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The
Complete Guidebook to Yosemite...
by Steven P. Medley
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This is the best guidebook to Yosemite I've
seen. The guide is well written, easy to read and full of useful
and interesting facts about visiting the park. Mr. Medley obviously
knows his subject, and his insightful and humorous observations
make this an enjoyable read. Not only does it include how-to
information for visiting the park, but also sections on Yosemite
history, geology and wildlife. If you are planning to visit
Yosemite, make this your first purchase.
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Frommers
Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings...
by Stacey Wells
Yosemite Valley is where most folks flock, to
view the awesome hunks of granite and waterfall spectacles,
but the Valley represents just the merest fraction of what there
is to see. This Frommer guide offers insights on the best views,
car campgrounds and primitive campgrounds, best day hikes, waterfalls
and picnic spots, best meals, supply stores, and places to take
the kids. But the real guidance begins with detailed descriptions
of hundreds of lakes, meadows, trails, and drives, plus all
the particulars on lodges, motels, campsites, permits, and places
to eat.
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It
Will Live Forever : Traditional...
by Beverly R. Ortiz, Julia F. Parker, Raye Santos
(Photographer)
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I spent years learning how to properly process
acorns, so that they were yummy to eat. I tried all the recipes
in the wild edible books, and my own experiments. Reading this
book gave me the simple but crucial details I was missing to
turn out good acorn every time. Its not hard, you just got to
do it right. This book is the only one I know of that will show
you all you need to know. Otherwise its a fairly bland book,
with a little too much heroine worship by the author.
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Magic
Yosemite Winters: A Century of...
by Gene Rose, Laural H. Lippert, Robert Frohlick
A beautiful chronicle of more than a century
of winter in the park. This is the story of those who embraced
the winter season. Following the hardy explorers of the late
1800s, a small but growing number of adventurers sought the
winter magic in skiing, skating and sleighing. These aficionados
ushered in a whole new world to the fledgling park, creating
a year-round season for its enjoyment. Many of the great names
of American skiing touched the snows of Yosemite and for a brief
period their contributions enabled Badger Pass to stand at the
top as the foremost ski area in the nation. In this chronicle
you will meet those early sports pioneers and encounter other
forerunners who are still yodeling their love and enthusiasm
for the magic of Yosemite winters.
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Glaciers
of California: Modern Glaciers...
by Bill Guyton
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Glaciers in sunny California? Many people will
be surprised to learn that there are several hundred in this
state, ranging in size from the impressive Whitney Glacier on
Mt. Shasta and the Palisade Glacier in the Sierra Nevada to
tiny glacierets. He describes the controversy about the origin
of Yosemite Valley and quotes from the colorful accounts of
early mountain explorers such as John Muir, Josiah Whitney,
and Franois Matthes. His book provides a primer on glaciers
and glacial landforms, a glossary of technical terms, helpful
illustrations, and a 100-mile Sierra field trip guide for readers
who want to see glaciers and glacial features for themselves.
Glaciers of California will make any visit to the mountains
more interesting, whether one is carrying a camera, crampons,
or a fishing pole.
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Greetings
from Yosemite National Park...
by Joe Galliani
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Our Passion For The Parks Made This Book Happen!
My co-author, Mike Baggetta, and I started collecting National
Park postcards from the 1930s and 40s during our visits to parks
across the country. Both of us are in our early 40's ourselves
and have only known these cards as a part of collectible history.
We've always wanted to be able to send these great images through
the mail so we've brought them back in this book. All the postcards
in "Greetings From Yosemite" come from our own collection, and
these are some of our very favorites from the thousands we have
archived. This book has special meaning for me as a Californian
who considers Yosemite my "home park." I've been to all the places
depicted on these cards and I will return to them again and again,
both in person and through these cards. See you in the parks!
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Map and Guide to Yosemite Valley
by Dean Shenk
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It gives you an up close view of Yosemite Valley
mapped. No more squinting and turning your Yosemite park map every
which way just to get a bird's eye view of the valley trails.
Major trails are listed along with their milage. It even gives
an adequate view of how the trails bend and curve, so you have
a rough idea what to expect while out on your valley hikes. Included
in the map is historical captions about some of the landmarks
along with blk/wht and color photo snippets. There is even a basic
park phone directory and a time line of historical events. This
is a great magnified map made from a thick durable paper and easy
to handle because of its smaller size, NO map folding FUSS! That's
an A+ in itself. Just an overall great map to take along on your
hikes.
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