Explore! Big Sur Country: A Guide To Exploring The Coastline, Byways, Mountains, Trails, And Lore( Series - Exploring Series )

From the Carmel River in the north to Hearst Castle in the south and inland through the vast Ventana Wilderness, Big Sur's diverse landscape and breathtaking views offer countless opportunities for fun and adventure. "Explore! Big Sur Country" is a comprehensive guide for motorists, sightseers, and day hikers alike to scenic Highway 1 and the backcountry byways. Discover picturesque drives through the mountains, hiking trails, places to stay, art galleries to explore, and insider information about the history, nature, and culture of the area. Author Barry Parr guides outdoor travelers to the best destinations throughout the region and shares little-known facts that even locals will love.For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides(R) have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find: A foldout color map of Big Sur, complete with trails and activities Scenic drives along Highway 1 and along inland country roads Where to hike, bike, watch wildlife, and go horseback riding Listings of parks, attractions, campgrounds, and lodgings Fascinating facts about the area's history, culture, flora, and fauna


From the Carmel River to Hearst's Castle, author Barry Parr describes the region along spectacular Highway One--a region well known to motorists, who comprise the majority of the likely readers of this book. Aside from describing the parks, lore, history, and scenic riches, the author gives strong emphasis to the many day-hikes both from the coast and interior roads, and lesser emphasis on selected backpacking routes mainly in the Ventana Wilderness. There are sections on the best beaches,   biking routes, equestrian opportunities, wildlife viewing (especially condors and marine mammals), kayaking and scuba, and some four-wheeling on the interior mountain roads.