Black Bear, a retired Alaskan sled dog, continues her adventures in this second book in the Black Bear Sled Dog Adventure series. See San Francisco through Black Bear's eyes as she sets sail on the bay and explores area landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Lombard Street, Chinatown, and Pier 39. Fly a kite with her on Marina Green then follow her beyond the city to the redwood forests and the Pacific coast. She learns that California, like Alaska, also had a gold rush and grizzly bears Black Bear discovers that new places bring new friends and new experiences.