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Surfs up in Northern California

Where to Find Gold in Northern California

$15.98

The important role that Northern California played in the Gold Rush history is often overlooked. But significant quantities of gold were found and mined there and it’s still there to be found – if you know its secrets…Gold is everywhere – it accumulates in particular kinds of areas under predictable conditions. Time and the forces of nature gather gold flakes and nuggets in hiding places that can be located by prospectors who know where to look and what to look for. Jim Klein, veteran prospector, miner and treasure hunter, knows those secrets and shares them with you in this book. Take a trip with Jim through some of the most beautiful gold bearing country you will ever see. Visit old mines and ghost towns and hear the tales of lost treasure. Learn about the techniques and equipment used by the old timers and today’s modern gold seekers. Try your luck with a gold pan, dredge or metal detector. With Jim’s help, you too may know the thrill of "showing color." This book features the known gold-bearing areas of Northern California – organized by county with maps, directions, tips on where to look, and the history and tales of each area. A technical glossary, equipment instructions and photos provide ease in your prospecting adventure. Learn how to stake a claim and what to do if you do strike gold. Where to Find Gold in Northern California is the essential prospecting book for all treasure hunters! The author, James Klein, is a popular gold prospecting author and has written other titles, such as Where to Find Gold in the Desert, Where to Find Gold in Southern California and How to Find Gold.

Hidden Highways Northern California

$14.98

Hidden Highways of Northern California shows the way to adventure along lost highways, through small towns, and in wilderness areas. Nine journeys are detailed, from Route 1 along the coast to Highway 395 high in the Sierras. The history and character of Northern California are revealed on themed drives through the Gold Rush region and the Wine Country. A special urban drive through the neighborhoods of San Francisco is also featured. Presented in a multidimensional layout with illustrations, photos, maps, and sidebars, each chapter follows a single route, as the itinerary moves swiftly from point to point. Richard Harris and Ray Riegert spice up the narrative with articles on local lore, historical facts, and modern curiosity. They recommend distinctive hotels and restaurants and suggest side-trip excursions that veer off the beaten track to areas few travelers ever see. Readers can plan trips to coincide with unique events and festivals like the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee, or the Mendocino County Woolgrowers’ Barbecue and Sheep Dog Trials. Local and specific AAA maps — trusted for accuracy and usefulness — are included.

Northern California River Maps & Fishing Guide

$22.48

Finally, the ultimate book for Northern California anglers! Detailed maps covering over 1000 miles of river! Included for each river are the best seasons, species, available illustrated fishing methods (both fly and gear), best flies and best gear for individual rivers and species, fly hatches, knots, launches, parks, number of hookups per year, size of runs, parks, services, guides

Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California

$16.48

Twenty-five years after writing the groundbreaking Roadside Geology of Northern California, David Alt and Donald W. Hyndman have written an entirely new book–with expanded coverage, new photos and maps, and the latest interpretations of California’s turbulent rocks. Geologic road guides include tours of Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, Kings Canyon National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and the San Francisco Bay area. Learn about earthquake prediction, gold mining, pillow basalts, cinder cones, and more with this book as your guide.

Weekend Adventures in Northern California

$3.98

Weighing in at over a pound, the thoroughly revised and updated 7th edition of Weekend Adventures is packed with interesting places to visit. First published in 1977, this is the longest running travel guide to Northern California. With helpful maps, its coverage includes San Francisco, the Santa Cruz mountains, the coast south (from Half Moon Bay to Morro Bay), and north (from Muir Beach to Eureka), the Wine Country, the Russian River area, I-80 north from Berkeley to Truckee, and on into Plumas County, Highway 101 north and south, the national parks (Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Redwood), the Gold Rush Country, Lake Tahoe, the Mt. Shasta area, and the Delta. Each destination includes information on what to do, where to stay, and great places to eat. Helpful extras include information on the most direct driving routes and where to stop en route. The author also provides details on family amenities with each listing. An extensive chapter is devoted to ski areas, with information on the difficulty of slopes and the availability of activities for children. Additional chapters are devoted to family camps, houseboats, river and pack trips, and other adventures. "(A) well-researched guide."–San Francisco Chronicle Book Review

Birding Northern California

$15.48

Where-to site guide to 81 of the best birding areas in Northern California including 294 individual sites and 102 maps.

Finding Gold in the Desert (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting) (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting)

$7.48

Finding Gold in the Desert (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting) (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting) by Otto Lynch Updated Published in 2008 by Primer Publishers

Extreme Adventures Northern California

$4.48

All the best adventures of Northern California including the regions of: the Northern Mountains; the North Coast; Wine Country; the Bay Area; Santa Cruz region; Gold Rush country; Sierra Nevada; Lake Tahoe and Yosemite.

Birds of Northern California

$17.48

Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond.

Ghost Towns of Northern California (Pictorial Discovery Guide)

$17.48

No one knows ghosts towns–nor what ghost town lovers want to know about them–like Philip Varney. Tony Hillerman. Get ready for adventure as ghost town expert Philip Varney takes you on a tour of Northern California’s most fascinating historic mining camps and ghost towns. Ghost Towns of Northern California provides background on the Gold Rush of 1849 and later strikes, as well as comprehensive information on more than 50 towns and sites–from out-of-the-way Campo Seco and New Idria to popular sites such as Coloma and Bodie. Varney also covers ghost forts, Chinese fishing villages, and the famous "ghost prison" of Alcratraz. If you’re an armchair visitor, you’ll appreciate the rich color photographs and descriptive text that bring the region to life. With chapters arranged by region and tons of travel information and maps, visitors will find this pictorial guide makes traveling the area a breeze. John Drew is the photographer of Ghost Towns of Colorado; he and his wife Susan Drew have photographed ghost towns throughout the West.