An expert hiker shares his knowledge of hiking in the Evergreen State, providing descriptions of numerous hikes in every wilderness area in the state while furnishing information on fees, permits, and driving instructions for each. Original.
This complete guide explores more than 1,000 of the best hikes in Washington and Oregon, with details on treks through Mount Rainier National Park, the Columbia River Gorge, the Olympic Peninsula, and a wealth of hikes within easy reach of Seattle and Portland. Trail maps, photos, & illustrations.
From city strolls to peaceful rural trails and alpine backcountry treks, this book rates each trail for quality and difficulty, and includes detailed trip notes as well as easy-to-follow directions and useful maps. This edition offers newly updated information on fee and permit requirements. 28 maps.
Iconic sites like Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and Grand Coulee Dam are complemented by those undiscovered places that only a longtime local can show you. From the eastern deserts to the western rainforests, Washington is home to some of the most varied and beautiful places in the country. Iconic sites like Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and Grand Coulee Dam are complemented by those unknown and undiscovered places that only a longtime local like the author can show you.
The most trusted name in outdoor guide writing, Tom Stienstra gives readersnother reason to spend the night under the stars with the newest edition of "oon Outdoors California Camping". Covering every worthwile destination inalifornia, this is the campers guide to finding the best spots in the Goldentate. Families, day-trippers, and seasoned campers looking for a change oface will all find the perfect campground among the options selected by Tom.estinations vary from the Mojave Desert in the south to Redwood forests inhe north and beaches along the Central Coast. This guidebook providespdated, easy-to-use region and trail maps, descriptive keynotes for everyeographical region, and facility and fee information. Detailed descriptionset campers know when they're near a waterfall, scenic overlook, orildflower field. "Moon California Camping" has the details on the bestalifornia camping available.
Discover the best of the PCT for day hikes or weekend jaunts With sweeping views, glorious meadows, towering peaks, and countless lakes and waterfalls, Oregon’s portion of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail includes some of the most beautiful hikes in the country. Let local expert Paul Gerald guide you on 29 unforgettable day and overnight trips. This comprehensive guidebook includes trail maps and elevation profiles, as well as ratings for scenery, trail condition, difficulty, solitude, and accessibility for children. You’ll also find driving directions to trailheads, GPS coordinates for key locations, permit and fee information, and details about what to expect on the trail. The 29 trail profiles are in geographical order from south to north. Traverse the “high road” through Oregon as the PCT crosses Mount Hood National Forest, the Three Sisters Wilderness, Crater Lake National Park, and so much more. Every trip is another adventure!
Award-winning author Tom Stienstra covers over 1,800 RV parks and campgrounds in the latest edition of Moon West Coast RV Camping. Stienstra provides a range of outdoor options that appeal to campers with kids, pets, or recreational equipment, as well as those looking for a beachfront, natural springs, or island retreat. Also included are Steinstra's top picks for the Prettiest Lakes, Best Spots for Wildlife-Viewing, and Best Locations for Fishing. With a variety of RV locations to choose from, helpful hints, and suggestions, Moon West Coast RV Camping gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable camping experience.
Natives and newcomers can agree on one thing: Colorado is a superlative state. It has more Fourteeners than any other state, more microbreweries per capita than any other state, the highest suspension bridge in the world, the world's largest natural hot springs pool, the tallest sand dunes in the United States, and the largest city park system in the country. If you are looking for the perfect place to camp in Colorado, your trip starts with "Moon Colorado Camping." It's the ideal resource for finding campsites--from secluded alpine hike-in spots to convenient roadside stopovers--throughout the entire state. Join expert author Sarah Ryan as she brings you: descriptions of camping options, ranging from state park campgrounds to RV parks; complete contact information and summaries of each campground's scenic features, facilities, and nearby recreation opportunities; expert tips on gear, safety, and first aid, weather, low-impact camping, and camping with kids; easy-to-use regional maps, driving directions to each campground, and details on fees, reservation services, and helpful websites.