Brandy Creek


Book Description

The Tasmania Reef was the richest gold discovery anywhere in Australia in the 1870s and 1880s, and Beaconsfield grew to become Tasmania’s third biggest town. In today’s money, some $3 Billion came out of Beaconsfield over the life of the Tasmania mine. This book is a first-hand account of the discovery of gold and how the town was established. The narrator is a composite of the writings of around a dozen miners who were there – and describes the mines, the people and the events of the early years, as Beaconsfield grew and changed from a tent city to become a proud, innovative and community-conscious urban society.




Brandy Creek: How Beaconsfield Began Second Edition Volume I


Book Description

The Tasmania Reef was the richest gold discovery anywhere in Australia in the 1870s and 1880s, and Beaconsfield grew to become Tasmania’s third biggest town. In today’s money, some $3 Billion came out of Beaconsfield over the life of the Tasmania mine. This book is a first-hand account of the discovery of gold and how the town was established. The narrator is a composite of the writings of around a dozen miners who were there – and describes the mines, the people and the events of the early years, as Beaconsfield grew and changed from a tent city to become a proud, innovative and community-conscious urban society.




Brandy Creek: How Beaconsfield Began Second Edition Volume II


Book Description

The Tasmania Reef was the richest gold discovery anywhere in Australia in the 1870s and 1880s, and Beaconsfield grew to become Tasmania’s third biggest town. In today’s money, some $3 Billion came out of Beaconsfield over the life of the Tasmania mine. This book is a first-hand account of the discovery of gold and how the town was established. The narrator is a composite of the writings of around a dozen miners who were there – and describes the mines, the people and the events of the early years, as Beaconsfield grew and changed from a tent city to become a proud, innovative and community-conscious urban society.




Trinity Alps & Vicinity: Including Whiskeytown, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Areas


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Discover the remote ranges of northwestern California You seek more than just another ho-hum hike. You want rugged wilderness and solitude—a place to push harder and go farther. You crave adventure! The Trinity Alps are a remote, little-explored divide tucked between the Coast Ranges and the Cascades in a half-million acres of backcountry. Grab this comprehensive guide to 600 miles of trails and cross-country routes. Hike to high waterfalls, backpack through deep forests, and camp next to sparkling lakes. Award-winning outdoors author Mike White presents 55 of the best day hikes and backpacking trips in the region, including trails in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Russian Wilderness, Castle Crags State Park, and Castle Crags Wilderness. Detailed trail maps and GPS trailhead coordinates help to ensure that you know where to go. Complete route descriptions, difficulty ratings, elevation profiles, and more let you know what to expect before you arrive. Plus, with information on access, facilities, campgrounds, resorts, pack stations, and supplies from nearby towns, this handy hiking and backpacking guide provides a wealth of information. Trinity Alps & Vicinity is where your adventures begin.













Waterfall Lover's Guide to Northern California


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* Northern CA waterfalls reached by car, on foot, or by canoe or raft * Falls rated from one to five stars for their appeal * At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season, and waterfall type * Organized according to highway routes and popular day trip or vacation itineraries in each region On the road and seeking prime waterfall drive-up views? Feeling like a short stroll or longer hike to bask in a refreshing spray up close? Looking for a beautiful backdrop for a family picnic? Waterfall Lover's Guide to Northern California will tell you where to find the falls that fit the occasion. To help you select, each waterfall is keyed for accessibility by car, on foot, by canoe, or raft, and rated for magnitude and aesthetic value. The Danielssons note which falls can be seen from the road, cast a rainbow from their base, pour directly into the Pacific Ocean, or spin wheels of water along their flow.




On the Trail


Book Description

Overshadowed by California’s better-known and more iconic, scenic landmarks, the north state watershed of the Sacramento Valley offers a spectacular variety in its own claim to natural wonders. This corner of the Golden State teems with breathtaking waterfalls, rare wildflowers, ancient botanical zones, stark mountain ridges, steaming volcanic activity, gold rush history, and premium birdwatching. Included here are trails to explore the new Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Sierra Buttes region, the Sierra foothill wildlife areas, the Big Bend area near Red Bluff, the vast trail systems of Redding, the magnificent bird refuges across the valley floor, and more.