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For the aging baby boomer who likes to walk but not too much, this day-hiking guide is filled with kinder, gentler trails throughout Washington State. The book's 100 trails are divided into 11 regions, including the Olympic Peninsula, Mount Rainier National Park, and Southeastern Washington. There's also a section on urban strolls.

The first book to cover every worthwhile destination in Washington, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best hikes in Washington state. Descriptive listings include coverage of hikes along the Interstate 90 corridor, all within 90 minutes of Seattle, and the three Washington National Parks: Olympic, Mt. Rainier, and the North Cascades. Families, day-trippers, and seasoned hikers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect trail among...

"Humorous, approachable guide for aspiring backpackers, part critique of modern backpacking culture and part how-to guide"--

"Guide to 50 destinations around Washington state, each with a featured wildflower and brief history of the area"--

There and back-what every new backpacker needs to know A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single book. How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild bundles up everything you need to prep for your first-ever backpacking adventure-so you can explore the back country with confidence. Start strong with an essential equipment guide geared toward beginners. Discover how to choose a campsite and follow along with camp setup and breakdown directions....

"Imagine hiking along a wooded trail in Washington and stumbling upon the stone foundation of a crumbled building or rusted railroad ties from an abandoned Northern Pacific Railway line. Hiking through History Washington profiles 40 hikes (all trails, of varying degrees of difficulty), will go beyond simply stating miles and directions and GPS coordinates for each hike to include rich descriptions of the history underfoot. This book is the perfect...