As Spanish authorities colonized Alta California, they established twenty-one Franciscan missions and four forts, or presidios, to bring the native inhabitants of the region under control and to provide for security and defense. Today, the missions and presidios are among California's most popular historic landmarks, and enduring reminders of California's Spanish and Mexican past. A FalconGuide to California's Missions and Presidios is a fun and fascinating tour of the missions and presidios for vacactioners and history buffs alike. This guide includes beautifully descriptive text, a brief history of each site, key festivals, plus information on nearby attractions. Other books in the Exploring series include Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Canyonlands and Arches National Park, Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores, Dinosaur National Monument, Florida's Atlantic Coast Beaches, Florida's Gulf Coast Beaches, Glacier National Park, Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Hawaii's Parklands, Mount Helena, Point Reyes National Seashore and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Southern California Beaches.

A FalconGuide® to California's Missions and Presidios: A Guide To Exploring California's Spanish And Mexican Legacy (Exploring Series)

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Comprehensive directory to the state's most popular rail trails. Each trail will receive a full trail profile, descriptive narrative, detailed information, and more.

Best Rail Trails California: More Than 70 Rail Trails Throughout The State (Best Rail Trails Series)

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Hiking & Camping

Best Easy Day Hikes San Francisco's East Bay includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes.

Best Easy Day Hikes San Francisco's East Bay (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Reno includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 17 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Best Easy Day Hikes Reno (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Sacramento features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of sixteen easily manageable hikes within a short drive of Sacramento.

Best Easy Day Hikes Sacramento (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes San Francisco Peninsula features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of nineteen easily manageable hikes.

Best Easy Day Hikes San Francisco Peninsula (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes San Jose features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of seventeen easily manageable hikes.

Best Easy Day Hikes San Jose (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

This guide features twenty-two of the best short hikes in San Francisco's North Bay. Accurate maps and detailed directions make this pocket-sized handbook both easy to use and authoritative.

Best Easy Day Hikes San Francisco's North Bay (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Denver (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Boulder (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

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