Bicycling America's National Parks: California by David Story

Bicycling America's National Parks: California by David Story

Bicycling is becoming an ever-more popular option as some national parks are closing roads to cars. This complete adventure guide to the national parks of Oregon and Washington features 58 road and mountain bike rides through the parks' most spectacular natural areas. The stunning geographical diversity of Washington and Oregon is perfectly captured by their national parks and recreation areas, and the best way to explore these spectacular national treasures is to get out of your car and onto a bike. David Story has sought out routes of all levels and lengths for both road bikes and mountain bikes in this new guide. From the arid sagebrush landscape of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, to the glaciers capping Mount Rainier National Park, to the volcanic legacy of Crater Lake, to the temperate rain forest of Olympic National Park, the national public lands of the Pacific Northwest offer stunning views, invigorating air, and a mix of easy to strenuous rides. These riding opportunities can only improve with time, as the parks continue to restrict automobile use to better preserve and protect their natural beauty. Each of the 58 ride descriptions include a detailed map, tour directions, information about the trail or road surface, sights along the way, and the length and difficulty of the ride. In addition, a trip-planning appendix for each park tells you where to stay or camp, do your laundry, eat, buy supplies, and repair or rent a bike.

David Story has contributed to Bike magazine, Mountain Bike, and other publications, as well as organizing competitions in the early days of the sport. He resides in the city of Santa Monica, California. Laurie and Chris Leman first met while guiding bike trips in the Canadian Rockies, and they've been together ever since. They currently reside in Ketchum, Idaho.

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ISBN 13	9780881504255
ISBN 10	0881504254
Title	Bicycling America's National Parks: California
Author	David Story
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	WW Norton & Co
Year published	2002-11-19
Number of pages	342
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