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Judy Bentley - Hiking Washington's History - 9780295990637 - V9780295990637
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Hiking Washington's History

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Description for Hiking Washington's History Paperback. Hiking Washington's History is for hikers, as well as amateur historians, newcomers unfamiliar with the state's history and Northwest natives who know only part of that history. Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Books. Num Pages: 36 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; WQH; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.

Hiking Washington’s History reveals the stories embedded in Washington’s landscape. This trail guide narrates forty historic trails, ranging from short day hikes to three- or four-day backpacking trips over mountain passes. Every region in the state is included, from the northwesternmost tip of the continental United States at Cape Flattery to the remote Blue Mountains in the southeast. Each chapter begins with a brief overview of the region’s history followed by individual trail narratives and historical highlights. Quotes from diaries, journals, letters, and reports, as well as contemporary and historic photographs, describe sites and trails from Washington’s past. Each trail ... Read more

Despite Washington State’s rapid growth, a remarkable number of historic trails have been preserved in national parks, restored by cities and towns, returned to public use by the railroads, or opened to hikers by Native American tribes. Some trails, such as the Iron Goat Trail, have been fully restored and interpreted. Others, such as the Naches Pass Trail, have been abused but survive. Some are easily accessible, such as the Duwamish River Trail in Seattle and the Spokane House trails near Spokane. Others, such as Chief Joseph’s Summer Trail, require a half-day journey just to reach the trailhead.

Hiking Washington’s History is for hikers, amateur historians, newcomers unfamiliar with the state's history, and Northwest natives who know only part of that history. Savor the vicarious experience of a hike from a cozy chair on a rainy winter day, or put your boots on and hit the trail when the sun shines.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Condition
New
Series
Samuel and Althea Stroum Books
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Seattle, United States
ISBN
9780295990637
SKU
V9780295990637
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1

About Judy Bentley
Judy Bentley , who teaches at South Seattle Community College, is an avid hiker and the author of fourteen books for young adults.

Reviews for Hiking Washington's History
Comprehensive and well-researched, Bentley's trail guide breathes life into Washington state's natural landscapes by linking trails to historical events. . . . Whether you're interested in hiking or history, this read satisfies an urge for either.
The Green Life
Sierra Club
Bentley's is the best kind of guidebook: intelligent, well-researched and easy to use.
The Oregonian ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Hiking Washington's History


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