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Explore! Big Sur Country: A Guide to Exploring the Coastline, Byways, Mountains, Trails, and Lore (Exploring Series) | 
 enlarge | Author: Barry Parr
Publisher: Falcon
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 164268
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0762735686
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.9470454
EAN: 9780762735686
ASIN: 0762735686
Publication Date: July 1, 2007
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Product Description
Author Barry Parr describes the region along spectacular Highway One, from the parks, lore, history, and scenic riches, giving strong emphasis to the many day-hikes both from the coast and interior roads, and lesser emphasis on selected backpacking routes mainly in the Ventana Wilderness.
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 A must read before going to Big Sur August 31, 2008
I have been to Big Sur many times since the 70's and after reading this book I discovered there are places I missed in past visits. This is a very good overview of Big Sur and is an interesting read. I would recommend this book to anyone that has not been to Big Sur. You will get many insights into this beautiful and magical coastal area. I am traveling to Big Sur in a few weeks and I am very grateful that I read this book before my trip. Thank you Mr. Parr for leading me to new places to visit.
 Inaccuracies August 9, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I admit to not having read the whole book, which may be good for a someone not familiar to the area, but in checking some of the areas around where I live, I noted a couple of inaccuracies. One is relatively minor, and would not be of much concern to the average reader. Plaskett Creek Campground is SOUTH of Pacific Valley School, not north. The second error could cause a great deal of difficulty for any user of this book. Mr. Parr indicates that Plaskett Ridge Rd. traverses primarily USFS land, and crosses private property. This is true. He also states that the landowner MAY lock the gate to prevent increased traffic (see page 83, I think it is). The landowner has kept the gate locked for 11 years, and lets no traffic through necessitating driving back down Plaskett Ridge Rd. to the highway 5 miles in order to connect with either Willow Creek Rd. on the south, or Naciemiento Rd. on the north. This can be a major inconvenience, as the 5 miles up and again down takes an hour to navigate. Just a caution about the value of this book. When I have the opportunity, I will check for other inaccuracies in the book.
Auto Tours, Trails and the Lore of Big Sur July 22, 2007
17 out of 26 found this review helpful
By all accounts, California has some stunningly beautiful coastline. Probably the two most spectacular stretches are the Lost Coast, from Humbolt to Mendocino county, and the Big Sur Coastline, streching south from Carmel to Cambria. The former is accessible only by trail, and one narrow winding road from Humbolt Redwoods to the little community of Shelter Cove. The latter is closely followed by the famous Highway 1, and is the subject of this nice guide by veteran Falcon Guide author Barry Parr. For most people, this is the best place to see California's fine coastline. This guide describes the region well.
This book is broadly divided into driving, hiking, and local lore and history sections. All three are entertaining and worth reading. Parr provides an overview of Hwy 1 and the major stops along the way. He also describes many fine backcountry routes into the Santa Lucia range (the northernmost section of the sprawling Los Padres National Forest). For this reviewer, the many fine hiking trails and routes Parr describes are the main attractions. Based on the trails I have hiked, notably those in the state park system (Limekiln, Julia Pfeiffer Burns, Big Sur, and Point Lobos) Parr's descriptions are very accurate. Having read the book, I am now looking forward to exploring the Ventana Wilderness and a few nature trails I had previously missed, most notably at Redwood Gulch, the southern most redwood forest in the state. Parr also shares local lore and legend with readers, including such fanciful new age topics as UFOs, the "Dark Watchers" of the Ventana wilderness, and the lost spirits at Point Lobos.
In all, this is an excellent guide. If you just want to enhance your enjoyment of driving the Pacific Coast Highway, this is a great place to start. You will be guided to the Henry Miller museum, Hearst Castle, and many wonderful overlooks. Those with more time can explore some of the many terrific trails in this region, while animal and bird viewers will find ample material on when and where to see some of the area's wildlife. Barry Parr is one of the best writers with Falcon Press and this volume lives up to its predecessors. Get it and enjoy the best of California's coast.
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