cities.

101 Hikes in Southern California
101 Hikes in Southern California

Author: Jerry Schad

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 2013-07-22

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0899977170

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Trek the diverse terrain of Southern California, from desert to beach to mountaintop, on an easy stroll or overnight adventure, with this ultimate guide to the 101 best hikes in the Southland. Covers the Santa Monica, San Gabriel, San Jacinto, and San Bernardino mountains, and the Mojave and Colorado deserts. This updated and revised edition of one of our best-selling guidebooks includes 12 new hikes and updated information for hikes from the previous edition. All trips have been rehiked for this update. Each trip includes a map, photos, trail highlights, and symbols to tell you the basics of the trip at a glance. Each map now includes key GPS coordinates.

Best Bike Rides Orange County, California
Best Bike Rides Orange County, California

Author: Wayne D. Cottrell

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1493022202

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Orange County is home to some of the best paved roads, dirt roads, mountain bike trails, and bike paths. Best Bike Rides Orange County describes over forty of the most diverse recreational and scenic rides in the Orange County area. With most rides between 3 and 50 miles, it's easy to find a ride that suits your tastes. Each route includes complete point-by-point miles and directions, map, text description of the riding area, GPS coordinates of the start/finish point, and full-color photos of the ride's features. More than just a trail guide, Best Bike Rides Orange County gives the reader important information, such as flora and fauna, history, folklore, special events, and cultural happenings.