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Sequoia & Kings Canyon: The Story Behind the Scenery

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Author: William C. Tweed

This is the realm of the giant sequoias, the largest living things on earth, the magnet that caused these two national parks to be set aside a century ago. From sequoia botany to the geology, history, and wildlife of both parks, this book covers it all.

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Sequoia: Presidential Yacht

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Author: giles m. Kelly

Built on the shores of the Delaware Bay in 1925, Sequoia is a Trumpy-designed, 104-foot wooden motor yacht that has hosted eight sitting U.S. presidents, and still sails on the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.

Drawing on photographs, plus government documents, actual experience, and interviews with many crew members, Giles Kelly has compiled a book with an "upstairs, downstairs" flavor chronicling forty-six years of Sequoia’s government service.

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Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada: Hikes and Backpacks from Lake Tahoe to Sequoia National Park (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

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Author: Julie Smith

50 Hikes in the Sierra Nevada charts the thousands of miles of trails crisscrossing the Sierras’ pine clad slopes and stark, treeless mountaintops, that make this region a hiker’s paradise. Including the perfect mix of classic Sierra treks and lesser-known routes, the author has focused on the most scenic destinations.

The guide provides comprehensive, step-by-step directions for each hike and offers a glimpse into the natural and human history of the area. In addition, each chapter includes an up-to-date topographic map, directions to the trailhead, distance and elevation data, hike difficulty rating, and pertinent contact information. 101 black-and-white photographs and maps throughout

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Compass American Guides: Yosemite & Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks (Full-color Travel Guide)

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Author: Fodor's

When I first explored Yosemite Valley more than a decade ago, I was enchanted by the waterfalls, the serenity, and the canopy of the Milky Way over my tent. Today, as both a writer and a nature-lover, I’m still electrified by Yosemite and its neighbors, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. Since
I live a few hours west of these parks, I escape there whenever I can—and this time, I’m taking you along. Teaming up with me are two acclaimed photographers and fellow Californians. Chris Falkenstein embodies the adventurous spirit of Yosemite; he’s lived in the area since 1972 and is an avid rock climber and skier. Robert Holmes, meanwhile, came to northern California at the invitation of photography legend Ansel Adams in the 1970s. —Sara Benson, author

Author Sara Benson and photographers Chris Falkenstein and Robert Holmes know the parks inside out and bring you:

• The places we love to wander, through giant sequoia groves and past soaring waterfalls
• Recommendations on the best hikes, climbs, fishing, snowshoe treks, and other fun activities
• Reviews of local-favorite places to stay and eat
• Stunning full-color photography
• Detailed, easy-to-use maps
• Background on the area’s rich cultural and natural history
• Special in-depth sections on rock climbing and the parks’ “supersized” sights

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Triple Divide Peak (High Sierra Hiking Guide)

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Author: Andrew Selters

Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (Regional Hiking Series)

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Author: Laurel Scheidt
Brand: Scheidt

Discover towering groves of giant sequoia trees, crystalline trout rivers, jagged peaks and alpine meadows, and Mount Whitney in 100 of the best hikes in the parks, situated in California's rugged Sierra Nevada. Contains easy day hikes to challenging backpacking trips.

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Frommer's Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks (Park Guides)

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Author: Eric Peterson

Frommer's Yosemite and Kings Canyon/Sequoia is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket-sized guide:

The most memorable natural wonders, from majestic Yosemite Falls to Kings Canyon's towering sequoias.
Great places to stay in and near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels, plus a complete campground guide for each park.
A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot and identify condors, bobcats, wildflowers, and more.
The best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights.
Detailed, accurate park and trail maps.

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Such a Landscape!: A Narrative of the 1864 California Geological Survey Exploration of Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon from the Diary, F

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Author: William Henry Brewer

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Up and Down California in 1860-1864: The Journal of William H. Brewer, Fourth Edition, with Maps

Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

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Author: Robert Stone

Day Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is a clear, concise guide to 61 of the most rewarding day hikes in these two incredible parks. (The parks are adjacent without a noticeable boundary between them.) These hikes will introduce you to the giant sequoias, the world's largest living organisms, and some of the most impressive canyons, rock formations, and panoramic overlooks found anywhere. Highlights include valleys with towering canyon walls and granite monoliths, verdant alpine meadows fringed with giant sequoias, cascading creeks and waterfalls, and phenomenal views. Hikes range from easy to moderately strenuous, accommodating every level of experience. Each hike includes a summary of its highlights, a map, and clear driving and hiking directions.

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The Rough Guide to Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon

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Author: Paul Whitfield

"The Rough Guide to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon" is the ultimate travel guide to three of the USA's best national parks. This title helps you discover America's highest waterfalls, Yosemite's lushest meadows and near vertical cliffs such as El Capitan and Half Dome. It helps you find information on the world's largest trees in Sequoia National Park, along with black bears and fine limestone caves in Kings Canyon. Get practical advice on the best hikes, most comfortable camping spots, the finest hotels and great places for a rowdy beer. Full colour sections cover horse riding, snow shoeing and rafting as well as wild animals like bears, marmots and mule deer. It helps you explore every corner of Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon with clear and accurate maps that will ensure you won't miss a gorgeous vista or wonderful campsite. Make the most of your time on earth with "The Rough Guide to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon".

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