Guide Books
and Maps
The books
and maps listed below may be ordered through PARC. Note:
All prices include sales tax and shipping.
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The American
River Confluence Parkway Map
Published by Protect American River Canyons
PARC's new American
River Confluence Parkway Map & Brochure is a partial guide
to the popular trails and flora and fauna of the Confluence
Area. The ARC Park Map, drawn by Tom Petersen, features the
roads and trails located in the Auburn dam site area now designated
by California State Parks as the China Bar Area. The brochure
side of the map offers a river-canyon profile with illustrations
from John Muir Laws' "Guide
to the Sierra Nevada" book. The ARC Park map also
contains important historical facts, contact information and
a partial list of ASRA Park rules and regulations. Mystic
Design, who create the beautiful Confluence Festival art
work each year, designed the ARC Park Map and brochure for
quick easy reference.
You can also view
the map side of the brochure online.
$7.50
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this map
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American River
Canyon Hikes
Practical Guides to Trails in the Canyons of the North and
Middle Forks American River
by Jim Ferris, Michael Lynch, and Sheila Toner
Revised and Expanded Editon, published July 2007 by Auburn
State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers
68 pages
Practical trail
guides for bikers, equestrians, and hikers. This book makes
quick work of selecting and finding enjoyable trails in the
spectacular American River canyons near Auburn.
The book includes
24 trail guides, and a convenient index to facilitate selecting
an apporpriate trail based on designated usage (biking, hiking,
or equestrian), locations, distance and difficulty rating.
Specific directions to trailheads and trailhead parking as
well as what you may expect to encounter along the trail.
Also included is a description of the self-guided Confluence
Interpretive Trail, which reveals a wealth of information
about the history, geology and vegetation of the incredibly
diverse confluence area.
$15.00
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this book
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Georgetown Hiking
Trails: Trying to get lost off the Divide
Written and Illustrated by Tom Petersen
80 pages
Your guide to the
best hiking near the Georgetown Divide. From Cool to the Desolation
Wilderness. 42 hikes, 6 hiking areas, and 27 maps. with historical
information, trail descriptions, and hiking tips.
Printed by Get
Off Your Gass! Proceeds from this book are used to help maintain
our local trails and keep them safe and available for eveyone
to enjoy.
$15.00
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this book
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The Laws Field
Guide to the Sierra Nevada
Written and Illustrated by John Muir Laws
368 pages
Heyday Books introduces
the new Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada. John Muir Laws
brings to life the astonishing natural diversity of the "Range
of Light" in this comprehensive 368 page guide book with
2,800 watercolor illustrations. Designed for quick and easy
field use this richly illustrated guide covers Sierra trees,
wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians,
birds, mammals, insects, other small amimals, stars and weather.
It is intuitively organized using color tabs and simple keys.
The book is the product of six years of intensive fieldwork,
research, painting and fiedl-testing in collaboration with
the California Academy of Sciences.
$29.95
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this book
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Auburn State
Recreation Area Topographic Trail Map
Created by Sowarwe-Werher
The Auburn State
Recreation Area Topographic Trail Map created by Sowarwe-Werher
is a comprehensive guide to the hiking, bicycling, equestrian
and whitewater routes found in the park. Each trail is numbered
and a map key refers park visitors to the type of recreational
use allowed by CA State Parks on the trail.
The map's topographic orientation provides valuable information
on elevation changes. Map icons also identify facilities and
services.
NOTE: The map does not include the recently opened China Bar
Area.
$8.00
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this map
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The American River:
a Recreational Guide Book
Published by Protect American River Canyons
336 pages
Swimming and sunbathing...trails
for hikers, joggers, and mountain bikes...three of the nation's
finest white water rafting runs...gentle water for canoeing and
floating...canyonlands rich with history and wildlife. The
North, Middle, and South Forks of the American River
are easily accessible wilderness, waiting for you
to explore.
A 336 page trails
and whitewater guide. Maps - plants - geology - plus stories
and songs from the Maidu Indians and Goldrush Era.
Sorry - Out of Stock.
Currently working on revised edition, due out Winter 2008.
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