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Great
Places: Washington: A Recreational Guide to Washington's Public Lands and
Historic Places for Birding, Hiking, Photography, Fishing, Hunting and
Camping
by John Kruse
January 2010
Paperback, 509 pages; Kindle, 34,017 KB
He explains the geology, animal and plant life,
and history of Washington's most-storied and scenic locales, including the
best local lodging and amenities. Out-of-staters and Washington residents
alike will find much of interest in this full-color guide.
Biking
Puget Sound: 60 Rides from Olympia to the San Juans, 2nd Edition
by Bill Thorness
September 2014
Paperback, 320 pages; Kindle, 35,468 KB
This Mountaineers book highlights 60 of the best routes with amazing scenery along with the Handy at a Glance chart
including the routes features, difficulty level, length, elevation gain, time and points of interest.
Mountain
Bike! Southwest Washington: A Guide to Trails and Adventure
by John
Zilly
January 2002
Paperback, 208 pages
This book has serious research, organization and useful trail maps
and directions. Zilly possesses a flair
for the written word not often found in such practical guides; he steers the
cyclist through a variety of trail conditions and skill levels, highlighting gnarly terrain.
Birds of the Puget Sound Region Coast to Cascades
by
Dennis Paulson, Bob Morse, Tom Aversa, Hal Opperman and Christina
Dunchese Morse
April 2016
Paperback, 28 pages
This is a pocket size guide with descriptions, similar
species, habitat, behavior and photographs of birds in western
Washington.
Birds
of Washington State
by Brian H. Bell and Gregory Kennedy
January 2017
Paperback, 384 pages
This book has
interesting facts and useful information such as illustrations and range
maps plus notes covering habitat, nesting, feeding and similar species, a
glossary of terms and separate indexes for scientific and common names.
A
Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands: Olympia to Port Angeles,
2nd Edition
by Migael Scherer
January 2005
Spiral-bound, 320 pages; Kindle 19,402 KB
This edition contains many color photographs,
nautical chart segments along with information on weather, tides, currents,
commercial traffic patterns, local history and attractions plus a larger size
book with a lay-flat binding for easy use.
Cascades
Rock - 160 Best Multipitch Climbs of All Grades
by Blake Herrington
2016
Paperback, 272 pages
This book is full of information including details
on routes, topos and stories of local climbers covering mountain and alpine routes in the Cascade Mountains of Washington and BC
plus rock climbing in nearby towns.
A
Falcon Guide to the Mount Baker-Mount Shuksan Area (Exploring Series)
by
Mike McQuaide
June 2005
Paperback, 192 pages
Written by outdoor experts, this guide explores Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan
and the surrounding area with detailed maps, facts about the area, routes,
trail descriptions and more.
Selected
Climbs in the Cascades Volume II
by Jim Nelson and Peter Potterfield
June 2000
Paperback, 336 pages; Kindle 16,348 KB
Features 100 routes, including top favorite sport and crag climbing areas.
Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, several with route
overlays. Highlights fun, quality climbs for all skill levels.
A
Fisherman's Guide to Selected Lakes of South Central Washington
by John
E. Moore
May 2008
Paperback, 320 pages
This book provides detailed information on the lake and surrounding
area, as well as directions and fishing tips. All lakes included in this book
have been personally visited, photographed, and in most cases fished by the
author.
Washington's
Central Cascades Fishing Guide
by Dave Shorett
September 2001
Paperback 96 pages
This guidebook coves over 25 streams and 200 rivers with in depth
information on where and when to fish along with fishing techniques, access
and hiking directions. Maps and photographs are also included.
Washington
River Maps & Fishing Guide
by Doug Rose
December 2005
Paperback, 47 pages
Detailed maps covering over
1200 miles of river. Included for each river are the best seasons, species,
available illustrated fishing methods, best flies and best gear for
individual rivers and species, fly hatches, knots, launches, parks, number
of hookups per year, size of runs, parks, services, guides.
Golfing
in Washington, 19th Edition
by Daniel E. MacMillan
May 2007
Paperback, 336 pages
Written by an avid golfer, this compact guide provides information on the Washington state
golf courses including addresses, phone numbers, course ratings and detailed descriptions.
60
Hikes Within 60 Miles: Seattle: Including Bellevue, Everett, and Tacoma
by Andrew Weber and Bryce Stevens
In addition to the Cascade Range and Puget
Sound, this authoritative guide also leads to lesser-known destinations,
including high bluffs and tide pools along the Pacific, abandoned mines and
railways, and stands of old-growth forest inside the city limits.
Day
Hike! Central Cascades, 3rd Edition: The Best Trails You Can Hike in a
Day
by Mike McQuaide
April 2014
Paperback, 304 pages; Kindle
Explore the best trails for day hikes in the
Central Cascades. This guide details 69 hikes through forests, mountain
vistas, waterfalls and alpine meadows. Each trail is rated and has a
description. Topographical maps are included.
Day
Hike! North Cascades, 3rd Edition: The Best Trails You Can Hike in a Day
by Mike McQuaide
April 2014
Paperback, 240 pages; Kindle
Explore the scenic North Cascades National Park by
hiking. This guide covers 59 hikes and rates each trail. Photographs,
topographical maps and trail descriptions are all included.
Day
Hiking: Central Cascades
by Craig Romano, Author and Alan Baue,
Photographer
April 2009
Paperback, 320 pages; Kindle 14,517 KB
This book includes 50% more hikes than other regional
guidebooks and focuses on cream-of-the-crop trails in these areas. Compact
in size, this is the most up-to-date guide for the area, organized along
highways and other travel corridors, with an emphasis on trails that are 12
miles or less.
Day
Hiking North Cascades
by Craig Romano
March 2014
Paperback, 320 pages; Kindle, 32,451 KB
This guide covers the Bellingham area, Mt Baker, Highway 20 corridor, North Cascades
National Park, Winthrop, Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and Mountain Loop Highway. Compact with a broad
range of hiking options, this is the most up-to-date guide for the area, organized along highway and other travel corridors with an
emphasis on trails that are 12 miles or less, round-trip.
Day
Hiking, South Cascades
(Mountaineers Books)
by Dan Nelson
May 2007
Paperback, 384 pages; Kindle, 26,004 KB
This compact guide features over 100 day hikes with detailed
information, charts, full-colored maps and historical highlights.
Discover where to camp, extended routes and difficulty ratings on each
hike.
Hiking
the Columbia River Gorge: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking
Adventures (Regional Hiking Series), Third Edition
by Jim Yuskavitch
July 2014
paperback, 264 pages
Learn about a wide array of hikes from easy to very difficult. Included
are detailed trail descriptions, history, points of interest such as
waterfalls and where the best campsites are located.
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Hiking
the Columbia River Gorge, 2nd Edition
Falcon Guides
by Russ Schneider
April 2009
Paperback, 424 pages; Kindle, 40,950KB, 424 pages
Features 50
hikes for all skill levels. Sample fifty hikes in the Columbia River Gorge.
Discover waterfalls; take in vistas of one of the country's most dramatic
rivers; stroll through old-growth forests or venture across high-desert
plateaus. This guide points out the region's geological features, historical
sites, trees, birds, flowers, and mammals.
Hiking
the North Cascades, 2nd Edition
Falcon Guides Regional Hiking Series
by Erik Molvar
April 2009
Paperback, 424 pages; Kindle, 40,950KB, 424 pages
Whether you want to explore the region's gateway - the broad, green Skagit River - or enjoy
panoramic vistas such as those atop McGregor Mountain, this comprehensive guide is your passport to one of the most beautiful
and truly wild reaches of North America describing 105 of the region's best and most varied hikes, from a few choice short
excursions to a whole host of day trips and overnight treks.
Hiking
Washington's History
by Judy Bentley
October 2010
Paperback, 304 pages
Each chapter begins with an
overview of the region's history followed by individual trail narratives and
historical highlights. Quotes from diaries, journals, letters, and reports,
plus contemporary and historic photographs, describe sites and trails from
Washington's past. Each trail description includes a map and directions.
Moon
Spotlight Washington's Northern Cascades Camping & Hiking
by Tom
Stienstra and Scott Leonard
June 2010
Paperback, 205 pages
This compact guide covers the region's camping
and hiking sights with at-a-glance icons for the nearby activities. Hiking descriptions,
easy-to-follow maps, and clear driving directions are included for each camp.
Urban
Trails Bellingham: Chuckanut Mountains, Western Washington, Skagit
Valley
by Craig Romano
June 2017
Paperback
This Mountaineers book focuses on the trails
and parks in and around Bellingham, including the Chuckanut Mountains,
Skagit Valley and Anacortes that are easily accessible by public transit
or a short drive and do not require special gear.
The Backcountry Horseman's Guide to Washington
Falcon Guide
by John Wolcott, Roberta Wolcott
December 1995, Paperback, 200 pages
Covers 55 trails for horses, where to park your rig, preparing yourself and
your horse for the rigors of backcountry riding, and equine first aid.
Snowshoe
Routes Washington, 3rd Edition (Mountaineers Books)
by Can Nelson
September 1, 2015
Paperback, 272 pages; Kindle, 55,823 KB
This
guide features 100 routes categorized in nine sections, and information
on camping options, parking, dog-friendly routes and avalanche risk.
Color photographs and at-a-glance icons are also included.
Foghorn
Outdoors: Washington Boating and Water Sports
by Terry Rudnick
March 2000
Paperback, 500 pages
The
premier access guide to Washington state's breathtaking waterways suggests
hundreds of destinations for swimming, windsurfing, rafting, jet skiing, and
more. It also has updated information on travel directions, access fees,
facilities, boat rentals, and trip outfitters.
Paddling
Washington: 100 Flatwater and Whitewater Routes in Washington State and the
Inland Northwest
by Rich Landers, Dan Hensen and Doug North
April 2008
Paperback, 384 pages: Kindle, 39,967 KB
Detailed
locator maps and instructions on safety are included, as well as appendices
on equipment, map sources, and a useful route comparison chart. Paddling
Washington covers water routes in western and eastern Washington, British
Columbia, North Idaho, and Montana.
Mountaineering:
Freedom of the Hills: 50th Anniversary
by The Mountaineers
August 2010
Hardcover, 592 pages; Paperback, 592 pages; Kindle, 18,649KB, 596 pages.
From choosing
equipment to tying a climbing knot, from basic rappelling techniques to
planning an expedition, it is all here in this mountaineering reference. A
team of experts, all active climbers and climbing educators, reviewed,
revised, and updated this compendium to reflect the latest in mountaineering
equipment and techniques.
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