Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics

Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics

Author: Stephen Whitney

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2004-04-02

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780898868081

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A guide to the mountain environment, plants, and animals of the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains.


Geology of the North Cascades

Geology of the North Cascades

Author: Rowland Tabor

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 1999-05-31

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1594853045

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* Explains the geologic natural history of the North Cascades * Appeals to hikers who are fascinated by the region, as well as amateur geologists * Authors are both geologists with the US Geological Survey Composed of everything from volcanic island arcs and deep ocean sediments, to parts of old continents and even pieces of the deep subcrustal mantle of the earth, Washington's North Cascade region is a true geologic mosaic. Here, authors Tabor and Haugerud reveal that the spectacular scenery of these mountains is matched by equally spectacular geology. Beginning with a summary of the geologic history of the North Cascades, the first section also offers the novice a primer on geologic terms and processes. The second section covers more than 150 accessible sites of geologic interest, arranged by reference to the rivers and streams of the range. Many new ideas about the rocks and geologic processes in the North Cascades are introduced, making this a must-read for those studying the region.


Mac's Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Trees

Mac's Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Trees

Author: Craig MacGowan

Publisher:

Published: 1994-06-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780898863918

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Great for families, kids, educators, and amateur naturalistsWaterproof and transportable for use in the fieldMore than 400,000 Mac's Field Guides sold!Tape them onto the deck of your kayak! Slip them into your pack! Keep them handy for backyard use! No matter the weather or terrain, Mac's Field Guides are the perfect wildlife identification tool for the amateur naturalist, covering a wide variety of subjects and regions in North America.Created by Craig MacGowan, a teacher of marine science, these two-sided, laminated cards contain detailed, full-color drawings of flora and fauna as well as information on size and habitat or region.


Day Hiking North Cascades

Day Hiking North Cascades

Author: Craig Romano

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1680512242

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This guide covers Mount Baker, the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Methow Valley, the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway. Compact and fresh with a broad range of hiking options, this is the most up-to-date guide for the area, and is organized along highway and other travel corridors with an emphasis on trails that are 12 miles or shorter, round-trip. The new edition features 136 hikes total, with 30 all-new ones and several expanded routes. Many of these hikes are not included in any other guide.


Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts

Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts

Author: Amber Casali

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2018-04-16

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1680510614

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This new guide to hiking the fire lookouts of Washington’s Cascades and Olympics is the quintessential Northwest guide and will appeal to a wide range of hikers. Features of Hiking Washington’s Fire Lookouts include: 44 fire lookouts—those that feature access by trail All lookouts are accessible during the typical summer season Only lookouts that are still standing—no hiking up to a barren mound of broken concrete! Routes are not technical—hikers just need boots, trekking poles, and, probably, lunch Lookout history, anecdotes, and full-color photos throughout Each lookout description features the year it was constructed; access details, including overnight stays and winter access; location and land manager; roundtrip distance on trail; trail elevation gain; lookout’s elevation; map info; trailhead GPS coordinates; information about any permits or fees; and driving directions to the trailhead. Introductory chapters provide an overview of Washington State’s lookouts, as well as information about their upkeep, lookout architectural types, and general hiking tips, while an appendix provides an overview to a handful of additional lookouts in the state that are not hikable.


Backpacking Washington

Backpacking Washington

Author: Craig Romano

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2011-06-06

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1594854130

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Proceeds will support trail maintenance in Washington Features weekend backpacking trips, with info on how to extend most routes Guidebook covers the entire state of Washington Veteran guidebook author Craig Romano hits the trail again——this time to uncover amazing backpacking opportunities all over Washington’s wilderness. Backpacking Washington details 70 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. Features: detailed route descriptions and trail maps mileage logs with campgrounds, water, and other trail elements icons for choosing family- and dog-friendly trips recommended nearby day hikes info on the state’s three long-distance trails: Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, and Wonderland Trail


Day Hiking Mount St. Helens

Day Hiking Mount St. Helens

Author: Craig Romano

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1594858497

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*CLICK HERE to download sample hikes from Day Hiking Mount St. Helens* 80 day-hiking routes, summit routes, camping options, and more General details on visitors’ centers and nature trails along each of the four major Monument access roads Popular winter trails also included Whether you just want to stretch your legs on a short interpretive trail near the visitors’ center or you’re looking for an uncrowded backcountry route on the side of an active volcano, Day Hiking: Mount St. Helens will help you select the adventure you’re looking for. This addition to the popular "Day Hiking" series includes a new feature: hikes of less than 3 miles—nature and interpretive trails—that are featured in short write-ups, without a point by point description or map. They are a bonus to the meat of this collection of the best trails on Mount St. Helens and in the surrounding forests. The guide also includes photos, maps, descriptions, and driving directions to all the longer trails, indicating those with camping sites and opportunities to link hikes for multi-day adventures. The book is organized according to the mountain’s aspects—east side, west side, south side, or north side, which is how many people explore it. **Mountaineers Books designates 1 percent of the sales of select guidebooks in our Day Hiking series toward volunteer trail maintenance. For this book, our 1 percent of sales is going to Washington Trails Association (WTA). WTA hosts more than 750 work parties throughout Washington’s Cascades and Olympics each year, with volunteers clearing downed logs after spring snowmelt, cutting away brush, retreading worn stretches of trail, and building bridges and turnpikes. Their efforts are essential to the land managers who maintain thousands of acres on shoestring budgets.


Olympic Mountains

Olympic Mountains

Author: Olympic Mountain Rescue

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780898862065

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The only climbing guide devoted to Washington's Olympic National Park--now completely updated and expanded with more than thirty percent additional new material.


Who Pooped in the Park

Who Pooped in the Park

Author: Steve Kemp

Publisher: Farcountry Press

Published: 2005-02

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1560373210

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"Come along with Julie, Grant, and their family as they follow Ranger Gus and find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them" -- Back cover.


Day Hiking Mount Rainier

Day Hiking Mount Rainier

Author: Dan Nelson

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2008-03-11

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1594852472

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CLICK HERE to download two hikes — "Yellowstone Cliffs & Windy Gap" & "Box Canyon" — from Day Hiking Mount Rainier * 70 national park trails, each rated on an overall-quality scale of 1 to 5 * Hikes-at-a-Glance chart, topographic maps, GPS waypoints, and elevation profiles * Crystal-clear directions with drive-times from major cities and junctions * 1% of sales donated to the Washington Trails Association for trail maintenance The tallest mountain in the Cascade Range has long beckoned hikers to its many trails. Compact, portable, and beautifully packaged, Day Hiking Mount Rainier provides the most thorough coverage of Mount Rainier National Park to date, including the park's four main entrances-Nisqually, Carbon River, White River/Sunrise, and Stevens Canyon/Ohanapecosh -- as well as Cayuse Pass and Highway 123, the Grove of the Patriarchs, Camp Muir, parts of the Wonderland Trail, Longmire, and Paradise. Nearby camping options are included, plus info on how to extend your hike, a full-color photo insert and overview map, quick-reference icons for kids, dogs, views, and much more.