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Afoot and Afield: San Diego County: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide

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Jerry Schad - 1986

The Los Angeles Times has hailed Southern California' hiking guru Jerry Schad's Afoot & Afield San Diego County as "the bible of San Diego hiking." Encompassing the county from Sunset Cliff Park and the Bayside Trail at Point Loma to Fonts Point in the Borrego Badlands, this hiking guide is the "must-have" to explore San Diego's diverse outdoors.

The book covers all the worthwhile hiking destinations throughout the county - including the coast, foothills, mountains, and desert - in trips ranging from the short family excursions to multi-day backpacks. This long-awaited fourth edition of San Diego County's most recognized and comprehensive hiking guide has been fully updated and expanded to cover 250 hikes and all new maps.

Michael Hague's Magical World of Unicorns

Michael Hague - 1986

The elusive unicorn has been captured by acclaimed artist Michael Hague, whose fanciful style has been seen in such books as "The Children's Book of Virtues" and "The Children's Book of Heroes." Full color..

Alaska Trees and Shrubs

Leslie A. Viereck - 1986

Alaska Trees and Shrubs has been the definitive work on the woody plants of Alaska for more than three decades.

This new, completely revised second edition provides updated information on habitat, as well as detailed descriptions of every tree or shrub species in the state. New distribution maps reflect the latest survey data, while the keys, glossary, and appendix on non-native plants make this the most useful guide to Alaska trees and shrubs ever published.

Hiking the Grand Canyon: A Sierra Club Totebook

John Annerino - 1986

Fully revised and updated, the third edition of this celebrated Sierra Club Totebook® is an information-packed guide to America’s best-known national park—destination of more than four and a half million visitors annually.Hiking the Grand Canyon provides detailed, authoritative descriptions of more than one hundred of the best trails—from easy, level day hikes along the Canyon’s North and South Rims, to rigorous but rewarding rim-to-river treks and trans-canyon expeditions.

Author and seasoned Grand Canyon adventurer John Annerino offers invaluable information to help visitors plan their trips, ensure their safety and comfort, and enhance their enjoyment of the Grand Canyon’s natural wonders—including sage advice on hiking equipment and technique, clothing and food requirements, and map selection; vital information on water sources and on climate and weather; and tips on lodging and camping, as well as on how to book guided hiking, rafting, and muleback or horseback trips. The book also features chapters on the park’s natural history and geology and on its Native American history. For first-time visitors as well as adventurers familiar with the Canyon’s many attractions, this is the most user-friendly and comprehensive guide to one of our nation’s premier natural wonders.

Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest

Andy Lamb - 1986

Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prizewinning underwater photographer, Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest is the only comprehensive field guide to marine fishes of BC, Washington, and southern Alaska.

It is also a useful reference for marine fishes of Oregon and Northern California.Each fish is identified by its common name, and is illustrated with a full-colour photograph and labelled sketch. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen; location hints for divers, beachcombers, and pleasure boaters; and cooking ideas for seafood gourmets. The information included in these sections provides a brief but detailed description of each fish's habitat, physical characteristics and behaviour - everything that a fisherman or an amateur naturalist needs to know!