California's Best Nature Walks: 32 Easy Ways to Explore the Golden State's Ecology - Paperback

California's Best Nature Walks: 32 Easy Ways to Explore the Golden State's Ecology - Paperback

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California's Best Nature Walks: 32 Easy Ways to Explore the Golden State's Ecology - Paperback

California's Best Nature Walks: 32 Easy Ways to Explore the Golden State's Ecology - Paperback

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by Charles Hood (Author)

Explore some of California's most exquisite landscapes with this accessible hiking guidebook featuring descriptions of the flora, fauna, and ecology hikers will discover along the trail.

See the oldest trees in the world--and the tallest. Meet earthquake-loving fish, lively island foxes, and endemic birds. Visit the saltwater homes to sea otters and a desert basin where the water is even saltier.
In California's Best Nature Walks, Charles Hood reveals the golden state's unique ecosystems, guiding you through 32 spectacular natural areas, with advice on deciphering the terrain. All are within easy walking distance of the road. This is an essential companion for road-trippers, outdoor enthusiasts, and day hikers--no cleated boots or trekking poles necessary.

Locations include the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Olmsted Point at Yosemite National Park, Fossil Falls, Camp Roberts Rest Area along Highway 101, Scorpion Anchorage at Channel Islands National Park, Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, and more!

Author Biography

Born in Los Angeles, Charles Hood has birded all 58 California counties, photographed all 21 California missions, and helped to add a new bird to the official California list (Hawaiian petrel, also called the ʻuaʻu). He has been a dishwasher, factory worker, ski instructor, Fulbright scholar, bird guide in Africa, and an artist-in-residence in Antarctica. Charles is the co-author of Wild LA and Sea Turtles to Sidewinders. Recently retired, he lives in the Mojave Desert.

Number of Pages: 188
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.9 x 6.5 IN
Publication Date: January 16, 2024

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