California Parklands Series 3-pack
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
by John McKinney
John McKinney has visited all 278 California State Parks and delights in sharing their often undiscovered natural attractions. He works closely with the California State Parks Foundation to protect and advocate for state parks.
John has walked the length of the California coast and written both the acclaimed narrative, A Walk Along Land’s End and a guidebook to the best coastal hikes. He’s also hiked extensively in all 20 of California’s national parks, preserves and recreation areas
California’s State Parks, A Day Hiker’s Guide
Hiking adventures in 150 state parks, preserves, beaches, wilderness areas and historic sites. Watch 3,000 pound elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Reserve; roam among giant redwoods at Humboldt Redwoods State Park; explore the sites where so many movies and TV shows were filmed at Malibu Creek State Park; discover for yourself where the Gold Rush began at Marshall Gold Discovery State Park.
“The best of California’s parklands at your feet; a must for every hiker.”
—Elizabeth Goldstein, president, California State Parks Foundation
California’s National Parks, A Day Hiker’s Guide
From the foggy shores of Point Reyes National Seashore to the dramatic Yosemite Valley, from the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area near Los Angeles to the tallest trees on earth in Redwood National Park, California’s astonishing natural diversity is preserved 20 national parklands. Trailmaster John McKinney presents 150 day hikes in all 20 of California’s national parklands, including Sequoia, Joshua Tree, Lassen, Muir Woods, Death Valley and Channel Islands.
“There are many ways to travel California. The best way is to walk, with hiking expert John McKinney as your guide.”
–Kevin Starr, California State Librarian Emeritus
California’s Coastal Parks, A Day Hiker’s Guide
Lively descriptions of the 150 best spots for hiking on the coast—between the border of Mexico and the Oregon state line—including state beaches, national parks, historic sites and wilderness areas. Watch surfers catch waves at Corona del Mar Beach, explore the redwood forests and rocky coast of Big Sur, stroll San Francisco’s historic Presidio, and enjoy the sand spits and wetlands of Morro Bay.
“An ideal companion for a drive along Highway 1. You’ll find a wealth of information about where to hike and what to see. After reading it, you’ll feel a little closer to the edge of the continent.”
—The Sierra Club Southern Sierra
“More than a compendium of hikes. Packed with intriguing stories about the history of towns, harbors, beaches and parks.”
—Sunset Magazine
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