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Backpacking Washington details 80 routes, from the lush Hoh River Glacier Meadows to the open ridges of the Columbia Highlands and beyond. With an emphasis on weekend trips, routes range from overnight to weeklong treks and often include options for extending trips or choosing camp spots.

"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...

"A guide to the 136 best day hikes in the Washington State region along US 2 from the Sultan Basin to Wenatchee, and from Blewett Pass, Chelan, the Stehekin Valley, and the Entiat River Valley"-- Provided by publisher.

Exploring Washiington's Past tells the state's story in terms of where to go and what to see. With words, potographs, and maps the authors evoke the cultural landscape and portray Washington's people and events from the days of the fur trade and pioneer settlement to the recent past. A useful field guide to keep in the car or to usin in planning trips, the book also serves as a home reference on the history and geography of Washington State.

"Whether you're searching for a family hot springs resort or an isolated natural soaking pool, Touring Washington and Oregon Hot Springs, 2nd will guide you to a truly memorable geothermal experience. Profiling forty of the best hot springs in the Pacific Northwest, you can relax in the steamy pools at Sol Duc Hot Springs, nestled in the Northern Hemisphere's only temperate rain forest, soak in splendid isolation surrounded by endless sagebrush prairie...