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Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area

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Local author Ann Marie Brown reveals the best Bay Area hikes, from the wildflowers of the South Bay to the redwood forests of Marin. Get a breath of fresh air with Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area. Inside you'll… Read More
Moon USA National Parks Hiking

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Pick a park, find your trail, and embark on an unforgettable journey in America’s top national parks with the ultimate holiday gift for hikers from outdoors expert Jason Frye. Inside Moon USA National Parks Hiking you’ll find:Coverage of 100 hiking trails across… Read More
Moon New England Hiking

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Hit the trail and experience the best local adventures in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut with Moon New England Hiking! Inside you'll find:150 Outdoor Getaways including easy day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips Diverse Hiking Options from… Read More
Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking

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Towering peaks, sparkling coastline, and vast old-growth forests: wherever you turn in the Pacific Northwest, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking. Inside you'll find:Diverse Hiking Options: Whether you… Read More
Moon Northern California Hiking

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Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the rugged coastline, towering redwoods and best hiking trails in NorCal with Moon Northern California Hiking. Inside you'll find:Diverse Hiking Options: Whether you plan to take leisurely seaside… Read More

Ann Marie Brown

About the Author

Ann Marie Brown made her first solo trip to Yosemite at age 22. Like many first-time visitors, she was immediately inspired by the Valley's sheer granite walls and shimmering waterfalls. Parking her car at the first trailhead she saw, she set off on the Four-Mile Trail. Carrying nothing but a water bottle, she intended to hike only a short distance but was so wowed by the scenery that she kept on walking. Two hours later she found herself at Glacier Point, considered by many to be the grandest viewpoint in the West. Scanning the scene, she noticed tourists dressed in everything from high heels to a nun's habit, and realized that she could have driven to Glacier Point instead of walking. Ann Marie vowed she'd never again go hiking without a map.

More than two decades later, Ann Marie has gained substantially more outdoor savvy and is a dedicated California outdoorswoman. She hikes, camps, and bikes more than 150 days each year. She is the author of 13 Moon guides, including several outdoors titles, like Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area, and is the co-author of Moon California Hiking with Tom Stienstra. Her work has also appeared in Sunset, VIA, and California magazines.

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Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area

by Ann Marie Brown, by Moon Travel Guides

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