Synopsis
Readers will find all kinds of escapes in Northern California, from hunting for waterfalls in Yosemite, horseback riding the Tamarak Basin, or gold panning in the California River. Organized by season and by difficulty level, this guide provides a year's worth of great short escapes for adventurers of every age, budget, and skill level. 100 photos & 53 maps.
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About the Author
Chris Becker is committed to learning all he can about playing and exploring in the great outdoors. He works as an editor for "Arizona Explorer Magazine" and" Hayden's Ferry Review "and coauthored both "52 Great Weekend Escapes in Arizona" and "52 Great Weekend Escapes in Southern California" (Insiders'). He lives in Tempe with his wife Danielle and their daughter Evelyn--their biggest adventure yet.
From the Back Cover
Escape the routine and recharge your soul with 52 Great Weekend Escapes in Northern California. Ideal for residents and visitors alike, this well-organized guidebook provides a year's worth of great short escape options for adventurers of every age, budget, and physical condition.
Organized by season and difficulty level, from relaxing to extreme, each thoroughly researched escape includes everything you need to know to get the most out of your experience. You'll find directions and maps, the names of top-notch tour operators and outfitters, and detailed descriptions of each great escape - so you'll always arrive at your destination prepared. And while each escape can be completed in one weekend, many include options to stretch your stay.
Whether you're flying solo or have a family in tow, get off the couch, out the door, and into the great wide open with 52 Great Weekend Escapes in Northern California.
Spring: Join a horseback expedition in the High Sierras or climb Yosemite's big walls
Summer: Rent a houseboat on the California Delta or learn to surf in Santa Cruz
Fall: Perfect your shutterbug skills at the Ansel Adams Gallery or paraglide over Owens Valley
Winter: Tour the Pacific Coast Highway by motorcycle or balance on a flying trapeze in Oakland
Organized by season and difficulty level, from relaxing to extreme, each thoroughly researched escape includes everything you need to know to get the most out of your experience. You'll find directions and maps, the names of top-notch tour operators and outfitters, and detailed descriptions of each great escape - so you'll always arrive at your destination prepared. And while each escape can be completed in one weekend, many include options to stretch your stay.
Whether you're flying solo or have a family in tow, get off the couch, out the door, and into the great wide open with 52 Great Weekend Escapes in Northern California.
Spring: Join a horseback expedition in the High Sierras or climb Yosemite's big walls
Summer: Rent a houseboat on the California Delta or learn to surf in Santa Cruz
Fall: Perfect your shutterbug skills at the Ansel Adams Gallery or paraglide over Owens Valley
Winter: Tour the Pacific Coast Highway by motorcycle or balance on a flying trapeze in Oakland
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