Conifer Country is an innovative natural history and hiking guide that uses conifers as a lens to explore the astounding plant diversity in the Klamath Mountains. Educator, plant explorer, and author Michael Kauffmann introduces readers to the magic of this little known botanical wonderland through: --Range maps for conifers in northwest California and southwest Oregon --Lively species descriptions --Color plates to assist in identifying 35 conifers --29 hike descriptions with maps to explore the conifer diversity --Routes in the Marble, Trinity Alps, Red Buttes, Siskiyou and Kalmiopsis wilderness areas plus Redwood National and State parks --Stunning photos from across the Klamath Mountain region

Conifer Country: A natural history and hiking guide to 35 conifers of the Klamath Mountain region

Science & Math

Michael Edward Kauffmann

Nature & Ecology

Backcountry Press

Large softcover with many photos and history of Ramona and San Diego county.

ON MEMORY'S BACK TRAIL; A Story History of Ramona and the Backcountry of San Diego County

Charles Darrell Beck

Conifers of the Pacific Slope is a contemporary field guide built to assist plant lovers in identifying one of the most intriguing and ancient groups of plants in the world. Conifers survive within the West s most spectacular environments from the coastal temperate rainforests to the highest mountain summits. Educator, plant explorer, and author Michael Kauffmann introduces readers to the magic of the Pacific Slope's conifers through: --Color plates for identifying 65 species --Accurate and updated collection of range maps for all conifer along the Pacific Slope --Destinations for finding conifers in the field --Tantalizing photos from across the West --All conifer species found in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, southern British Columbia and northern Baja California

Conifers of the Pacific Slope: A field guide to the conifers of California, Oregon, and Washington

Biological Sciences

Articulate Earth is a collection of 23 provocative essays spanning the past 30 years of Wallace s career. Through meticulous research and hands-on experience, he explores American culture's relationship with nature particularly that of the West in its literary, scientific, and political dimensions. 
Selected essays include: --The Nature of Nature Writing --The Real John Muir --The Klamath Surprise --Bristlecone Forest --California Landscape and Literature

Articulate Earth: Adventures in Ecocriticism

David Rains Wallace

Manzanita's center of biodiversity is in the California Floristic Province, where they are the rock stars of woody shrub diversity. Ranging from the Sierra Nevada mountains to coastal bluffs along the Pacific, from temperate rainforests along the North Coast to arid mountain slopes in Southern California, a wealth of manzanita species and subspecies can be found in an astonishing array of environments. What is presented herein is an assimilation of images, descriptions, and range maps to better understand these plants through: -Color plates for identifying the world's manzanitas -Accurate and updated range maps -28 manzanita hot-spots for finding them in the field -Spectacular photos from across North America -Simplified keys by region -Discussion covering endemism, ecology, and evolution of the genus

Field Guide to Manzanitas

TOM PARKER

Michael Vasey

Jeff Bisbee

Hiking Humboldt Volume 1 describes 55 hikes, ranging from 5-15 miles in length, throughout Humboldt County. It is the first hiking guide to cover both coastal and inland regions of the county. The full color book includes: -Hike statistics including length, ascent, access constraints, and dog restrictions -A brief description of each hike -Driving directions to the trailheads -Turn-by-turn hiking directions Photos -Elevation profiles -Detailed trail maps

Hiking Humboldt Volume 1: 55 day hikes in northwest California

Kenneth Burton

Hiking Humboldt Volume 2 by Rees Hughes presents walk descriptions, directions, maps, and photos of familiar favorites, hidden gems, and unexpected adventures. Hiking Humboldt introduces this region through: - Urban walks such as the Arcata Architectural Walk and the Eureka Mural Walk - Short hikes along some of Humboldt County s most - -picturesque rural roads. - Opportunities to explore the Lassics, Horse Mountain or Cannibal Island. - Detailed written descriptions, maps, and photos including natural and cultural history notes.

Hiking Humboldt Volume 2: 101 Shorter Day Hikes, Urban and Road Walks

Rees Hughes

The book describes the in intriguing geology and geologic evolution of Lassen Volcanic National Park and surrounding areas, providing an up-to-date source of geologic information specific to Lassen Country. The book includes updated geology based on over 30 years of regional field work in Lassen Volcanic National Park and vicinity.
 - In-depth natural history discussion of Lassen Country covering rock-types, volcanoes, geologic time and more. - Cultural and historical notes about the region. - Mile by mile geologic tour through Lassen Volcanic National Park to Old Station. - Eight detailed hikes to get out and explore the geology of Lassen Country.

Geology of the Lassen Country

Forrest Hopson

Michael Clynne

This monumental book describes and documents one of the most biodiverse temperate mountain ranges on Earth: The Klamath Mountains Geomorphic Province of northwest CA and southwest OR. The first comprehensive Natural History written for this region 34 contributing authors―all experts in their fields Chapters including Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Plant Communities, First Peoples, Geology, Climate, Fire Ecology, and much more Full color, rich illustrations, and well curated photos bring 496 pages to life

The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History

Michael Kauffmann

Justin Garwood

Exploring the Berryessa Region tells the story of a landscape, just west of Sacramento and north of San Francisco, born through plate tectonic forces. The Berryessa Region anchors the southern end of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument and holds geologic wonders including subduction zones, thrust faults, ophiolites, turbidites, mud volcanoes, and pull apart basins. These features nurture world-renowned biological diversity which, over time, has fostered a rich history of human cultures including Native Americans. Today recreational opportunities draw new visitors with hiking, camping, birding, botanizing, horse riding, boating, and managed off-highway vehicle use. Regional ecosystem services include water, forests, and ranchlands. Full of rich details, this book helps visitors explore this fascinating region by car and discover how regional diversity developed. Readers can use the mile by mile descriptions as a field guide to explore these geological, ecological, and historical features for themselves. Inside the pages: - Mile by mile driving descriptions showcasing geologic highlights - 70+ full-color figures and maps - Lively sidebars exploring region natural and cultural history - Introduction to regional geological concepts

Exploring the Berryessa Region: A Geology, Nature, and History Tour

Bob Schneider

Judy Moores

Marc Hoshovsky

Peter Schiffman

Eldridge Moores

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