With this book in hand, hikers can spend their days wandering in wildflower meadows, hiking to cragged peaks, or swimming in cobalt-blue lakes in the Sierra Nevada, and then settle into a comfortable deck chair at sunset to enjoy the alpenglow. Roughing it has never been so easy. Hot Showers, Soft Beds, & Dayhikes in the Sierra describes 112 carefully chosen dayhikes in Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, John Muir, Ansel Adams, Desolation, and Emigrant wilderness areas, and more. Every hike listed is in close proximity to one or more quality accommodations. Many hikes have easy through strenuous options, so you can choose the right level for you. Over 80 nearby cabins, B&Bs, motels, condos, lodges, guest ranches, and resorts are described, along with the local communities, so you'll know exactly what to expect and where to find services. The fully updated third edition is completely reorganized and redesigned, making both the hiking and the lodging information easier to access. Families with young children, active seniors, and anyone who prefers indoor comfort over camping will appreciate this specially targeted hiking guide.