Book Description: Near Sacramento, numerous trails access the Central Valley's wildlife-filled wetlands and traverse riverside forests and grasslands. In the Coast Range and Sierra foothills, trails lead to scenic waterfalls, wildflower-studded meadows, and high mountain lakes. Longtime Sacramento resident and intrepid hiker Steve Evans has selected the 43 "must-do" hikes in Top Trails Sacramento, the only guidebook specifically targeting the region's outdoor enthusiasts. Most trips are within two hours of the city. Whether you're looking for a scenic stroll, a full-day adventure, or even a spectacular alpine peak-bagging trip, you'll find it here.
Trails ranging from 1 to 10 miles and sea level to 9000 feet.
Elevation profiles, detailed maps, driving directions, and "don't get lost" trail milestones.
At-a-glance information shows which trips have the best opportunities for camping, running, biking, and which are child-friendly.
With its famed foothills, historic Mother Lode region, and picturesque delta, California's capital and its surrounding area are an excellent hiking destination. But where to begin? Using author Jordan Summers' careful, hiking-based research, this useful guide introduces area residents and visitors to an array of the best day-hikes — from casual riverside nature walks to rugged foothill treks — within roughly an hour’s drive of the city. The book's detailed descriptions help hikers choose routes with concise, at-a-glance information that highlights details such as location, access, directions, distances, and scenery. There's also preparation advice to help hikers get the most from each outing. Extensive and precise maps, descriptive text, a wealth of black-and-white photos, and trailhead coordinates guide hikers on their way and keep them on-route.
Book Description: City Smart: Sacramento is useful and fun to read with entertaining "city favorites" lists from area residents giving you the inside scoop on where to go and what to do. Sacramento local Patrick Cosgrove recommends notable movie houses, dinner theaters, and comedy clubs, as well as specific attractions and activities for families and kids. With a calendar of special events such as the Sacramento Valley Boat Show, Festival de Familia, and Art on the River, this engaging guide introduces you to all that makes Sacramento unique and will have you feeling like a local in no time..
Product Description: Sacramento is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From its birth to the present, Sacramento has consistently built and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Sacramento has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens. Historic Photos of Sacramento captures this journey through still photography selected from the the Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center. From the commercial urbanism of Sacramento Valley to the decline and rebirth of the city after World War I, Historic Photos of Sacramento follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city's history. This volume captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.
Book Description: The definitive guide to California's capital! In this third edition, get up-to-date information on where the locals go for restaurants, cafes, coffeehouses, bakeries, bars and markets. Explore the distinctive downtowns and neighborhoods of Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Roseville, Folsom and Locke. Enjoy excursions to the Delta and nearby wineries. With more than 100 photos and dozens of maps, Inside Guide to Sacramento is the best choice for visitors and residents to the capital region.
