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Fifty-five trail rides in some of the state's most scenic country. Each description has directions to the trail-heads and information on horse facilities and maps.

This book is written especially for visitors to Washington's Olympic National Park who only have a day or two to explore the area. The concise descriptions of 29 short day trips showcase the best features of the Olympic Peninsula, with information on elevation change, average time required to complete the hike, directions to the trailhead and the key points of each hike. The hikes vary in length but most are less than 5 miles. A ranking from easiest...

For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors. Hiking Mount Rainier National Park features sixty-one of the finest trails in Washington-from short day hikes to backcountry treks. With this comprehensive guide, veteran hikers Heidi Schneider and Mary...

Washington is made for mountain biking, and Mountain Biking Washington is an indispensable guide to some of the best trails in the state. This single volume covers 55 rides and features detailed riding directions, easy-to-follow maps, and instructions on finding the trailheads. Gordon Black forded rivers, got lost, muddy, scratched and endured baking heat to research some of the best rides in Washington.

Whether you're looking for recreation or relaxation, Camping Washington will help you find the ideal spot to pitch your tent, park your trailer, or hook up your RV. This no-nonsense guidebook includes detailed descriptions of nearly 400 public campgrounds, all accessible by passenger vehicle. Packed with information on location, hookups, facilities, activities, reservations, and more, it features everything from RV parks with every modern convenience...

Washington is home to some of the nation's most inspiring and rugged mountains. Rocky summits, glaciers, high mountain lakes, deep glacier-carved valleys, and long, exposed ridges are just some of the rewards awaiting hikers and climbers in the Cascades and Olympic Mountains. From moderate walk-ups and alpine scrambles in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and Olympic Mountains, to technical routes in the North Cascades, and including all of the state's...

Miles of hiking trails surround more than 600 glacier-carved lakes tucked among the craggy peaks of the central Cascade Range that are the centerpiece of this magnificent wilderness. This guide not only covers backpacking options inside the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, but includes many of the popular routes across the highway for a selection of the best overnight hikes in the region.

Lace up your boots and sample forty-seven hikes in the Mount Adams, Indian Paradise, and Trapper Creek Wilderness Areas. Connected by the Pacific Crest Trail, these rugged areas offer very different environments and hiking experiences. Climb the glaciated slopes of Mount Adams along the South Climb Route or the North Cleaver; hike through old-growth forest where Native Americans collected huckleberries each summer; or take in views of the Cascade...