10 Best Mount Shasta California Travel Books

Escape to the great outdoors with award-winning expert Tom Stienstra’s 52 Weekend Adventures in Northern California. Inside you’ll find: * The best weekend getaways, hand-picked by the authority on outdoor adventures: Outdoors writer Tom Stienstra reveals his favorite spots, collected over decades of hiking and camping throughout the Golden State * Recreation highlights: Immerse yourself in nature with the top options for hiking, backpacking, fishing, biking, boating, and more * Expertise and know-how: Tom shares his personal recommendations, insider tips, and memories of his adventures in the great outdoors * Planning tools for travelers and locals alike: Make it an easy getaway with detailed driving directions, maps for each adventure, and full-color photos throughout * Where to eat and sleep: Discover Tom’s favorite spots to grab a bite and find out where to stay on an overnight trip, from campsites to hotels * Coverage of the Redwoods, Yosemite, Shasta, Tahoe, Lassen, Sacramento, the Wine Country, the Bay Area, and Monterey and Big Sur Pick a weekend, pack the car, and get outside: Experience the best of NorCal’s wilderness with 52 Weekend Adventures in Northern California.

Whether you’re still dreaming about the perfect camper or looking for practical information, Camper Rehab is your top to bottom guide to getting any camper trailer road ready. From Airstreams and Apaches to Shastas and Winnebagos , classic campers have an undeniable appeal! But how do you know which one will work for you? Or if the one you have your eye on is a good deal or a money pit? Before you get too far down the road, picturing it bouncing along behind the family car, arm yourself with the information you need for all things camper. Campers are not quite homes or cars. They have their own unique systems and demands that make fixing and upgrading a challenge. Even if you are fluent in DIY, campers might seem like a foreign language. Consider Camper Rehab your Rosetta Stone: * Covers camper options: Whether you’re considering a fifth-wheel , teardrop , pop-up , or other style of camper trailer, this book runs through all the popular choices. * Buying guide: Camper Rehab walks you through the process of evaluating a potential purchase , identifying which issues are fixable and which are deal-breakers , as well as how to spot hidden problems. * How-to tutorials: From basic troubleshooting to electrical and plumbing projects , replacing interior surfaces, and clever decorating ideas , there’s not shortage of how-to information. * Special considerations: How do you work with painted aluminum siding? What’s the best way to re-caulk camper seals and seams? How can you re-align a camper door? Even those handy with automotive DIY are sure to learn a thing or two! * Visually driven: You’ll find detailed illustrations as well as extensive color photography to help you get your travel trailer into shape for your next big–or little–adventure. Written by accomplished DIY author Chris Peterson, whose light and approachable tone is coupled with the hardworking DIY information you need, Camper Rehab is a must-have for anyone with a camper –or seriously considering one!

Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the best hiking trails in NorCal with Moon Northern California Hiking. * A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you, from breathtaking coastal walks to challenging backcountry treks, with options ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips * Best Hikes Lists: Choose from strategic lists like the best hikes for majestic redwoods, bird-watching, refreshing swimming holes, wheelchair accessibility and more * Essential Planning Details: Each hike is marked with round-trip distance and hiking time and rated for scenic beauty and trail difficulty * Maps and Directions: Find easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to park * Skip the Crowds: Have the trail to yourself with Moon Northern California Hiking’s many off-the-radar hikes * Expert Advice: Seasoned hikers Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown offer their experienced insight and honest opinions on each trail * Tips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, ethical hiking, and camping permits, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife Whether you’re a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon’s comprehensive coverage and honest expertise will have you gearing up for your next adventure. Exploring more of the Golden State? Try Moon California Hiking. Hitting the road? Check out Moon California Road Trip.

Discover the remote ranges of northwestern California You seek more than just another ho-hum hike. You want rugged wilderness and solitude―a place to push harder and go farther. You crave adventure! The Trinity Alps are a remote, little-explored divide tucked between the Coast Ranges and the Cascades in a half-million acres of backcountry. Grab this comprehensive guide to 600 miles of trails and cross-country routes. Hike to high waterfalls, backpack through deep forests, and camp next to sparkling lakes. Award-winning outdoors author Mike White presents 55 of the best day hikes and backpacking trips in the region, including trails in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Russian Wilderness, Castle Crags State Park, and Castle Crags Wilderness. Detailed trail maps and GPS trailhead coordinates help to ensure that you know where to go. Complete route descriptions, difficulty ratings, elevation profiles, and more let you know what to expect before you arrive. Plus, with information on access, facilities, campgrounds, resorts, pack stations, and supplies from nearby towns, this handy hiking and backpacking guide provides a wealth of information. Trinity Alps & Vicinity is where your adventures begin.

* Covers backcountry routes from California’s Cascade Range to the Sierra Nevada * The most complete backcountry ski and snowboard information available in California guidebook * Paul Richins, Jr., is an expert ski mountaineer with extensive experience 50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California offers some of the finest ski and snowboard routes in California, ranging over a 550-mile span from the Cascade Range in the north, to Mount Whitney, to the Sierra Nevada in the south. Grouped into nine geographical regions, these summits represent the best of the best from well-known destinations to more remote areas to a sampling of the highest peaks. Historical anecdotes about each region round out the guidebook. Tours range from a half day to seven days, and while all can be completed on either snowboard or skis, the author makes specific recommendations for the best snowboard descents. Each trip description includes a complete narrative of the ascent and descent plus information on trip highlights, trip duration, level of difficulty, mileage, elevation gain, and access. The appendix includes a list of California’s highest peaks.