Download or read book Washington s Pacific Coast written by Greg Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive guidebook to the entire Washington coast--from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Columbia River

Download or read book Washington s Pacific Coast written by Greg Johnston and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Best hiking trails, campsites, fishing spots, paddle routes, beachcombing, and more • Trip and activity options include related natural history information • Includes Olympic National Park's spectacular 70-mile-long wilderness beach strip A wild ocean snuggled up to a wild land in the furthest corner of our Lower 48 states—the Washington coast is a unique adventure destination and this new guidebook covers all 157 miles of it. Whether you’re out for a single day of salt air and sand castles, or a week long backpack with surf lulling you to sleep at night, you’ll discover your best options with Washington’s Pacific Coast. Author Greg Johnston has had a long and intimate relationship with this coast, and his voice is distinctive, passionate, often opinionated, and clearly knowledgeable. His authoritative guide provides detailed, fun, and family-friendly activities, as well as expansive information, history, and geology. (If Captain Cook passed by where you are, this guide will tell you—and make the trip feel all the more satisfying.) In addition to numerous hiking options—including some never-before-published trails—Greg covers every state park along the coast, other public parks, campgrounds, fishing and clamming spots, paddling options, and the best beachcombing destinations. In addition to describing the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, Johnston also delves into the rich cultural and natural history of the coast, as well as practical details such as tsunami preparedness, Leave No Trace practices, weather and ocean beach precautions, and more.

Download or read book Coastal Washington Guide written by Vickers Marques (author) and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Washington Coast Guide Beauty Novelty and Curiosity written by Marques Vickers and published by Marquis Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow a picturesque adventure tour along Washington Coast’s Interstate 101 and north of Seattle Interstate 5 that captures the majesty and quirkiness of the state. The exploration begins at the Oregon border with crossing the expansive Megler-Astoria Bridge into Washington. The background and commentary from each chapter is concise and insightful giving you an intimate glimpse of a West Coast region bountiful in aesthetics and generally absent of tourist herds. Ideal for the roadtrip warrior or day-tripper. En route, your itinerary will feature: Natural and Historic Attractions Long Beach Peninsula Southwestern Estuary Marshlands and Sloughs Ocean Shores Point No Point Beach Crescent Lake Rialto Beach Tree Graveyard Cape Flattery Shi Shi Beach and The Point of Arches Blakely Harbor Park Notable Bridges and Crossing Spans Megler-Astoria Bridge Wishkah River and Heron Street Bridge Agate Pass Bridge Hood Canal Deception Pass Bridge Tour Attractions, Artistic Works and Oddities Raymond Iron Sculptural Cut-Outs Aberdeen: The Floating Cadaver Fleet of Billy Gohl Norwegian Town of Poulsbo Japanese-American Exclusion Memorial Sacred Stone Labyrinth and Prayer Wheel Fort Ward Park Port Townsend Victorian Architecture Fort Worden Sequim Lavender Festival Camp Hayden Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Fairhaven’s Haunted Sycamore Building Bellingham: Serial Killer Kenneth Bianchi’s Killing Site Haunted Old Town Café Waterfront Tavern: Serial Killer’s Hideaway Tavern

Download or read book Day Hiking written by Craig Romano and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download author Craig Romano's favorite hike from the book, Bogachiel Peak * More than 100 day hikes, with options for linking them to longer routes * Compact, easy-carry size * Two color maps, charts and elevation profiles This handsome guide is full of charts and easy-to-find information that will help you quickly select your ideal hike. And once you're on the trail, you'll enjoy the sidebars on flora and fauna, and historical highlights that accompany many of the routes. There is a full-color front map and then two-color section maps, along with clear driving directions to the trail head, options for nearby camping, ratings for trail difficulty and photos of what you'll see on your hike. Hikes are typically less than 12 miles round trip. The Day Hiking series guidebooks are the most comprehensive and attractive trail guides available for Washington state. **Mountaineers Books designates 1 percent of the sales of select guidebooks in our Day Hiking series toward volunteer trail maintenance. Since launching this program, we've contributed more than $14,000 toward improving trails. For this book, our 1 percent of sales is going to Washington Trails Association (WTA). WTA hosts more than 750 work parties throughout Washington's Cascades and Olympics each year, with volunteers clearing downed logs after spring snowmelt, cutting away brush, retreading worn stretches of trail, and building bridges and turnpikes. Their efforts are essential to the land managers who maintain thousands of acres on shoestring budgets.

Download or read book Washington State Parks written by Marge Mueller and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marge and Ted Mueller offer the most complete descriptions of more than 200 magnificent state parks in the Evergreen State in this updated guide. More than just a listing of campgrounds and picnic sites, Washington State Parks offers detailed information about camping, hiking, bicycling, nature viewing, and more. Detailed park maps help you plan your outing and choose the best campsite. Marge and Ted Mueller have explored the Northwest's mountains, forests, and waterways for more than 40 years. They are the authors of all titles in the Afoot & Afloat series.

Download or read book Fodor s Pacific Northwest written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. With the growing interest in adventure travel, national parks, hip cities, wineries, and microbreweries, the Pacific Northwest attracts a huge number of visitors every year. This dramatic region stretching from British Columbia to Oregon provides pristine wilderness areas to explore--from coastlines to mountains--as well as vibrant metropolitan scenes in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver. Fodor’s Pacific Northwest includes: UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant reviews cover recently opened properties throughout the region along with special focus on Portland and the popular brewery and winery scenes. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Colorful features introduce the whales of the Pacific Northwest, wine-tasting itineraries in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and Seattle's Pike Place Market. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Fodor's recommends the top attractions and experiences, highlighting must-see sights from Stanley Park in Vancouver to microbreweries in Portland. Four chapters provide in-depth information on visiting stunning national parks: Crater Lake, Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Pacific Northwest offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category. COVERS: Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Willamette Valley, Mt. Hood, Bend, Mt. St. Helens, San Juan Islands, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainer, Victoria, and more.

Download or read book Coastal Hikes written by Philip Stone and published by Philip Stone. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coastal Hikes describes in detail over a dozen hiking expeditions on the wilderness Pacific coast of North America. The guidebook includes west coast hiking trails: Olympic National Park WA., Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, West Coast Trail, Sunshine Coast Trail, Wild Side Trail - Flores Island, Hesquiat Peninsula, Nootka Island Trail, Tatchu Peninsula - Rugged Point, Brooks Peninsula, Cape Scott Lighthouse, the new North Coast Nahwitti Trail and Naikoon Provincial Park in Haida Gwaii - Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada. There are over 200 photographs and detailed maps illustrating the hikes.

Download or read book A Birder s Guide to Coastal Washington written by Bob Morse and published by . This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiral bound guide to finding birds on the Washington coast. Learn where to locate such specialties as Black-footed Albatross, Pacific Golden-Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit, Rock Sandpiper, South Ploar Skua, Tufted Puffin and Spotted Owl.

Download or read book Washington Travel Guide In Search of Undiscovered Treasures USA eBook written by Baktash Vafaei and published by StateGuides. This book was released on with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington's Hidden World: In Search of Undiscovered Treasures" is a fascinating journey through the Evergreen State that appeals to adventurous explorers and the curious alike. This book invites its readers to embark on a unique adventure where they will uncover the mysterious and often overlooked treasures of Washington State. In the pages of this book, readers are immersed in a world that lies beyond the well-known tourist attractions. It highlights hidden places and unexplored gems that are often overlooked by the crowd. The authors take readers on a journey to off-the-beaten-path mountain trails, dreamy lakes, historic sites, and quaint villages rarely found in guidebooks. The stories in this book tell of the people and communities that care for and preserve these undiscovered treasures. They offer insight into the cultural diversity, history, and natural beauty that Washington has to offer. From deserted beaches on the coast to breathtaking viewpoints in the mountains, these sites are a window to the hidden gems just waiting to be explored by curious travelers. "Washington's Hidden World: In Search of Undiscovered Treasures" is a book for those seeking adventure in their own doorstep or looking for new ways to experience this fascinating state. It inspires you to get off the beaten path and discover the often-overlooked wonders of Washington that will amaze anyone.

Download or read book The Rough Guide to USA written by Samantha Cook and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to the USA is the most comprehensive and colourful guide to the fifty states available. There are lively accounts of every region and attraction from the bright lights of Broadway to the vast open plains of Wyoming. The guide gives refreshingly opinionated reviews of the established sights and landmarks as well as uncovering many of the lesser-known gems, allowing the visitor to make the most of their trip. There are feature boxes that provide information on a variety of subjects from the Delta blues to the geology of the Grand Canyon. There are also maps and plans to help you navigate around the major attractions, inner city streets or interstates

Download or read book Washington Public Shore Guide written by James William Scott and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hidden Pacific Northwest written by Eric Lucas and published by . This book was released on 2009-07-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hidden guides combine unique travel choices, outdoor adventures and little-known locales into a guide where vacations meet adventures. Each guide includes detailed maps, complete internet information for each listing, highlighted author favorites, suggested itineraries, and walking and driving tours. While Seattle may be leading the growth in this red-hot region, there are still many unspoiled getaways to be found in the Pacific Northwest. This guide balances coverage of vintage favorites with new hot spots. Hidden Pacific Northwest takes travelers one step further by adding extensive coverage of outdoor activities, from windsurfing the Columbia River Gorge to climbing glaciers on Mount Rainier to sea kayaking the British Columbia coast. It details 333 places to hike and 726 campgrounds. Also described are distinctive lodging options - including 93 coastal inns - 18 covered bridges to write home about, 10 lighthouses to climb, and 45 places to shop for Northwest crafts. This edition features 53 maps.

Download or read book Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast written by Eugene N. Kozloff and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Monterey Bay to northern British Columbia, zoologist Eugene Kozloff describes the common plants and animals that inhabit rocky shores, sandy beaches, and quiet bays and estuaries.

Download or read book Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip written by Ian Anderson and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit the Road with Moon Travel Guides! 1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Embark on your epic PCH journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you'll find: Maps and Driving Tools: 48 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: Coast by fields of golden California poppies or stop at a seaside grill in Santa Barbara for the best chicharrón and fish tacos you've ever tasted. Marvel at the mystical evergreen giants of the Pacific Northwest, or dance down rainbow-colored streets in San Francisco's Castro district. You'll know exactly what you'll want to do at each stop with lists of the best hikes, views, restaurants, and more Itineraries for Every Traveler: Drive the entire two-week route or follow suggestions for spending time in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego Local Expertise: Born-and-bred Californian Ian Anderson shares his love of the open road with you Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road trippers with kids With Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip's practical tips, detailed itineraries, and insider's view, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon California Road Trip or Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip! Doing more than driving through? Check out Moon California, Moon Oregon, or Moon Washington.

Download or read book A Guide to Shipwreck Sites Along the Washington Coast written by Richard E. Wells and published by Sooke, B.C. : R.E. Wells. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Washington State USA Wink Travel Guide written by Wink Travel Wink Travel Guide and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often referred to by its full title, Washington State, to distinguish it from national capital Washington, D.C. on the other side of the USA, Washington offers rugged coastline, deserts, forests, mountains, volcanoes, and hundreds of coastal islands to explore. The Cascade Mountains bisect the state, with the damp forested coastal areas to the west, and pine forests, deserts and irrigated farmland of the Columbia River Plateau to the east. Unlike many areas of the country, the prehistory of the region is rich and evident. Areas such as Suquamish still actively practice Native American traditions and Northwest Native American art is a common theme even in contemporary urban public artworks. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.