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Yosemite: treasure of the Sierra

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Yosemite's breathtaking views and hiking trails are highlighted for outdoor enthusiasts. Many popular areas of the park are covered including the backcountry regions of Gaylor Lakes, Tioga Pass and the John Muir Trail. Changes in the wake of recent floods are also discussed.

Author: Roper, Steve
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1998
History, Cover Story, Description and travel, Yosemite National Park, California

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Walking the Backbone: a stunning new trail along the spine of California's Santa Monica Mountains

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The Backbone Trail is where Will Rogers once lived. This 65-mile scenic trail offers hikers beautiful ocean views and spectacular scenery. Wildlife is abundant, with coyotes, red-tailed hawks, deer and more in view. It is part of a 600-mile trail network.

Author: Cooke, Anne Z.
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992
California, Recreation, Nature trails, Santa Monica Mountains

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Sierra summit: bringing California's famed mountains back to peak condition

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A conference among environmentalists, government, industry, and academia was held to study the restoration of the Sierra Mountains. Years of unchecked logging, mining, and tourism have placed a great deal of stress on the mountains.

Author: Blackburn, Dan
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992
Economic aspects, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Sierra Nevada (United States)

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