Download or read book Point Reyes Complete Guide written by Jessica Lage and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2010-05-10 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only 30 miles from San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore attracts admirers year-round to its forests, wetlands, and beaches. Visitors come to this tranquil place to hike, camp, backpack, bike, kayak, horseback ride, picnic, fish, and nature-watch. This invaluable resource gives detailed information on the trails, roads, camps, and and beaches within the Seashore, plus surrounding parks and preserves. Point Reyes: The Complete Guide to the National Seashore & Surrounding Area has much more than coverage of all the popular recreational activities and hiking trails.
Download or read book HIKE Point Reyes written by John McKinney and published by Trailmaster. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Point Reyes is a haven for birds and heaven for hikers. With forested ridges, wild and open coastal bluffs, and deserted beaches, Point Reyes National Seashore is an unforgettable place to ramble.In "HIKE Point Reyes," author and coastal trail expert John McKinney, aka The Trailmaster, shares his favorite coastal trails--among the most magnificent in California.The guide is one of the popular books in The Trailmaster Pocket Guide series, created especially for hikers and designed to fit perfectly in the hiker's pocket or pack. "HIKE Point Reyes" comes complete with The Trailmaster's colorful stories, trusted trail accounts and easy-to-follow maps by master mapmaker Tom Harrison.From Firtop to Alamere Falls to Hearts Desire Beach, "HIKE Point Reyes" highlights trails to remember to the peninsula's state and national parklands.Meander Bear Valley, Tomales Point and Drakes Estero. Enjoy grand views from Mt. Wittenberg, Inverness Ridge & Pt. Reyes Lighthouse. Observe tule elk, elephant seals and a remarkable variety of birds.McKinney says he's liked hiking Point Reyes ever since he discovered it back during his college days, but grew extra fond of it more recently when he led Europeans and Americans from other states on week-long hiking adventures around the peninsula. "Sometimes when you have the experience of leading others along favorite trails, you learn to admire a place all the more."
Download or read book Hike Point Reyes Best Day Hikes in Point Reyes National Seashore written by McKinney John and published by Trailmaster / Olympus Press. This book was released on 2019-07-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-use guide to the best day hikes on the Point Reyes peninsula and around Tomales Bay. Hikes feature waterfalls, wildflowers, breathtaking views, and more. Point Reyes is a haven for birds, a heaven for hikers, and the coastal trails here are among the most magnificent in all of California.
Download or read book Point Reyes National Seashore written by Donald W. Martin and published by Marin Trails Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated, this Point Reyes guide features exceptional trail mapsThe Point Reyes National Seashore, just north of San Francisco, is a naturalist's delight with areas of true wilderness and over 100 miles of trails. Setting this guide apart are the updated 3-D relief maps detailing trail elevations, mileage, and natural and man-made landmarks. Three brand-new hikes and updated information complete this new edition.
Download or read book Point Reyes written by Dorothy L. Whitnah and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula written by Jules Evens and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the past 40 years an amazing amount of data has been accumulated and analyzed on all aspects of the natural history of Point Reyes. Jules Evens has taken the difficult job of tackling an almost impossibly complicated subject and has succeeded masterfully. Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula provides an overview of not just the peninsula, but also adjacent land and ocean habitats, as well as thoughtful insights gleaned from research. The overwhelming draw to this area is observing some part of its natural history, and this book provides an intelligent summary of past and present knowledge."—Bob Stewart, former Naturalist in Residence for the Point Reyes National Seashore and author of Butterflies of Arizona: A Photographic Guide
Download or read book Hiking Riding Cycling the Pt Reyes Trails written by Mr Dennis Portnoy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide of the Pt. Reyes National Seashore trails that offers detailed descriptions, hand drawn maps and a glossary that points to the page of each trail. Whether you are visiting waterfalls, searching for swimming holes or beautiful views, this guide will fit easily in your pack.
Download or read book Point Reyes written by Jessica Lage and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2022-12-20 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the complete guide to the Point Reyes peninsula in California, and discover the history of the area, activities to enjoy, and 50 hiking and backpacking trips. Escape the urban hustle. Find the slow rhythm of time spent in nature. Just 30 miles from downtown San Francisco, the Point Reyes peninsula is a place apart—where trails weave through Douglas-fir forests, beaches rim the rocky coastline, whales swim in offshore waters, and coastal grasslands are swathed in wildflowers. Let Jessica Lage introduce you to this unparalleled area and guide you along its best trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, backpacking, and more. Wander old ranch roads that have been converted into trails. Go birding on a tranquil estero. Gaze at wildflowers on the site of a once-thriving dairy ranch. The Point Reyes wilderness protects a diverse ecosystem. Of every species of California plant, nearly 18 percent can be found there—as well as almost 10 percent of the world’s marine mammal species. Plus, more than 45 percent of all North American bird species visit the seashore. Point Reyes is your guide to the entire area: the national seashore, Tomales Bay and Samuel P. Taylor state parks, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and towns in the vicinity. The book presents the natural and human history of the area, activities to enjoy, and 50 detailed trips for hikers and backpackers. Inside You’ll Find Complete trail descriptions for 42 hikes and 8 backpacking excursions Updated color maps and photographs of the national seashore and adjacent parks Suggested activities, from kayaking to exploring tidepools The natural and human history of the area Small-town highlights, such as galleries, eateries, and museums Make your way to this recreational paradise. Whether you have a few hours, a weekend, or an entire vacation, a visit to Point Reyes is a trip you’ll remember forever.
Download or read book Hiking Marin written by Don Martin and published by Martin Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring Point Reyes written by Phil Arnot and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles San Francisco written by Jane Huber and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bay Area parks and preserves offer a dramatic variety of landscapes, from rugged redwood-forested canyons to breezy coastal bluffs, grassy rolling hills to sunny chaparral-coated hillsides. Well-known destinations such as Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Tamalpais State Park, and many other more obscure jewels of the Bay Area park system are just a short drive from the heart of San Francisco. Completely updated and including several new hikes and a complete new map set, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: San Francisco guides readers to a splendid assortment of trails in the nine counties surrounding one of the world's most beautiful cities. Whether hikers crave a quick and easy get-out-of-town stroll or a challenging day-long trek through wilderness, this book is the perfect trailblazer, for city natives and first-time visitors alike.
Download or read book Exploring Point Reyes written by Elvira Monroe and published by Tetra Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Walkabout Northern California written by Tom Courtney and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan and Enjoy Self-Guided Inn-to-Inn Hikes Leave the car behind, and go on a multiday hiking adventure in Northern California. Cross the Sierra in the footsteps of pioneers, staying in cabins beside clear mountain lakes. Take a romantic stroll along the beautiful Mendocino Coast, and sample gourmet cuisine at inns overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Explore the hydrothermal landscapes in Lassen Volcanic National Park, where you can relax with a muscle-soothing soak in hot springs. Walkabout Northern California gives you the information you need to create a wilderness vacation that lets you end each day with a comfortable bed, a great meal, and perhaps even a hot tub. This fully updated, full-color edition describes 14 walks (or walkabouts) in the wilds of Northern California: along the Pacific Coast, through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the Cascades, and around the parklands of the San Francisco Bay. Each entry includes all the necessary details to create a memorable and invigorating vacation—with a map, mile-by-mile details of the route, logistical tips on places to stay and eat, and inspirational ideas to simplify your travel and reconnect with nature’s rhythm. Some hikes can take a week, but many can be enjoyed in a weekend. Some are challenging, but many are perfect for the casual hiker. With a light day pack and a few reservations, you can travel for days along California’s breathtaking coastline or over its vast mountain ranges. Follow author Tom Courtney on a northern California walkabout, so you can create a human-powered vacation in wilderness and in comfort.
Download or read book The Backyard Adventurer written by Beau Miles and published by Brio Books Pty Ltd. This book was released on 2021-05-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of adventuring around the globe – running, kayaking, hitchhiking, exploring – Beau Miles came back to his block in country Victoria. Staying put for the first time in years, Beau developed a new kind of lifestyle as the Backyard Adventurer. Whether it was walking 90km to work with no provisions, building a canoe paddle out of scavenged scrap or running a disused railway line through properties, blackberry thickets and past inquiring police officers, Beau has been finding ways to satisfy his adventurous spirit close to home. This book is about conscious experimentation with adventure, making meaning and inspiration out of tins of beans, bits of rubbish and elbow grease. Beau’s Backyard exploits are funny, authentic, insightful and being copied all over the world by everyday people. YouTuber, new dad, and self-described oddball who needs to shower more, Beau is what happens when you cross Bear Grylls with Bush Tucker Man. With a PhD in Outdoor Education, a string of successful short films under his belt and a boundless passion for discovery, Beau is the real deal.
Download or read book Point Reyes Hiking Fool Winter written by Sonja Williams and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tarot-inspired, hiking journey through the Point Reyes National Seashore. This first volume includes the fourteen hikes of winter in a year-long project to hike every trail and road in the park while pondering the environmental question of why humans create trash.
Download or read book Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area written by Tracy Salcedo-Chourre and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Point Reyes National Seashore, located just north of San Francisco Bay, and the adjacent Golden Gate National Recreation Area encompass some of the most spectacular landscapes on the West Coast. From the rugged coastline, with its historic lighthouse and far-reaching beaches, to the pasturelands and thick forests that clothe its eastern reaches, the park is a major recreational destination for travelers from northern and central California and from out of state. Together, Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area host more than 16 million visitors annually. This comprehensive guide includes detailed information on the natural and cultural history of the area; recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, bicycling trails, sea kayaking and canoeing, and horseback riding; and historical exhibits.For travelers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to experience a taste of all that an area has to offer, this series features short hikes, biking trails, and other outdoor recreation opportunities, plus travel information and natural history.Features include: - Best time of year to visit- Facilities, fees, and recreational activities- RV sites and campgrounds- Nearby points of interest- Detailed maps of each area(6 x 9, 288 pages, b&w photos, maps)Tracy Salcedo-Chourre is a professional writer, indefatigable researcher, and the author of more than a dozen previous guidebooks. She lives with her husband, Martin, and their three sons in Glen Ellen, California.
Download or read book Point Reyes Visions Guidebook written by Kathleen Goodwin and published by Blair Goodwin Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique guidebook with fine art quality photographs. Descriptions of hikes, sites to watch the sunset, lists of camprounds, places to take your dog. Also ideal keepsake. Includes color, waterproof, tearproof map of Point Reyes National Seashore.
