Download or read book Whale Watching Tidepools written by Gregory Lee and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To say California has an abundant marine life is an understatement. More than 1,100 miles of shoreline provides ample opportunity to spot whales and other water creatures. This book provides information on popular public locations and quiet locales, too.
Download or read book The Delicate Art of Whale Watching written by Joana McIntyre Varawa and published by San Francisco : Sierra Club Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book America s National Parks written by Fodor's and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains detailed descriptions of nearly four hundred national park areas, along with regulations, fees, access tips, locator maps, regional itineraries, weather charts, lodging and dining options, and campgrounds.
Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Collectible Rock Records written by Randal C. Hill and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fodor s Official Guide to Americas National Parks written by Inc. Fodor's Travel Publications and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 2004 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and updated, this comprehensive guide to America's National Parks encompasses detailed descriptions of nearly four hundred National Park areas, along with information on regulations, fees, access tips, locator maps, regional itineraries, weather charts, lodging and dining options, campgrounds, and more. Original.
Download or read book Coast to Cactus written by Diana Lindsay and published by Sunbelt Publications. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Fodor s Around San Diego With Kids written by Cynthia Cuadra Winters and published by Fodor's. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each book focuses on up to 68 terrific ideas for family days, from museums and puppet theaters to skyscrapers and parks. Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like--and about what parents need. All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness. "Hey, Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination, and "Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend three or four places to grab a bite to eat nearby. Fun to read and easy to use, these handy little guides make it easy to plan an enjoyable, hassle-free day with children in the world's most popular cities. They're perfect idea books for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable aids for families on vacation.
Download or read book 50 Ways to Save the Ocean written by David Helvarg and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oceans, and the challenges they face, are so vast that it’s easy to feel powerless to protect them. 50 Ways to Save the Ocean, written by veteran environmental journalist David Helvarg, focuses on practical, easily-implemented actions everyone can take to protect and conserve this vital resource. Well-researched, personal, and sometimes whimsical, the book addresses daily choices that affect the ocean's health: what fish should and should not be eaten; how and where to vacation; storm drains and driveway run-off; protecting local water tables; proper diving, surfing, and tide pool etiquette; and supporting local marine education. Helvarg also looks at what can be done to stir the waters of seemingly daunting issues such as toxic pollutant runoff; protecting wetlands and sanctuaries; keeping oil rigs off shore; saving reef environments; and replenishing fish reserves.
Download or read book Full Potential GMAT Sentence Correction Intensive written by Bara Sapir, MA and published by Nova Press. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master Content. Upgrade your Mind. Elevate your Score! * Includes Bonus TPNY Full Potential Handbook for test-day success. * 200+ detailed examples and valuable tips based on real GMAT questions. * Effective approaches for non-native speakers and different learning styles. * Fool-proof techniques for mastering each type of Sentence Correction question. * 30+ exercises for peak performance, drawn from sports psychology, mindfulness, and holistic health With this book, you'll learn the Sentence Correction concepts and the critical thinking skills required to succeed on the verbal portion of the GMAT. While other books help you only with the GMAT content, TPNY's Full Potential Handbook (included free) gives you the competitive edge: effective methods to access your optimum emotional and psychological state while you study and when you take the GMAT. This is the only book that creates the best-case scenario on test day: SC content mastery combined with the best mindset to answer test questions efficiently and correctly. Test Prep New York is the only test preparation company to fuse content and strategy-based learning with holistic stress reduction, memory improvement, and confidence building techniques. "The Full Potential section in this book is a welcome guide for those who want to go beyond just studying hard: it addresses all the psychological and emotional processes involved in test-taking. Students of Sapir's holistic approach have enjoyed success in New York City for years. Now others can learn about and incorporate the valuable techniques described in this clear and easy-to-read guide. The techniques are effective and time-tested. Sapir and van Hoek have produced a winning book for those whose scores are compromised by test anxiety, as well as those striving for peak performance." -- Tom Akiva, PhD. Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh School of Education "Bara Sapir's/TPNY's progressive test preparation technique is good for test-takers who want an edge when taking the test, as well as test-takers who require extra assistance. The model is effective because it teaches mediation of cognitive, academic, attentional, and emotional control. This book contains the necessary ingredients to succeed on the GMAT--it skillfully teaches the essential components of test taking through a clever blend of aggressiveness, logic, and relaxation. After practicing the techniques herein, the trepidatious test taker can expect to enter testing arenas with a greater confidence to achieve that may have alluded them in the past." -- Dr. Jason Smith, School and Clinical Psychologist "Full Potential GMAT Sentence Correction Intensive is by far and away the most advanced study aid available for the sentence correction section of the GMAT. We highly recommend this guide to all test takers seeking the 700+ scores the top business schools like to see." -- David Petersam, President, AdmissionsConsultants
Download or read book Day Hiking Oregon Coast written by Bonnie Henderson and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007-04-09 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Color over-view map and compact size for stashing in a pack or jacket pocket * Includes a quick guide to the hikes that lists outings by features such as walks or hikes to hidden beaches, along bay spits, to lakes, or across sand dunes * Sidebars explore the natural history, flora and fauna, and geology of the area Undulating sand dunes, primeval forests, rocky headlands, remote beaches: the wild Oregon coast is impossible to resist. In this updated guide, Bonnie Henderson points you to the 120 best outings in the region, from the Columbia River in the north to the Winchuck River in the south, right by the California coast. Hikes range from an easy beach walk to a multi-day trek of the Oregon Coast Trail. For each outing, you'll find clear driving directions along with a comprehensive trail description covering distance, difficulty, terrain, best time to go, and more. You'll find suggestions for other outdoor activities, such as tidepooling, cycling, wildlife viewing, and camping, to help make the most of your time at the beach.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to California written by Rough Guides (Firm) and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide that covers urban hotspots such as San Francisco and LA to the natural beauty of the Yosemite National Park and the Lake Tahoe area. Camping and hiking information in Sequoia, Death Valley and the other great National Parks is included as well as the highlights of the east - Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Hotel and restaurant details are given to suit all budgets together with the lowdown on the coolest (or, failing that, the most interesting) clubs and bars. Comprehensive contexts sections featuring the best books and movies on California, as well as extracts from two best-selling authors are also included.
Download or read book Field Guide to Marine Mammals of the Pacific Coast written by Sarah G. Allen and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This richly illustrated book is more than a field guide, giving the reader insight into the fascinating biology of these animals and the conservation issues they face. Any resident or visitor to the West Coast will love this book and reach for it not only when standing on a bluff looking out to sea, but also when curled in an armchair at home." ---FRANCES GULLAND, The Marine Mammal Center --Book Jacket.
Download or read book California s Best Nature Walks written by Charles Hood and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore some of California’s most exquisite landscapes with this accessible hiking guidebook featuring descriptions of the flora, fauna, and ecology hikers will discover along the trail. See the oldest trees in the world—and the tallest. Meet earthquake-loving fish, lively island foxes, and endemic birds. Visit the saltwater homes to sea otters and a desert basin where the water is even saltier. In California’s Best Nature Walks, Charles Hood reveals the golden state’s unique ecosystems, guiding you through 32 spectacular natural areas, with advice on deciphering the terrain. All are within easy walking distance of the road. This is an essential companion for road-trippers, outdoor enthusiasts, and day hikers—no cleated boots or trekking poles necessary. Locations include the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Olmsted Point at Yosemite National Park, Fossil Falls, Camp Roberts Rest Area along Highway 101, Scorpion Anchorage at Channel Islands National Park, Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, and more!
Download or read book Camping Northern California written by Linda Hamilton and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its diverse landscape, mild climate, and magnificent scenery, California is truly the Golden State for outdoor enthusiasts. Camping Northern California will guide you to the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV while enjoying the myriad recreational opportunities the northern half of the stare has to offer. Featured here are hundreds of campgrounds accessible by car and managed by public agencies--everything from primitive sites for tents and self-contained RV's to plush resorts with spas, pools tennis courts, and even golf courses. Whether you're headed for the redwood forests, the High Sierra, or the San Francisco Bay area, let this book guide you to the perfect homes away from home.
Download or read book Fodor s Oregon written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Gorgeous scenery, hip cities, and a growing wine and brewing scene make Oregon one of the top destinations for adventure and culture lovers alike. With Fodor's Oregon, travelers can successfully navigate the Pacific Coast's beautiful beaches and Portland's unique neighborhoods, while also enjoying Willamette's wineries and the hiking opportunities of the Cascade Mountain range. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · In-depth breakout features on whale-watching and top wineries · Major sights such as Cannon Beach, Columbia River Gorge, Columbia River Maritime Museum, Crater Lake National Park, High Desert Museum, Mt. Hood, Oregon Sand Dunes, Powell's Bookstore, and Willamette Valley Wine Country · Coverage of Portland, Oregon Coast, The Willamette Valley and Wine Country, The Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood, Central Oregon, Crater Lake National Park, Southern Oregon, Eastern Oregon Planning to focus your trip or see more of the region? Check out Fodor's travel guides to Portland and The Pacific Northwest.
Download or read book The Northwest Nature Guide written by James Luther Davis and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From winter whale watching to autumn seabirding, The Northwest Nature Guide offers more than 170 best bets for wildlife adventures throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia—as well as your own backyard. With contagious enthusiasm and irrepressible humor, James Luther Davis shares his insider tips, helpful maps, and experience to guarantee readers know where they need to go to see nature at its peak every month of the year. Whatever the season and no matter the weather, Davis entices nature lovers of all ages to discover what they might otherwise miss. The intrepid may find the three-toed woodpecker or even Sasquatch. The inquisitive will learn why auks fly but penguins don't. Everyone will discover outdoor adventures that revitalize, inspire, and renew their appreciation for nature. Whether it's tidepooling by the shore, newt pursuit in the woods, or trailing bighorn sheep in the mountains, this practical guide helps make the most of every fresh-air opportunity.
Download or read book Day Trips from Orange County CA written by Divina Infusino and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Orange County. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover all within a 2-hour drive. .
