Book Description
Olympic National Park is one of the Northwest's most popular destinations, and this newly revised guide offers complete information about visiting the park plus advice about what to see and do throughout Washington's Olympic Peninsula.
Customer Reviews:
Selective guide to good places on Olympic Peninsula.......2000-07-08
The "Best Places" guides are not the most exhaustive guides to the destinations they describe, but they are very efficient because they focus on the attractions, restaurants, lodgings, and other useful information that the locally-based editors consider to be the best. I got this guide for a quickly-organized getaway to the Peninsula and was very happy with the restaurants and lodgings that we found through the book. There are also descriptions of a variety of activities, including museums, fishing, scenic drives, beaches, some shopping, and some hikes, although serious hikers will probably want a more complete guide to the trails. (We used Erik Molvar's Best Easy Day Hikes Olympics.)
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Combining unique travel choices, outdoor adventures, and little-known locales into guides where vacations meet adventures, each title in the Hidden series also offers readers the comfort of detailed maps, Internet information for each listing, author picks, suggested itineraries, and walking and driving tours. Hidden Washington provides the low down on everything from the coolest new Seattle restaurants to the best spots to go sea kayaking by moonlight in the San Juan Islands. Hidden Washington features extensive bed-and-breakfast listings, with profiles of over 100 boutique hotels, guest cottages, and small inns. Author Eric Lucas lives in Chico, CA. Includes 32 maps.
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Best Washington State Travel Book.......2004-11-11
[...] One of my computer-side companions has been Hidden Pacific NW and now Hidden Washington. I've seen a lot of the state and know Eric Lucas knows Washington, so his book is a great reference when needed. What I really like is his "hidden" finds at different places. If you want a book that portrays a true picture of what you might find in Washington and is easy to use, Lucas's book fits the bill. I would recommend it for all visitors and newcomers to the state.
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Written by a local author, this guide includes details about hotels, restaurants, annual events, attractions, nightlife, parks and recreation, real estate, and much more.
Customer Reviews:
Somewhat outdated and little info on Park.......2005-09-04
I was a little disappointed in the book as it did not meet our needs. I was most interested in "inside" info for Olympic National Park such as cool areas off the beaten track and insight into specific campgrounds. However, this book provided nothing beyond what you can easily find on the internet such as number of campsites, bathrooms, etc.
The one time we tried to use the book to find a place to eat (in Forks), we were told that the restaurant that book highly suggested had closed down 2 years ago.
Those who are going to the Peninsula to visit the towns (not the Park) might find this book a good and useful buy, but certainly did not meet our expectations.
Poorly organized and hard to use.......2005-08-23
I recently took a trip to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, and one of the books I took with me was the Insider's Guide. I was disappointed to find that it was the most frustrating guide book that I have ever used. It is so poorly organized! Having the information separated into so many different sections makes it impossible to find anything. For example, I have a son and so I looked at the Kidstuff chapter. It's organized like an alphabet book - which is cute to read but impossible to use. Please re-organize this book - or at least re-do the index. I would like to be able to go to one chapter and find everything in a particular area, not have to read most of the book to find out what's going on in one area.
I do think the book is interesting if you have time to sit and read through the whole thing, but I found it very difficult to find things in it.
Going to Olympic Peninsula? Then buy this book!.......2002-06-07
Insider's Guide to the Olympic Peninsula is a must. The book is well organized and the "inside tips" are great. I have purchased several books on the Peninsula, but they only give you descriptions of the hiking trails, some history and geology. That's good, but I need to know what to do when I am not hiking. That's where the Insider's Guide is great. It gives recommendations and information on restaurants, lodging, museums, stores, festivals and much more (there is some hiking information). Also, it includes websites, other reference books and phone numbers to look into more detail on the towns, etc. If you want to do anything besides hiking for your time in the Olympic Peninsula, then you should purchase this comprehensive book.
A note from one of the authors.......2002-04-10
As one of the co-authors of this travel guide, I just want to point out some of the features that make Insiders' Guide to the Olympic Peninsula stand out from other guides about the area. In writing the book my wife Natalie and I worked to find the shops, lodgings and restaurants that stood out in each town along the Olympic Peninsula - things that were unique to the community. And the same goes for the local recreation opportunities, trails and campgrounds. This book is the result not only of a year of memorable travel and research but also of our years of visiting some favorite places on the Peninsula.
We hope that others will enjoy our first edition and be sure to contact us if you know of revisions for any upcoming editions!
Book Description
Most hiking guides are written by backpackers who occasionally day hike. But most people are day hikers who occasionally backpack! So Sasquatch Books has created a series from the ground up just for them. Written for people who want to get out and sample the vaunted Northwest lifestyle with as little hassle and unpredictability as possible, the fresh style, content, and design will also win sales and loyalty from more experienced hikers. Since the book is organized in the way that people travel -- by major roads and highways -- it's easy to find trails without having to cross-reference three or four different guides. Also included are complete trail descriptions; easy-to-read USGS topo maps with elevation profiles; clear and up-to-date driving directions; overall trail ratings; mileage and estimated hiking time; elevation gain; trail conditions; difficulty level; best season; map references; exploring options; access; permits required; special notes on dogs, bikes, and kids; and where to find more information. A quick-reference chart to season and difficulty level as well as sharp, contemporary black-and-white photographs round out the guide.
Customer Reviews:
Not as easy as you think!.......2007-09-23
This is a very thorough hiking guide, no doubt about it. My only comment besides that is, the author is a VERY experienced hiker; so when he describes a hike as "easy", it might no really be the case! I am young and healthy, but the difficulty level seemed definitely more strenuous than described.
On the other hand, if you are super fit, go for it, the book is good.
good book.......2007-06-27
I bought this book and "Best Easy Day Hikes Olympics" in 5/2007. I found this book, "Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula ...", to be much more substantial.
Let down in the Olympics.......2006-07-31
I had high hopes for this book but, suffice to say, it's no longer in my collection. I have no question but that the author knows his topic. However, like a previous reader, I found myself confused and even lost (at $3.00+ a gallon) trying to follow directions that are too vague and in one case really led me astray.
If you want someone's opinion (and don't we all have one), this book is okay. But do yourself a favor and cross reference suggestions and particularly directions. Or, better yet, just find a better resource. Sure wish I had.
Wouldn't Recommend.......2006-07-31
Just returned from the Olympic Peninsula and found this guidebook to be less helpful than expected. Perhaps things have changed their since the 2002 publication so double check info on hikes before heading out. Had trouble finding trailheads for #61, specific distances would have been helpful in the "Getting There" section, wasted 1 hr and lots of gas trying to find #59 Big Flat,never found it. A confusing time trying to locate #35 Mount Angeles Saddle, trailhead signage doesn't include this name, located it nearly a mile in. Recommend a more current publication.
Concise & Easy to Use.......2005-09-23
I consider myself a moderate hiker and had no trouble traversing the trails described in this book in the time frame stipulated. When I'm hiking I'm not studying flowers or sitting still looking for birds. I usually trot along at the average pace that rangers have told me most hikers do, two miles an hour. That includes stopping to take photos, appreciate views and grazing in the occasional blueberry patch. Mostly, however, I'm there to hike.
Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula is a good, concise, easy-to-use guide that provides perfectly useable directions to trailheads. A pet peeve of mine is wasting valuable outdoors time trying to navigate my way in a car to a trailhead. I never had that problem with this book. In fact, I appreciated the tip provided for the trailhead at the end of the 8-mile gravel road accessed near the Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center. I never would have known this narrow road leads to a trail.
The walks listed are a good assortment for average day hikers. I only tried a few of them (Hoh River Trail being my favorite - not least of which is because there's basically no elevation gain and I saw 25 - 30 Roosevelt elk there!) so I can't vouch for the complaints of other reviewers. However, I've kept the book for future reference, meaning I'd definitely use it again. I can't wait to get back to the Pacific Northwest to explore more of the wonderful wilderness and hiking is the best way to do it.
All in all I'd recommend this book. It's not perfect but for casual day hikers it can be mighty handy.
Book Description
Your insider's guide to the best places and prices
Enjoy the best of Seattle & the Northwest
Whether you want to walk around Seattle's famous Waterfront, eat your way through Pike Place Market, hike in Olympic National Park, or stroll through charming towns on the Olympic Peninsula, the Northwest is a terrific vacation spot. But where to begin? Relax! This friendly guide shows you the way.
Discover:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn't miss - and what you can skip
- The best restaurants and hotels for every budget
- Lots of detailed maps
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- THE BEST BOOK ON THE OLYMPIC COAST, EVER!
- GREAT BOOK IF YOU LIKE HIKING ON THE OLYMPIC COAST
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Exploring Washington's Wild Olympic Coast
David Hooper
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Best Easy Day Hikes Olympics
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ASIN: 0898863546 |
Customer Reviews:
THE BEST BOOK ON THE OLYMPIC COAST, EVER!.......1999-10-22
This is the epitome of good writing. It is an excellent resource for all those who love the Olympic Coast. If you are heading to the Olympics, this book is essential. Filled with fascinating facts, history, details, and so forth, it is the Olympic Coast Bible. Buy this book for all your friends, you won't be disappointed.
GREAT BOOK IF YOU LIKE HIKING ON THE OLYMPIC COAST.......1999-06-20
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BOOK ON HIKING THE OLYMPIC COAST. I HAVE HIKED HALF OF IT AND THE BOOK CAME IN HANDY. IT POINTS OUT A LOT OF LANDMARKS THAT I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE MISSED. ALSO GIVES THE HISTORY OF THE OLYMPIC COAST, AND TELLS WHERE SHIPWRECKS AND MEMORIALS ARE.
Book Description
The Olympic Mountains Fishing Guide is the definitive book on trout fishing in this uniquely bountiful and beautiful Northwest Corner of the United States. Dave Shorett writes from over 40 years of first-hand experience hiking and fishing throughout Olympic National Park and the surrounding Olympic Peninsula. He covers over 100 lakes and 30 streams, provides 15 maps , and describes in detail the most productive locations, the fish they contain, and the best gear and technique for catching them. His guide also includes an Olympic Mountains Fishing Calendar and all the information anglers need on campgrounds, regulations, ranger stations, fly shops and accomodations.
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Walk alongside an award-winning nature artist as she observes, draws, paints, and writes about the majesty of the world's largest temperate rain forest. Richly illustrated, evocative, and highly informative, this careful study is an engaging, first-hand look at an ecological treasure. CBC Not Just for Children Anymore!, 2000 CCBC Choices, 2000 John Burroughs List of Nature Books for Young Readers, 1999 New York Public Library's One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing, 1999 Ohio Reading Circle, 2000 Society of School Librarians International Book Award (Honor Book), 1999-2000
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Footprints in the Olympics: An Autobiography
Chris Morgenroth
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Book Description
The Native tribes of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula share complex histories of trade, religion, warfare, and kinship. Yet few books have depicted the indigenous people of this region from a Native perspective.
"Native Peoples of the Olympic Peninsula" introduces readers to nine tribes: the Elwha Klallam, Jamestown S'Klallam, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Skokomish, Squaxin Island, Quinault, Hoh, Quileute, and Makah. Written by members of the Olympic Peninsula Intertribal Cultural Advisory Committee and enhanced by photographs and maps, the book is divided into sections focusing on each of the tribes. Each section relates the tribe's history, its current cultural and political issues, and its tribal heritage programs. Each section also includes information about places to visit and offers suggestions for further reading.
Customer Reviews:
Olympic tribes, told in the voices of today's leadership.......2007-10-02
This book provides a very good overview of the tribes of the Olympic Peninsula, both their history and contemporary life. It includes many interesting pictures from yesterday and today. Because there are really no other books on these tribes, and very few articles, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the area.
The book includes one chapter on each tribe, written by tribal members under the auspices of the tribal government. As a result, the views of the tribes are inevitably positive. For the most part, they lack any self-criticism though the Quinault chapter admits to historically poor forestry practices. A concluding chapter providing an outside perspective on the tribes as a group might have fleshed out the book nicely, though I can understand the tribes' desire to tell their own story in their own words.
The voices make these tribes come across as "progressive," that is, pretty well assimilated to the white world even while they work to maintain their identities. About half of the tribes have achieved self-government in the last ten years, an uncommon distinction in the US as a whole. Most of them lost their land entirely at some point in the last century and had to get it back one way or another, mostly in the 1930s. A few lost federal recognition during the termination period of Indian history and had to regain that as well. Each chapter shows pride in what the tribe has achieved, its cultural institutions, its businesses, and its ability to make its way in the modern-day Olympic Peninsula.
Inevitably, some readers will criticize the tribes as having "sold out" to European Americans. These chapters make extensive use of written material by outsiders such as white anthropologists, and that too will attract criticism from some quarters. But I think that each tribe made its story its own, emphasizing the present community more than the tragedies of the past.
Most of these tribes are quite small, with several having only 100-400 members. This means that they have a very small talent pool - - less than the number available to a high school creative writing teacher, say. In this light, the quality of writing is stunningly high, and certainly better than an imaginary population of high school writing students. It's definitely worth a read.
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