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We feature a handpicked selection of travel guides, maps, literature, books on art, nature and culture, all designed to help you get more out of your travels to Yosemite. Order an essential package, and we'll ship any additional items for free.
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Compass Guide Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks
Sara Benson
GUIDEBOOK 2009 PAPER 304 PAGES
A compact, illustrated guide and overview of the history, culture, nature and attractions of the region. Also, has a 20-page section of practical information.
(USW576, $19.95)
Yosemite
Ansel Adams
NATURAL HISTORY 1995 PAPER 112 PAGES
A handsome collection of Ansel Adams' photographs of Yosemite National Park. The 66 photographs include portraits of Moon and Half Dome, Clearing Winter Storm, and El Capitan.
(CAL49, $21.99)
My First Summer in the Sierra
John Muir Galen Rowell
NATURAL HISTORY 1998 PAPER 269 PAGES
A facsimile edition of Muir's original account of his first summer in Yosemite and surrounding High Sierras. Based on his youthful notebooks of the summer of 1869, Muir did not publish the book until 1911.
(CAL47, $10.00)
Yosemite Wildlife, An Introduction to Familiar Species
James Kavanagh
FIELD GUIDE 2007 PLASTIC CARD
A handy, laminated fold-up card featuring 140 birds, mammals, reptiles and insects.
(USW499, $5.95)
The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park
Steven P. Medley
GUIDEBOOK 2008 PAPER 120 PAGES
A compact guide to the park by the Yosemite Association, featuring practical information on activities, hiking trails, wildlife and history. With color drawings and photos, and dozens of detailed maps. Winner of the Best National Park Guidebook Award from the National Park Service.
(CAL51, $12.95)
Yosemite National Park Map
Trails Illustrated
MAP
A detailed, topographic map of Yosemite National Park, shown at a scale of 1:100,000. It's printed on tear-proof and water resistant tyvek. Two Sides. 25x37 inches.
(CAL40, $11.95)
Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Danny Palmerlee
GUIDEBOOK
With more color photographs and maps, detailed itineraries and 40 suggested hikes, this re-launched new edition of Lonely Planet Yosemite is better than ever.
(CAL247, $19.99)
One Best Hike, Yosemite's Half Dome
Rick Deutsch
GUIDEBOOK
Author and seasoned Half Dome hiker Deutsch provides the authoritative step-by-step guide to planning and completing this superb one-day hike with safety advice, insider information, detail, and reassurance found nowhere else.
(CAL265, $12.95)
Yosemite National Park, A Natural History Guide to Yosemite and its Trails
Jeffrey P. Schaffer
GUIDEBOOK
A detailed trail guide and overview of Yosemite with a full-color topographic map and route descriptions.
(CAL105, $20.00)
Yosemite, the Complete Guide
James Kaiser
GUIDEBOOK
This outdoor guide, which includes the High Sierra, features stunning color photographs on almost every page, a detailed roundup of hiking, camping and other activites, innovative maps in topographic detail and dozens of suggested itineraries.
(CAL213, $22.95)
Off the Wall, Death in Yosemite
Michael Ghiglieri
Charles Farabee
EXPLORATION
The irresistible and instructive roundup of "All Known Fatal Mishaps in America's First Protected Land of Scenic Wonders."
(SWU235, $24.95)
The Last Season
Eric Blehm
EXPLORATION
Eric Blehm's account of the disappearance of experienced ranger Randy Morgenson in the wilderness of the Sierras is a tribute to the man and the natural beauty of the mountains.
(CAL207, $14.95)
Assembling California
John McPhee
NATURAL HISTORY
Another fine book on geology and natural history from John McPhee, this time in the company of Eldridge Moores, on travels throughout California.
(USW187, $15.00)
Sierra Nevada, The Naturalist's Companion
Verna Johnston
NATURAL HISTORY
This portrait of the Sierra Nevada has been a favorite among naturalists since first published in 1970. Recently updated to reflect ecological research, it's a lyrical tour of the wildlife, plants and landscapes.
(CAL46, $21.95)
Yosemite and the High Sierra
Ansel Adams
John Szarkowski
Stillman, Andrea G.
NATURAL HISTORY
This gorgeous collection includes Adams' best work on Yosemite and spans his 60-year career.
(CAL210, $55.00)
Yosemite in Time
Mark Klett
Rebecca Solnit
NATURAL HISTORY
A gorgeous example of book-making (with six innovative gatefolds), this illuminating book juxtaposes modern color landscape photographs by Mark Klett against iconic classic portraits of Yosemite by Ansel Adams and others.
(CAL219, $45.00)
Yosemite, an American Treasure
Kenneth Brower
NATURAL HISTORY
An overview of Yosemite National Park, presented in the style of National Geographic style with 120 color photographs and text by Kenneth Brower. A volume in the National Geographic Park Profiles series.
(CAL43, $15.00)
Mac's Field Guide to Yosemite National Park: Birds and Mammals
Craig MacGowan
FIELD GUIDE
This double-sided, laminated card features color drawings of the birds and mammals commonly found in Yosemite National Park.
(CAL48, $4.95)
National Audubon Society Field Guide to California
Peter Alden
FIELD GUIDE
A compact, easy-to-use guide to 1,000 of California's trees, wildflowers, mammals, insects, birds and other flora and fauna.
(CAL07, $19.95)
Sierra Nevada Natural History
Tracy I. Storer
Robert L. Usinger
David Lukas
FIELD GUIDE
An old-fashioned comprehensive guide to 750 species of mammals, plants, insects, fish, birds and amphibians throughout the Sierra Nevadas.
(CAL53, $24.95)
The Field Guide to Birds of Western North America
Roger Tory Peterson
FIELD GUIDE
A compact, geographically-specific version of the Sibley Guide with all-new range maps, the same glorious illustrations and expanded, extremely valuable descriptions of each bird.
(USW418, $19.95)
The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada
John Muir Laws
FIELD GUIDE
This impressively detailed, compact and comprehensive identification guide covers 1700 native species of trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects. Well organized for the field with 2,800 clear color illustrations and key features integrated on the page.
(CAL238, $24.95)
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