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• Book Match

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  Fill out a survey with information about your reading tastes, and one of our matchmakers will send you a personalized reading list within two weeks. You can select a specific matchmaker, or you can fill out a general survey and one of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Northern California Hiking

  Brown, Ann Marie,

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  Broken down by regions from the Oregon border down to Sequoia and Kings Canyon, this guide has a great variety of hikes, from easy to "butt-kickers". It also has a nice list of hikes for people interested in special views like waterfalls,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stan Tekiela's Birding for Beginners. California

  Your Guide to Feeders, Food and the Most Common Backyard Birds

  Tekiela, Stan,

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  For those who would love to set up their own bird habitat at home. An introduction to creating the ideal space for a variety of birds in your area.

• 52 Weekend Adventures in Northern California

  Stienstra, Tom,

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  For those looking for a weekend escape into nature, this guide has you covered. Plenty of short trips to choose from, all in Northern California. This guide includes great locations for camping, fishing, hiking, and more.

• Sea Turtles to Sidewinders

  a Guide to the Most Fascinating Reptiles & Amphibians of the West

  Hood, Charles, 1959-

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  Learn about many of the amphibians and reptiles living in the Western United States, including frogs, toads, snakes, and lots of lizards! This guide has lots of beautiful color photographs.

• 50 Hikes With Kids

  California

  Gorton, Wendy,

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  Technically, this is a guidebook covering all of California. But it has a lot of fun hikes you can try out with kids in tow, and for each hike, they've included a fun scavenger hunt to keep the whole family occupied.

• Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

  Northern California : Section Hiking From Tuolumne Meadows to Donomore Pass

  Kramer, Philip,

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  The Pacific Crest Trail runs over 2,600 miles, but even if you can't make it along the entire hike, this guidebook gives excellent advice for hiking the Northern California portions of the trail. This guide covers areas of the PCT from…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles

  San Francisco : Including North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay

  Huber, Jane, 1965-

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  Looking for something a little closer to home? All 60 of the hikes in this book are within a 60-mile radius of the Greater Bay Area. This also has a nice checklist in the front that indicates if the hike is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, good…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• California Foraging

  120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles From Evergreen Huckleberries to Wild Ginger

  Lowry, Judith Larner, 1945-

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  For those interested in foraging wild plants for food, this guide covers commonly found edible plants around the state of California.

• The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of North America

  Thompson, Bill, III, 1962-2019

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  A book for youngsters interested in birds, containing information and pictures about the most commonly found birds in the United States.

• Best Dog Hikes. Northern California

  Mullally, Linda B.,

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  Looking to take your four-legged friend with you on your hikes? Look no further than this guide for dog-friendly trails in Northern California.

• Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests

  McFarland, Casey,

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  A detailed look at different types of bird nests, how they are created, what materials are commonly used by different species, what the eggs of a particular species look like, etc.

• Best Day Hikes California

  Easy Escapes Into Nature

  Balfour, Amy C.,

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  This covers all of California, but has a lot of useful information about the intensity of the hike, nearby accommodations in case you plan to stay overnight, and areas of interest for wildlife viewing, coastal views, less crowded trails,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America

  Peterson, Roger Tory, 1908-1996,

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  A comprehensive guidebook to the known birds living in the United States (and Canada and Mexico).

• The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California

  the 80 Best Easy Hikes

  Brown, Ann Marie,

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  Easy hikes and rambles around Northern California for those interested in being out in nature, but not looking for a strenuous hike or climb.

• Northern California Hiking

  the Complete Guide to the Best Hikes

  Stienstra, Tom,

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• Flavors of Home

  a Guide to Wild Edible Plants of the San Francisco Bay Area

  Roos-Collins, Margit,

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