A comprehensive listing of conservation and environmental organizations with nearly 4000 listings. These include: state, provincial and federal agencies in the US and Canada; US Congress members including committees and subcommittees; national and international governmental organizations; US, Canadian and international non-governmental organizations; colleges and universities with conservation programs; parks refuges and other protected areas; and conservation information resources. Each entry contains detailed contact information including names, addresses and telephone and fax numbers. Entries are categorized by organization type and state or country and are indexed alphabetically and by subject. Each person listed in the directory is also indexed alphabetically.

Including more than sixty of Northern California's most fascinating hikes, this one-of-a-kind guide leads you through the dazzling array of geographic, historical, biological, and cultural diversity that makes this region unique. From the towering majesty of ancient redwood forests, to the otherworldly volcanic landscapes of the Lava Beds region, to the snow-capped granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada, Northern California offers abundant opportunities to satisfy your wanderlust. Whether it's whale watching from rugged coastal bluffs, lake-hopping in an alpine wilderness, or traversing a volcanic moonscape, "Hike America: Northern California" will guide you through this land of stark contrasts, stirring history, and incomparable beauty. This guide includes: comprehensive trail descriptions, from beginner to advanced; GPS-quality, digitally designed relief maps detailing each hike; accurate route profiles showing the ups and downs of each hike; detailed mile-by-mile directional cues, difficulty ratings, elevation gain, trail contacts, local information; advice on the equipment you'll need, plus tips on trip planning, hiking with dogs, and hiking with children. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 384 pages, b&w photos, maps, graphs)

The indispensable guide to the best the California Sierra Nevada has to offer.