Walking California's State Parks (Walking the West Series)

From Library Journal\nSanta Barbara resident McKinney has spent much of his life covering his home state on foot, and in this fascinating, informative, and highly entertaining book, he shares his recollections about many of the state parks he visited. Not all of California's state parks are covered, so this will not be useful as an overall guide to the parks. Where it is useful is in the description of those parks that lend themselves to hikers, backpackers, bird watchers, and nature lovers. California is a state rich in history-the Gold Rush, Native American lands, battlefields, Russian settlements, playgrounds of the rich and famous-and there is an abundance of parks set aside to preserve this heritage. An essential purchase for all public libraries serving patrons interested in the Golden State and its wonders.
Joseph L. Carlson, Vandenberg Air Force Base Lib., Cal.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.\nFrom the Publisher\nThe most widely-read hiking columnist in the United States leads scenic day-walk adventurers through the historical and natural wonders of the California coast.