Books by Sierra Club

The Alps offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe--and some of the finest hiking opportunities, from the shadow of the Matterhorn to the idyllic vineyard country of Kahlenberg, Austria. Here is the first complete guide to outdoor recreation opportunities in all the Alpine countries, outlining 43 of the best walks for the seasoned traveler or the casual day-hiker.The trails are all conveniently reached from the principal cities of the Alps: Chamonix, Geneva, Zermatt, Interlaken, Zürich, Munich, Garmisch, Ljubljana, Salzburg, Vienna, Vaduz, Verona, Bolzano, Innsbruck, and Milan. Both a general travel guide and a trail guide, Adventuring in the Alps features: Complete trail descriptions and maps for each walk, with grading by difficulty, distance, and walking time; Information on local transportation and lodging, including booking offices, huts, hostels, inns, hotels, campgrounds, and ski resorts; Tips on hiking, winter walking, and ski touring; Descriptions of geography, natural history, and climate; Suggestions for what to take and wear; Special points of interest, including restaurants, architectural attractions, and entertainment; Passport, visa, and customs requirements; Notes on the best maps and guidebooks to take along;  Directory of national tourist offices in the United States and Canada; German, French, Italian, and Slovene language glossaries. For all who want to enjoy the pleasures of some of the world's most breathtaking natural areas, this Sierra Club Adventure Travel Guide is the indispensable resource.

This unique, much needed guidebook enables those with physical limitations (disabilities, seniors, and families with young children) to enjoy wilderness and other natural areas in all 50 National Parks.

Offers a look at the year Merrow spent as president of the Sierra Club, detailing her traveling, political maneuvering, lobbying, and ecological-salvation planning.

The most popular nature calendar ever published, this Sierra Club classic features 57 full-color images by some of America's leading nature photographers.

The 2004 edition of this perennial favorite features spectacular color photographs of wild places from Alaska to Texas and from California to New Jersey.

The Sierra Club presents the definitive nature engagement calendar, featuring dramatic and spectacular photographs arranged on a week-by-week basis.

This very popular, oversized wall calendar contains gorgeous photographs of the North American landscape.

Newly revised and updated, this guide offers practical travel information and detailed histories of national parks in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.

Revised and updated, this comprehensive guide makes more than 200 wilderness areas in California, including many lesser-known local natural areas, accessible to the outdoor enthusiast.

Covers over 200 natural areas including 3 most highly visited parks--Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier. Includes details on location, wildlife, resources, and recreational opportunities in all areas.

Now completely revised and updated, this authoritative guide provides a comprehensive introduction to New England's more than 350 federal, state, and local parks, forests, wildlife preserves, and lands in the public domain, comprising more than one million acres. An essential planning tool and an invaluable travel companion for quick weekend getaways as well as extended vacations. 7 maps.

Covers 250 natural sites blending original research and on-site surveys, the authors describe the geography and topography of each zone with its forest type, wildlife, scenic drives, nature walks and much more.

Revised and updated, this comprehensive guide to the Pacific Northwest opens up scores of little-known wilderness sites to the many travelers who seek quiet, uncrowded, natural beauty.

What's new in America's national parks? Leading nature writers and photographers offer a tour through each of America's parks, including the park's discovery and use by man, its natural and geological history, its animal and plant life, and its sites and trails. An updated facilities chart provides addresses, phone numbers, and other practical information at a glance for each park. Full-color photos illustrate the natural wonders of America's national parks.

Newly revised and updated, this guide offers practical travel information to the desert Southwest's national parks.

Newly revised and updated, this guide offers practical travel information of Eastern and Midwest national parks.

Newly revised and updated, this bestselling guide offers practical travel information and detailed histories of America's national parks.

"Vision and technique are combined in one long paean to the marvel of the earths wild places."-- Popular PhotographyThe Sierra Club Mountain Light Postcard Collection, a companion to Galen Rowells critically acclaimed Mountain Light, reveals the extraordinary vision of one of America's preeminent nature photographers in a stunning presentation of his finest full-color photographs in 30 ready-to-mail postcards.

From the Everglades to Alaska, North America's wetlands comprise irreplaceable habitats for innumerable plants and animals. In addition to being a subtle indicator of the health of the entire natural world, this delicate ecosystem has inspired an extraordinary amount of fine writing. Included in this remarkable collection are works by influential writers and scientists such as John Wesley Powell, Jack London, Aldo Leopold, Frederick Law Olmsted, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Edward Ricketts. From William Bartram's Revolutionary War - era meditation on the wetlands of Florida to Mark Twain's commentary on the flooding of the Mississippi River, we encounter varied portraits of these fertile ecosystems. In addition to celebrating this ecological community we are reminded of the importance of preservation, as the wetlands are a crucial link in maintaining the stability of a global environment.

This wide-ranging sourcebook explores the lore and mystery, natural history, and current realities of the Pacific Ocean and its bordering lands. Contributors include Barry Lopez, Peter Matthiessen and Edward Abbey.