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Wilderness Press.


Wilderness Press Wilderness Press is a Berkeley, CA based publisher of outdoor guidebooks and maps founded by Thomas Winnett in 1967. Its first publication was Sierra North, considered the authoritative guidebook for hikers and backpackers in the Northern Sierra Nevada (U.S.).  

1200--5th St., Berkeley, CA 94710

www.wildernesspress.com

If only one book on California's scenic Point Reyes National Seashore Point Reyes National Seashore (rā`ĭs), 71,068 acres (28,772 hectares), W Calif.; est. 1962. Included in the area are steep bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, lagoons, and esteros enclosed by sand dunes, rolling hills, and forests.  were to be chosen as a take-along tote or basic destination-oriented reference, it should be Jessica Lage's Point Reyes Point Reyes is a prominent cape on the Pacific coast of northern California. It is located in Marin County approximately 30 mi (48 km) WNW of San Francisco. The term is often applied to the Point Reyes Peninsula : The Complete Guide To The National Seashore national seashore
n.
A seacoast recreational area that is protected and maintained by the federal government for public use.
 & Surrounding Area (0899973507, $15.95). Why? It not only includes the anticipated maps and park suggestions, but rounds out the tips on hiking and trails with small town local higlights, a seasonal calendar of nature's cycles and local cultural events, and includes trail distance, type, difficulty and park facilities ratings. Armed with this information, would-be campers and day visitors like are fully able to plan strategies for either a few hours, a few days, or a few weeks in the park and surrounding area. Oh, and don't forget Wilderness Press' waterproof recreational map Point Reyes National Seashore And West Marin This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.
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 Parklands (0899973558, $9.95): it shows all established trails, parking, campsites, restroom, and more. California travelers and residents should also be sure Analise Elliot's Hiking & Backpacking Big Sur Big Sur

Scenic region along the Pacific coast of California, U.S. It comprises a ruggedly beautiful stretch of seacoast 100 mi (160 km) long. Popular with tourists and naturalists, it extends southward from Carmel to the Hearst Castle at San Simeon.
 (0899973254, $19.95) is a basic part of any take-along tote to Big Sur: this complete guide to trails not only covers Big Sur wilderness area, but the nearby Ventana and Silver Peak Wilderness areas as well. From day hikes to longer backpacking routes, details include trails, facilities, difficulty ratings, and recommended 'theme hikes' for any type of mood or ability.
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Title Annotation:Point Reyes: The Complete Guide To The National Seashore & Surrounding Area; Point Reyes National Seashore And West Marin Parklands; Hiking & Backpacking Big Sur
Publication:The Bookwatch
Article Type:Book Review
Date:May 1, 2005
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