Trails To Tibur N

Author : W. J. McGee
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0816520305

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Trails to Tibur—n by W. J. McGee Pdf

When William John McGee set out from Washington, D.C., for the Sonoran Desert in 1894, he was inspired by a passion for adventure as much as a thirst for knowledge. McGee lived in an era when discovery was made through travel rather than study, and reputations were forged by going where no outsiders had gone before. A self-taught scientist in the newly forming field of anthropology, McGee led two expeditions through southern Arizona and northern Sonora for the Bureau of American Ethnology. There he conducted ethnographic research among the Papagos (Tohono O'odham) and the Seris, and his subsequent publication The Seri Indians helped secure his place in the anthropological community. McGee's complete journals of the expeditions, kept in small field notebooks and preserved in the Library of Congress, are published here for the first time. These journals contain detailed descriptions of the country and people McGee encountered and convey the adventure of traveling through wild and unfamiliar places--including a voyage to Isla Tibur—n, or Shark Island, in the Gulf of California--and being plagued by foul weather, a shortage of supplies, and fear of attack from hostile Indians. Trails to Tibur—n features 57 historical photographs taken on the expedition, capturing the places McGee saw and the people he encountered. Fontana's notes to the diary provide useful botanical, geological, and ethnographic information, while his introduction places McGee and his field work in the context of late-nineteenth-century anthropology and science. Trails to Tibur—n reveals McGee's versatility as a field worker and shows his methods, often questioned today, to be the reasonable response of a man caught up in the intellectual fervor of his time. For anyone wanting to share in the spirit of adventure, these journals are a landmark in the annals of exploration.

Author : Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780899974897

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Rail-Trails West by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Pdf

In this newest edition in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the best of the West. With 70 rural, suburban, and urban trails threading through 1,050 miles, Rail-Trails West covers 60 trails in California, eight in Arizona, and two in Nevada. Many rail-trails offer escapes from city life, like the Mount Lowe Railway Trail, high above the buzzing Los Angeles basin on a rail line vacationers once took to a mountaintop resort. Others offer the pure sensory thrill of sweeping terrain, like Arizona's 7-mile Prescott Peavine Trail. Still more juxtapose the natural world with the railroad's industrial past, like Nevada's Historic Railroad Hiking Trail, which passes through five massive tunnels to reach Hoover Dam. Every trip has a detailed map, directions to the trailhead, and information about parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities. Many of the level rail-trails are suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling, inline skating, wheelchairs, and horses.

Author : Tracy Salcedo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762755646

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Best Rail Trails California by Tracy Salcedo Pdf

Comprehensive directory to the state's most popular rail trails. Each trail will receive a full trail profile, descriptive narrative, detailed information, and more.

Author : Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781643590882

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Rail-Trails California by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Pdf

Explore 72 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways throughout California. All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Level and accessible, these paths are ideal for a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family. In Rail-Trails California, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these routes, as well as other multiuse pathways. Many rail-trails are paved and run within view of the most scenic parts of town. Others, such as the Merced River Trail, offer rugged scenery on ungroomed, mostly dirt, and somewhat wild paths. Take in the Southern California sunshine on the smooth Bayshore Bikeway. Enjoy sandy beaches, sea lions, and shopping along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. Travel between two artificial lakes on the Crystal Springs Regional Trail or between two dams on the Sacramento River Rail Trail. Find public art, a Japanese garden, and a wildlife preserve along the Orange Line Bike Path. Experience the varying personalities of the 25-mile Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail. Whether you’re on feet or wheels, you’ll love the variety in this collection of multiuse trails! Inside you’ll find: Informative descriptions written by rail-trail experts Detailed maps for every featured trail GPS coordinates of parking waypoints Icons indicating the activities that each trail accommodates Information you can rely on from the official guide to rail-trails “You can now throw away all your self-help books on fighting depression, losing weight, toning muscles, finding something to do with your kids, and learning American history. Just use this guide, find a great trail—and enjoy!” —Peter Harnik, Director, Center for City Park Excellence, Trust for Public Land

Author : Wayne D. Cottrell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762794928

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Best Bike Rides San Francisco by Wayne D. Cottrell Pdf

Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America’s largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each book features 35-40 rides with color photos, maps, and point-by-point miles and directions.

Author : State Coastal Conservancy
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520274365

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San Francisco Bay Shoreline Guide by State Coastal Conservancy Pdf

“The San Francisco Bay Shoreline Guide takes us on a walking and cycling journey around San Francisco Bay, unfolding the wonder, drama and beauty of one of the great estuaries of the world.”--Robert Redford "From the bustling waterfronts of our cities and towns, to our wild, windswept, and thankfully, protected natural wetlands, this is our fantastic guide to all of the magnificence of the San Francisco Bay Shoreline. Grab it and go on world-class journeys in our own backyard. I'll see you along the trail!"--Doug McConnell, Television Producer and Reporter “This guide helps to create an awareness and appreciation of San Francisco Bay.”--Sylvia McLaughlin, co-founder of Save the Bay Praise from the previous edition "There are absorbing stories here for the armchair reader and detailed guides for the active explorer. Read, enjoy, and cultivate your roots in the region."—Harold Gilliam "Comprehensive and copiously illustrated, this Guide is a treasure-house of user-friendly information. It reveals the equivalent of a national park hitherto unknown in our midst."—Margot Patterson Doss "This book is a complete guide to the Bay Area. All that's missing are the smells, so perhaps the next edition should be scratch and sniff."—Robin Williams

Author : Alex Kenin
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781680510218

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Urban Trails: San Francisco by Alex Kenin Pdf

• Full-color guide to 50 trails, many of them within city limits • Routes rated for fitness for walkers, runners, and hikers San Francisco is home to more than 800,000 residents and hosts more than 17 million business and leisure travelers each year. But few visitors—or locals, for that matter—realize that there are more than 220 premier parks and 70 miles of hiking trails in the city itself. Urban Trails: San Francisco is the only guide available that details so many trails within the boundaries of the city, including mainland San Francisco and the city’s four islands: Alcatraz, Angel, Treasure, and Yerba Buena. With a focus on parks and trails, here you’ll find 50 routes for walkers, runners, and hikers. Other features include: • Trailhead directions, including public transit options • Info for families and dog owners • Trail distance, high point, estimated time, amenities, and more • Sidebars on area history, nature, tips, and sights

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031264369

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Hahn Shopping Center, Corte Madera by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Bicycle trails
ISBN : UOM:39015040291190

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Organizing Citizen Support and Acquiring Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tom Ogden
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493042463

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Spooky Trails and Tall Tales California by Tom Ogden Pdf

California is home to Hollywood stars, gorgeous vineyards, and some of the most haunted areas of the country. Its immense wilderness has been the setting for mysterious disappearances, unsolved murders, and bone-chilling supernatural occurrences. Exploring all the spookiness the state has to offer has been a difficult challenge… until now. Spooky Trails and Tall Tales California features different spooky stories across northern, central, and southern California. Accompanying each of these captivating tales is hiking information for the brave reader interested in venturing into the wilderness to test their mettle. Written in an engaging, “campfire-style” voice and with dozens of stories and hikes throughout, readers will discover and explore the haunted history of the Golden State.

Author : Joe Yogerst
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781426223587

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100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas by Joe Yogerst Pdf

From the waterfalls of Kauai's Napali coast to the tests of the Appalachian Trail, 100 Trails, 5,000 Ideas highlights the preeminent hiking treks across the United States and Canada, including the best scenic overlooks, camping sites, and off-trail activities. This authoritative travel guide—the next in National Geographic's best-selling 5,000 Ideas series—takes you from the coast of Florida to the peaks of Wyoming on a series of epic hiking and walking adventures. So grab your hiking boots and get ready to explore 100 trails around all 50 states and Canada. In these informative pages, you'll find National Geographic's recommendations for superlative hikes, as well as tips for wildlife spotting, scenic picnic locales, routes with a view, camp sites, and off-trail activities nearby. Plus, you'll discover alternative routes to extend your trek or tackle shorter lengths of some of the country's most iconic journeys, like the Appalachian Trail. With each itinerary you'll find practical planning advice for when to go and what to expect when you arrive. Inspiring and comprehensive, this book offers something for everyone, from beginners looking for an easy day-hike (the tow path along the C&O Canal in Maryland) to advanced trekkers seeking multi-week excursions (the famed multi-state Continental Divide Trail). You'll also discover: Tips for exploring Washington's Elliott Bay Trail along the Seattle Waterfront Routes for hiking the Grand Canyon, rim to rim, in Arizona Advice for conquering Wisconsin's "Ice Age" Trail The fascinating history behind Georgia's Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Trail The best way to see the falls along New York's Niagara Falls Gorge Trails How to trek the Plain of the Six Glaciers in Banff National Park And so much more!Both inspiring and practical, here is the ultimate keepsake for any hiker.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556041911363

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area (N.R.A.), Muir Woods National Monument, General Management Plan by Anonim Pdf

Author : Linda Hamilton
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493029846

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Hiking the San Francisco Bay Area by Linda Hamilton Pdf

Lace up your boots and sample forty of the finest trails the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. This guide covers every corner of this beautiful and diverse region, leading you to roaring waterfalls and wind-whipped mountaintops, verdant forests and wildflower-covered meadows. See majestic redwoods in the nature lover's cathedral in Muir woods, watch for whales along Lighthouse Trail at Point Reyes National Seashore, or wander through military history in The Presidio. Veteran hiker and Bay Area native Linda Hamilton will introduce you to these trails and many more.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Calif.)
ISBN : UCBK:C110309850

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ann Marie Brown
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781632173591

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The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California, 2nd Edition by Ann Marie Brown Pdf

Explore the beauty of Northern California’s natural landscape with this guide to 80 of the best easy-to-walk day hikes located throughout Northern California. From hikes just outside of San Francisco to long strolls in the Sierra Nevada, here are the 80 best easy day hikes in Northern California, perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb. Hikes include: Lady Bird Johnson Grove • McCloud Falls Trail • Pomo Canyon Trail • Table Rock • South Yuba Independence Trail • Tomales Point Trail • Purisima Redwoods Loop • Sardine Lakes Trail • Devils Postpile • Rainbow Falls • and more! Written in a personal but informative tone by outdoors expert Ann Marie Brown, The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California is a perfect resource anyone can use to explore the beauty of Northern California without breaking too much of a sweat. In addition to a full-trip description, each hike includes: • Clear, up-to-date driving directions • Elevation gains • Topographical map • Mileage and estimated hiking time • Trail conditions, effort level, best season, map references, exploring options, access, permits required, and where to find more information. Other titles in Creaky Knees easy hike series include Creaky Knees Oregon, Creaky Knees Washington, and Creaky Knees Arizona.