California outdoorswoman Ann Marie Brown covers the best of California's waterfalls, from all areas of the state: Cascade Falls in Lake Tahoe, Limekiln Falls in Big Sur, and South Fork Kaweah Falls in Sequoia National Park, among others. Brown includes various travel strategies, including Top 5 Unusual Waterfalls and Top 5 Waterfalls at Family Campgrounds. Complete with expert tips such as which waterfalls are best accessed by foot, car, or bike, Moon California Waterfalls gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Avid hiker and experienced travel writer Ann Marie Brown knows the best places to hike in the San Francisco Bay Area, from oceanfront and mountain trails to scenic walks through wine country. This fourth edition of Moon 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area includes a new hiking tips section, updated trail maps for each hike, new chapter maps with sites plotted by region, and a new resources section. This guide also has helpful icons indicating access to historic sites, trails that are appropriate for children, wheelchair-accessible trails, and trailheads that can be accessed via public transportation. Complete with difficulty levels from one to five, Moon 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area provides hikers with first-rate expert advice and all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Washington Camping

by Tom Stienstra

Published 17 May 2002
This work includes camping options at the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Rainer, the San Juan Islands, Olympic National Park and more. Washington State displays such extraordinary places as the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands, and Olympic National Park. If you are looking for the ideal place to camp in Washington, begin with "Moon Washington Camping". It's the best resource for finding campsites - from convenient roadside stopovers to secluded alpine hike-in spots - throughout the entire state. Join the nation's most popular outdoor writer, 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 recreational 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.

California outdoorswoman Ann Marie Brown covers the best of Northern California's waterfalls, including those in the Redwood Empire, Shasta and Trinity, Mendocino, and Tahoe. Brown includes various travel strategies, including Top 5 Unusual Waterfalls and Top 5 Waterfalls at Family Campgrounds. Brown profiles all waterfalls by noting their elevation, level, and the best season to visit. Complete with expert tips such as which waterfalls are best accessed by foot, car, or bike, Moon Northern California Waterfalls gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

West Coast RV Camping

by Tom Stienstra

Published 8 April 2004
Check the tires and fill up the gas tank Moon West Coast RV Camping is here to help campers discover the best RV camping in California, Oregon, and Washington. Whether bringing the children, pets, or recreational equipment, this guide leads readers to the perfect RV park or campground, with a range of outdoor options selected by award-winning author Tom Stienstra. Some of the author's top picks include sites with the prettiest lakes, the best spots for wildlife-viewing, and the best locations for fishing. In addition, Moon West Coast RV Camping is complete with helpful descriptions outlining campground features such as wheelchair access, drive-through sites, and power hook-ups. With a variety of RV locations to choose from, helpful hints, and suggestions, Moon West Coast RV Camping has the details on the best West Coast camping available, whether beachfront, near natural springs, or an island retreat.

California residents Tom Stienstra and Ann Marie Brown extend travelers their firsthand advice on how to find the best places to camp and hike in this vast region, from the pristine meadows and towering granite formations of Yosemite Valley to the alpine waters of the Mammoth Lakes area. Along with their in-depth coverage, Stienstra and Brown offer "best-of" lists including Best for Fishing, Best for Families, and Best Hikes with a View 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 Yosemite & Mammoth Lakes Camping & Hiking provides campers and hikers with all the necessary tools to head outdoors.

Take a Hike Los Angeles

by Ann Marie Brown

Published 22 February 2006
This work features best of lists, such as best coastal hikes, best summit views and best hikes for families. With hikes that lead you to forget the stress of the bustling city, Moon's first edition of "Take a Hike Los Angeles" gets you out there, exploring and experiencing amazing places just minutes from your driveway. Local California authors Ann Marie Brown and Julie Sheer show you the best hikes in and around LA. All hikes within the guide take less than 2 1/2 hours to reach by car, with details on public transportation options and clear directions on how to reach the trailhead. Ann Marie and Julie have compiled lists of their favorite hikes including: best waterfall hikes; best hikes to history; best hikes for families; best wildflower hikes; best coastal hikes; best butt-kickers; best summit views; and, best hikes for geology buffs. Let Ann Marie and Julie show you all the worthwhile hikes, from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more advanced hikers. From the summit of 10,064-foot Mount Baldy to the brayed tan sands of Malibu, this book covers all the best trails in the Los Angeles area.
Each trail profile contains practical information including point-by-point trail navigation, contact information, facilities, fees, parking instructions, and an easy-to-use map for each trail.