The Pacific Northwest is heaven for people who enjoy outdoor recreation. The forests, lakes, and rivers provide plenty of places to enjoy such outdoor activities as camping, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. These books are filled with information to help you find and enjoy your outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon and Washington.
Moon Outdoors: Pacific Northwest Camping
Moon Outdoors/Tom Stienstra
A comprehensive guide to campgrounds and campsites in Washington and Oregon. The book includes camping information and tips, equipment lists, first aid, and much more.
Waterfall Lover's Guide: Pacific Northwest
This guide contains the information needed to find and visit over 550 falls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Each fall is rated on a scale from exceptional to uninspiring. Waterfall magnitude, watershed size, elevation, and seasonality data are included. Instructions on how to access each falls - by boat, trail, or car - are provided, as well as maps or directions.
"Day Hiking" Series from The Mountaineers Books
The new "Day Hiking" series from The Mountaineers Books are excellent Washington hiking guide books . Regions covered include the Snoqualmie Region, the South Cascades, and the Olympic Peninsula. The series also includes a book on Oregon Coast day hikes.Backpacking Washington
Covering Washington's backcountry trails, this guide book will help you plan trips ranging from three days to two weeks. Descriptions of scenery, popularity, difficulty, mileage, elevation gain, length of trail, and shuttle distance are provided, along with tips and maps.Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast
This guide book covers kayak routes along the Pacific Northwest coast from Oregon to British Columbia. In addition to details about over 30 different kayak routes, the book provides tips on equipment, rentals, weather, and tours.Foghorn Outdoors Washington Fishing
This guidebook is written by Terry Rudnick, a fisherman experienced in waters throughout the state of Washington. The Foghorn series also offers fishing guides for Alaska and California.