{"product_id":"150-nature-hot-spots-in-california-the-best-parks-conservation-areas-and-wild-places-paperback","title":"150 Nature Hot Spots in California: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas and Wild Places - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnn Marie Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis beautifully designed and photographed book features some of California's finest natural areas. Covered in the book are national and state parks, natural reserves, national monuments and other recreation sites. All of the state is included from the snow-draped slopes of Mt. Shasta in the north to the Joshua tree landscapes of the south.\u003c\/i\u003e -- National Outdoor Book Awards, 2019 Honorable Mention \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eAn illustrated guide to California's most popular and iconic nature getaways.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e150 Nature Hot Spots in California\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the legendary diversity and beauty of California's landscape and wildlife -- famous deserts, iconic badlands, lush forests and beautiful beaches. The book is organized by region. Each entry includes at-a-glance information on activities, addresses and contact information; a feature on the location's characteristics, history and best hiking paths; and photography illustrating the geography and prominent wildlife and flora of the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The destinations and sites include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Waterfalls and giant sequoias of Yosemite National Park\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The cinder cone of Amboy Crater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Below-sea-level salt flats of Death Valley National Park\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Elephant seals at A-o Nuevo State Park\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The palm oasis at Coachella Valley Preserve\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The wind-sculpted badlands of Alabama Hills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Hydrothermal features of Lassen Volcanic National Park\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Tule elk and whales at Point Reyes National Seashore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e California is one of America's most popular travel destinations. According to Visit California, the state is the No. 1 tourism destination in the U.S. Of the 268 million tourists that visited in 2016, roughly 75 percent were Californians, 18 percent were from other states and 7 percent were from outside the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This guidebook will appeal to all travelers: families, hikers, campers, photographers and other nature enthusiasts; those who'd want to spend a week in the wilderness; and those who simply want to take a day trip. The book is a must-have for libraries, tourism offices, travel agents and bookstores. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ann Marie Brown is the author of 14 guidebooks and hundreds of magazine articles about hiking and outdoor recreation. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eSunset\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVIA\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBackpacker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/i\u003e and many other publications. She lives in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.4 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44701901029515,"sku":"9780228101680","price":42.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2579\/7259\/files\/Ujdhb3VIN2d1cXVpUUJCYnJodFpaZz09.webp?v=1764168831","url":"https:\/\/thetaletrade.com\/products\/150-nature-hot-spots-in-california-the-best-parks-conservation-areas-and-wild-places-paperback","provider":"The Tale Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}