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Hike Smart, Live Well, Go Green by John McKinney Get the most out of life—on and off the trail. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, hiking trails near and far, reconnecting with nature or just learning more about … read more →

Southern California, A Day Hiker’s Guide; Los Angeles County, A Day Hiker’s Guide; Orange County, A Day Hiker’s Guide. Get on the trail with The Trailmaster’s best deal. Order a set for yourself and a set for that hiker near … read more →

by John McKinney Lively and comprehensive guide puts you on the trail to 150 California State Parks, Preserves, Beaches, Wilderness Areas and Historic Sites. Complete with nature lore, colorful stories and detailed maps. Discover California’s Magnificent State Parks! John McKinney … read more →

by John McKinney Discover OC’s splendid scenic diversity on the very best trails through woodlands, canyons, foothills and mountains, and along the region’s famed beaches and bluffs. New edition highlights classic hikes and new parklands. Orange County, A Day Hiker’s … read more →

by John McKinney “A Southern California classic”
 New edition of one of the best-selling trail guides of all time. Longtime LA Times hiking columnist shares 150 of his/readers’ favorite hikes from easy nature trails to all-day adventures. Features 150 of … read more →

by John McKinney Discover the magic of the Santa Monica Mountains! Nature walks, moderate hikes and all-day adventures presented by The Trailmaster John McKinney and Master Mapmaker Tom Harrison. “Consult the Santa Monica Mountains Trail Guide and just moments later … read more →

A Visitor’s Guide by Cheri Rae & John McKinney Explore this magnificent desert national parkland with a brand-new edition of the only comprehensive guide to Mojave National Preserve. Great auto tours and suggested hikes help you explore vast sand dunes, … read more →

California’s State Parks, A Day Hiker’s Guide; California’s National Parks, A Day Hiker’s Guide; California’s Coastal Parks, A Day Hiker’s Guide. Each comprehensive guide features 150 great hikes. A must for the true California hiker. John McKinney has visited all … read more →

Dispatches from the Edge of California on a 1,600-mile Hike from Mexico to Oregon by John McKinney “A book for the true adventurer”—San Jose Mercury News 
A saga, a celebration, a comedy and a lament, this narrative ranks with the … read more →

by John McKinney “The best all-around guide to the city.”—Santa Barbara Independent
. Explore the charming and pedestrian-friendly city, walk the splendid beaches and dramatic bluffs, take a hike in the lovely canyons and foothills. Discover the best of Santa Barbara—on … read more →