California Fishing

by Tom Stienstra

Published February 1993
For outdoor enthusiasts who are always looking for new places and ways to take in the fresh air, who love to camp, hike, fish, boat, and bike, Foghorn Outdoors offers excursion guides that highlight a variety of adventures near and far.

-- Features updated descriptions of more than 850 lakes, 30,000 miles of streams, and 1,200 miles of coastline


Avid outdoorsman and experienced travel writer Tom Stienstra knows the best places for camping in Northern California, from quaint spots in Mendocino and Wine Country to the colossal campgrounds of Yosemite and Mammoth. Moon Northern California Camping guides seasoned campers and first timers to the best campsites, hiking trails, and fishing spots throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Tahoe, Monterey, San Joaquin Valley and more. In this guidebook, Stienstra includes unique lists of "Bests" like "Best Scenic Destinations," "Best Family Desintations," and "Best Boat-in Campgrounds. " Complete with easy-to-use regional maps, descriptive keynotes for every geographical region, and facility and fee information, Moon Northern California Camping provides campers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Award-winning author Tom Stienstra covers more than 1,800 RV parks and campgrounds throughout Washington, Oregon, and California in Moon West Coast RV Camping. Stienstra provides a range of outdoor options that appeal to campers with kids, pets, or recreational equipment, as well as those looking for a beachfront, natural springs, or island retreat. Stienstra also includes his top picks for the Prettiest Lakes, Best Spots for Wildlife-Viewing, and Best Locations for Fishing. With a variety of RV locations, helpful hints, and suggestions, Moon West Coast RV Camping gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable camping experience.

Seasoned outdoors authors Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown know the best hiking trails in Northern California. This brand-new guidebook leads beginner and expert hikers alike to the best trails the northern part of the state has to offer. Complete with detailed regional maps, hiking tips, difficulty and quality ratings for each hike, Moon Northern California Hiking provides hikers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Acclaimed outdoors author and experienced fisherman Tom Stienstra knows the best fishing spots in the Golden State, from the crystal-clear lakes dotting the Sierra Nevada to the open waters located just off the coast of San Francisco. Offering detailed descriptions of more than 2,000 fishing locations and including more than 70 pages of fishing tips and advice, Moon California Fishing leads both beginner and expert anglers to the best lakes, rivers, and coasts that the state has to offer. Complete with helpful regional maps as well as directions and ratings for each location, Moon California Fishing provides all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Moon Bay Area Biking

by Ann Marie Brown

Published 24 April 2012
Covering the most popular Bay Area biking destinations as well as some well-kept secrets this is the biker's guide to finding the best rides throughout the region. Moon Bay Area Biking guides bikers through the North, East, and South Bay, as well as surrounding areas, with rides alongside the Pacific Coast and through lush state parks. Brown outlines a wide variety of roads and trails, including family-friendly rides, paths good for wildlife viewing, and routes full of history. Complete with elevation charts, route maps, options to extend or shorten each ride, plus information on bike shops, riding clubs, and bike organizations throughout the Bay Area, Moon Bay Area Biking gives bicyclists the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Oregon Camping

by Tom Stienstra

Published 6 April 2010
Top-selling outdoors writer Tom Stienstra covers the adventures of camping in Oregon, including notable campsites along the Oregon Coast, Portland and the Willamette Valley, the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, as well as the Southern Cascades. Stienstra provides easy-to-follow maps with driving directions to each campground, along with camping options from secluded alpine hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers. Complete with details on what to pack, what to wear, reservations, fees, and the best camping facilities, Moon Oregon Camping gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable camping experience.

Join seasoned outdoors authors Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown on an unforgettable adventure. With their unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon California Hiking has everything you need to know to explore California's gorgeous trails.

Moon California Hiking shows hikers the best way to experience all California has to offer from breathtaking coastal walks north of Los Angeles to challenging backcountry treks in the Sierra Nevadas. Stienstra and Brown include unique trip ideas, including Best Desert Hikes, and Best Hikes for Redwoods. Complete with detailed regional maps, hiking tips, difficulty and quality ratings for each hike, Moon California Hiking provides hikers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.

Moon California Hiking includes areas such as:
Shasta and Trinity
Lassen and Modoc
Mendocino and Wine Country
Sacramento and Gold Country
Tahoe and Northern Sierra
San Francisco Bay Area
Monterey and Big Sur
San Joaquin Valley
Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes
Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Santa Barbara and Los Angeles
San Diego

Find the Moon guide that best suits your trip!
Exploring more of the West Coast? Try Moon California Camping and Moon Yosemite, Sequoia, & Kings Canyon.

California Camping

by Tom Stienstra

Published July 1988
With more maps, hike-in camps, and features on food, clothing, and equipment, the guide that was voted Best Book by the Outdoor Writers Association of California just got better. Detailed descriptions include easy-to-follow directions; information on fees, reservations, and facilities; and the secrets to finding the most remote and pristine spots.


Best-selling travel authors Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown offer readers their informed advice on exploring California's deserts, from climbing Death Valley's towering Telescope Peak to surveying Joshua Tree's sweeping landscape and namesake vegetation. Comprehensive and easy to use, Moon California Deserts Camping and Hiking also provides "best-of" campground and trail lists including Best for Kids, Best for Wildflowers, and Best for Waterskiiing leading novice and expert outdoors adventurers alike to a wide range of camping and hiking options throughout California's dry places. Complete with clear directions to each location, detailed destination descriptions, difficulty and quality ratings for each hike, and helpful maps, Moon California Deserts Camping and Hiking provides campers and hikers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Acclaimed outdoors author Tom Stienstra knows where to find the best of California's lakes and rivers, from the wild and pristine Smith River in the Redwood Empire to the clear waters of Big Bear Lake, only two hours from Los Angeles. "Moon California Recreational Lakes & Rivers" leads outdoor enthusiasts to the best spots for boating, fishing, and water sports in the Golden State. The fourth edition of this definitive guidebook includes detailed descriptions of nearly 400 lakes and rivers, as well as many top-10 lists, such as the Top 10 Places for Water-Skiing.Complete with detailed regional maps as well as directions and ratings for each location, "Moon California Recreational Lakes & Rivers" provides readers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools to head outdoors.Devoted campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, and bikers agree: "Moon Outdoors" authors know their stuff. They're recreation gurus who have hiked the trails, fished the rivers, and pitched their tents to provide readers with authoritative information and first-hand experiences. From coast to coast, "Moon Outdoors" has the U.S. covered.

A broad range of lodging options, from rustic to luxurious Regional descriptions, tips for making reservations and details on each cabin's ambience, amenities and nearby activities Contact information and precise driving directions Perfect for readers who want hassle-free accommodations with convenient access to outdoor recreation Norhern California coverage includes Monterey wine country, and the Lake Tahoe region

If you are looking for the perfect place to camp in the Pacific Northwest, your trip starts with Moon Pacific Northwest. It's the ideal resource for finding campsitesfrom secluded alpine hike-in spots to convenient roadside stopoversthroughout the entire state. Join two-time National Outdoor Writer of the Year Tom Stienstra as he brings you: descriptions of camping options, ranging from state park campgrounds to RV parks; complete contact information and summaries of each campground's scenic features, facilities, and nearby recreation opportunities; expert tips on gear, safety, and first aid, weather, low-impact camping, and camping with kids; easy-to-use regional maps, driving directions to each campground, and details on fees, reservation services, and helpful websites.

California Hiking

by Tom Stienstra

Published 1 April 1994
The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Hikes in the Golden State Don't be stuck on the same trail again and again. With Foghorn Outdoors: California Hiking, you have over 1,000 trails to choose from for your next hike. With a hiker-friendly format, this hiker's bible will let you quickly find the location of a quality hike. Authorities on the California outdoors, Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown profile a wide variety of hikes -- 1,000 in all -- ranging from as short as 10-minute walks to weeklong trips into remote wildlands. Along with detailed trail notes, ratings, level of difficulty, distances and times, you'll find 60 maps -- including one foldout map highlighting each trailhead. You'll also get the most up-to-date information available on fees, maps, permits, and rules regarding dogs, bicycles, horseback riders, and accessibility for wheelchair users

Moon Washington Camping

by Tom Stienstra

Published 6 April 2010
Top-selling outdoors writer Tom Stienstra covers the best camping in Washington state, including notable campsites around the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands, and Olympic National Park. Stienstra provides easy-to-follow maps with driving directions to each campground, along with camping options ranging from secluded alpine hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers. Complete with expert tips on gear, safety and first aid, weather, and camping with kids, Moon Washington Camping gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable camping experience.

Seasoned camping and hiking expert Tom Stienstra extends travelers his firsthand advice on how to find the best spots in Tahoe to pitch a tent or hit the trail, from cobalt-blue Lake Tahoe's shores to adventure-filled Desolation Wilderness. Moon Tahoe Camping & Hiking's in-depth coverage also offers "best-of" lists including Best Boat-in Campgrounds, Best Self-Guided Nature Walks, and Best for Waterfalls ensuring that both outdoors beginners and experts will find the campgrounds and trails to match their skill levels and interests. Complete with clear directions to each location, detailed destination descriptions, difficulty and quality ratings for each hike, and helpful maps, Moon Tahoe Camping & Hiking provides campers and hikers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Avid outdoors explorer Tom Stienstra invites fellow adventurers to visit the backcountry lakes, volcanic rock, and quiet wilderness, of Shasta and Lassen. Moon Shasta & Lassen Camping & Hiking's easy-to-use format and exhaustive coverage includes "best-of" campground and trail suggestions, such as Best for White-Water Rafting, Best Butt-Kickers, and Best for Wildlife making it easy for beginner and expert oudoors enthusiasts alike to create the camping and hiking experience they're looking for. Complete with clear directions to each location, detailed destination descriptions, difficulty and quality ratings for each hike, and helpful maps, Moon Shasta & Lassen Camping & Hiking provides campers and hikers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Moon California Camping

by Tom Stienstra

Published 24 March 2009

Tom Stienstra, the nation's top-selling outdoors writer, invites you to spend the night under the stars with the latest edition of Moon California Camping. Extremely comprehensive and packed with useful information, Moon California Camping covers more than 1,400 camping options throughout the state, from sites nestled among towering redwoods to remote backcountry destinations in the High Sierra to sun-drenched, beach-side campgrounds. Detailed descriptions, directions, contact information, and Stienstra's signature scenic rating are provided for each site. Stienstra also includes lists of the best campgrounds, such as Best for Hikes with Views and Best Family Destinations, as well as sixty pages of helpful camping tips. With Moon California Camping, seasoned outdoors enthusiasts and camping novices alike can experience the best of the great outdoors in the Golden State.

Oregon Camping

by Tom Stienstra

Published 20 March 2002
This work features expert tips on fishing, cooking, preparing for the weather and protecting your camp from bears. If you are looking for the perfect place to camp in Oregon, your trip starts with "Moon Oregon Camping". It's the ideal resource for finding campsites - from secluded alpine hike-in spots to convenient roadside stopovers - throughout the entire state. Join two-time National Outdoor Writer of the Year Tom Stienstra as he brings you: descriptions of camping options, ranging from state park campgrounds to RV parks; complete contact information and summaries of each campground's scenic features, facilities, and nearby recreation opportunities; expert tips on gear, safety, and first aid, weather, low-impact camping, and camping with kids; and, easy-to-use regional maps, driving directions to each campground, and details on fees, reservation services, and helpful websites.