Using this complete guide, residents and tourists alike can discover the exciting activities and attractions found in these beautiful and easily accessible parks. From dramatic Mount Baker to lush Paradise near Mount Rainier, from the eerie moonscape of Mount St. Helens to the craggy beaches of the Olympic Peninsula, every destination offers unique rewards to those willing to explore. 83 maps. 90 photos.

* Full-color coffee-table quality hiking guidebook with lush, hand-drawn trail maps * Written by Washington's godfathers of hiking guidebooks, Harvey Manning and Ira Spring * In a state rich with luscious trails, these hikes are the ones you can't miss (or, at least, must start with) 100 Classic Hikes in Washington is the progeny of Washington's first hiking guidebook, and is the best-selling guidebook of all time. There's a reason: it's gorgeous. The photos of trails and vistas are breathtaking. These are hikes you will want to hike, dream about hiking, or both. Based on their more than 100 years of combined experience in Washington's backcountry, Ira Spring and Harvey Manning chose their favorite trails for this compendium of classic hikes. Along with the images and hand-drawn maps, you'll get the authors' first-hand descriptions of the trails they hiked many times over. Featuring spectacular views, flower-filled alpine meadows, lakes and streams, ancient forests, animals and birds, and solitude, these trails will give hikers a taste of Washington's best. Infused with a strong conservation message, this guidebook not only introduces hikers to Washington's gems but encourages them to become active participants in an effort to preserve and, in some cases, reclaim the remaining wilderness.

In 1932, Glacier National Park in Montana and WatertonLakes National Park in Alberta, Canada were joinedtogether to create the world's first International PeacePark. More than a political union, the park was createdin recognition that the beautiful, rare, and delicateecosystems of the northern Rockies shouldn't end atnational or ......

Explore the beauty of Washington's natural landscape with this fully updated guide featuring the 100 best low-impact day hikes in the state—perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb. From the Olympic Peninsula to Mount Rainier and Snoqualmie Pass, The Creaky Knees Guide Washington is a day-hiking guidebook filled with kinder, gentler trails, featuring 100 of the best easy-to-walk hikes throughout the state. Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, this helpful guide includes trail ratings from 1 (worthwhile) to 5 (spectacular) based on water features and other enjoyable factors; topographical maps with elevation profiles; and information at a glance, such as recommended seasons, estimated hiking times, permit and parking fees, and distance and elevation gain. HIKES INCLUDE: ▪ Bridal Veil Falls ▪ Rialto Beach ▪ Beacon Rock ▪ Ginkgo Petrified Forest Trails ▪ Painted Rocks ▪ Chain Lakes Loop ▪ Middle Fork Snoqualmie ▪ Hyak Tunnel ▪ Turnbull National ▪ Wildlife Refuge ▪ and many more! Other titles in Creaky Knees easy hike series include Creaky Knees Oregon, Creaky Knees Northern California, and Creaky Knees Arizona.

The first of a new series of popular family guides combines new material and features in a handy user-friendly format.

The Pacific Northwest has some of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the country, and this guide will lead you to the 75 best day hikes in all of them! For hikers of all ages and abilities, here is your guide to easy hikes in national parks and monuments throughout Washington and Oregon including: • North Cascades National Park • San Juan Islands National Monument • Olympic National Park • Mount Rainier National Park • Mount St. Helens National Monument • Newberry National Volcanic Monument • John Day Fossil Beds National Monument • Crater Lake National Park • Oregon Caves National Monument • Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument • and more! Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, each trail description includes elevation gains and a topographical map; clear, up-to-date driving directions; mileage and estimated hiking time; trail conditions; and more. Creaky Knees hiking guides are perfect for anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb. Also available in the Creaky Knees series: The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California The Creaky Knees Guide Washington

Find the best easy hiking trails across Washington state with this friendly guide to the best 100 day hikes in the state! This day-hiking guidebook features the best 100 low-impact trails in the state from the Olympic Peninsula and Mount Rainier National Park to Eastern Washington. Written in an informative style that will appeal to anyone, regardless of age, the guide covers hikes in 10 regions throughout the state as well urban hikes and walks. Each trail description includes elevation gains, including a topographical map; clear, up-to-date driving directions; mileage and estimated hiking time; trail conditions; and more. Creaky Knees hiking guides are perfect for aging baby boomers, seniors, those traveling with small children, and anyone else interested more in a stroll than a climb. Also available in the Creaky Knees series: The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon The Creaky Knees Guide Northern California The Creaky Knees Guide Pacific Northwest National Parks and Monuments