Will Thrall and the San Gabriels - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Will Thrall and the San Gabriels write by Ronald C. Woolsey. This book was released on 2004. Will Thrall and the San Gabriels available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Trails of the Angeles
Trails of the Angeles - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Trails of the Angeles write by John W. Robinson. This book was released on 2013-05-20. Trails of the Angeles available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Trails of the Angeles
Trails of the Angeles - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Trails of the Angeles write by David Harris. This book was released on 2021-02-09. Trails of the Angeles available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Explore the San Gabriel Mountains with This Authoritative Hiking Guide Escape the rapid-paced urban life of Southern California, and step into the open, rugged terrain of the San Gabriel Mountains. Here, amid forest, chaparral, and stream, you’ll revitalize yourself in nature’s unhurried environment. Visit Eaton Canyon Falls, the most popular waterfall in the Angeles National Forest. Enjoy a family-friendly hike to a historic fire lookout site on Vetter Mountain. Challenge yourself on the San Antonio Ridge, the hardest traverse in the Angeles. Now in its 10th edition, Trail of the Angeles by David Harris and John W. Robinson has been the region’s trusted hiking guide for more than 45 years. It describes 100 spectacular trails—ranging from one-hour strolls to challenging two-day backcountry trips—in the mountain range that looms large over the Los Angeles Basin. Featuring 18 new hikes, Trail of the Angeles guides you into almost every corner of the San Gabriels. Inside You’ll Find: Descriptions of 100 hikes, including 18 new outings Trip difficulty evaluations, season recommendations, length, and elevation gain/loss Historical photos and descriptions, including the first American Indian footpaths, early pioneer homesteads, and landmarks still visible from the Great Hiking Era “Trails That Used to Be”: ghost trails that have vanished or are now impassable BONUS: A folded full-color map detailing all the hikes described in the book
Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West
Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West write by Gordon Morris Bakken. This book was released on 2006-02-24. Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Through sweeping entries, focused biographies, community histories, economic enterprise analysis, and demographic studies, this Encyclopedia presents the tapestry of the West and its population during various periods of migration. Examines the settling of the West and includes coverage of movements of American Indians, African Americans, and the often-forgotten role of women in the West's development.
Afoot and Afield: Los Angeles County
Afoot and Afield: Los Angeles County - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Afoot and Afield: Los Angeles County write by Jerry Schad. This book was released on 2010-02-11. Afoot and Afield: Los Angeles County available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Jerry Schad is your knowledgeable and reliable guide for the 192 trips in this book--ranging from gentle family walks in Griffith Park to strenuous treks over the spine of the San Gabriel Mountains. Whether you see solace from the crowds, a cardiovascular workout, or a new perspective of the natural world around you, this book provides all you need to know.The second edition of this popular book covers all of the county's open spaces. A total of 192 hikes-including 17 new ones-are described in detail with trips organized into specific areas. Illustrated; detailed maps.
