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Moon Northern California Hiking

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Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the best hiking trails in NorCal with Moon Northern California Hiking.A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you, from breathtaking coastal walks to challenging backcountry treks,… Read More
Moon Colorado Camping

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Find your perfect campsite in the Centennial State with Moon Colorado Camping.A Campsite for Everyone: Choose from a variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from secluded hike-ins to convenient roadside stopovers, including dog-friendly, family-friendly, and wheelchair accessible optionsRatings and Essentials:… Read More
Moon California Hiking

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Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the best hiking trails in the Golden State with Moon California Hiking.A Hike for Everyone: Pick the right hike for you, from breathtaking coastal walks to challenging backcountry… Read More
Moon New England Hiking

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Discover local adventures in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut with Moon New England Hiking. Inside you'll find:150 Outdoor Getaways including easy day hikes and multi-day backpacking tripsDiverse Hiking Options from breathtaking seaside walks in Coastal Maine… Read More
Moon West Coast RV Camping

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Park your RV anywhere from Mission Bay near San Diego to Orcas Island near the Canadian border, and immerse yourself in the wild spirit of the West Coast with Moon West Coast RV Camping. Inside you'll find:A Campsite for Everyone:… Read More
Moon Pacific Northwest Camping

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Pristine mountain lakes, dramatic coastlines, and unforgettable national forests: Moon Pacific Northwest Camping has a spot for you. Inside you'll find:A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV parks, from family-friendly car camping to secluded hike-ins, plus dog-friendly… Read More
Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area

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Moon Travel Guides: Your Adventure Starts HereWhether you're trekking through the wildflowers of the South Bay or the redwood forests of Marin, get a breath of fresh air with Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area. Flexible Hiking Options:… Read More
Moon Oregon Camping

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Moon Travel Guides: Your Adventure Starts HereGrab your sleeping bag, pack the car, and discover the best spots to camp in the great outdoors with Moon Oregon Camping. Inside you'll find:A Campsite for Everyone: A variety of campgrounds and RV… Read More
Moon 75 Great Hikes Seattle

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Your Adventure Starts Here with Moon Travel GuidesSeattle's best-kept secret is the beauty of its natural surroundings. Explore the dynamic topography waiting just outside your door with Moon 75 Great Hikes Seattle.Inside Moon 75 Great Hikes Seattle you'll find:A Hike… Read More
Moon Take a Hike Phoenix

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Grab your water bottle and explore more than 75 great hikes in and around Phoenix. The Valley of the Sun offers thousands of acres for hardcore hikers and first-timers alike to enjoy Arizona's amazing landscape. Inside Moon Take a Hike… Read More
Moon California Fishing

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Pack up your rod and reel, stock your tackle box, and discover the best places to cast your line in the Golden State with Moon California Fishing.A Fishing Hole for Everyone: Pick the right spot for you with options ranging… Read More

Tom Stienstra

About the Author

For over 30 years, Tom Stienstra’s full-time job has been to capture and communicate the outdoor experience. This has led him across California – fishing, hiking, camping, boating, biking, and flying – searching for the best of the outdoors and then writing about it.

Tom is the nation’s top-selling author of outdoors guidebooks. His documentary on the Tuolumne River received an Emmy in 2017. He has been inducted into the California Outdoor Hall of Fame and has twice been awarded National Outdoor Writer of the Year, newspaper division, by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. He has also been named California Outdoor Writer of the Year five times. Tom is the outdoors columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle; his articles appear on sfgate.com and in newspapers around the country. He also broadcasts a weekly radio show on KCBS-San Francisco.

Tom lives in Northern California. You can contact him directly via the website tomstienstra.com.

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