Welcome to the weird & wonderful world of Yorkshire, or as it is sometimes beautifully referred to, God`s Own County. Though this isn`t the usual side of the county the tourists, travellers & residents see. This is the real Yorkshire, the strange & twisted nooks & crannies of the county`s bizarre history
- past, present & future. Following on from the bestselling Portico Strangest titles now comes a book devoted to one of England`s most beautiful valley regions. Located in the upper body of Britain`s old man, Yorkshire is a county with more strangeness than you can shake a Dale walking stick at. Home of Robin Hood (he was born in Barnsdale), Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin & Dracula (Bram Stoker wrote part of the vampire tale in a Whitby hotel!) &, some say, the birthplace of modern civilization even began in Leeds! But you`ll have to read the book to find out why. Yorkshire`s Strangest Tales is a treasure trove of the hilarious, the odd & the baffling
- an alternative travel guide to some of the county`s best-kept secrets. Read on, if you dare! You have been warned. Word count: 35, 000

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Travel writer & experienced outdoorswoman Ann Marie Brown offers her in-depth knowledge of Yosemite, from hiking through Tuolumne Meadows & horseback riding in Wawona to buying shower time at local campgrounds. Brown provides trip strategies for every type of traveler, including The Hardcore Hiker, The Waterfall Lover, & even A Winter Weekend, for those visiting in the off-season. She also breaks down outdoor recreation activities like hiking, backpacking, rafting, & fishing with the essentials: routes, total distance, & supplies. Whether it's rock climbing near the Royal Arches, checking out Bridalveil Fall, or simply camping under the stars, Moon Yosemite gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. ...

Charles has been photographing Yosemite for over 40 years. The photography he brings from this location is intimate & classic in equal measure, displaying a personality only achievable through such familiarity. Honored to be represented by Ansel Adams gallery, the ultimate accolade for any photographer working this area. ...

Yosemite & Mammoth Lakes Camping & Hiking in the Moon Spotlight guide series; covering a range of specific local cities, districts, areas & regions in North, Central & South America & targeted at those seeking to travel to a specific area within a country. Each of the guides has been extracted in full from the relevant country Moon Handbook & individual titles focus on a particular city, region or notable area of the destination. Many of the guides in the series are unique in their coverage, although are limited in putting the destination into its wider geographical context that a more comprehensive guide would provide. Stylistically, Moon ...

Frommer's Yosemite & Kings Canyon/ Sequoia is packed with all the facts, tips, & descriptions you need to have perfect park vacation, in a pocket-sized guide: The most memorable natural wonders, from majestic Yosemite Falls to Kings Canyon's towering sequoias. Great places to stay in & near the parks, ranging from historic lodges to family-friendly motels, plus a complete campground guide for each park. A fully illustrated nature guide to help you spot & identify condors, bobcats, wildflowers, & more. The best hikes, from ranger-led interpretive walks to challenging backcountry overnights. Detailed, accurate park & trail maps. ...

Travel writer & experienced outdoorswoman Ann Marie Brown offers her in-depth knowledge of Yosemite, from hiking through Tuolumne Meadows & horseback riding in Wawona to buying shower time at local campgrounds. Brown provides trip strategies for every type of traveler, including The Hardcore Hiker, The Waterfall Lover, & even A Winter Weekend for those visiting in the off-season. She also breaks down outdoor recreation activities like hiking, backpacking, rafting, & fishing with the essentials: routes, total distance, & supplies. Whether it's rock climbing near the Royal Arches, checking out Bridalveil Falls, or simply camping under the stars, Moon Yosemite gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. ...

About this map: Covers Yosemite Valley & Tuolumne Meadows & extends to Saddlebag Lake in the north east & to Wawona in the south west. One of the five maps in this series reguired to cover the High Sierra between the Yosemite Valley & Mt Whitney. About the series: High quality relief shaded topographic trekking maps. Trails are clearly marked with distances between junctions shown in miles. Clear contours at 80ft intervals, vegetation information & symbols to show the location of various features & facilities of use to hikers, such as ranger stations & campsites. To ensure durability the maps are printed upon special waterproof plastic paper. Include latitude & longitude & UTM grid markings. ...

High quality relief shaded topographic trekking map. Trails are clearly marked with distances between junctions shown in miles. Clear contours at 200ft intervals, vegetation information & symbols to show the location of various features & facilities of use to hikers, such as ranger stations & campsites. To ensure durability the map is printed upon special waterproof plastic paper.

Includes:: latitude & longitude & UTM grid markings

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Yosemite National Park & the surrounding region from Benchmark Maps on a three-in-one indexed map providing an increasing level of detail, plus information on campgrounds & other accommodation, attractions, etc. On one side is a general road map of the region at 1:300, 000 approx., centered on the Yosemite National Park, with relief shading & plenty of names of individual mountain ranges, peaks, surrounding national forests & other protected areas. Road network

Includes:: names and/or numbers of local roads & indicates seasonal closures or entry restrictions. Roads requiring high clearance or 4WD are marked. The map also highlights John Muir & Pacific Crest Trails, as well as other major hiking routes. Symbols indicate campgrounds & RV parks, & various other places of interest. The map is indexed for towns & geographical features & has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 10’. On the reverse the national park itself is shown at 1:166, 000 approx. in greater detail, with an additional enlargement at 1:35, 000 approx. for the Yosemite Valley. Both maps show road access & hiking trails, visitors’ centres, campgrounds, etc. Also included are notes about the park & its attractions or facilities, with lists campgrounds & points of interest.

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Map No. 206, Yosemite National Park, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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