Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon
Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon

Author: Ryan P. Kelly

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2022-12-06

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0295749970

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A spectacular variety of life flourishes between the ebb and flow of high and low tide. Anemones talk to each other through chemical signaling, clingfish grip rocks and resist the surging tide, and bioluminescent dinoflagellates—single-celled algae—light up disturbances in the shallow water like glowing fingerprints. This guidebook helps readers uncover the hidden workings of the natural world of the shoreline. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon illuminates the scientific forces that shape the diversity of life at each beach and tidepool—perfect for beachgoers who want to know why. Features include • profiles of popular and off-the-beaten-track sites to visit along the Greater Salish Sea, Puget Sound, and Washington and Oregon coasts • the fascinating stories behind both common and less familiar species • a lively introduction to how coastal ecosystems work and why no two beaches are ever alike

Homewaters
Homewaters

Author: David B. Williams

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2021-04-24

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0295748613

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Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed by settlement and resource extraction, Puget Sound and its future health now depend on a better understanding of the region’s ecological complexities. Focusing on the area south of Port Townsend and between the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Williams uncovers human and natural histories in, on, and around the Sound. In conversations with archaeologists, biologists, and tribal authorities, Williams traces how generations of humans have interacted with such species as geoducks, salmon, orcas, rockfish, and herring. He sheds light on how warfare shaped development and how people have moved across this maritime highway, in canoes, the mosquito fleet, and today’s ferry system. The book also takes an unflinching look at how the Sound’s ecosystems have suffered from human behavior, including pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate change. Witty, graceful, and deeply informed, Homewaters weaves history and science into a fascinating and hopeful narrative, one that will introduce newcomers to the astonishing life that inhabits the Sound and offers longtime residents new insight into and appreciation of the waters they call home. A Michael J. Repass Book

Puget Sound Idyllic Picnic Sites
Puget Sound Idyllic Picnic Sites

Author: Marques Vickers

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-05-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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What constitutes an idyllic and pleasurable picnic site? Panoramic views, water access, serene forest trails certainly enhance any experience. Within Puget Sound, these amenities are consistent features amongst the parks, beaches and green spaces profiled. Identifying and detailing every treasured destination within the region becomes impossible due to their sheer numbers. Many of the 56 guide selections are well-known and already popular destinations. Others may appear quirky; yet still possess a distinct charm. The goal of this guide is to offer a diverse selection of choice and enticing discoveries. Tranquility may sometimes be compromised due to popularity and the volatile winter Pacific Northwest climate. Your exploration with fresh destinations adds to your existing preferences and will doubtlessly encourage return visits. This guide is ideal for tourists, visiting guests and even local residents who thought they already knew every desirable attraction within Puget Sound. There is always something new to discover. SEATTLE: Alki Beach, Gas Works Park, Olympic Sculpture Park, Oxbow Park, Washington Park Trestle Bridge, Denny Blaine Park, Discovery Park, Golden Gardens Park, Green Lake Park, Jimi Hendrix Park, Jimi Hendrix Park, Leschi Park, Louisa Boren Park, Hamilton Viewpoint Park, Lincoln Park, Madison Park, Madrona Park, Magnolia Park, Ravenna and Cowen Parks, Roanoke Park, Viretta Park, Seattle Center, Volunteer Park and Washington Park WESTERN PUGET SOUND Blakely Harbor Park, Sacred Stone Labyrinth and Prayer Wheel, Point No Point Beach, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Sequim, Silverdale Waterfront Park, Manchester State Park, Battle Point Park, Buck Lake Park, Fay Bainbridge Park, Hawley Cove Park, Manchester Beach, Olalla Bay Landing, Port Gamble, Scenic Beach State Park and Seabeck Landing SOUTHERN PUGET SOUND Chambers Bay Walk, Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve, Annie Wright Park, Austin Park Estuary, Dash Point State Park, Gateway Park, Job Carr Museum and Park, Melanie Jan LaPlant Dressel Park, Roegner Park and Titlow Preserve, Beach and Park. EASTERN PUGET SOUND Bellevue Downtown Park, Medina Park, Snoqualmie Falls, Wilburton Hill Park and Woodridge Water Tower Park NORTHERN PUGET SOUND Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Exploring Our National Parks and Sites
Exploring Our National Parks and Sites

Author: Russell D. Butcher

Publisher: Roberts Rinehart

Published: 1997-05-01

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 1461716004

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The essential guide to the land and history of the US national historical parks and sites. It is the sequel to Exploring National Parks and Monuments.

Nature Obscura
Nature Obscura

Author: Kelly Brenner

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2020-02-26

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1680512080

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With wonder and a sense of humor, Nature Obscura author Kelly Brenner aims to help us rediscover our connection to the natural world that is just outside our front door--we just need to know where to look. Through explorations of a rich and varied urban landscape, Brenner reveals the complex micro-habitats and surprising nature found in the middle of a city. In her hometown of Seattle, which has plowed down hills, cut through the land to connect fresh- and saltwater, and paved over much of the rest, she exposes a diverse range of strange and unknown creatures. From shore to wetland, forest to neighborhood park, and graveyard to backyard, Brenner uncovers how our land alterations have impacted nature, for good and bad, through the wildlife and plants that live alongside us, often unseen. These stories meld together, in the same way our ecosystems, species, and human history are interconnected across the urban environment.