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The Pacific Northwest offers some of the world's best camping, fishing, hiking, and beachcombing in the world. Whether you are hiking through Redwood National Forest, skiing/snowboarding at Mt. Hood, Bachelor, Shasta, Tahoe...the list goes on.

Get the most out of your journey through the PNW with our collection of guides, maps, tools, and maybe some fun activities for the kids. We offer an extensive and ever-expanding catalog of books and gifts related to the Pacific Northwest region of the United States including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California. Wholesale inquiries welcome.

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Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest
Shells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest
HPC128
$25.95  
Paperback, Rick Harbo, 252 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781550171464
Readable, full-color, comprehensive guide to more than 250 shellfish species. Designed for divers, (with a special identification guide for bi-valves) beachcombers, collectors, marine life students.
California Coastal Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
California Coastal Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC010
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898862614
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Exploring Puget Sound & British Columbia
Exploring Puget Sound & British Columbia
EVE053
$79.99  
Paperback, Stephen Hilson, 130 pages, 15.8 x 12, 9780945265481
Long out-of-print, this much sought reference atlas of nautical charts filled with historical notes and anecdotes has been reissued. Contains 107 pages of charts, 63 color aerial photos and an index listing over 3,000 locations. A must for every boater.
California Coastal Fishes (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
California Coastal Fishes (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC006
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898865707
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a marine science teacher. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Northwest Park and Backyard Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Park and Backyard Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC014
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898862461
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC015
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898862874
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
California Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
California Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC016
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898865325
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Maritime Seattle
Maritime Seattle
ARC001
$24.99  
Paperback, Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society, 128 pages, 6.5 x 95, 738520640
A rich pictorial history weaving the evolution of Seattle and King County waterfronts from marshlands to container terminals using hundreds of archival photos, images and maps. Detailed and authoritative captions bring the book to life.
Northwest Trees (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Trees (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC018
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898863918
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Seamen, Ships, and Cargo
Seamen, Ships, and Cargo
WIC003
$8.00  
Paperback, R. Sheret, 139 pages, 8.5 x 11, 921107102
 The story of ships and crews that moved cargo along the West Coast from the 18th century to the present. From the paddlewheel steamers that served the CA and Yukon gold rushes to container-laden coastal barge traffic and space-age cruise ships.
San Juan Islands Cruiser's Guide (DVD)
VMI001D
$10.00  
DVD, xxx
Limited to stock on hand
Exploring Alaska & British Columbia
Exploring Alaska & British Columbia
EVE054
$79.99  
Spiral-Bound, Stephen Hilson, 126 pages, 12.2 x 15.5, 9780945265597
Reissue of Stephen E. Hilson's original 1976 historical & nautical atlas, covering the west coast of Vancouver Island and north to Skagway, Alaska. Large scale charts filled with historical anecdotes; colored aerial photos and an index of over 3,000 locations.
Best Hike w/Dogs: Oregon 2nd edition
Best Hike w/Dogs: Oregon 2nd edition
MOU054
$19.95  
Paperback, Ellen Morris Bishop, 9781594854903
Where to hike with Fido in Oregon: All trails certified as dog-friendly, dog-fun, and dog-safe. *75 hikes throughout the state--many accessible from urban areas *What to pack for your pooch (the Ten Canine Essentials) and what to include in a doggy first-aid kit *Tips for hiking with minimum...
Marine Life of Pacific Northwest
Marine Life of Pacific Northwest
HPC007
$69.95  
Hardcover, Andy Lamb and Bernard Hanby, 390 pages, 8.75 x 11.5, 9781550173611
A photographic encyclopedia of seaweeds, invertebrates and selected fishes found in NW waters. This is the most comprehensive collection of photos of NW marine life ever published. Includes over 1,400 saltwater plants and animals and 1,700 color photographs.
Ferries of Puget Sound
Ferries of Puget Sound
ARC002
$24.99  
Paperback, Steven Pickens, 128 pages, 6.5 x 95, 738530875
A concise, well-illustrated history of the Washington State ferry system comprising 28 routes and serving 23 million riders annually. Over 200 vintage photos and authoritative text document maritime history and ferry development in Puget Sound.
South Puget Sound Afoot & Afloat, 4th edition
South Puget Sound Afoot & Afloat, 4th edition
MOU006
$16.95  
Paperback, Marge & Ted Mueller, 311 pages, 5.25 x 8.25, 9780898869521
Hiking, biking, picnicking, viewing wildlife is all included in this comprehensive guide. What to do and where to do it when arriving by boat. Covers Seattle to Olympia including Bainbridge Island and Hood Canal. Photos, maps, directions.
North Puget Sound Afoot & Afloat, 3rd edition
North Puget Sound Afoot & Afloat, 3rd edition
MOU013
$16.95  
Paperback, Marge & Ted Mueller, 9780898869514
A fine, updated guide to recreation sites for those cruising by boat, car or afoot. What to do on land after arriving by boat. Covers from Birch Bay to Edmonds, the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Neah Bay. Lively, trusted.
Kayaking Puget Sound & the San Juan Islands
Kayaking Puget Sound & the San Juan Islands
MOU063
$21.95  
Paperback, Rob Casey, 9781594856853
This is a 3rd edition revised version of Randel Washburne's classic guide, "50 Trips, Kayaking Puget Sound, the San Juans, and Gulf Islands" We added 10 new trips and have included info for paddle boarders looking to tour our NW waters.
Orcas Island
Orcas Island
ARC003
$21.99  
Paperback, Orcas Island Historical Society, 6 x 9 pages, 738530980
Frog Girl
Frog Girl
TEN013
$8.99  
Paperback, Paul Owen Lewis, 40 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781582460482
Frogs have been stolen, an earthquake rumbles, a village is in peril. To save her land, a girl must dive beneath the surface of the lake and deep into the spirit world.
Northwest Garden Bugs (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Garden Bugs (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC019
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2 pages, 9780898865318
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Sea Trails Map: North San Francisco Bay, San Rafael to Carquinez Strait
Sea Trails Map: North San Francisco Bay, San Rafael to Carquinez Strait
STMC003
$12.50  
Waterproof Map
The Illustrated Longitude brings a new and important dimension to Dava Sobel's celebrated story. It contains the entire original narrative of? Longitude, redesigned to accompany 183 images chosen by William Andrewes-- from portraits of every important figure in the story to maps and diagrams,...
Sea Trails Map: Suisun Bay, Grizzly Bay, Carquinez Strait to Bethel Island
Sea Trails Map: Suisun Bay, Grizzly Bay, Carquinez Strait to Bethel Island
STMC004
$12.50  
Waterproof Map
Sea Trails Maps are designed for kayakers, paddlers and other boaters. Waterproof maps.
Sea Trails Map: Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz
Sea Trails Map: Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz
STMC101
$12.50  
Waterproof Map
Sea Trails Maps are designed for kayakers, paddlers and other boaters. Waterproof maps.
Sea Trails Map: Richardson Bay
Sea Trails Map: Richardson Bay
STCAD02
$9.00  
Waterproof Map
Sea Trails Maps are designed for kayakers, paddlers and other boaters. Waterproof maps.
Pacific Horizons (DVD)
Pacific Horizons (DVD)
RWP001
$8.00  
DVD, 620591020012
Showcases some of the Northwest's most sought after sea kayaking destinations. This sparkling production captures the essence of kayaking the San Juans, Oregon Coast, Skookumchuck Narrows and Vancouver Is. Wildlife, people, places, paddling. First rate.
The Nature of Alaska (Pocket Guide)
The Nature of Alaska (Pocket Guide)
WFP092
$16.95  
Paperback, James Kavanagh, 9781583552995
America’s last frontier is one of the great natural areas on earth. Alaska’s rugged mountain ranges, lush forests, muskeg-bogs and open tundra are home to a rich array of wildlife including 105 species of mammals, 325 birds, hundreds of fresh and saltwater fishes and thousands of trees, shrubs...
Anacortes
Anacortes
ARC037
$24.99  
Paperback, Bret Lunsford, 128 pages, 6.5 x 8, 9780738571294
Located on the north shore of Fidalgo Island in Washington State's Puget Sound, Anacortes was founded by railroad surveyor Amos Bowman and named in honor of his wife, Anna Curtis; they promoted Anacortes as the 'New York of the West. ' Thousands of years prior to the 1890s boom and bust, Fidalgo...
San Juan Islands Cruising Atlas REVISED 2018 ED.
San Juan Islands Cruising Atlas REVISED 2018 ED.
EVE063
$49.99  
Spiral-Bound, Evergreen Pacific, 66 pages, 11 x 17, 9781934707487
REVISED and UPDATED! All new updated charts and photographs from cover to cover! This atlas is a "must have" for cruising the San Juan Islands. It contains reproductions of large-scale NOAA charts of the San Juan Islands plus overview charts of the Gulf Islands and major gateways...
Lighthouses & Lifesaving on Washington's Outer Coast
Lighthouses & Lifesaving on Washington's Outer Coast
ARC030
$21.99  
Paperback, William S. Hanable, 128 pages, 6.5 x 95, 9780738559711
Washington's storm-ridden outer coast stretches from Cape Disappointment, at the mouth of the Columbia River, to Cape Flattery, at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a distance of about 150 miles. Historians have labeled these waters "the Graveyard of the Pacific" and "the Unforgiving...
Graveyard of the Pacific
Graveyard of the Pacific
HHP016
$9.95  
Paperback, Anthony Dalton, 124 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781926613314
On January 22, 1906, the passenger ship Valencia lost her way in heavy fog and rain and rammed into the deadly rocks at Pachena Point on the west coast of Vancouver Island. As the wreck was shattered by the pounding waves, the survivors clung desperately to the rigging. Few made it the short...
Bijaboji: North to Alaska by Oar
Bijaboji: North to Alaska by Oar
HPC009
$24.95  
Paperback, Betty Lowman Carey, 279 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550173925
Betty Lowman was 22 years old in June 1937 when she climbed into her beloved red dugout canoe Bijaboji and set out on a journey from Puget Sound to Alaska. Traversing some of the most treacherous waters on earth, the journey would have been a risky act for an extreme adventurer in any era; for a...
A Field Guide to Nudibranchs of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Nudibranchs of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC055
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Rick M. Harbo, 8 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550174939
Sometimes called the most colorful creatures on earth, nudibranchs are a type of shell-less marine snail that capture the attention of scuba divers, snorkelers and tide pool-gazers with their bizarre, ornate body forms and incandescent coloration. There are over 300,000 species world-wide and...
Raincoast Chronicles 21: West Coast Wrecks and Other Maritime Tales
Raincoast Chronicles 21: West Coast Wrecks and Other Maritime Tales
HPC133
$24.95  
Paperback, Rick James, 128 pages, 0.3 x 8.3 x 10.5, 9781550175455
In this special edition of Raincoast Chronicles, maritime historian Rick James takes the reader on an authoritative and well-illustrated tour of the most fascinating of BC's shipwrecks. As well as reliving high-seas adventures, we learn the stories behind retired Cape Horn windjammers, solve the...
Insiders' Guide to Seattle
Insiders' Guide to Seattle
GPT105
$8.00  
Paperback, Shelley Seale, 336 pages, 7.9 x 5.5, 9780762755448
A first edition, Insiders' Guide to Seattle is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this thriving city in the Pacific Northwest. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Seattle and its surrounding environs
Best Short Hikes Dogs: Western Washington
Best Short Hikes Dogs: Western Washington
MOU051
$18.95  
Paperback, Dan Nelson, 9781594852671
A must for every trail hound, Best Hikes with Dogs: Western Washington, Second Edition, adds twenty-five new hikes to sixty of the region's most canine-compatible routes. Each trail is carefully selected for its scenic value, its lack of crowds, and its safety for dogs. Hikes range from easy...
The Curve of Time 50th Anniversary Edition
The Curve of Time 50th Anniversary Edition
WHI090
$24.95  
Hardcover, M. Wylie Blanchet, 178 pages, 8.6 x 5.8, 9781770500372
At a time when Vancouver Island was still an extremely remote and sparsely populated backwater, a young widow packed her five children into a 25-foot boat dubbed The Caprice and set off on an adventure. Summer after summer the brave young mother, who became known as "Capi," would set sail and...
Patrol and Rescue Boats on Puget Sound
Patrol and Rescue Boats on Puget Sound
ARC047
$12.99  
Paperback, Chuck Fowler, 128 pages, 9 x 6.5 x 0.3, 9780738575810
The history of impressive battleships, aircraft carriers, and submarines on Puget Sound has been well chronicled. However, the story of the smaller, fast patrol and rescue boats that have protected its vast inland waters is largely unknown. This book, through more than 200 rare images and...
North Pacific Killer Whales & Behaviors Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
North Pacific Killer Whales & Behaviors Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP033
$9.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 188853852X
The North Pacific killer whale behaviors field guide includes illustrations and descriptions of all fifteen common behaviors of the Southern Resident killer whales, Northern Resident killer whales, and the transient killer whales (Orcinius orca). Breaching, back diving, pec-slapping, and...
A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC134
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Phillipa Hudson, 12 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175721
This laminated guide features twenty-six native trees commonly found from Alaska to Oregon, providing common and Latin names accompanied by colour photographs of identifying features such as bark, leaves or needles, flowers, cones, seeds and fruit. Information on identification, range and an...
Fortuna and the Eel River Valley
Fortuna and the Eel River Valley
ARC058
$24.99  
Paperback, Fortuna Depot Museum, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738575223
Nestled along the Eel River in Northern California's Humboldt County, Fortuna has changed and grown according to economic and historical forces. Harvesting, milling, and shipping of redwood lumber provided the economic mainstay for nearly 100 years. The fertile Eel River Valley became known for...
Astoria
Astoria
ARC048
$24.99  
Paperback, Jeffrey H. Smith, Columbia River Maritime Museum, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738575278
Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. It began in 1811 as a small but ambitious fur trading venture of New York entrepreneur John Jacob Astor and his Pacific Fur Company. The town has seen the development of commerce and trade ebb and flow like the tide...
Moon Handbooks: San Diego
Moon Handbooks: San Diego
MOO023
$5.00  
Paperback, Ericka Chickowski, 272 pages, 5.5 x 7.5, 9781598807325
Seasoned writer and outdoor enthusiast Ericka Chickowski offers an insider- view of San Diego, from surfing at San Onofre State Beach to exploring the expansive San Diego Zoo. Ericka includes great trip ideas such as On a Mission, a tour of the city- historical sights, and Surf and Turf, which...
Bridges of the Oregon Coast
Bridges of the Oregon Coast
ARC049
$24.99  
Paperback, Ray Bottenberg, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738548609
In the 1920s and 1930s, Oregon's legendary bridge engineer Conde B. McCullough designed a first-rate collection of aesthetic bridges on the Oregon Coast Highway to enhance an already dramatic and beautiful landscape. The six largest of these, at Gold Beach, Newport, Waldport, Florence,...
Shipwrecks of Coos County
Shipwrecks of Coos County
ARC052
$24.99  
Paperback, H.S. Contino, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738581576
European settlement of Coos County began with a shipwreck. The Captain Lincoln wrecked on the north spit of the Coos Bay in January 1852. The crewmen built a temporary camp out of the ship's sails and named it "Camp Cast-Away" This was the first white settlement in the area. The men eventually...
The Humboldt Wagon Road
The Humboldt Wagon Road
ARC055
$21.99  
Paperback, Marti Leicester, David Nopel, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738576435
This book offers readers an opportunity to ride the historic Humboldt Wagon Road from Chico to Susanville through images that have been collected since the 1860s. Many never-before-published photographs and oral histories tell a story of people who established what has been called this "small...
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
ARC056
$24.99  
Paperback, Susan J.P. O'Hara, Dave Stockton, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738595139
The Eel River in Northern California is the third largest river in the state. Along its banks stand the largest remaining redwood groves in the world. They are preserved within Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Created in 1921 with the purchase of Bolling Grove near Myers Flat by the Save the...
Alaska Wildlife Alaska Wildlife Alaska Wildlife
Alaska Wildlife
WFP014
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551066
Alaska Wildlife introduces commonly seen mammals, marine life and birds. This richly illustrated and detailed guide is printed on laminate material and folds to fit in a pocket. A map of wildlife sanctuaries and parks is provided on the back cover for the vacationer or nature enthusiast.
Washington State Trees & Wildflowers Washington Trees & Wildflowers Washington Trees & Wildflowers
Washington State Trees & Wildflowers
WFP017
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551202
Washington State Trees and Wildflowers is a pocket-sized, folding nature guide highlighting the most commonly seen trees and wildflowers in Washington. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information on the trail or in your backyard. Distinctive color...
Alaska Birds Alaska Birds Alaska Birds
Alaska Birds
WFP018
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551226
Alaska Birds is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great...
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