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(More customer reviews)In general, Money Magazine's comment that Moon Handbooks are "America's finest travel guidebook series" remains true. But the decimation of several recent editions is reducing the guides' usefulness and value. The 5th edition of Northern California is nearly half the size of the 4th edition and using more concise language in the new edition cannot compensate. Take just three examples. The previous edition provided detailed descriptions of the five tours at Hearst Castle(Hearst San Simeon). The new edition contains two lines on two tours. The new edition briefly mentions the possibility of hiking to Tall Trees Grove in Redwood national Park. But it leaves out any reference to the permit parking system that enables visitors to start a hike near the grove. The previous edition described the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco--the finest of its kind in America--in a special section. The new edition does not even mention the Asian Art Museum. I still use Moon Handbooks and appreciate the fact that their information is usually kept up to date. But asking travelers to accept a 50% loss of information in this guide for a reduction in price of under 10% ($2) is outrageous.
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Writer and native Californian Liz Hamill Scott covers the best that Northern California has to offer, from day hikes through awe-inspiring Yosemite Valley to rest and relaxation at the spas and vineyards of Wine Country. Scott offers many unique trip strategies for a variety of travelers, along with expert advice on exploring the Big Sur coast, and finding Gold Country ghost towns. Moon Northern California gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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