Some of the books listed are out of print and hard to find – but if you can track them down they are well worth the effort.
Books:
Sketches and trip notes by Earl Hollander. A Sunset Pictorial. Selected trips and side roads off California’s major highways.
Earl Thollander takes you beyond the well-known landmarks to sights and pleasures off the beaten track. This California travel classic offers bits of local history, anecdotes, and point the way to the most scenic routes and hidden treasures throughout the region and features Tholllander’s charming illustrations and hand-drawn maps.
This is a slice off the story of the Old West, the tales of those who ventured into the southern Kings River watershed–Indians, Englishman, explorer, miners, lumberjacks, mountain men, pioneer wife, missionary, school teacher, street brawler. The Good Guys, the Bad Guys and the many ordinary hard -working citizens in between.
Websites:
https://sierranevadageotourism.org/
Sierra Business Council and The Sierra Nevada Conservancy have partnered with the National Geographic Society to capture the history and heritage of the Sierra Nevada region through this interactive Web site and print map. History buffs and adventurers, backpackers and foodies, birders and sightseers can discover unique destinations based on recommendations from those who know best—residents of the Sierra Nevada. User generated content.
http://californiahighsierra.com
Really cool website – divides the Sierras into 4 main regions – Lake Tahoe, Western Sierra, Eastern Sierra and Southern Sierra. Combined effort between several mountain Chamber of Commerce groups, National Park Service, Visit California and user generated content. “Located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, the High Sierra is best known for it’s majestic peaks, world-class ski resorts and giant sequoias. A premier year-round destination, the area is also home to old west towns, alpine lakes, cultural festivals, and outdoor adventures.”
more to come…