Download or read book A Waterfall Lover s Guide to the Pacific Northwest written by Gregory Plumb and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are complete directions to more than 530 waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho enough to keep everyone busy for many seasons. Each waterfall is keyed for accessibility by car, foot, or boat, and rated both for its magnitude, based on a numeric system, and for aesthetic value, based on a subjective five-star system. Alluring photos and helpful sketch maps round out the information package in this must-have volume for waterfall collectors.
Download or read book Waterfall Lover s Guide Pacific Northwest 5th Edition written by Gregory Plumb and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let mapmaker and waterfall junkie Greg Plumb be your guide to a perfectly formed punchbowl falls, a cataract viewed from a swinging bridge, or a horsetail waterfall visible right from the road. This exhaustive guide helps you visit the best of thePacific Northwest's waterfalls, with each one keyed by accessibility and rated for magnitude and aesthetic value.
Download or read book Waterfall Lover s Guide Pacific Northwest written by Gregory Plumb and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download three sample waterfall hike sections from Waterfall Lover's Guide Pacific Northwest * At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season to go, and defining characteristics * 70 all-new waterfall entries in this 5th edition, bringing the total to more than 700! Let mapmaker and waterfall junkie Greg Plumb be your guide to a perfectly formed punchbowl falls, a cataract viewed from a swinging bridge, or a horsetail waterfall visible right from the road. This exhaustive guide helps you visit the best of the Pacific Northwest’s waterfalls, with each waterfall keyed for accessibility by car, on foot, or by canoe or raft and rated for magnitude and aesthetic value. He notes which falls can be seen right from the road, are viewed from a swinging footbridge, descend from glacial meltwaters, were formed by the eruption of Mount Saint Helens, or have salmon attempting to jump them. This new edition includes 70 new waterfalls, 19 new maps (and all maps are redesigned), more than 50% new photographs, and a new “Waterfall Computer Companion” that features the more than 100 “one-star” waterfalls in an online companion site.
Download or read book Pacific Northwest Waterfalls written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides list of more than 500 Oregon waterfalls by county and alphabetically by name, with information and photographs as part of an electronic supplement to the author's book. Includes name, author's star rating, form, magnitude, mode of access, USGS map reference, and brief notes on other smaller falls.
Download or read book Waterfall Lover s Guide Pacific Northwest written by Gregory A. Plumb and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracking waterfalls for more than twenty-five years, a true aficionado locates and describes 634 waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho (and then lists 777 more in the index!).*At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season to go, and defining characteristics *5-star waterfalls are graphically identified *Companion website for additional information and access updatesIt's hard to imagine a more complete guide to Pacific Northwest waterfalls than this one. Or a man more devoted to sharing their beauty than Greg Plumb: for his initial inventory, he examined more than 3500 U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps. Since then he has driven and hiked thousands of spray-soaked miles to document waterfalls throughout the region.To help you select, each waterfall is keyed for accessibility by car, on foot, or by canoe or raft and rated for magnitude and aesthetic value. Are you in the mood for a punchbowl waterfall? Or do you prefer a horsetail, fan, plunge, or tiered form? He notes which falls can be seen right from the road, are viewed from a swinging footbridge, descend from glacial meltwaters, were formed by the eruption of Mount Saint Helens, or have salmon attempting to jump them.
Download or read book A Waterfall Lover s Guide to the Pacific Northwest written by Gregory Alan Plumb and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Waterfall Lover s Guide Northern California written by Matt Danielsson and published by Waterfall Lovers Guide. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive field guide to viewing more than 300 waterfalls in northern California-from the Oregon border to the mountain ranges south of the Bay Area
Download or read book Hiking Waterfalls in Washington written by Roddy Scheer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking Waterfalls in Washington includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for the area’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions also include history, trivia, and GPS coordinates. This book takes you through state and national parks, forests, monuments, and wilderness areas, and from city parks to the most secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.
Download or read book Hiking Waterfalls Oregon written by Adam Sawyer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful, full-color guidebook features 64 of the best waterfall hikes in Oregon, with another 19 honorable mentions. From the Coast Range to the Cascades, along with the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge, you can explore those special places where water cascades over cliffs. Some waterfalls are remote while others are just a short hike from the trailhead, some are gentle trickles and others are roaring giants. Yet all of them offer a peaceful escape and are worth seeking out.
Download or read book Hiking Waterfalls Washington written by Roddy Scheer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking Waterfalls in Washington includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for the area’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions also include history, trivia, and GPS coordinates. This book takes you through state and national parks, forests, monuments, and wilderness areas, and from city parks to the most secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.
Download or read book The Northwest Nature Guide written by James Luther Davis and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From winter whale watching to autumn seabirding, The Northwest Nature Guide offers more than 170 best bets for wildlife adventures throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia—as well as your own backyard. With contagious enthusiasm and irrepressible humor, James Luther Davis shares his insider tips, helpful maps, and experience to guarantee readers know where they need to go to see nature at its peak every month of the year. Whatever the season and no matter the weather, Davis entices nature lovers of all ages to discover what they might otherwise miss. The intrepid may find the three-toed woodpecker or even Sasquatch. The inquisitive will learn why auks fly but penguins don't. Everyone will discover outdoor adventures that revitalize, inspire, and renew their appreciation for nature. Whether it's tidepooling by the shore, newt pursuit in the woods, or trailing bighorn sheep in the mountains, this practical guide helps make the most of every fresh-air opportunity.
Download or read book Waterfalls of Tennessee written by Gregory Plumb and published by . This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering upper east Tennessee to the Natchez Trace that links Nashville and Mississippi, this guidebook covers 275 waterfalls across the Volunteer State. Colour photos, detailed maps, and comprehensive text explain everything the adventurer needs to know.
Download or read book Biking Puget Sound written by Bill Thorness and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Bike routes rated from easy to difficult, between 10 and 50+ miles round-trip * The start of most rides are within an hour's drive of Seattle * Handy "At A Glance" chart compares bike routes by features, including difficulty, length, elevation gain, biking time, and points of interest Puget Sound offers amazing scenery, and there is no better way to see the awe-inspiring mountains, dramatic shorelines, and tranquil fields than by bicycle. This guidebook points you to the 50 best bike routes in the region, from Olympia to the San Juans, with most tours located close to Seattle. Biking Puget Sound offers a mix of major bike routes, such as the Burke-Gilman, and the Centennial Trail, along with on-road bike routes. All trips can easily be done within a day, however, some trips can be combined to make longer outings. There are also overnight options at popular weekend destinations, including the Skagit Valley and the San Juan Islands. For each tour, there is a comprehensive description noting points of interest, food and drink stops, bike shops, road or trail hazards, and more. You will also find clear driving directions and information on where to leave your car, along with turn-by-turn bicycling directions. Helpful tips are included on preparing for a ride, what to bring, bicycling safety, commuting by bike, and riding with children.
Download or read book 100 Classic Hikes in Washington written by Ira Spring and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Full-color coffee-table quality hiking guidebook with lush, hand-drawn trail maps * Written by Washington's godfathers of hiking guidebooks, Harvey Manning and Ira Spring * In a state rich with luscious trails, these hikes are the ones you can't miss (or, at least, must start with) 100 Classic Hikes in Washington is the progeny of Washington's first hiking guidebook, and is the best-selling guidebook of all time. There's a reason: it's gorgeous. The photos of trails and vistas are breathtaking. These are hikes you will want to hike, dream about hiking, or both. Based on their more than 100 years of combined experience in Washington's backcountry, Ira Spring and Harvey Manning chose their favorite trails for this compendium of classic hikes. Along with the images and hand-drawn maps, you'll get the authors' first-hand descriptions of the trails they hiked many times over. Featuring spectacular views, flower-filled alpine meadows, lakes and streams, ancient forests, animals and birds, and solitude, these trails will give hikers a taste of Washington's best. Infused with a strong conservation message, this guidebook not only introduces hikers to Washington's gems but encourages them to become active participants in an effort to preserve and, in some cases, reclaim the remaining wilderness.
Download or read book 52 Ways to Nature Washington written by Lauren Braden and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...a colorful, easy-to-read, information-packed reference that offers a full year of fun in nature" -- Seattle's Child Details each activity along with related history, flora and fauna, and cultural notes Includes recommendations for different places to visit around the state to try the activity "Nature Notebook" journal prompts to inspire you to record and make the most of your adventures "Connect with Nature" ideas for experiential learning Organized by season, 52 Ways to Nature: Washington features immersive activities to keep you engaged with nature throughout the year. This twist on a Northwest guidebook offers ideas to get you outdoors and encourages you to keep track of those experiences through journal notes. Discover a geocache in your own neighborhood, drop a crab pot off a dock on Hood Canal, observe the northern lights through Goldendale’s hilltop telescope, or experience sledding paradise at Mount Rainier National Park. Newcomers and long-time residents alike will find new ways to revel in the natural world with the inspiring and accessible activities in 52 Ways to Nature: Washington.
Download or read book Snoqualmie River Hydroelectric Project King County written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Waterfalls written by Patricia Corrigan and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Venezuela's Angel Falls, Earth's highest, to Victoria Falls, "the smoke that thunders," this work is a survey of the world's top 10 waterfalls. Detailing locations, sources, size, volume, and appearance, it also includes material about each waterfall's geologic makeup, history, local climate, and people.
