Surrounded by water, islands and mountains, Seattle ranks among the most scenic cities in North America. With miles of trails in the city and surrounding area, Seattle hikers can enjoy everything from urban hikes with spectacular views to quiet treks through old growth forests. Best Easy Day Hikes Seattle shares seventeen of the best trails Seattle has to offer, all within an hour's drive of downtown Seattle. With this book, you can discover the unmatched view of the city skyline from Duwamish Head, watch the constant parade of boat traffic as you stroll along the Ship Canal, or explore the n... [Read More]
Turn Every Walk into a Game of DetectionWhen writer and navigator Tristan Gooley journeys outside, he sees a natural world filled with clues. The roots of a tree indicate the sun’s direction; the Big Dipper tells the time; a passing butterfly hints at the weather; a sand dune reveals prevailing wind; the scent of cinnamon suggests altitude; a budding flower points south. To help you understand nature as he does, Gooley shares more than 850 tips for forecasting, tracking, and more, gathered from decades spent walking the landscape around his home and around the world. Whether you’re walking... [Read More]
Bozeman, Montana is a mountain community steeped in history and surrounded by stunning landscape. The city lies between the Gallatin and Yellowstone River valleys amidst several mountain ranges. The fantastic scenery combined with national forests, wilderness areas, and an outdoor-oriented community make the hiking in this area superb. Day Hikes Around Bozeman, Montana has won awards from both the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association and the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers. Now in its fourth edition, the book includes 110 of the best day hikes in a straight-forward, hassle-fr... [Read More]
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... [Read More]
Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award Handcrafted for Northwest caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in Oregon and Washington. These hikes are perfect for little legs—they are all under four miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Some are even accessible by stroller. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-color photographs highlight the fun things ... [Read More]
Featuring more than 40 of the best hikes in the greater Seattle metro area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Seattle.
Ever wish you had a best friend in Switzerland? Someone to show you the ropes?Wish granted.Filled with 100 interviews with people who live, work, and adventure in Switzerland, this book will give you:Directions to hidden-away trails, waterfalls, castles, and viewpointsLists of must-try dishes and wines (and where to find them)Unique and interesting day trip suggestionsTips for how to make friends, save money, and fit in with the local cultureAnd so much moreIt’s time to experience authentic, local Switzerland—through the eyes of those who have lived there for years.
Make bird watching in Washington even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in Washington. This book features 130 species of Washington birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.
A Californian may vacation in Yosemite, Big Sur, or Death Valley, but many of us come home to an oak woodland. Yet, while common, oak woodlands are anything but ordinary. In a book rich in illustration and suffused with wonder, author Kate Marianchild combines extensive research and years of personal experience to explore some of the marvelous plants and animals that the oak woodlands nurture. Acorn woodpeckers unite in marriages of up to ten mates and raise their young cooperatively. Ground squirrels roll in rattlesnake skins to hide their scent from hungry snakes. Manzanita's rust-colored, p... [Read More]
Timed perfectly with the National Park Service centennial celebration in 2016, this guidebook features the 75 best day hikes in national parks and monuments throughout Washington and Oregon including: North Cascades National Park San Juan Islands National Monument Olympic National Park Mount Rainier National Park Mount St. Helens National Monument Newberry National Volcanic Monument John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Crater Lake National Park Oregon Caves National Monument Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age... [Read More]
Washington State has not added a new wilderness area since 1984—get the only guide devoted to the proposed Wild Sky Wilderness Area · New addition to the popular 100 Hikes in™ series and companion to the successful 55 Hikes Around Snoqualmie Pass · Details mile by mile the views along Stevens Pass Highway, a designated national scenic byway · Political and grassroots support—including efforts by The Mountaineers Club—to designate the "Wild Sky Wilderness" is making headlines About an hour from Seattle and Everett lies one of the most rugged wild landscapes in the Cascade Mountains: ... [Read More]
Mastering Mountain Bike Skills is your guide for riding better, faster and more confidently on all terrain. World champion racer Brian Lopes and renowned coach Lee McCormack provide you with all of the key techniques and skills you’ll need to take your ride to the next level. This new and improved edition of Mastering Mountain Bike Skills provides detailed, technical instruction for every mountain biking discipline: · Trail · Gravity · Aggro · Racing · and more The high-quality photo sequences and demonstrations combin... [Read More]
Curious Gorge is the Columbia River Gorge's FAVORITE hiking and exploring guidebook. Just ask any Gorge local and they'll tell you to get Curious Gorge!! This book has all the popular hikes such as Eagle Creek, Dog Mtn, Beacon Rock, etc...but, unlike typical "hiking" guides...Curious Gorge also details lesser-known attractions such as viewpoints, waterfalls, caves, local museums, historic relics, etc etc. This book will enhance every trip into the Gorge with perspective and insights gained from 20 years of gorge exploring. if you get one of those other mass-produced hiking/touring guides...it'... [Read More]
The finest guidebook ever written for Maui. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new seventh edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to eat, colorful craters, hidden waterfalls and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is ... [Read More]
Best Hikes Indian Peaks Wilderness includes concise descriptions, full-color photos, GPS coordinates, and detailed maps to the best hikes in Indian Peaks Wilderness, from family-friend strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded
Best Wildflower Hikes Colorado includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for some 100 of the state's most scenic wildflower hikes. Encompassing state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, this guide includes
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