About the Author

Tracy Salcedo-Chourré has written guidebooks to a number of destinations in California and Colorado, including Hiking Lassen Volcanic National Park, Exploring California’s Missions and Presidios, Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Best Rail-Trails California, Best Hikes Near Sacramento, and Best Easy Day Hikes guides to San Francisco’s Peninsula, San Francisco’s North Bay, San Francisco’s East Bay, San Jose, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Sacramento, Fresno, Boulder, Denver, and Aspen. She is also an editor, teacher, and gardener. She lives with her family in California’s Wine Country. You can learn more by visiting her website at www.laughingwaterink.com.