Diving Snorkeling Monterey Peninsula Northern California

In the LONELY PLANET PISCES DIVING & SNORKELLING GUIDES series, the third revised edition of a guide to diving and snorkelling in the Northern California and Monterey Peninsula area. It includes information on the geography, history and wildlife of the region as well as currents, depths and marine life. It also contains advice on accommodation.

Gives practical advice on SCUBA diving, including choosing a dive school, getting certified, snorkeling, safety, how to descend, where to dive, underwater photography, night diving, and several other SCUBA topics.

Readers will find all kinds of escapes in Northern California, from hunting for waterfalls in Yosemite, horseback riding the Tamarak Basin, or gold panning in the California River. Organized by season and by difficulty level, this guide provides a year's worth of great short escapes for adventurers of every age, budget, and skill level. 100 photos & 53 maps.

Anyone who loves dogs will enjoy this happy collection of striking black-and-white postcards. Ruth Silverman's canine compendium includes images by both illustrious and anonymous photographers, all doting on their favorite four-legged subjects. 22 duotone postcards.