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Laura Randall
A native of suburban Philadelphia, Laura Randall lived in Washington, D.C. and San Juan, Puerto Rico before moving to the Los Angeles area in 1999. Her byline can be found in a variety of newspapers and consumer magazines, including the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Sunset Magazine, and the Christian Science Monitor.She and her husband recently moved to a neighborhood in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, which she was happy to discover is within walking distance of half a dozen excellent trails.
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles, 2ed
Laura Randall
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Los Angeles shows readers how to quickly drive to and enjoy the best hikes from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
With time and health at a premium, the four million residents of Los Angeles have an easy-to-use guide to hikes and walks in their own backyard. From Long Beach on the coast to the Cleveland National Forest to the south and Ojai to the north, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Los Angeles details the best area hikes, encouraging even the most time-starved hikers and walkers to get on the trails and get healthy.
Profiles include information on nearby attractions. Hiking recommendations identify hikes good for families, for runners, for birding, hikes featuring coastal views, and more. Having lived in just about every area of L.A., author Laura Randall provides key in-the-know information about traffic patterns, the best times to hike, how to avoid expensive parking fees, and more.
New hikes for the updated guide include Beaudry Loop in Glendale, Corral Canyon Loop in Malibu, Eaton Canyon, La Tuna Canyon, Cherry Canyon Park, and West Fork Trail along a shaded, unspoiled section of the San Gabriel River.
Randall not only provides a variety of hikes that target many neighborhoods and fitness levels, she also lists activities near the trailhead that often only a true Angeleno would know about (e.g. taco stands, meditation gardens, and other landmarks).
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Overview Map (from the inside front cover)
East: including Glendale, Pasadena, San Gabriel Mountains (map for hikes 22–40)
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Day and Overnight Hikes: Palm Springs
Laura Randall
A popular outdoor destination for the 7 million residents of Los
Angeles, Palm Springs offers stunning day and overnight hiking
opportunities. With Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San
Bernardino National Forest to the north and south, and the storied
Pacific Crest Trail passing nearby, hiking expert Laura Randall has
chosen 30 of the best day and overnight hikes.
A gorgeously designed
book, Day and Overnight Hikes Palm Springs
contains detailed narrative filled with history, flora and fauna, and
uses an active guiding voice to ease readers from their vehicles and
onto the trails. This book is loaded with details to supplement the
descriptive narrative, such as UTM and latitude/longitude coordinates
for each trailhead, ratings for scenery and difficulty, a detailed
trail map, and a handy elevation profile.
Palm Springs has long been
known by Los Angeles residents for its beautiful hiking trails. With
the Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino
National Forest north and south, and the Pacific Crest Trail not far
away, this area is rife with wonderful outdoor opportunities. This book
collects each of them and offers detailed ratings and maps for use out
on the trail, providing an invaluable resource for hikers of all
levels.
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Updated Palm Springs Map Legend
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Peaceful Places: Los Angeles
Laura Randall
The second in a new series, each one set in a U.S. metropolis, Peaceful Places: Los Angeles leads the reader on an unexpected path. Author Laura Randall shares the inspiring, restorative pockets she has come to love over a decade of exploring and living in a variety of neighborhoods across Greater Los Angeles.
Her unique guide reveals the surprising gardens, vistas, sanctuaries, café respites, neighborhood strolls, and beaches that make up Los Angeles communities from the Pacific Ocean to the mountains, from downtown to the ‘burbs. Readers will discover new destinations—on both land and water—and they will glean tips on when to visit grand and diminutive locales for a bit of quiet time.
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