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Author
Series
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
"This guide to hiking with children has been handcrafted for Northwest parents, educators, and caregivers looking for the best 50 trails in the area to hike with kids. 50 Hikes with Kids: Oregon and Washington not only offers detailed hiking information with maps and keys to difficulty, but also adds a layer of fun with plant, wildlife, and natural history to foster kids' genuine lifelong curiosity in our region's flora, fauna, and geology"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Language
English
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Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
Discover a quintessential northwest experience. From a mountaintop perch near a historic fire lookout, soak up dramatic views of distant ridgelines while getting a glimpse into Washington's past. The state's fire lookouts not only have played an important role in forest-fire management, but have also been temporary homes for the dedicated people who spend summers isolated from civilization to watch over the forests below. HIKING WASHINGTON'S FIRE...
Author
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Language
English
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Description
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.
Author
Language
English
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Description
"The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Western Washington and Oregon is the first book of its kind to consider the diverse needs of disabled people in the outdoors. This groundbreaking guidebook will include 60 outdoor adventures, including drive-up experiences, verified wheelchair accessible trails, and foot trails suitable for disabled hikers"--
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This official book celebrates the trails of the Pacific Northwest with stunning photography, maps, rarely seen archival photos, and information-packed text by top regional hiking authors that brings the history of the trails to life. The backcountry of the Pacific Northwest covers millions of acres of wild lands protected within vast national parks, provincial parks, and wilderness areas--and thousands of miles of trails, including the Pacific Crest,...
8) Oregon and Washington's roadside ecology: 33 easy walks through the region's amazing natural areas
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Description
**UPDATE** We have a correction regarding Hike #39, Grassy Knoll and Big Huckleberry Mountain (page 137) To download the updated driving directions for the trailhead please click HERE
CLICK HERE to download the "Hardy Ridge" hike as well as the hike up "Mount Defiance" from Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge
Author
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A guide to hiking the Oregon Coast Trail. The information is broken into five sections and each section is broken down into five to seven legs, with camping, lodging, and other key information. Full color maps and photos for each section"--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Workman's Every Body Yoga, we're bringing a proud, plus-sized, body-positive attitude to the world of hiking and outdoor recreation. Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community, offers a book brimming with heartfelt stories, practical advice, personal profiles of FGH community members, and trail reviews. It all serves to spread the Fat Girls Hiking message of inclusivity in the outdoors. Equal parts empowering...
Publisher
Myles Murphy
Pub. Date
℗♭2009
Language
English
Description
"Six million steps" is a documentary film that chronicles the lives of hikers during their adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail, which covers 2,650 miles, the length of the U.S. Pacific coast. From Mexico to Canada, the Pacific Crest Trail winds through three states, seven national parks, 25 national forests, and elevations ranging from sea level to nearly 14,000 feet. Each year, 300-400 "thru-hikers" attempt to hike border to border, and, in doing...
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 61
Language
English
Formats
Description
When the Aldens visit Yellowstone they discover a map showing the way to an old cabin where gold is supposedly hidden, but they encounter lots of interference in their attempts to hike the trail.
19) The essential guide to hiking with dogs: trail-tested tips and expert advice for canine adventures
Author
Series
Publisher
Falcon
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Need-to-know topics for novice hikers or new owners, from trail etiquette to leave no trace ethics, important gear and packing guides to essential commands you should train on the trail. Color photography throughout. --
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Traces the author's hiking journey along the Keystone XL pipeline route, sharing meditative observations on climate change, the beauty of the natural world, and the extremes to which people can push themselves physically and mentally.