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Yosemite Association Heyday Books has joined the Yosemite Association in its editorial mission of connecting people to Yosemite through publications that foster a deeper understanding of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada.
The Complete Guide to Yosemite National Park, 6th Edition With over 100,000 copies of the original in print, this revised and expanded edition of a Yosemite classic has become a standard reference for park visitors. This guidebook features things to see and do, provides reservation information, lists hiking trails...
Luminous Mountains: The Sierra Nevada of California Born of an intimate relationship with nature, Luminous Mountains is a spirited journey of discovery up the high peaks and down the wild rivers of the great Sierra Nevada. With 137 stunning photographs and the engaging text of a seasoned...
Legends of the Yosemite Miwok Read about the greed of His'-sik the Skunk, about how Ah-hā'-le the coyote created humans, and about the quarreling couple who became Half Dome and North Dome. For centuries these stories have instructed and entertained the Indians of Yosemite. Presented...
Yosemite Meditations This delightful little book is filled with meditative quotes about nature, the environment, and our national parks. Acclaimed resident photographer Michael Frye pairs each quote with a breathtaking full-color image of Yosemite. The book provides the ideal inspiration for contemplating...
The Wild Muir: Twenty-two of John Muir's Greatest Adventures Here is an entertaining collection of John Muir's most exciting adventures, representing some of his finest writing. From the famous avalanche ride off the rim of Yosemite Valley to his night spent weathering a windstorm at the top of a...
Two Bear Cubs: A Miwok Legend from California's Yosemite Valley This enormously popular children's book is a delightful retelling of the Southern Sierra Miwok legend of the mountain El Capitan and how it came to be. Mother Grizzly Bear thinks that her two playful cubs are wrestling and having fun...
Above All: Mount Whitney and California's Highest Peaks California's "Fourteeners"—Mount Whitney, Mount Shasta, and the loftiest peaks of the High Sierra—have long teased the imaginations and challenged the fortitude of mountaineers. Photographer and mountaineer David Stark Wilson captures the treacherous beauty of these summits and the surrounding panorama,...
Norman Clyde: Legendary Mountaineer of California's Sierra Nevada This riveting account of one of the most notable personalities of the mountain climbing world reconstructs the life of legendary mountaineer Norman Clyde (1885-1972). He made his mark on history with more than one hundred and thirty first ascents throughout...
Geological Ramblings in Yosemite Written for a non-technical audience interested in geology, Geological Ramblings in Yosemite is a collection of essays by N. King Huber, a geologist emeritus with the U.S. Geological Survey who has extensive field experience in Yosemite National Park. Huber tells...
The Yosemite Grant, 1864–1906: A Pictorial History This book is a comprehensive, well-illustrated history of the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees. Focused on the history behind the breathtaking landscape, it contains detailed information supplemented by a comprehensive index and bibliography. The story of...
Indian Life of the Yosemite Region: Miwok Material Culture This book is an authoritative source for anyone interested in the history and heritage of the Yosemite Miwok. It is a classic study of Miwok tribe culture written by two anthropologists and covering topics such as shelter, food, art, and...
Railroads of the Yosemite Valley This is a reprint of the intriguing story of four short-line railroads that operated in the Merced River Canyon to serve Yosemite National Park. Originally published in 1963, this volume assembles more than two hundred black-and-white photographs of railroads and...
Ho! For Yo-Semite: By Foot, Horseback, Horse-Stage, Horseless Carriage, Bicycle, and Steam Locomotive: Eleven Original Accounts of Early Day Travel to Yosemite Valley This colorful collection of early visits to Yosemite chronicles the first-hand accounts of adventures through the park on foot, on horseback, or even on bicycle. These records are an informative, humorous, and oftentimes remarkable look into personal experiences with the...
The Ahwahnee: Yosemite's Grand Hotel This beautifully produced book tells the story of the conception, construction, and occupation of the Ahwanee, one of the finest lodges in the national park system. Meticulously researched and illustrated with over one hundred photographs, the volume includes images of...
Yosemite's Tioga Country: A History and Appreciation Yosemite's Tioga Road provides travelers with a high-country experience unlike any other, replete with stunning vistas, forests, and perfect opportunities to relax, reflect, and play. This book recounts the region's intriguing history, from Native American inhabitants, to gold-rushers, to sheepherders....
Obata's Yosemite: The Art and Letters of Chiura Obata from His Trip to the High Sierra in 1927 Chiura Obata, a gifted Japanese-born artist from California, made his first trip to Yosemite in 1927. The trip left a lasting impression in a remarkable collection of sketches, postcards, and letters. This volume includes 80 full-color reproductions of Obata's pencil...
Yosemite Once Removed: Portraits of the Backcountry This is a series of breathtaking photographs by Claude Fiddler paired with essays that focus on the territory beyond the familiar landmarks of Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls. The book explores Yosemite's undefiled, primordial landscape as preserved through generations. Essays...
Yosemite: The Promise of Wildness This fine gift book is an exploration of Yosemite's meaning and prospect for humankind through the insightful essays of Tim Palmer and the renowned photographic talents of William Neill. This collection of over seventy images includes monumental portraits of Yosemite's...
The Yosemite Here is the complete text of John Muir's classic work about Yosemite, presented with 101 images from the work of renowned photographer Galen Rowell. Muir's writings, supplemented by modern annotations, capture the history and essence of Yosemite. A powerful evocation...
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