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At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State -- and to do it alone. She had no experience as a long-distance hiker, and the trail was little...

After graduating from college, Jennifer isn't sure what she wants to do with her life. She is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2175-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine. Though her friends and family think she's crazy, she sets out alone to hike the trail, hoping it will give her time to think about what she wants to do next. The next four months are the most physically and emotionally challenging of her life. She quickly discovers...

Art Bernstein offers sixteen engaging stories of strange-but- true events that occurred while he was hiking.

"A guide to more than 50 hikes in Washington State. Includes up-to-date trail information, detailed maps, and clear directions from major access points, as well as information on nearby lodging, restaurants, and events"--

“Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park” features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for thirty-one short, manageable hikes. Veteran author and hiker Erik Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors: majestic spires, Pacific coast beaches, and a rare temperate rain forest ecosystem. Look inside for: • Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures •...

"This guide to hiking with children has been handcrafted for Northwest parents, educators, and caregivers looking for the best 50 trails in the area to hike with kids. 50 Hikes with Kids: Oregon and Washington not only offers detailed hiking information with maps and keys to difficulty, but also adds a layer of fun with plant, wildlife, and natural history to foster kids' genuine lifelong curiosity in our region's flora, fauna, and geology"--

"A guide to the 136 best day hikes in the Washington State region along US 2 from the Sultan Basin to Wenatchee, and from Blewett Pass, Chelan, the Stehekin Valley, and the Entiat River Valley"--

If you're used to tight, tree-lined trails through (often-dripping) evergreens, it's time to enter an entirely different world: the high desert of central and eastern Washington. It's desert, yes--but not the Lawrence of Arabia kind. This landscape of sagebrush and rimrock canyons is starkly beautiful and rich in plant and animal life. It offers mild temperatures in fall, prime wildlife viewing in winter, and an explosion of wildflowers in spring....

CLICK HERE to download the 5 out of 5 star rated hike, "Thirteen Mile Mountain" (not actually 13 miles long!) from Day Hiking Eastern Washington
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One of the comprehensive regional editions in the popular "Day Hiking series" for Washington State

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The first book to cover every worthwhile destination in Washington, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best hikes in Washington state. Descriptive listings include coverage of hikes along the Interstate 90 corridor, all within 90 minutes of Seattle, and the three Washington National Parks: Olympic, Mt. Rainier, and the North Cascades. Families, day-trippers, and seasoned hikers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect trail among...