Discover Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument with Author Marc Hoshovsky

Just a short drive from Sacramento, this Northern Californian, a fascinating and lesser-known landscape is the focus of this engaging presentation on the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. Join author Marc Hoshovsky as he shares the wonders of a landscape shaped by ancient tectonic forces, uplifted ocean crust, and volcanic seamounts that have drawn the attention of geologists from around the world. Beyond its scientific significance, the monument offers rugged beauty, diverse wildlife habitats, scenic hiking opportunities, and traces of California’s rich mining heritage waiting to be discovered. Learn about the newly published guidebook, Exploring the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region, created to make this extraordinary area accessible to visitors of all backgrounds. Filled with stunning photography, detailed maps, and captivating stories, the book brings the monument’s natural and human history to life. Copies will be available for purchase at the event, and Marc will be on hand to sign books following the presentation. About our speaker: Marc is a co-author of Exploring the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region and a passionate advocate for the landscapes, history, and geology of Northern California. Through his research and field experience, he helps audiences connect with the remarkable stories hidden within this unique and inspiring region.