Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot and Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson...

"An updated guide to one of the most popular hiking regions in the country The Sierra Nevada is renowned for its hiking, and its surprising diversity in landscape and terrain is guaranteed to suit outdoor enthusiasts of all interest and skill levels. The longest single range in the contiguous United States, these mountains overlook perpetually changing nature and form one of the most sublime landscapes in the world. The guide provides comprehensive,...

"Detailed descriptions, important information, and area history for hiking fifty of the best peaks in the Sierra Nevada mountain range"-- "Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Adventure Guidebooks. Looking for an outdoor adventure but still need to make it home to cook dinner? Want to conquer a majestic mountain peak but don’t want to give up the 9-to-5? No longer do you have to be an expert mountaineer to stand atop a...

Reno, Nevada is one of the best communities in the nation for outdoor recreational opportunities. With over three hundred days of sunshine a year, the weather beckons residents and visitors alike to step outside. White offers the most complete guide for walkers, joggers, runners, and hikers to the best paths and trails in the greater Reno-Sparks region. Whether you are looking for a short and easy stroll on a paved path along one of the citys greenbelts,...

"This guidebook features 86 hiking and backpacking trips in the Sierra Nevada, with trip details, maps, day-by-day trail descriptions, and more"--

"This guidebook features 86 hiking and backpacking trips in the Sierra Nevada, with trip details, maps, day-by-day trail descriptions, and more"--

Detailed information on more than 100 of the best natural and accessible hot springs in California and Nevada.

Lake Tahoe Trails For All Seasons: Must-Do Hiking and Snowshoe Treks will transport you to spectacular outdoor playgrounds. It is a year-round guidebook to hiking and snowshoe trails throughout the Lake Tahoe region. Alpine lakes, wilderness peaks, wildflowers, and waterfalls are the rewards. Each hike and snowshoe adventure includes a description of the trail, information on what time of year is best to visit various areas, historical facts, and...

This guide includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of 27 of the premier easy day hikes in northern California’s most popular recreational destination. These hikes circle the lake, from the west shore to the east; from the slopes below Mount Rose to South Lake Tahoe. Whether you want spectacular views, secluded rambles, alpine tarns, or journeys through historic resorts, you’ll find them in this guide. --Publisher's description.

"The dirt around Lake Tahoe" takes readers on a journey to dozens of trails inside the Lake Tahoe Basin and just outside of Lake Tahoe proper. It rates each hike based on scenic quality and difficulty. The book contains a hike for everyone who likes to explore the outdoors. Some are flat, some not so much. Alpine lakes, wilderness peaks and waterfalls are the reward for one's efforts.