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Author : John W. Robinson
Release : 1977
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The San Gabriels by : John W. Robinson
Download or read book The San Gabriels written by John W. Robinson. This book was released on 1977. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Robinson
Release : 2013-07-02
Genre : Travel
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Book Synopsis Trails of the Angeles by : John Robinson
Download or read book Trails of the Angeles written by John Robinson. This book was released on 2013-07-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rugged San Gabriel Mountains, rising starkly from the edge of the Los Angeles Basin, provide a sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city and its surroundings. Angelinos across the county (a population of almost 10 million), as well as visitors from out of state, welcome the opportunity to escape from city chaos into the quiet wilderness. This 9th edition of the classic Wilderness Press guide has been revised and updated to reflect recent trail changes, and now includes trips in the Fish Canyon Narrows, along Alder Creek, and to Jones Peak, as well as perennial favorites such as Old Baldy, Mt. Wilson, and Devils Punchbowl. Each detailed trip description notes the distance, difficulty, and ideal season, and points out the highlights of the trail. The guide includes a companion 4-color waterproof topo map.
Author : Ronald C. Woolsey
Release : 2004
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Synopsis Will Thrall and the San Gabriels by : Ronald C. Woolsey
Download or read book Will Thrall and the San Gabriels written by Ronald C. Woolsey. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1930s and '40s Will Thrall was the leading voice in encouraging people to walk the San Gabriels' mountain trails and camp under the stars. A thorough biography of this influential and fascinating conservationist.
Author : Alice B. McGinty
Release : 2003-12-15
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 924/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Mission San Gabriel Arcángel by : Alice B. McGinty
Download or read book Mission San Gabriel Arcángel written by Alice B. McGinty. This book was released on 2003-12-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the missions is a compelling human drama that is a vital piece not only of California history, but also of American history. Indeed, many keys to California's past lie in the stories of the 20 missions that stretch along the state's west coast from San Diego to San Francisco. This vital series is compatible with the mission-based curriculum used in fourth-grade California classrooms. It resonates equally with all social studies programs that explore the defunct notion of colonialism and its controversial role in the history of the United States, and with curricula that seek to explore the interaction of different cultures and the rights and voices of indigenous peoples.
Author : Casey Schreiner
Release : 2016-11-04
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Synopsis Day Hiking Los Angeles by : Casey Schreiner
Download or read book Day Hiking Los Angeles written by Casey Schreiner. This book was released on 2016-11-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 125 of the best trails throughout the Los Angeles metro area • Easy-to-use, well-organized guide to hiking in the greater Los Angeles area • Hikes feature ocean views, waterfalls, coastal canyons, native grasslands, rocky peaks, desert wildflowers, and more In Southern California, the city of Los Angeles alone covers more than 500 square miles. Yet beyond the freeways and suburbia, there is a surprising amount of hikeable green space and wilderness. This new guide details trails in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the world’s largest urban national park stretching from the Pacific Coast right into Hollywood itself; the Santa Susana Mountains in Los Padres National Forest; Angeles National Forest, including the San Gabriels and Mount San Antonio, the highest point in Los Angeles County; the striking desert landscape of Antelope Valley; the Santa Ana Mountains; portions of the San Bernardino Mountains; Chino Hills State Park; and slivers of green space and city parks such as famed Griffith Park.
