"Explore the beauty of Washington's natural landscape with this fully updated guide to 100 of the best easy-to-walk day hikes located through-out the state. This helpful guide includes trail ratings from 1 (worthwhile) to 5 (spectacular) based on water features and other enjoyable factors; topographical maps with elevation profiles; and information at a glance, such as recommended seasons, estimated hiking times, permit and parking fees, and distance...

Everything you need for a successful Pacific Northwest vacation—in one concise and intelligent guide. Seattle is a dynamic metropolis of theaters, museums, shops and superb restaurants; Portland, the "City of Roses", is a fun-loving place of numerous beer and arts festivals, alongside theaters, cultural attractions, parks and gardens. As for the Pacific Coast Highway, it supplies a breathtaking motoring experience, all well captured in this

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Provides information on accommodations, restaurants, sightseeing, outdoor activities, shopping, and entertainment.

"Celebrate the wild beauty of the Northwest Coast as you learn how to catch and cook seasonal seafood, including recipes that can be prepared over a driftwood fire, enjoy beach activities for adults and kids, learn the basics of water sports including kayaking and paddleboarding, and get ideas for outdoor adventure opportunities and travel itineraries from paddle camping to beach hikes to road trips. Also includes wildlife ID guides and seasonal natural...

"From the author and photographer of our guidebook By the Shore, this new book will open up the gorgeous world of the PNW mountains for readers: old-growth forests, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and hot springs. It'll show you where to go, what to do, and what to look for while you're there"--

Walk the Camino de Santiago, run with the bulls in Pamplona, or relax on Barcelona's beaches: with Rick Steves on your side, Spain can be yours!
Inside Rick Steves Spain 2018 you'll find:

Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip to Spain with deep dives into each city and region

Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see

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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you need to know to experience the Best of Europe. In this guide, Rick covers the best of England, France, Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.
You'll find a mix of big cities and inspiring landscapes, including:
London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam, and Barcelona
The Cinque Terre, Provence, the French Riviera, the Rhine Valley, and the

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"Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty, early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung oaks and shaded squares. John Berendt's sharply observed, suspenseful, and witty narrative reads like a thoroughly engrossing novel, and yet it is a work of nonfiction. Berendt skillfully interweaves a hugely...

"Roddy Scheer reveals 33 forest, wetland, outcrop, alpine, waterfall, and fossil-laden ecosystems across Oregon and Washington, with a view to including those that showcase landscapes which are truly exquisite or reveal something quintessential about the area's natural history or ecology. All will be easily accessible from roadsides, though lesser known so promote a feeling that a true expert on the region is guiding the reader through some of its...

In Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest, Mark Turner and Ellen Kuhlman cover 568 species of woody plants that can be found in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and northern California. The comprehensive field guides features introductory chapters on the native landscape and plant entries that detail the family, scientific and common name, flowering seasons, and size. Each entry includes color photographs of the plant's habitat and distinguishing...