Readers can rely on listings of the best outfitters, rental shops, ski slopes and crosscountry centers, horseback-riding stables, and more, with complete details on difficulty levels, mileages, cost, and equipment. Our authors reveal their favorite beaches, wildlife preserves, lakes, fishing streams, picnic areas, hiking trails, swimming holes, bike routes, campsites, and state parks -- many of them hidden gems where you can experience unspoiled nature and avoid the crowds. Whether you're a serious outdoorsman, a weekend warrior, or a parent who wants to burn off the kids' excess energy, you'll find the adventure that's right for you in the pages of Frommer's Great Outdoor Guides.

Completely rewritten and researched firsthand by a lifelong resident and serious outdoorsman, this detailed guide packs in all the diverse adventures waiting for you in Northern California: skiing Tahoe, hiking the backcountry trails of Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon, road biking in the Wine Country and along the coast, sea kayaking amid otters and sea lions, tidepooling, and teeing off at some of the country's best golf courses. Whatever your skill level and interests, you'll find an array of outings just right for you.