Outdoor Recreation in the Northwest

West Seattle 101: A Hundred and One Things to Do
by Lori Hinton
Written by Westside native Lori Hinton, West Seattle 101 is a true insider's guide for locals and tourists alike, packed with details for each adventure plus a peek at the colorful characters and history of this thriving community.

The San Juan Islands: Afoot & Afloat
by Marge Mueller, Ted Mueller (Paperback - April 2004)
The popular guide to boating and other recreational activities in Washington's San Juan Islands, updated and including new quick-access features.

One Wheel - Many Spokes: USA by Unicycle
By Lars Clausen (Paperback - April 2004)
This unlikely story of a man riding a unicycle across America reveals an adventurous soul in search of his country and himself.

Back Under Sail - Recovering the Spirit of Adventure
By Miqael Scherer (Hardcover - October 2003)
In Back Under Sail, Micael Scherer takes the reader on a bracing sail through the ever-changing winds and currents of the Alaskan fjords while navigating the equally challenging and unpredictable course of life changed by trauma and loss.

Washington's Wilderness Areas - The Complete Guide
By Kai Huschke, Charles Gurche (Photographer)
With insightful wilderness descriptions, handsomely designed maps, and gorgeous photography, this guide will be a reliable companion for hikers or backpackers in Washington's diverse Wilderness Areas.

A Blistered Kind of Love - One couple's Trial by Trail
By Angela & Duffy Ballard (Trade Paperback - September 2003)
The 20-something Ballards alternate chapters to detail their 2,655-mile backpacking trek along the Pacific Crest Trail, starting at the U.S./Mexico border and ending in Canada.

Hiking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness: Day Hikes and Easy Overnights
by Jeffrey Smoot (Author) (Paperback - May 2003)

Foghorn Outdoors Pacific Northwest Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Hikes in Washington and Oregon (Foghorn Outdoors Series)
by Ron Judd, Dan Nelson (Paperback - May 2002)
Devoted campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, bikers, and golfers agree: Foghorn Outdoors guidebooks are essential for anyone who wants to spend less time planning and more time enjoying the outdoors.

Sea Kayaker's Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker Magazine
by Matt Broze (Contributor), et al (Paperback)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Pacific Northwest
by National Audubon Society, Peter Alden (Editor) (Paperback - May 1998)

Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest, 3rd Edition
by Evie Litton (Paperback)

Mount Rainier: A Climbing Guide
by Mike Gauthier, Bruce Barcott (Paperback - October 1999)

Ski & Snowboard America Pacific Northwest & British Columbia
by Santo Criscuolo (Paperback - November 2000)

National Geographic's Driving Guides to American Pacific Northwest: Oregon, Washington and Alaska (National Geographic's Driving Guides to America)
by Bob Devine (Paperback - March 1998)

Canoe and Kayak Routes of Northwest Oregon
by Philip N. Jones (Paperback - May 1997)

RV Adventures in the Pacific Northwest: A Camping Guide to Washington, Oregon, & British Columbia
by Mike Church, Terri Church (Paperback - March 2000)