The East Bay Regional Park Story
Author: East Bay Regional Park District (Calif.)
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Published: 1954*
Total Pages: 1
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Author: East Bay Regional Park District (Calif.)
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Published: 1954*
Total Pages: 1
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Laura McCreery
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Published: 2010
Total Pages: 216
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKLiving Landscape traces the East Bay Regional Park District's 75-year history, from its beginnings in the depths of the Great Depression when voters approved a tax hike, to its establishment as the largest and most innovative regional park agency in the United States. The agency's unwavering focus and sophisticated methods have allowed it to preserve 100,000 acres of public parklands in 65 parks throughout San Francisco Bay Area's Alameda and Contra Costa counties (the East Bay). The book explores the politically charged annexation of new territory in 1964, board members whose controversial tactics nearly brought the agency to its knees, the clashes of "pure" open-space advocates with those favoring increased public access to parks, and many more pivotal moments. Set against the coming of age of the environmental movement, the book reveals how these extraordinary events unfolded, through the eyes and words of people behind the scenes. Living Landscape informs and surprises readers interested in the environment, California history, politics, law, or simply a good story.
Author: Amelia Sue Marshall
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1467137251
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Like the mist rising from San Francisco Bay encircles the towering redwoods, the little-known legends of the East Bay hills enrich a glorious history. Follow the trails of Saclan and Jalquin-Yrgin people over the hills and through the valleys. Ride with the mounted rangers through the Flood of '62. Break into a sealed railroad tunnel with a pack of junior high school boys. Learn how university professors, civil servants and wealthy businessman planned for years to create a chain of parks twenty miles along the hilltops. Author Amelia Sue Marshall explores the heritage of these storied parklands with the naturalists who continue to preserve them and the old-timers who remember wilder days."--Back cover of work
Author: East Bay Regional Park District (Calif.)
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Published: 1977
Total Pages: 12
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Christopher Beaver
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Published: 2007
Total Pages: 200
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBob Walker (1952-1992), a self-taught photographer and environmental activist, photographed San Francisco's East Bay landscapes between 1982 and 1992. His images, together with his advocacy, helped contribute to the designation of new parklands, now permanently protected from development. Some photos document open space that has been lost forever to urban and suburban sprawl. This book includes more than 80 of the best images of the 40,000 Walker donated to the Oakland Museum of California. The photographs, combined with descriptions of his activism, create a revealing portrait of a remarkable region--what has been saved and what can easily be lost. This full-color book is published in collaboration with the East Bay Regional Parks District, which encompasses 65 parks in 97,000 acres of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Author: Mimi Stein
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Published: 1984
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780914531012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gale Straub
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2019-03-26
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1452167672
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
Author: Richard Langs
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Published: 2016-10-19
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ISBN-13: 9780692779262
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrating Its 80th Anniversary Exploring Its History
Author: East Bay Regional Park District (Calif.)
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Published: 1936*
Total Pages: 5
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Richard E. Walpole
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Published: 1960*
Total Pages: 10
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