John McKinney
Yosemite Hiking Vacation
Known the world over for its great granite cliffs and domes, enormous waterfalls and giant sequoias, Yosemite is everything a national park should be and more. Such well known Yosemite Valley destinations as Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall,YosemiteFalls and Half Dome are magnets for hikers. Equally attractive are many more sights outside the valley: Tuolomne Meadows, CathedralPeak, Clouds Rest, the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees and many more.
The park boasts a magnificent High Sierra backcountry, one that (by rather severe Sierra standards anyway) is quite accessible. Well-marked trails lead to wildflower-festooned alpine meadows, lovely lakes and tarns, trails and cross-country routes to peaks.
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Walk Santa Barbara City, Coast, Country
Discover the best of Santa Barbara—on foot!
Walking isn’t the only way to see Santa Barbara; it’s simply the best way. Stroll the historic downtown, walk the beaches. Hike the foothill trails.
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Southern California, A Day Hiker’s Guide
by John McKinney
Features 150 of the author’s favorite hikes in Southern California’s still pristine and wild areas from San Diego to Santa Barbara, from the Channel Islands to the desert sands—and points in between. Hikers of every level will appreciate this eclectic mix of hikes, including time-tested classics, personal and reader favorites, new trails in new parklands, and more than a few surprises in this just-published version of his popular guide.
All you need to know about hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, San Jacinto Mountains, and Joshua Tree National Park. Plus the best trails on Catalina Island, around Santa Barbara and Palm Springs.
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Book Details: ISBN: 978-0-9786575-2-9 |
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Best Hiking Trips in Northern California
John McKinney
Northern California beckons the hiker with an unrivalled diversity of terrain and trails. From the foggy headlands of San Francisco Bay to the snowy summits of the High Sierra, and from the golden hills of the Wine Country to the towering redwood forests along the coast, this hiker’s paradise is preserved in more than a dozen national parklands, more than a hundred state parks, and dozens of coastal preserves.
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Black Tide: John McKinney Recalls the Santa Barbara Oil Spill of 1969
Even on the beach, my twelve year-old All Star can’t stop playing baseball. Danielgrips a driftwood “bat,” tosses rocks in the air, and hits them into the waves.
But something disturbs his hitting. He steps out of his imaginary batters box, peers at the bottom of his feet, and frowns. “Lots of tar today, Dad.”
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California’s Coastal Parks, A Day Hiker’s Guide
150 walks along the coast at the best spots—state beaches, national parks, cool seaside towns. Choose from easy strolls, nature hikes, all-day adventures.
Discover California's Magnificent Coastline!
Explore the Natural World of the California Coast
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