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Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate
Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate
IPS140
$30.00  
Hardcover, Mark Kurlansky, 416 pages, 7.5 x 9, 9781938340864
"Henry David Thoreau wrote, 'Who hears the fishes when they cry?' Maybe we need to go down to the river bank and try to listen." In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing in his long and award-winning career, Mark Kurlansky, best-selling author of   Salt   and...
California Birds California Birds California Birds
California Birds
WFP023
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551011
California Birds is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great...
National Audubon Society Field Guide to California
National Audubon Society Field Guide to California
RAN449
$25.95  
Flex, Peter Alden & Fred Heath, 448 pages, 4.1 x 0.8 x 7.6, 9780679446781
Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the  National Audubon Society Field Guide to California  belongs in the home of every California resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying...
Bay Area Trail Map: Big Basin and Castle Rock 3rd Ed. Bay Area Trail Map: Big Basin and Castle Rock 3rd Ed. Bay Area Trail Map: Big Basin and Castle Rock 3rd Ed. Bay Area Trail Map: Big Basin and Castle Rock 3rd Ed.
Bay Area Trail Map: Big Basin and Castle Rock 3rd Ed.
RHP007
$10.95  
Waterproof Map, 26 x 39" unfolded, 9 x 4.3" folded, 9781934127285
Scale 1:25,000 26 x 39" unfolded, 9 x 4.3" folded Printed on waterproof plastic, full color on both sides This map covers the Santa Cruz Mountains from the outskirts of Saratoga and Los Gatos to the Pacific coastline around Point Ano Nuevo. Castle Rock, Big Basin, Portola, Butano,...
California Illustrated
California Illustrated
SSL001
$22.95  
paperback, Mark Drenth, 380 pages, 10.7x8.5, 9781880760703
Silver Medal Winner of the 2018 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Best Activity Book. 380 pages - ALL THINGS CALIFORNIA! HISTORY, CALIFORNIA CULTURE, FOOD, ANIMALS, INSECTS, NATIONAL FORESTS, PLACES, ACTIVITIES AND STICKER FUN!! 380 pages with 253 colorful stickers. Each attractively illustrated...
The 1964 Flood of Humboldt and Del Norte
The 1964 Flood of Humboldt and Del Norte
ARC095
$21.99  
Paperback, Greg Rumney, Dave Stockton Jr., 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467130882
The 1964 flood in the Eel and Klamath Rivers drainages represents an extreme weather event. Both the Northern California and Southern OR coasts are host to many floods, but the 1964 flood stands out as a representation of the "perfect storm." Three events occurred that led to the flood. First, a...
Common Butterflies of California
Common Butterflies of California
FGG092
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Rick Cech, 4 x 9, 9781621262299
60 butterfly species are covered, both common and exotic. They include swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, blues, and more. Images, descriptive captions, and habitat index by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a well known naturalist and butterfly expert, author...
Edible and Medicinal Plants of California
Edible and Medicinal Plants of California
QRP032
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J. Duane Sept, 12 pages, 4 x 9, 9781954018105
California is an amazing region to view the abundant marine life found in the intertidal zone (the area between high and low tide). At low tide an incredible world of marine life is unveiled! With this guide you will be able to identify many of the creatures that you may find here. Using crisp,...
California Wildlife California Wildlife California Wildlife
California Wildlife
WFP027
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551370
California Wildlife is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and fishes and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife sanctuaries....
Essential Muir (Revised): A Selection of John Muir’s Best (and Worst) Writings
Essential Muir (Revised): A Selection of John Muir’s Best (and Worst) Writings
HEY013
$16.00  
Paperback, John Muir, 168 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781597145503
A new edition of Muir’s writings that places his environmentalist ideals alongside his damaging prejudices Essayist. Preservationist. Mountain man. Inventor. John Muir may be California’s best-known icon. A literary naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club and Yosemite National Park, Muir...
Cabrillo Lighthouse Magnet
Cabrillo Lighthouse Magnet
PAR153
$10.95  
A2, 3.8 x 4.4, 760999953595
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Mammals of Central and Northern California: Tracks, Scats and Signs
Mammals of Central and Northern California: Tracks, Scats and Signs
QRP010
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, James Halfpenny, 12 pages, 8.8 x 3.9 x 0.3 in, 9781936913619
"The wild mammals of central and northern California are often elusive and difficult to locate. They range from deserts to mountain tops. Their tracks, scats, and signs may be the best clue for the nature-wise detective whether a casual observer, amateur naturalist, or outdoor adventure...
California Disasters: True Stories of Golden State Tragedies and Triumphs
California Disasters: True Stories of Golden State Tragedies and Triumphs
FAR030
$18.95  
Paperback, Phyllis Perry, 238 pages, 6 x 9, 9781560377757
CALIFORNIA DISASTERS highlights some of the major catastrophic events from pre-statehood to the 21st Century. It is said that California has four seasons: drought, flood, fire, and earthquakes. California Disasters covers all these categories and many more. Readers will discover the stories...
Birds of California Field Guide 2nd Edition
Birds of California Field Guide 2nd Edition
AVK124
$18.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 448 pages, 5 x 6, 9781647551988
Make bird watching in California even more enjoyable! With  Stan Tekiela 's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in California. This book features 170 species of California birds, organized...
San Francisco Birds San Francisco Birds (Folding Pocket Guide) San Francisco Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
San Francisco Birds
WFP070
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551653
San Francisco Birds is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent city-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a...
California Coast Field Guide: Sportfish
California Coast Field Guide: Sportfish
RFP059
$9.95  
Laminated 2-Sided, 7 x 11.5, 9781888538199
This is a laminated field guide with illustrations of 86 Pacific coast sport fish. It can be used to identify sportfish from Southern California to Northern Ecuador. Each species is identified by their English, Spanish and Latin Names.
Fish-N-Map: Lake McClure, Eagle Lake, Lake Almanor
Fish-N-Map: Lake McClure, Eagle Lake, Lake Almanor
FMC020
$9.95  
Map, 4 x 9 (Folded)
WATERPROOF MAP
Henry Cowell, Wilder Ranch, and Nisene Marks 2nd Ed. Henry Cowell, Wilder Ranch, and Nisene Marks 2nd Ed. Henry Cowell, Wilder Ranch, and Nisene Marks 2nd Ed. Henry Cowell, Wilder Ranch, and Nisene Marks 2nd Ed.
Henry Cowell, Wilder Ranch, and Nisene Marks 2nd Ed.
RHP005
$7.95  
Waterproof Map, 18 x 27" unfolded, 9 x 3.9" folded, 9781934127063
Scale 1:25,000 18 x 27" unfolded, 9 x 3.9" folded Printed on waterproof plastic Full color on both sides   This trail map covers the parks of the Santa Cruz area. One side includes Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Wilder Ranch State Park, Pogonip, and the University of...
California Visual Notebook
California Visual Notebook
IPS166
$14.95  
Hardcover, 144 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9788899180768
xplore California’s distinct beauty from the comfort of your favorite Adirondack chair. The California Visual Notebook is one part journal, one part sketchbook, and one part guidebook to the Golden State’s many natural treasures. Whether you call California your home state or your dream...
Scotia and Rio Dell
Scotia and Rio Dell
ARC126
$24.99  
Paperback, James R. Garrison, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9781467133166
On the banks of the Eel River, amongst Northern Californias towering redwood forests, lie the towns of Scotia and Rio Dell. Their histories inseparably intertwined, these two towns formed a larger community supporting the needs of local settlers and industry. Scotia, constructed by the Pacific...
Saltwater Fishes of Northern California : A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species
Saltwater Fishes of Northern California : A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species
QRP020
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Val Kells, 12 pages, 3.9 x 0.2 x 9 inches, 978-1943334537
Saltwater Fishes of Northern California is an easy-to-use 12-panel identification guide to 64 common and notable nearshore and offshore saltwater fishes that inhabit the diverse northern coast of California from Crescent City to Monterrey Bay. The highly detailed and scientifically accurate...
Big Tree Hikes of the Redwood Coast
Big Tree Hikes of the Redwood Coast
FUN001
$14.95  
Paperback, Tyler Williams, 95 pages, 8.6 x 5.5, 9780966491975
Big Tree Hikes of the Redwood Coast guides hikers to the last remaining tracts of old growth redwood forest along California's North Coast. Complimenting the hike descriptions, readers will find additional information on forest fires in old growth, big tree reiterations, preservation history of...
Spooky California
Spooky California
GPT252
$17.95  
Paperback, S. E. Schlosser, 264 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781493040773
Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for thirty creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in California. Set in the Golden State's big cities, oceanside towns, rugged mountains, and sparsely populated deserts, the stories in this...
Portola Redwoods and Pescadero Creek 4th Ed. Portola Redwoods and Pescadero Creek 4th Ed. Portola Redwoods and Pescadero Creek 4th Ed. Portola Redwoods and Pescadero Creek 4th Ed.
Portola Redwoods and Pescadero Creek 4th Ed.
RHP004
$7.95  
Waterproof Map, 18 x 27" unfolded, 9 x 3.9" folded, 9781934127070
This map shows the interconnected trail systems of Portola and Pescadero parks on a single sheet. The entire Pescadero park complex including Sam McDonald County Park, Memorial County Park, and Heritage Grove are shown, and the trail connections to nearby parks on Skyline Ridge are also shown....
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
ARC056
$24.99  
Paperback, Susan J.P. O'Hara, Dave Stockton, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738595139
The Eel River in Northern California is the third largest river in the state. Along its banks stand the largest remaining redwood groves in the world. They are preserved within Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Created in 1921 with the purchase of Bolling Grove near Myers Flat by the Save the...
California Rocks: A Guide to Gems, Minerals & Crystals
California Rocks: A Guide to Gems, Minerals & Crystals
QRP029
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, David Trexler, 12 pages, 9781732875265
California Rocks is a colorful quick identification guide to rocks and minerals in California. While accurate identification of rocks and minerals often requires extensive laboratory techniques, many are easily identified by unique combinations of features. This guide bases identification of...
San Diego Harbor Police
San Diego Harbor Police
ARC120
$21.99  
Paperback, Michael P. Rich, 128 pages, 6.5 x 95, 9781467132428
The San Diego Harbor Police Department has proudly provided more than 50 years of law enforcement. From its humble beginnings as a small security force formed after World War II to protect San Diego imports to the modern and sophisticated police force it is today, the San Diego Harbor Police...
Trinidad
Trinidad
ARC074
$21.99  
Paperback, Dione F. Armand, Foreword by Ned Simmons, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738571614
When Spanish explorers turned their ships north in the summer of 1775, they were searching for new territory for the Spanish crown. Nearly 300 miles north of San Francisco, they found safe harbor in a small but beautiful bay they called Trinidad. . The Spaniards erected a large cross on Trinidad...
Stainless Steel Redwood Tree With Logger Stand-Up
Stainless Steel Redwood Tree With Logger Stand-Up
SSS005
$24.95  
7 x 5
Laser-cut stainless steel. Designed to be bent and it becomes a desktop stand-up display
Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity: Alps Regions, Redding, Castle Crags, Marble Mountains, Lava Beds
Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity: Alps Regions, Redding, Castle Crags, Marble Mountains, Lava Beds
MOU105
$18.95  
Paperback, John Soares, 288 pages, 7 x 9, 9781680510584
125 day hikes aimed at a variety of skill levels * A popular outdoor sports destination of rivers, lakes, foothills, mountains, and peaks Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity Alps Regions  covers the expansive and beautiful region of interior Northern California from the Redding...
Shipwrecks of the California Coast
Shipwrecks of the California Coast
ARC166
$19.99  
Paperback, Michael D. White, 176 pages, 6 x 9, 9781609499242
More than two thousand ships have been lost along California's 840 miles of coastline--Spanish galleons, passenger liners, freighters, schooners. Some tragedies are marking points in U.S. maritime history. The City of Rio de Janeiro," bound from Hong Kong to San Francisco in 1901, sliced the fog...
Supernatural California
Supernatural California
SPC061
$24.95  
Paperback, Preston Dennett, 168 pages, 0.5 x 8.5 x 11.2, 9780764324017
This comprehensive guidebook takes you to over 200 sites where the supernatural, paranormal and unknown are most likely to encountered in California. You will find: --the top 5 California UFO hotspots --Bigfoot encounters --lake monsters and coastal sea serpents --rare chupacabra and other...
The Ohlone Way: Indian Life in the San Francisco-Monterey Bay Area
The Ohlone Way: Indian Life in the San Francisco-Monterey Bay Area
HEY011
$18.00  
Paperback, Malcolm Margolin, 182 pages, 6 x 9, 9780930588014
Two hundred years ago, herds of elk and antelope dotted the hills of the San Francisco–Monterey Bay area. Grizzly bears lumbered down to the creeks to fish for silver salmon and steelhead trout. From vast marshlands geese, ducks, and other birds rose in thick clouds “with a sound like that of a...
Stories of the Humboldt Wagon Road
Stories of the Humboldt Wagon Road
ARC170
$21.99  
Paperback, Andy Mark, 176 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467145268
Before the completion of the transcontinental railroad, there was the Chico and Humboldt Wagon Road, meant to connect California with the burgeoning mining industries of Nevada and Idaho. The ambitious plan to make Chico a major Northern California transportation hub was spearheaded by John...
Big Sur Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Regional Animals
Big Sur Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Regional Animals
WFP189
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 4.5 x 8.5, 9781583559802
One of the most varied and spectacular natural areas in California, Big Sur's pristine beaches and rich forests are teeming with unique wildlife including sea otters, elephant seals, California condors and hundreds of species of butterflies, birds, reptiles, amphibians and land mammals. This...
West Coast Wild ABC
West Coast Wild ABC
IPS225
$13.00  
Board, Deborah Hodge, 26 pages, 5 x 8, 9781773066219
Explore the wild and wonderful Pacific west coast from A to Z!  Bears amble, cougars prowl and eagles nest in this beautiful nature alphabet book celebrating the Pacific west coast. Babies and toddlers will delight in the gorgeous watercolor illustrations and fascinating creatures that...
Good Night California
Good Night California
PER097
$9.95  
Board, Adam Gamble, 26 pages, 6 x 0.7 x 6, 9781602190214
Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured...
The Kids' Guide to Birds of California: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds
The Kids' Guide to Birds of California: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds
AVK113
$13.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 240 pages, 5 x 7, 9781647551391
The Must-Have Beginner’s Guide to Bird-Watching Stan Tekiela’s famous   Birds of California Field Guide   has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!   The Kids’ Guide to Birds of California...
Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition
Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition
LPP030
$27.95  
Paperback, David Fix, Andy Bezener, 384 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780986786273
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. If you're...
Crescent City and Del Norte County
Crescent City and Del Norte County
ARC121
$24.99  
Paperback, The Del Norte County Historical Society, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738530758
The rugged coastline and wild rivers of Del Norte County were once home to the Yurok and Tolowa Indians, who built their dwellings with planks cut from virgin redwood. The Klamath River was an early supply route to the gold mines, but its treacherous waters were soon abandoned in favor of the...
Tree in Frame MAGNET
Tree in Frame MAGNET
PAR684
$9.95  
G6, Steel, 3.25 x 2.5
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada
The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada
IPS237
$26.00  
Paperback, John Muir Laws, 366 pages, 4 x 9, 9781597140522
In this groundbreaking and meticulously field-tested guide, the rich variety of Sierra life—trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects—comes alive. Easy-to-use features include: Intuitive organization, color tabs, and simple...
La Misión de Santa Cruz
La Misión de Santa Cruz
CSP003
$6.00  
Paperback, 40 pages, 8 x 10
Learn about the rich history of Mission Santa Cruz: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.
Sea Trails Map: Richardson Bay
Sea Trails Map: Richardson Bay
STCAD02
$9.00  
Waterproof Map
Sea Trails Maps are designed for kayakers, paddlers and other boaters. Waterproof maps.
Hiking & Backpacking Big Sur: Your complete guide to the trails of Big Sur, Ventana Wilderness, and Silver Peak Wilderness
Hiking & Backpacking Big Sur: Your complete guide to the trails of Big Sur, Ventana Wilderness, and Silver Peak Wilderness
MOU127
$19.95  
Paperback, Analise Elliot Heid, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9780899977270
The most detailed guide to hiking and backpacking in Big Sur California’s Big Sur Country hugs the Central Coast some 90 miles, from Carmel south toward San Simeon. And it stretches east and southeast, to the lesser-known Ventana and Silver Peak Wilderness areas. On 74 diverse trips,...
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
ARC092
$26.99  
Paperback, Alessandro Baccari Jr., 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738528977
Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's top tourist destination, but its history is much richer and more important than today's quaint attractions suggest. Indeed, many of these well-known sights were developed only in the last few decades. The early wharf, originally known as Meigg's Wharf, was...
St. George Reef Lighthouse
St. George Reef Lighthouse
ARC123
$21.99  
Paperback, GUY TOWERS, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9781467133173
Situated at the end of a reef six miles offshore of Crescent City, California, stands St. George Reef Lighthouse. Constructed after the wreck of the coastal steamer Brother Jonathan in 1865, the beacon warned mariners of the dreaded Dragon Rocks of St. George Reef for nearly a century. This book...
Discovering Earthquakes
Discovering Earthquakes
DEP008
$6.95  
Paperback, Adele Schepige, Nancy Field, 40 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780941042123
Winner of Parents’ Choice Approval Discovering Earthquakes digs into geological processes and concepts through fun activities. Earthquake Safety Cops, a team game, helpschildren unearth ideas for making their communities safe. Discover 16 things to do if caught in a quake. Discovering...
Discovering the John Muir Trail: An Inspirational Guide to America’s Most Beautiful Hike
Discovering the John Muir Trail: An Inspirational Guide to America’s Most Beautiful Hike
NBN034
$26.95  
Paperback, Damon Corso, 192 pages, 7.5 x 9.5, 9781493031245
From beginners to thru-hikers,  Discovering the John Muir Trail  has something for anyone that wants a connection with what  Backpacker Magazine  has called “The best hike in the world.” Taking on the JMT is a pilgrimage because of both its beauty and...
Mt. Shasta MAGNET
Mt. Shasta MAGNET
PAR780
$12.95  
3 x 2.7
SPECIAL ORDER. MAY TAKE UP TO 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA
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