EXPLORING THE SOUTHERN SIERRA: West Side. Jenkins.
Describes 144 trips to streams, lakes, summits, meadows, forests. Roads, trails, cross-country mountain climbs are included as hikes, backpack trips, bicyle trails, and montain climbs. Includes parts of Sequoia and Kings Canuyon National Parks, Golden Trout Wilderness, and Mineral King. Includes appendix with trip-finder feature so you can select by activity, season, data, and type of adventure and also a large fold-out map that indexes features. Photos, maps, 308 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-89997-181-4. Out of print. Order #: WILD1800 paper$17.95.   CHECK STOCK.

THE GIANT SEQUOIA. by H. T. Harvey, H. S. Shellhammer, R. E. Stecker, & R. J. Harrtesveldt.
History of sequoia lumbering, public reservation of sequoia lands, botanical history and relationships, orign of name, life history from birth to death, distribution of groves (mainly in the southern Siera Nevada but scattered stands north nearly to Lake Tahoe) and factors influencing thier occurrence, ecology of immense trees, human impact, and fire considerations. Drawings, maps, 21 color photos, 80 pages, index.
ISBN: None. 1981. Order #: SEQU1271 paper$6.95.

GRANT GROVE: Kings Canyon National Park (CA). by National Park Service.
Large topographic trail map to giant sequoia grove in this national park, with guide to 7 trails detailing hiking times (1/2 to 3 hours), distances, elevation gains, difficulty levels, and trail characteristics. Large trees and other features seen along the trails are presented as well as route-finding directions. Hiking tips are also given. Map is 18" x 21", scale is 1 inch = 5 miles, contour interval 80 feet.
ISBN: None. 1993. Order #: SEQU6777 map$3.95.

GUIDE TO THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL. Winnett.
Describes this High Sierra route in California both north-south and south-north, with mileages, features, sites, travelers' tips. Photos, 28 maps, 112 pages.
ISBN: 0-89997-040-0. Order #: WILD1753 paper$9.95.

HORSES, HITCHES & ROCKY TRAILS: "the packer's bible". by Joe Back.
At times backpackers will ride into the wilderness, then hike out with a pack that continues to get lighter. Or one can be horse-packed into a base camp and picked up when it is time to leave. For such trips this book will give an understanding of both the opportunities and limits of using horses in the wilderness and assist your packer in giving you the best experience. For persons doing their own horse-packing this presentation gives insights for beginners and tips perhaps unknown to even those with experience. For rangers, outfitters, and so-called dudes to use for the trail. 52 drawings of gear and hitches and scenes, appendix of food and equipment list, 118 pages. A classic in its 18th printing since 1959. See sample pages, illustrations.
ISBN: 0-933472-6-4. 1987, 22nd printing, by Johnson Publishing of  Boulder, Colorado. An uncirculated copy. Order #: JOHN1669 paper$49.50.

KINGS CANYON COUNTRY. by Lew & Ginny Clark.
Information on early trips into this wilderness region including legends, Indian and white-man history, features of trailheads and their trails from both east and west with nature notes on the land and its flora and fauna. Colored topographic maps detail trails and some alternate routes not on other maps; there are also profiles of trails showing elevations and mileages. Distances are shown between junctions as well as some campsites, meadows, and ranger stations Although some information may have changed, much content provides detail on this region not easily found elsewhere. Photographs, drawings, maps, 80 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-931532-20-5. 1985. Order #: WETR5609 paper$5.95.

KINGS RIVER COUNTRY: Kings River National Park, John Muir Wilderness. by Lew and Ginny Clark.
Full-color topographic map of this central High Sierra region of California showing trails with mileages for segments between junctions and showing forested areas, unimproved or jeep roads, ranger stations, campgrounds, backcountry parking, and pack stations. Back of map gives history and geology and descriptions of loop trails from trailheads. Contour interval is 100 feet; scale about 1 inch = 2 miles. 22" wide x 17" high. Update pre-trip.
ISBN: None. 1983. Order #: WETR2141 map$4.95.

MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS: the mountain national parks of the West. by Jodi Freeman.
Coloring book on Western Canada/US parks: Crater Lake, Mt Rainier, Glacier, Yellowstone, Yosemite Banff, Yoho, more. Text descries the parks' features and drawings to be colored often include active park visitors along with the sceic features and animals. 32 large-format pages.
ISBN: 0-937871-33.8. Order #: THSH3524 paper$4.95.

MINERAL KING GUIDE. Adler.
Story of alcove now part of Sequoia National park. Illustrated, 48 pages.
ISBN: 0-910856-05-2 Order #: LASI0785 paper$3.95.

MINERAL KING: High Sierra Hiking Guide #8. Ron Felzer.
Southern Sequoia National Park and part of Golden Trout Wilderness. Map, 94 little pages, fold-in topo map with trails, index..
ISBN: 0-89997-008-7. 1981 second edition. WILD9826 paper$12.95.

MINERAL KING: Sequoia National Park. by National Park Service.
Hiking guide with topographic map of a park region of trails leading to several lakes and mountain passes. Mining history of area is presented for the period long before it became a national park and then the attempt to establish a ski area there, which became controversial and finally failed, with the region then being added to Sequoia National Park. 7 trails are described, with trail distances, hiking times, trailside features, and route-finding tips. Map is 18" x 21", scale of 3 1/2 inches per mile, contour interval 80 feet.
ISBN: None. 1995. Order # SEQU1162 map$3.95.

MT. WHITNEY: High Sierra Hiking Guide #5. Winnett.
Trails, trees, history, geology, campsites, wildflowers, animals, ecology, fishing. Maps, 96 little pages with large fold-out map. This is the second edition of February 1978 and the sixth printing of May 1985.
ISBN: 0-911824-62-6. Order #: WILD1737 paper$12.95.

SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS topographic map. US Geological Survey.
California. Folded.
ISBN: . CA-02268. Order #: USGS9619 map$9.00.

SEQUOIA-KINGS CANYON: the story behind the scenery (CA)--cloth. Tweed.
Giant redwoods, High Sierra, park history of California national park--the story of rthis special place written by a long-time naturalist of that area. 89 color photos, 64 large-format pages.
ISBN: 0-916122-66-2. 1980. Order #: KCPU3247 cloth$14.95.

SIERRA NEVADAN WILDLIFE REGION. by Vinson Brown.  
Most of the common plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish of California's mountainous area are described and illustrated. 144 pages.
Sierra Nevadan is a splendid field guide to the common wild animals and plants of the Sierra Nevadan wildlife region, which includes most of the mountainous area of California. Sierra Nevadan (now in a revised and expanded edition) identifies plants and animals by arranging them in their most typical habitats. When hiking in a streamside woodland, turn to that section of the book where most of the common plants and animals of that habitat are listed. Readers can do the same with Middle Mountain Forests, Sub-Alpine Forest, Middle Mountain Meadows, Alpine Fell Fields or Meadows, Rocky Areas and Cliffs, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Chaparral and Sagebrush Areas, and Freshwater Areas. 126 of the region's common plants and 263 of its mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish are plainly described and carefully illustrated. Sierra Nevadan is a reliable, portable, 'user-friendly' guide that should be every hiker, camper, and wildlife watcher's constant out-of-doors companion." The Midwest Book Review, Sept. 1996)
ISBN: 978-0-87961-22-7Order #: NAGR2025 paper$9.95.

#SIERRA SOUTH: 100 Backcountry Trips. Winnett.
From Mono Creek south to area east of Mineral King--highlights, mileages, features. Photos, maps, 296 pages.
ISBN: 0-89997-065-6. Order #: WILD1763 paper$14.95.

#SIERRA SUMMER. Marshall.
A narrative about the cycle of nature in an isolated pocket of the Sierra Nevada.
ISBN: 0-87417-053-2. Order #: UNNV2393 cloth$10.50.

SIERRA TROUT GUIDE. by Ralph Cutter.
Sierra trout live in a wonderful environment which is portrayed in 100 beautiful color photos on thick glossy stock. Learn how to successfully fish the lakes and streams from an expert. Color fly plates and tying recipes for all the most productive fly patterns. Tackle and technique information that reveals the best ways to hook trout. Information on backpacking, fishing and hiking checklists, maps and permits, most productive waters. Distribution charts containing names and locations of over 550 rivers and 1,700 lakes and the trout species they contain. 112 inches, 8 x 11 color,
ISBN: 978-1-878175-02-1. Order #: FRAM2030 paper$25.00.

SITES TO SEE: historical landmarks in Tulare County. by Annie Mitchell.
Inventories 82 historical sites in this central California county area, includihng schools, military camp, churches, staagecoach road, early trails, story of Tulare Lake from times as second only to the Great Lakes to being just a dry bed, first pumped well, and even giant trees noted for this region of the Sierra Neada. Illustrated, 168 pages, index.
ISBN: 0-91430-63-2. 1983. Order #: AMWE4693 paper$9.95.

SKI TOURING IN CALIFORNIA. by David Beck. A complete book for cross-country skiing in California with a large tour section for beginning as well as advanced skiers. Shows where to ski and how to ski with an illustrated technique section. Also discusses touring with kids, snowcamping, and avoiding avalanches. 35 tours are detailed, with mileages, starting points, elevations gained, dificulty class, and best season. Tolpgraphic maps show tour routes, 222 pages, index, bibliography.
ISBN: 0-89997-034-6. 1980. Order #: WILD1773 paper$12.95.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: an island on the land. McWilliams.
A contemporary look at the 1920-1946 period in Southern California and the personalities who were making history there. 415p.
ISBN: 978-0-87905-007-8. Order #: GISM2088 paper$19.95.

STARR'S GUIDE TO THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL AND THE HIGH SIERRA REGION. by Walter A. Starr, Jr.
Classic guide to this region of California, providing backcountry trail information from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney along the "grandfather of long-distance trails", the John Muir Trail. Includes lateral trails to connect from sites along the range that lead up the main trail that winds along the spine of the mountains. Detailed trail descriptions with point-to-point mileages along the way and with text that explains aspects of route finding and terrain features, as well as probable places to camp. Includes large fold-out map of the full 211.9 miles of the trail. Includes advice to travelers regarding clothing, equipment, weather, bears. and more. 224 small pages for easy carrying.
ISBN: 0-87156-172-7. 1974. Order #: RAHO1208vinyl$14.00.

TO FIND THE BIGGEST TREE. by Wendell D. Flint.
Author's 40-year search to find the biggest of the bigtrees (giant sequoias). The giant sequoia is among the oldest and largest living organisms on Earth and this author's quest was to find the biggest of them all. The giant sequoia lives within distinct groves that are known, each one of which supports many immense specimens; the author locates and describes these. Also covered are the surveys of the trees that have been made and the process of measuring one of these giants so the records can be compared. Appendixes give measurements of known large individuals and list groves, with comments. Suggested readings, 116 pages.
ISBN: None. 1987. Order #: SEQU7267 paper$9.95.

#TRAILS OF MINERAL KING.
Map and guide for this area of Sequoia National Park.
ISBN: . Order #: SEQU6775 paper$3.50.

TREES--OR TIMBER?: the story of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. by Douglas Hillman Strong.
Exploration of the region; discovery of giant sequoias; early land use by sheepherders, prospectors, loggers, promoters of railroad; high country explorations and surveys; preservation efforts that created the parks; park road and facility development and interpretation services. 21 historical photographs, 4 maps, 68 pages, index..
ISBN: None. 1980. Order #: SEQU1266 paper$4.95.

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THE HUMMINGBIRD OF THE CALIFORNIA WATERFALLS.by John Muir.
Reprinted from 1878. This has been called "the finest bird biography ever written". Muir's "waterfall hummingbird" is the water-ouzel, of course, now also called the dipper. Although Muir buffs and birders already know this, even they will enjoy reading or re-reading the story of this little bobber. Some might have seen this little bird, but without this article have not yet enjoyed the flyer/swimmer fully. As Muir's portrayal shows, much of the bird's intrigue is its physical elusiveness while remaining visually accessible. Enjoy this little story and enjoy this little bird. Foreword by former Chief Park Naturalist, Yosemite National Park. Period illustrations. 24 pages. See sample pages, illustrations.
ISBN-10: 0-89646-019-3. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-019-5.Order #: VIST0019 paper$3.95.


MOUNTAINEERING IN THE KINGS RIVER COUNTRY, 1864.  by Clarence King of the California Geological Survey.
This early ascent of Mount Tyndall at the head of King's River (the river is not related to our author) is now classic Western Americana literature. It is mountaineering drama to the extreme, written even when the foothills of the Sierra Nevada were remote enough, let alone peaks at the range crest, such as Tyndall. Clearly showing is the author's love of nature. This writing appeared in several forms before being gathered with others of King's articles in 1872 into Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada, a book still in print! In our little volume we include just material dealing with the Kings River country so that visitors to this region, much of it now in Kings Canyon National Park, can focus. King also conducted the U.S. Geological Exploration of the 40th Parallel, an unexplored line through America's interior, and was first director of the U. S. Geological Survey. He has a Sierran peak named for him. Illustrations are added from Picturesque California (1888) and The Yosemite Guidebook (1869). 48 pages. See sample pages.
ISBN-10: 0-89646-042-8. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-042-3.Order #: VIST0042 paper$3.95.

A RIVAL OF THE YOSEMITE: the cañon of the South Fork of Kings River, California. by John Muir.
As they had at Yosemite, Muir and his editor launched a campaign to get Kings Canyon set aside as a national park (some wanted to call it John Muir National Park), advising the law-givers to "make haste before it is too late". This writing was to be the stimulus. The park was not established, however, until 1940, when it was called Kings Canyon National Park. Muir's text is primarily descriptive, but as usual he includes personal adventures, in this case including a close encounter with a grizzly bear. Arguments for establishing the park are included, such as blocking grazing, lumbering, and mining. Text was reviewed by former Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Chief Park Naturalist and foreword is by former Yosemite Chief Park Naturalist William R Jones. Period engravings, with map showing proposed park boundary, 24 pages.See sample pages,, illustrations.
ISBN-10: 0-89646-010-X. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-010-2.  Order #: VIST0010 paper$3.95.

THE WILD SHEEP. by John Muir.
Here the early naturalist-writer glorifies the mountain sheep, or bighorn, of the Sierra Nevada. In Muir's time (1881 is the date of this writing), sheep were still to be seen on his High Sierra rambles. He notes the distribution of sheep and their various species as well as their physical characteristics, and he also describes their mountain home where they lived, "the happy wanderers, perhaps relishing the beauty as well as the taste of the lovely flora on which they feed." But as always his finest sections are where he describes the sheep themselves and how they move about on cliff walls, fine four-legged mountaineers. Today, park and wildlife agencies are reestablishing populations of wild sheep in the Sierra Nevada and elsewhere, and we may thank Muir in part for this, as his writing helped keep our appreciation alive for them. Reviewed by Chief Park Naturalists at Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Period engravings. 32 pages. See sample pages.
ISBN-10: 0-89646-017-7. ISBN-13: 978-0-89646-017-1. Order #: VIST0017paper$3.95.

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