As Spanish authorities colonized Alta California, they established twenty-one Franciscan missions and four forts, or presidios, to bring the native inhabitants of the region under control and to provide for security and defense. Today, the missions and presidios are among California's most popular historic landmarks, and enduring reminders of California's Spanish and Mexican past. A FalconGuide to California's Missions and Presidios is a fun and fascinating tour of the missions and presidios for vacactioners and history buffs alike. This guide includes beautifully descriptive text, a brief...

"Best Easy Day Hikes San Francisco's East Bay "includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes.

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This guidebook includes step-by-step descriptions and detailed maps of 18 excursions--from half-mile strolls to more rigorous four-mile jaunts--including 9 in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the world's largest urban national park. This compact guidebook will walk you through the best San Francisco has to offer. If you're planning to visit San Francisco--or explore your hometown--you'll be sure you're on the right track with this guidebook.