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Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and The San Juan Islands, 2nd edition
Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and The San Juan Islands, 2nd edition
INT158
$90.00  
Paperback, Migael M. Scherer, 9780071420396
Fully updated by the author. New edition features 120 color photos, 75 chartlets and lay-flat binding for ease of use underway. Full of practical information and precise piloting instructions. Sets high standards for cruising guides everywhere.
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.
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.
Cruising Atlas for Northwest Waters 2019 Edition
Cruising Atlas for Northwest Waters 2019 Edition
EVE065
$69.99  
Spiral-Bound, Evergreen Pacific, 16.8 x 12, 9781934707111
Major updates throughout as of December 2019! It's like having 8 atlases in one! This large scale, large coverage atlas contains the reproduction of government charts covering from Olympia, WA, to Queen Charlotte Sound (following the "inside passage" on the east side of Vancouver Island). It...
River Cruising Atlas: Columbia, Snake, Willamette, 2014 Edition
River Cruising Atlas: Columbia, Snake, Willamette, 2014 Edition
EVE059
$59.99  
Spiral-Bound, 9781934707210
This popular atlas of the Columbia, Snake and Willamette rivers contains large-scale reproductions of NOAA charts for the Columbia River from its mouth to the Tri-Cities, the Snake River from the Tri-Cities to Lewiston, Idaho, and the Willamette River from Portland to Newberg. Major facilities...
Charlie's Charts: NORTH TO ALASKA 6th Edition (Covers the Inside Passage) - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: NORTH TO ALASKA 6th Edition (Covers the Inside Passage) - Guide Book
IHP_CHC009*
$59.95  
Paperback, Charles and Margo Wood, 276 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781951116392
This edition was prepared using the original maps and photos with many new photos added. Some valuable information has also been updated to accommodate the mariner undertaking this voyage. While this edition has been revised for an updated look, we have made every effort to maintain the...
Yachtsman Northern California Chart Book, 12th edition
Yachtsman Northern California Chart Book, 12th edition
MIK013
$56.95  
Spiral-Bound, 43 pages, 16.75 x 12
Consists of 16 NOS charts covering Point Sur to the CA/OR border. Includes 1,000 miles of coverage for cruising the Delta between Sacramento and Stockton.
Cruising Guide to Central & Southern California
Cruising Guide to Central & Southern California
INT070
$55.00  
Paperback, Brian Fagan, 368 pages, 7.75 x 95, 9780071374644
The only guide to this rewarding coast providing seamless coverage from San Francisco to Mexico. Concentrates on the mainland and offshore islands between Point Conception and Ensenada. Photos of each port and anchorage as seen from the water.
The Forests of California: A California Field Atlas
The Forests of California: A California Field Atlas
IPS142
$55.00  
Flexi, Obi Kaufmann, 640 pages, 5.75 x 7.5, 9781597144797
The first book of a major new trilogy from artist-naturalist Obi Kaufmann From the author of  The California Field Atlas  (#1  San Francisco Chronicle  Best Seller) comes a major work that not only guides readers through the Golden State’s forested lands, but also presents a profoundly...
The Coasts of California: A California Field Atlas
The Coasts of California: A California Field Atlas
HEY015
$55.00  
Flexi, Obi Kaufmann, 672 pages, 6 x 9, 9781597145510
An epic, gloriously illustrated journey up and down California’s shoreline California’s coastline is world famous, an endless source of fascination and fantasy, but there is no book about it like this one. Obi Kaufmann, author-illustrator of  The California Field Atlas  and  The Forests of...
The Deserts of California - A California Field Atlas - Book
The Deserts of California - A California Field Atlas - Book
HEY016
$55.00  
flexibound, Obi Kaufmann, 576 pages, 5.5 x 1.9 x 7.9", 9781597146180
A magnificent illustrated journey into California’s famed deserts and the astonishingly abundant life they contain. A San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller! From Obi Kaufmann, author-illustrator of the best-selling California Field Atlas, comes a grand adventure through time, geography, and...
Charlie's Charts: U.S. PACIFIC COAST - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: U.S. PACIFIC COAST - Guide Book
IHP_CHC002*
$54.95  
Paperback, Charles and Margo Wood, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196363
This cruising guide is a proven reference for safe navigation of the challenges for travel along the US Pacific Coast. It clearly describes the choices of routes for travel along the coast: harbor-hopping, inshore and offshore routes and discusses weather, crossing bars and safety issues. A...
Yachtsman Southern California Chart Book, 8th edition
Yachtsman Southern California Chart Book, 8th edition
MIK007
$51.95  
Spiral-Bound, Don Abbott, 46 pages, 16.75 x 12
Updated and presented in a much handier, smaller format. 15 NOS charts covering Point Sur to the Mexico/California border including enhanced Catalina Island coverage.
Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America
Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America
RAN657
$50.00  
Hardcover, Matika Wilbur, 416 pages, 10 x 10, 9781984859525
NEW YORK TIMES   BESTSELLER • A photographic and narrative celebration of contemporary Native American life and cultures, alongside an in-depth examination of issues that Native people face, by celebrated photographer and storyteller Matika Wilbur of the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes. “This...
Transformations: The George and Colleen Hoyt Collection of Northwest Coast Art
Transformations: The George and Colleen Hoyt Collection of Northwest Coast Art
UWP013
$50.00  
Hardcover, Rebecca J. Dobkins & Tasia D. Riley, 216 pages, 9 x 12, 9781930957855
Since the 1980s, Oregon-based art collectors George and Colleen Hoyt have amassed one of the finest private collections of Northwest Coast art in the United States. Transformations traces the history of contemporary Northwest Coast Native art since the 1950s. Included are works by some of the...
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...
Compact Chart Book for Washington Waters
Compact Chart Book for Washington Waters
EVE066
$49.99  
Paperback, 94 pages, 15 x 10, 9781934707593
Compact Chart Book for Washington Waters, comprised of 94 pages in a saddle stitch binding. Includes 43 pages of large scale charts of harbors and bays, aids to navigation, U.S. and Canadian Customs information, Facilities index, Index of Islands, Bays, Harbors, Passages, Towns, and special...
Puget Sound - A Boater's Guide: First Edition
Puget Sound - A Boater's Guide: First Edition
DPL001
$49.95  
Paperback, Laurence and Anne Yeadon-Jones, 176 pages, 10.5 x 8.5, 9780973986518
Explore the most southerly and protected boating region in the Pacific Northwest with the Yeadon-Jones as they travel below 48° North to Puget Sound, from Port Townsend to Olympia, Lake Washington and Hood Canal. Written in their signature personal style and illustrated with colourful hand-...
Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay: 3rd Edition Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay: 2nd Edition
Cruising Guide to San Francisco Bay: 3rd Edition
IHP_CGSF
$49.95  
Paperback, Carolynn & Bob Mehaffy, 248 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196448
THE BOOK Cruising sailors around the world know that San Francisco Bay is an excellent cruising area, but few know of the multitude of destinations available here. Within a few hours’ sail of each other are the generally cool City Front and the often sunny Alameda Island, busy Sausalito and...
The California Field Atlas
The California Field Atlas
HEY006
$45.00  
Flex, Obi Kaufmann, 552 pages, 6 x 8, 9781597144025
#1  San Francisco Chronicle  Best Seller  #10 SCIBA Best Seller Winner the 2018 NCIBA Book of the Year Award (Regional Interest). This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path and outside normal conceptions of California, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies, and...
Mushrooms Demystified
Mushrooms Demystified
RAN294
$42.00  
Paperback, David Arora, 9780898151695
Simply the best and most complete mushroom field guide and reference book, MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED includes descriptions and keys to more than 2,000 species of mushrooms, with more than 950 photographs. Mushroom authority David Arora provides a beginner's checklist of the 70 most distinctive and...
Yachtsman Northwest Chart Book, 4th Edition 2020
Yachtsman Northwest Chart Book, 4th Edition 2020
MIK011
$39.95  
Spiral-Bound, 16.75 x 12
Covers Washington waters from the Columbia River to the Canadian border including Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. NOS charts are reprinted along with considerable additional information. 
Proud Raven, Panting Wolf: Carving Alaska's New Deal Totem Parks
Proud Raven, Panting Wolf: Carving Alaska's New Deal Totem Parks
UWP006
$39.95  
Hardcover, Emily L. Moore, 288 pages, 7 x 10, 9780295743936
Among Southeast Alaska's best-known tourist attractions are its totem parks, showcases for monumental wood sculptures by Tlingit and Haida artists. Although the art form is centuries old, the parks date back only to the waning years of the Great Depression, when the US government reversed its...
Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California
Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California
RAN470
$35.00  
Paperback, Noah Siegel & Christian Schwarz, 608 pages, 7.6 x 1.3 x 9.5, 9781607748175
A comprehensive and user-friendly field guide for identifying the many mushrooms of the northern California coast, from Monterey County to the Oregon border.   Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast  will help beginning and experienced mushroom hunters alike to find and identify mushrooms, from...
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
IPS259
$35.00  
Hardcover, Robin Wall Kimmerer , 456 pages, 6 x 9, 9781571311771
A   New York Times   Bestseller A   Washington Post   Bestseller A   Los Angeles Times   Bestseller Named a "Best Essay Collection of the Decade" by Literary Hub A Book Riot "Favorite Summer Read of 2020" A Food Tank Fall 2020 Reading Recommendation Updated...
The Salmon Sisters: Harvest & Heritage: Seasonal Recipes and Traditions that Celebrate the Alaskan Spirit
The Salmon Sisters: Harvest & Heritage: Seasonal Recipes and Traditions that Celebrate the Alaskan Spirit
PGN416
$35.00  
Hardcover, Emma Teal Laukitis , Claire Neaton, 272 pages, 8 x 11, 9781632174338
"A cookbook that celebrates abundance, and pays tribute to precious landscapes that offer us such satisfying meals." Food & Wine magazine Follow the Salmon Sisters as they celebrate the seasons through the food, traditions, and rituals of their Alaskan home. Lush photography,...
The Coastal Forager's Cookbook: Feasting Wild in the Pacific Northwest
The Coastal Forager's Cookbook: Feasting Wild in the Pacific Northwest
IPS274
$35.00  
Hardcover, Robin Kort , 224 pages, 7 X 10, 9781771514088
A collection of 40 recipes that showcase foraged ingredients from the Pacific Northwest coast. Long-time West Coast forager and the chef behind the popular Swallow Tail Supper Club, Robin Kort’s approach to cooking is a blend of simplicity and experimentation. Showcasing foraged...
The Ghost Forest - Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods - Book
The Ghost Forest - Racists, Radicals, and Real Estate in the California Redwoods - Book
HCT059
$35.00  
Hardcover, Greg King, 480 pages, 6.5 x 9.6 x 1.8", 9781541768673
The definitive story of the California redwoods, their discovery and their exploitation, as told by an activist who fought to protect their existence against those determined to cut them down. Every year millions of tourists from around the world visit California’s famous redwoods. Yet few who...
Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary
Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary
WPC077
$34.99  
Paperback, Daniel E. Moerman, 9780881929874
In Native American Medicinal Plants, anthropologist Daniel E. Moerman describes the medicinal use of more than 2700 plants by 218 Native American tribes. Information -- adapted from the same research used to create the monumental Native American Ethnobotany -- includes 82 categories of medicinal...
Living Within the Wild: Personal Stories & Beloved Recipes from Alaska
Living Within the Wild: Personal Stories & Beloved Recipes from Alaska
IPS187
$34.99  
Paperback, Jack Kerouac, 192 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780802130747
Living Within the Wild   features over 100 original recipes, accompanied by personal stories and stunning photographs, to illustrate the lives of one Alaska family that has learned to live well amidst the intense but scenic backcountry of Alaska. "When I stayed five nights at Winterlake...
Charlie's Charts: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - Guide Book
Charlie's Charts: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - Guide Book
IHP_CHC004*
$34.95  
Paperback, Holly Scott, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196318
Compiled with the Southern California cruiser in mind, this first edition of a new cruising guide focuses on Southern California and extends into Mexico. We’ve combined the Pacific Coast Guide with the Mexico Guide and made one up-to-date, detailed cruising guide. It is the newest guide out...
Fish-n-Map: CALIFORNIA LAKE MAPS
Fish-n-Map: CALIFORNIA LAKE MAPS
FMC024
$34.95  
Spiral-Bound, 85 pages, 18.5 x 16.5, 761428040015
UPDATED MAY OF 2018  Overall atlas size increased to 18 1/2" x 13 1/2" Most lakes are now shown in 3 color Lakes with longitude and latitude grids are scaled in NAD 83 Fish Habitat Areas are identified on most lakes including submerged rock rubble reefs, submerged vegetation, shoreline...
Oregon Wine + Food - Cookbook
Oregon Wine + Food - Cookbook
IPS256
$34.95  
hardcover, Danielle Centoni, Kerry Newberry, 256 pages, 10 x 8 x 1", 9781773271941
Oregon Wine + Food charts the history of this region’s celebrated terroir through the stories of its renegade winemakers and recipes from some of the best chefs across the state. Over the past fifty years, Oregon has evolved into a top wine destination, distinguished by its ideal growing...
The Rogue River – A Comprehensive Guide from Prospect to Gold Beach: 3rd Edition
The Rogue River – A Comprehensive Guide from Prospect to Gold Beach: 3rd Edition
IRP007
$33.00  
Spiral, Matt Leidecker, 96 pages, 6 x 11, 9780989205856,
The Rogue River – A Comprehensive Guide from Prospect to Gold Beach (2nd Edition - 2015)  was published in 2008. After the successful debut of the Middle Fork Guidebook in 2006, Matt began to research his next project. He had heard quite a bit about the Rogue River from the Oregon driftboat...
Hiking Mount Rainier National Park: A Guide To The Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures
Hiking Mount Rainier National Park: A Guide To The Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures
GPT241
$32.95  
Paperback, Mary Skjelset & Heidi Radlinski, 352 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493032020
Fully updated and revised,  Hiking Mount Rainier  is a comprehensive and concise guide to the well-maintained trails nestled between the two major metropolises of the Pacific Northwest. Included are sixty hike descriptions for hikers of all ages and skill levels.
Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate
Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate
IPS140
$30.00  
Hardcover, Mark Kurlansky, 416 pages, 7.5 x 9, 9781938340864
"Henry David Thoreau wrote, 'Who hears the fishes when they cry?' Maybe we need to go down to the river bank and try to listen." In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing in his long and award-winning career, Mark Kurlansky, best-selling author of   Salt   and...
Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates
Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates
WPC127
$29.99  
Flex, David Moskowitz, 364 pages, 6 x 0.9 x 8.5, 9780881929492
It's possible to safely see fascinating wildlife—if you know what to look for and where, and if you understand what you see—whether you are far from civilization or right in your own backyard.  Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest  includes illustrated descriptions for more than 180 mammals,...
Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
WPC137
$29.99  
Flexibound, Robert Michael Pyle, 464 pages, 5.9 x 1.1 x 8.5 inches, 9781604696936
A comprehensive field guide to the butterflies of the Pacific Northwest from a renowned expert Easy to use and beautifully illustrated with more than 600 color photographs and nearly 200 maps,  Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest  is a must-have for nature lovers in Washington, Oregon,...
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition
HPC053
$29.95  
Paperback, Andy Lamb & Phil Edgell, 335 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550174717
Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prize-winning underwater photographer, this book identifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labeled sketches. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen;...
Coastal Trails of Northern California: Including Best Dog Friendly Beaches
Coastal Trails of Northern California: Including Best Dog Friendly Beaches
GPT222
$29.95  
Paperback, Linda & David Mullally, 352 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493026036
Coastal Trails of Northern California Including Best Dog Friendly Beaches  is a hiking guide to between 40 and 45 of the best coastal trails in Northern California including dog friendly beaches. Look inside for detailed hike descriptions, miles and directions, maps, and color photos for each...
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
WPC138
$29.95  
Flexicover, Mark Turner, 512 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780881927450
Featuring more than 1240 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide will remain a trusted, authoritative trailside reference for years to come. It describes and illustrates 1220 commonly encountered species, both native and nonnative, including perennials, annuals, and shrubs....
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
GPT244
$29.95  
Paperback, Eva, Ph.D Begley, 432 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493031849
Plants of Northern California is the complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this handy volume enables both amateur and...
Northwest Coast Indian Art: An Analysis of Form, 50th Anniversary Edition
Northwest Coast Indian Art: An Analysis of Form, 50th Anniversary Edition
UWP005
$29.95  
Paperback, Bill Holm, 144 pages, 7.5 x 9, 9780295994277
The 50th anniversary edition of this classic work on the art of Northwest Coast Indians now offers color illustrations for a new generation of readers along with reflections from contemporary Northwest Coast artists about the impact of this book.  The masterworks of Northwest Coast Native...
Art of the Northwest Coast, 2nd Edition
Art of the Northwest Coast, 2nd Edition
UWP008
$29.95  
Paperback, Aldona Jonaitis, 416 pages, 6.75 x 9.75, 9780295748559
Originally published in 2006,  Art of the Northwest Coast   offers an expansive history of this great tradition, from the earliest known works to those made at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Although non-Natives often claimed that First Nations cultures were disappearing,...
Olympic National Park: A Natural History
Olympic National Park: A Natural History
UWP007
$29.95  
Paperback, Tim McNulty, 352 pages, 6 x 9, 9780295743288
Renowned for its old-growth rain forest, wilderness coast, and glaciated peaks, Olympic National Park is a living laboratory for ecological renewal, especially as the historic Elwha River basin regenerates in the wake of dam removal. In this classic guide to the park, Tim McNulty invites us into...
Backpacking California: Mountain, Foothill, Coastal & Desert Adventures in the Golden State
Backpacking California: Mountain, Foothill, Coastal & Desert Adventures in the Golden State
AVK092
$29.95  
Paperback, 512 pages, 6 x 9, 9780899979588
Prepare for a Lifetime of Awe-Inspiring Adventures In California, backpackers can explore wild beaches, enjoy colorful canyonlands, hike amid stunning granite peaks, relax in wildflower meadows, and circle glacier-clad mountains. Discover 74 of California’s best and most diverse backpacking...
Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California: From Tuolumne Meadows to the Oregon Border
Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California: From Tuolumne Meadows to the Oregon Border
AVK093
$29.95  
Paperback, Jordan Summers, 384 pages, 6 x 9, 9780899978420
The PCT’s #1 Guide for More Than 45 Years First published in 1973,   The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 1, California   quickly established itself as the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned,   Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California   starts in Yosemite...
Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California: From the Mexican Border to Tuolumne Meadows
Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California: From the Mexican Border to Tuolumne Meadows
AVK094
$29.95  
Paperback, Laura Randall, 352 pages, 6 x 9, 9780899978406
The PCT’s #1 Guide for More Than 45 Years First published in 1973,   The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 1, California   quickly established itself as the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned,   Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California   starts at the...
Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington: From the California Border to Canada
Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington: From the California Border to Canada
AVK095
$29.95  
Paperback, Jordan Summers, 344 pages, 6 x 9
The PCT’s #1 Guide for More Than 45 Years First published in 1974,   The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 2, Oregon & Washington   quickly established itself as the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned,   Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington...
The Deerholme Foraging Book: Wild Foods and Recipes from the Pacific Northwest
The Deerholme Foraging Book: Wild Foods and Recipes from the Pacific Northwest
IPS163
$29.95  
Paperback, Bill Jones, 264 pages, 7 x 10, 9781771510455
The Deerholme Foraging Book  is the ultimate book for foraging in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring local edible plants, sea vegetables, and shellfish as well as an overview of mushroom foraging, the book serves as an introduction to the world of wild food. Identification and sourcing...
Cedar: Tree of Life to the Northwest Coast Indians
Cedar: Tree of Life to the Northwest Coast Indians
UWP009
$29.95  
Paperback, Hilary Stewart, 192 pages, 9 x 10, 9780295974484
From the giant cedar of the rainforest came a wealth of raw materials vital to the way of life, art and culture of the early First Nations people of the Northwest Coast. All parts of the cedar tree had many uses. From the wood, skilled men made ocean-going canoes, massive post-and- beam...
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Third Edition
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Third Edition
HPC164
$29.95  
Paperback, Nancy Turner, 272 pages, 7 x 9, 9781550179149
For many thousands of years the lands and waters of Haida Gwaii have been home to the Haida . Plants of Haida Gwaii , written with the cooperation and collaboration of Haida knowledge holders and botanical experts, is a detailed and insightful record of the traditional uses of over 150 species...
Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection, 10th Anniversary Edition
Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection, 10th Anniversary Edition
IPG104
$29.95  
Paperback, Matt Dembicki, 248 pages, 8 x 8, 9781682752739
2010 Maverick Award winner, 2011 Aesop Prize Winner—Children’s folklore section, and a 2011 Eisner Award Nominee. All cultures have tales of the trickster—a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. He disrupts the order of...
Luschiim’s Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines
Luschiim’s Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines
HPC168
$29.95  
Paperback, Dr Luschiim Arvid Charlie, 288 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550179453
An invaluable compendium of Hul′q′umi′num′ traditional knowledge. Respected Cowichan Tribe Elder and botanical expert, Luschiim Arvid Charlie, began his education in early childhood, learning from his great grandparents and others of their generation.  Luschiim’s Plants  represents his...
A Taste of Washington: Favorite Recipes from the Evergreen State
A Taste of Washington: Favorite Recipes from the Evergreen State
FAR037
$29.95  
Hardcover, Michele Morris, 208 pages, 9 x 10, 9781560376026
Featuring 120 recipes from 68 of the Evergreen State's best restaurants, bistros, cafes, lodges, and bed-and-breakfasts,  A Taste of Washington , includes classic Northwest fare as well as flavor fusions of global cuisines. For a fresh take on fabulous food, sample these irresistible dishes:...
Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, Revised Edition
Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, Revised Edition
WPC171
$29.95  
Flexi, Steve Trudell, 416 pages, 6.5 x 8.5, 9781643260860
In  Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest , Steve Trudell describes and illustrates 493 species of the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms found in Oregon, Washington, southern British Columbia, Idaho, and western Montana. With helpful identification keys and...
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California: Completely Revised and Expanded
The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California: Completely Revised and Expanded
IPS277
$29.95  
J. Duane Sept , 320 pages, 6x9, 9781990776076
Newly revised and expanded, this guide to the most common animals and plants of the California seashore is a must-have companion for any curious beach visitor. Look no further than  The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California  for the essential tidal guidebook. More than...
Hiking Waterfalls Northern California: A Guide to the Region's Best Waterfall Hikes - Book
Hiking Waterfalls Northern California: A Guide to the Region's Best Waterfall Hikes - Book
GPT274
$29.95  
Paperback, Tracy Salcedo, 288 pages, 6.1 x 0.6 x 8.8", 9781493067015
Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 120 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness
Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 120 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness
WPC129
$27.99  
Paperback, Scott Kloos, 416 pages, x 9.5, 9781604696578
Unleash the healing power of wild plants Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants  is an accessible introduction to finding and using wild plants for health and wellness. Beginners seeking reliable advice and experienced practitioners on the hunt for new information alike will delight in the plant...
The Alaska From Scratch Cookbook
The Alaska From Scratch Cookbook
MPS187
$27.99  
hardcover, Maya Wilson, 272 pages, 7.8 x 9.4, 9781635650631
From Alaska from Scratch blogger Maya Wilson comes a beautifully scenic cookbook celebrating Alaska and its ocean-to-table, homemade food culture. When Maya Wilson and her three kids transplanted to Alaska in 2011, she didn’t know what to expect. But what she ended up finding was home—and she...
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
LPP012
$27.95  
Paperback, Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon, 528 pages, 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches, 9781772130089
This classic, bestselling field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. Areas covered are the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including...
SEATTLE-VANCOUVER from Space ROLLED POSTER
SEATTLE-VANCOUVER from Space ROLLED POSTER
ASP007
$27.95  
Laminated Map, 39 x 26
Seattle - Vancouver consists of Landsat satellite imagery with overlaid map information. This image-map spans the area from Whistler in the north, Hope to the east, Cape Flattery to the west and Olympia, WA, to the south. To our knowledge, this is the only map which covers the area between...
Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition
Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition
LPP030
$27.95  
Paperback, David Fix, Andy Bezener, 384 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780986786273
Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond. If you're...
Audubon Guide to the Pacific Northwest
Audubon Guide to the Pacific Northwest
RAN201
$27.95  
Paperback, National Audubon Society, 428 pages, 4.25 x 7.75, 9780679446798
A fine, compact and sturdy regional guide to birds, animals, trees, wildflowers, insects, weather, nature preserves and much more that makes the Northwest unique. 1,500 color photos, drawings and maps bring the subjects to life. A little gem of a guide.
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
ARC092
$26.99  
Paperback, Alessandro Baccari Jr., 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738528977
Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's top tourist destination, but its history is much richer and more important than today's quaint attractions suggest. Indeed, many of these well-known sights were developed only in the last few decades. The early wharf, originally known as Meigg's Wharf, was...
Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide
Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide
IPS006
$26.99  
Paperback, Gary A. Laursen & Neil McArthur, 224 pages, 6 x 9, 9781943328499
For the seriously dedicated as well as the merely curious ’shroomer,  Alaska’s Mushrooms  is a wide-ranging guide to the fungi of the Last Frontier. The book, featuring detailed descriptions of 114 species, includes: color photographs; family and common names; genus and...
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Completely Revised and Expanded 2019
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Completely Revised and Expanded 2019
HPC159
$26.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550178371
The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more.  The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest  is a portable and...
California Road and Recreation Atlas 11th Ed.
California Road and Recreation Atlas 11th Ed.
BEN037
$26.95  
Paperback, Benchmark Maps, 9781734315035
Benchmark California Road & Recreation Atlas  All New Landscape Maps™ National Forest land ownership (private in-holdings) are shown in addition to forest boundaries Updated road conditions compiled from annual Motor-Vehicle Use (MVU) data by US Forest Service...
Washington Road and Recreation Atlas 2021 9th Ed.
Washington Road and Recreation Atlas 2021 9th Ed.
BEN035
$26.95  
Paperback, Benchmark Maps, 128 pages, 9781734315011
Benchmark s Washington Road & Recreation Atlas is the one guide needed to explore every corner of the Evergreen State. Field-checked Landscape MapsTM show complete road detail, classed by use and surface, and the updated Recreation Guide has several recreation categories organized by region...
Oregon Road and Recreation Atlas 9th Edition
Oregon Road and Recreation Atlas 9th Edition
BEN033
$26.95  
Paperback, Benchmark Maps, 116 pages, 10 x 15, 9780929591766
Oregonians love their state, Benchmark's home state, and they love this atlas. They rave about how clearly it maps the roads - ALL of them - and its accuracy, page overlap, and how easy it is to find landmarks. The Landscape Maps in the latest edition are dramatically improved, with better...
Adventures on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
Adventures on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
PMP012
$26.95  
Paperback, Peter Vassilopoulos
Venturing by boat on the West Coast of Vancouver Island gives access to areas many people dream about.   This book reflects on destinations on the west side of the island, including inlets, sounds, harbours and small villages that the author has visited. The book discusses alternative ways...
Discovering the John Muir Trail: An Inspirational Guide to America’s Most Beautiful Hike
Discovering the John Muir Trail: An Inspirational Guide to America’s Most Beautiful Hike
NBN034
$26.95  
Paperback, Damon Corso, 192 pages, 7.5 x 9.5, 9781493031245
From beginners to thru-hikers,  Discovering the John Muir Trail  has something for anyone that wants a connection with what  Backpacker Magazine  has called “The best hike in the world.” Taking on the JMT is a pilgrimage because of both its beauty and...
Oregon's Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide
Oregon's Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide
MOU112
$26.95  
Paperback, Oregon Wild, 320 pages, 7 x 10, 9781680512014
Dripping coastal forests of giant Douglas-firs, high desert groves of massive ponderosa pines, and lush mixed conifer forests surrounding jagged Cascade peaks--Oregon’s ancient forests are one of the region’s most precious treasures, providing not only vital habitat for fish and wildlife but...
Mushrooms of Northwest North America
Mushrooms of Northwest North America
LPP042
$26.95  
Paperback, Helene Schalkwijk-Barendsen, 416 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781772130874
This book is the first comprehensive field guide to the mushrooms of the Northwest - that region which covers the area from Alaska to northern California and from Saskatchewan and Montana to the Pacific Coast. A total of 550 species are meticulously illustrated and dealt with in the text. With...
Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition
Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition
HPC167
$26.95  
Paperback, Rick M. Harbo, 352 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550179835
Newly revised and updated with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400...
Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2nd Edition
MPP008
$26.00  
Paperback, Marli B. Miller, 380 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426317
When the first edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon was published in 1978, it was revolutionary the first book in a series designed to educate, inspire, and wow nongeologists. Back then, the implications of plate tectonic theory were only beginning to shape geologic research and discussion....
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
MPP001
$26.00  
Paperback, Cathy Connor, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426195
The biggest US state is full of superlatives. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, is still rising, pushed upward as a tectonic plate collides from the south. The collision has also created huge mountains along Alaska s Gulf Coast, where humid coastal air has produced the...
Roadside Geology of Washington, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Washington, 2nd Edition
MPP019
$26.00  
Paperback, Marli B. Miller & Darrel S. Cowan, 400 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426775
Washington is alive with geologic activity: It’s home to the most active volcanoes in the lower 48, earthquakes regularly rattle the populated Puget Sound region, the potential of landslides increases with each soaking rain, and tsunami evacuation routes alert tourists in Olympic National Park...
The Once and Future Forest: California's Iconic Redwoods
The Once and Future Forest: California's Iconic Redwoods
IPS186
$26.00  
Hardcover, 225 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781597145565
Five writers capture the majesty and grandeur of California’s famed redwoods Originally published in celebration of Save the Redwoods League’s 100th anniversary, and here newly adapted for a trade audience,  The Once and Future Forest  explores the grandeur of the redwood ecosystems that...
Flutes of Fire: An Introduction to Native California Languages Revised and Updated
Flutes of Fire: An Introduction to Native California Languages Revised and Updated
IPS226
$26.00  
Paperback, Leanne Hinton, 368 pages, 6 x 9, 9781597145664
An essential book on California’s Indigenous languages, updated for the first time in over 25 years Before outsiders arrived, about one hundred distinct Indigenous languages were spoken in California, and many of them are in use today. Since its original publication in 1994,  Flutes of Fire...
Audubon Field Guide to Trees: Western Region
Audubon Field Guide to Trees: Western Region
RAN212
$26.00  
Paperback, National Audubon Society, 636 pages, 4.25 x 7.75, 9780394507613
These are fully illustrated with color photographs, comprehensive field guides including extensive descriptions covering appearance, habitat, range and much more!
Audubon Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
Audubon Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
RAN204
$26.00  
Paperback, Miklos D. F. Udvary, 796 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780679428510
Introduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the...
The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada
The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada
IPS237
$26.00  
Paperback, John Muir Laws, 366 pages, 4 x 9, 9781597140522
In this groundbreaking and meticulously field-tested guide, the rich variety of Sierra life—trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects—comes alive. Easy-to-use features include: Intuitive organization, color tabs, and simple...
Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California - Book
Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California - Book
MPP032
$26.00  
Paperback, David Alt, 384 pages, 6 x 1 x 9", 9780878426706
The Portlandia Cookbook: Cook Like a Local
The Portlandia Cookbook: Cook Like a Local
PGN199
$25.99  
Hardcover, Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, 176 pages, 7.3 x 0.7 x 9.3, 9780804186100
The companion cookbook to the hit show  Portlandia  by the Emmy-nominated stars and writers Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, with 50 delicious recipes for every food lover, freegan, organic farmer, and food truck diehard.  Food plays a very special role in Fred Armisen and Carrie...
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.
Birds of Oregon
Birds of Oregon
LPP001
$25.95  
Paperback, Roger Burrows & Jeff Gilligan, 684 pages, 8.5 x 5.5, 9781772130225
Full of interesting facts and useful information, BIRDS OF OREGON has something for anyone with an interest in birds, from the casual backyard observer to the keen naturalist; 328 of Oregon's most abundant or notable bird species, illustrated in color, are featured in this book. You'll find a...
National Audubon Society Field Guide to California
National Audubon Society Field Guide to California
RAN449
$25.95  
Flex, Peter Alden & Fred Heath, 448 pages, 4.1 x 0.8 x 7.6, 9780679446781
Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the  National Audubon Society Field Guide to California  belongs in the home of every California resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying...
Day Hikes in the Pacific Northwest: 90 Favorite Trails, Loops, and Summit Scrambles within a Few Hours of Portland and Seattle
Day Hikes in the Pacific Northwest: 90 Favorite Trails, Loops, and Summit Scrambles within a Few Hours of Portland and Seattle
IPS052
$25.00  
Paperback, Don J. Scarmuzzi, 292 pages, 6 x 9, 9781513261423
Covering trails and loops around Portland and Seattle, this guidebook of the Pacific Northwest provides avid hikers with full-color photographs and maps, detailed information on every trail's elevation, distance, difficulty, and duration, and specifics of the route with the author Don...
Poet Warrior: A Memoir
Poet Warrior: A Memoir
WWN850
$25.00  
Hardcover, Joy Harjo, 240 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780393248524
National bestseller Three-term poet laureate Joy Harjo offers a vivid, lyrical, and inspiring call for love and justice in this contemplation of her trailblazing life. Joy Harjo, the first Native American to serve as U.S. poet laureate, invites us to travel along the heartaches, losses,...
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.
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.
Lighthouses and Life-Saving on the Oregon Coast
Lighthouses and Life-Saving on the Oregon Coast
ARC013
$24.99  
Paperback, David Pinyerd, 128 pages, 6.5 x 95, 9780738548876
A pictorial history of the Oregon lighthouses and life-saving stations which predated the formation of the Coast Guard. 200 rare b&w photos with extensive captions document the historic and fascinating lights of the Oregon coast.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Eureka and Humboldt County, California
Eureka and Humboldt County, California
ARC068
$24.99  
Paperback, Clarke Historical Museum, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738518725
The cry amongst the redwoods-Eureka!-was the shout heard from early pioneers in 1850 as they came to settle in Humboldt County. Discovery of gold permanently changed the area's history, and eventually lead to the extraction of Humboldt's other natural resource: the "red gold" of its forests. ....
Dishing Up® Washington: 150 Recipes That Capture Authentic Regional Flavors
Dishing Up® Washington: 150 Recipes That Capture Authentic Regional Flavors
WPC033
$24.99  
Paperback, Jess Thomson, 9781612120287
These 150 delectable recipes celebrate the unique flavors of the Evergreen State, from Pacific salmon and Dungeness crab to wild mushrooms, cherries, apples, saffron, and much more. Try Grilled Spot Prawns with Curried Caramel Dipping Sauce, Fall Sausage Minestrone with Mushrooms and Squash,...
Columbia River Gorge: Natural Treasure On The Old Oregon Trail
Columbia River Gorge: Natural Treasure On The Old Oregon Trail
ARC077
$24.99  
Paperback, Cheri Dohnal, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738524320
Lying in the shadows of Mt. Hood and the Cascade peaks, Columbia River Gorge is as rich in history as the bounty its fertile soils provide. From the numerous native tribes, Lewis & Clark, and famed botanist David Douglas to a guru's siege at Antelope and the modern Gorge's reputation for...
THE DORY FLEET OF PACIFIC CITY
THE DORY FLEET OF PACIFIC CITY
ARC079
$24.99  
Paperback, Jeanna Rosenbalm Bottenberg, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738558134
With its smooth, sandy beach, the quiet coastal town of Pacific City, on the coast of Oregon's Tillamook County, is the perfect home for a unique group of boats. The Pacific City dory fleet has a proud history spanning more than 100 years. Nestled in the natural shelter provided by Cape Kiwanda,...
OREGON'S COVERED BRIDGES
OREGON'S COVERED BRIDGES
ARC080
$24.99  
Paperback, Bill Cockrell, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738558189
Rugged individuals armed with hand tools, sweat, and ambition began building covered bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850s. These bridge builders often camped out at remote sites, living off the land or contracting with local farmers for food. Early owners of covered bridges financed...
NORTH BEND
NORTH BEND
ARC084
$24.99  
Paperback, Dick & Judy Wagner, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738581354
Early settlers, driven by greed and a sense of entitlement, and sanctioned by their government, took Coos Indian lands without compensation. Asa Simpson purchased land at the north bend of Coos Bay from settlers. He wanted his company town, including a sawmill and shipyard, to remain small, but...
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD: EUREKA TO WILLITS
NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD: EUREKA TO WILLITS
ARC087
$24.99  
Paperback, Susan J. P. O'Hara, Alex Service, the Fortuna Depot Museum, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467130622
The year 2014 marks the centennial of the completion of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad (NWP), celebrated by driving a “golden spike” at Cain Rock in October 1914. This achievement was the culmination of a massive, six-year engineering effort to connect rail lines ending at Willits with the...
Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens
ARC099
$24.99  
Paperback, David A. Anderson, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467130554
The story of Mount St. Helens is that of an active volcano and human interaction with it. The mountain is culturally important to the regional native people. Its Cowlitz name, Lawetlatla, means Person From Whom Smoke Comes. Early European settlers saw opportunities to make a living from the...
Alaska's Whaling Coast
Alaska's Whaling Coast
ARC100
$24.99  
Paperback, Dale Vinnedge, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467130240
In 1850, commercial whaling ships entered the Bering Sea for the first time. There, they found the summer grounds of bowhead whales, as well as local Inuit people who had been whaling the Alaskan coast for 2,000 years. Within a few years, almost the entire Pacific fleet came north each June to...
Crescent City and Del Norte County
Crescent City and Del Norte County
ARC121
$24.99  
Paperback, The Del Norte County Historical Society, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738530758
The rugged coastline and wild rivers of Del Norte County were once home to the Yurok and Tolowa Indians, who built their dwellings with planks cut from virgin redwood. The Klamath River was an early supply route to the gold mines, but its treacherous waters were soon abandoned in favor of the...
Scotia and Rio Dell
Scotia and Rio Dell
ARC126
$24.99  
Paperback, James R. Garrison, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9781467133166
On the banks of the Eel River, amongst Northern Californias towering redwood forests, lie the towns of Scotia and Rio Dell. Their histories inseparably intertwined, these two towns formed a larger community supporting the needs of local settlers and industry. Scotia, constructed by the Pacific...
Salem
Salem
ARC132
$24.99  
Paperback, Tom Fuller & Christy Van Heukelem, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9780738571393
Long before the city of Salem got its name, the lush valley was a favorite winter camping location for the Kalapuya tribe. Jason Lee first ventured to Oregon in 1834, at the invitation of Northwest tribes, creating a mission and a settlement here. Native Americans called it “Chemeketa.” William...
Bandon
Bandon
ARC134
$24.99  
Paperback, Robert Miller, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9780738596617
Named for a founding settler's beloved Irish hometown, Bandon is one of the most picturesque cities on the Oregon coast, located where the smooth and deep waters of the Coquille River meet the Pacific Ocean. Bandon rose to commercial prominence as an exporter of lumber, minerals, agriculture,...
Railroads of the Columbia River Gorge
Railroads of the Columbia River Gorge
ARC136
$24.99  
Paperback, D. C. Jesse Burkhardt, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9780738529165
Before the rails were up and running along the stunning Columbia River landscape of Oregon and Washington, 19th-century westward travelers faced treacherous conditions. Many emigrants perished before reaching Oregon Territory. Only recently have railways bridged the wide gap formed millions of...
Tugboats on Puget Sound
Tugboats on Puget Sound
ARC032
$24.99  
Paperback, Chuck Fowler & Capt. Mark Freeman, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9780738559728
While square-rigged sailing ships, steamboats and ferries, and ever-larger cruise and cargo-carrying vessels have made their mark on Puget Sound's maritime history, no other vessels have captured the imagination of shore-bound seafarers like tugboats. Beginning in the 1850s when the first...
A Brief History of Vashon Island
A Brief History of Vashon Island
ARC140
$24.99  
Paperback, Bruce Haulman, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781626191693
Reachable only by ferry, Vashon Island is a breathtaking rural retreat from the bustling activity of nearby Seattle and Tacoma. The islands first inhabitants, the sx̌ʷəbab, took advantage of its evergreen forests and rich marine resources. In 1792, George Vancouver was the first Anglo to...
Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach
ARC139
$24.99  
Hardcover, Deborah Cuyle, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467134347
Cannon Beach is a small town nestled off Highway 101 along the Oregon coast. It has been called one of the Worlds 100 Most Beautiful Places by National Geographic and one of The 100 Best Art Towns in America by author John Villani. Located 80 miles west of Portland and 25 miles south of Astoria,...
Sequim-Dungeness Valley
Sequim-Dungeness Valley
ARC143
$24.99  
Paperback, Katherine Vollenweider, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467134040
Mastodons roamed the plains of Sequim and Dungeness in the years following the recession of the Cordilleran ice sheets. Millennia later, the villages of S’Klallam were home to those who saw settlers disembarking on the periphery of coastal wilderness. Ancient stands of spruce, cedar, and fir...
DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest: Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest: Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
DKP131
$24.99  
Paperback, 320 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780241566015
Marrying vibrant cities with impeccable wilderness, the Pacific Northwest is as rich as it is diverse. Straddling the USA and Canada, the Pacific Northwest is a region of epic proportions, dotted with deep gorges, lofty mountains, and rolling vineyards. It’s also a cultural colossus – think of...
Clallam County
Clallam County
ARC144
$24.99  
Paperback, Clallam County Historical Society, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9780738520957
The first settlements of Clallam County were along the coast of the Olympic Peninsula, at the gateway to Victoria, British Columbia, and Puget Sound. When the hardy pioneers arrived, the land was covered by dense forests that had to be conquered for the communities to survive. Forestry, logging,...
Astoria (Postcard History Series)
Astoria (Postcard History Series)
ARC147
$24.99  
Paperback, Andrea Larson Perez, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9781467116473
Fortunate to be located in the northwest corner of Oregon, where the mighty Columbia River flows to the Pacific Ocean, Astoria has always inspired residents and visitors. The town’s spectacular natural beauty and accessible everyday life invites documentation. Those lucky enough to experience...
Jefferson County
Jefferson County
ARC150
$24.99  
Paperback, Jefferson County Historical Society, 128 pages, 6.5 x 9, 9780738548562
Founded by optimistic speculators with dreams of commercial empires that never materialized, Jefferson County is located on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. It stretches from spectacular Pacific Ocean beaches on the west and the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the north to the forested banks of the...
Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor
ARC151
$24.99  
Paperback, Donald R. Tjossem, 128 pages, 6.5 x 9, 9780738596020
Gig Harbor, located in southern Puget Sound, received its name from the Wilkes Expedition in 1841. History indicates that the captain’s gig led the expedition into this small harbor during a storm that came up quite suddenly, hence the name, “Gig.” Following the Native Americans, the early...
Poulsbo
Poulsbo
ARC152
$24.99  
Paperback, Judy Anne Schmidt Driscoll, 128 pages, 6.5 x 9, 9781467130325
Poulsbo is one of the earliest communities on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Founded in 1883, it quickly became the destination place for Scandinavian immigrants looking for a fjord-like setting where they could farm, fish, and flourish in a climate more user-friendly than either their homeland...
Hood Canal
Hood Canal
ARC153
$24.99  
Paperback, Mike Fredson, 128 pages, 6.5 x 9, 9780738548012
Fjord-like Hood Canal channels beneath the snowcapped Olympic National Park, creating a summer paradise of warm days and inspiring scenery as well as a haven for marine life and watercraft. For eons, Twana Indians crisscrossed in canoes that sliced through water like salmon. The canal’s first...
Maritime Olympia and South Puget Sound
Maritime Olympia and South Puget Sound
ARC155
$24.99  
Paperback, Les Eldridge & John W. Hough, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467125352
This engaging pictorial history traces the evolution of South Puget Sound from the provider of rich resources for the First Nations to Olympia's role as an important international seaport. The estuary was named Puget's Sound after Lt. Peter Puget, of British captain George Vancouver's 1792...
Tall Ships on Puget Sound (Images of America)
Tall Ships on Puget Sound (Images of America)
ARC017
$24.99  
Paperback, Chuck Fowler, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9 inches, 9780738548142
This engaging pictorial history tells of the tall sailing ships that came to the Pacific Northwest beginning in the mid-1700s. Met by native Salish people, the ships brought Spanish, British, Russian, and American explorers, as well as settlers and entrepreneurs, to the region. Over the next two...
The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America
The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America
HMC342
$24.99  
Paperback, Andrés Reséndez, 448 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, Andrés Reséndez
“Long-awaited and important . . . No other book before has so thoroughly related the broad history of Indian slavery in the Americas.”— San Francisco Chronicle “A necessary work . . . [Reséndez’s] reportage will likely surprise you.”—NPR “One of the most profound contributions to North...
Logging in Grays Harbor
Logging in Grays Harbor
ARC164
$24.99  
Paperback, Brian Woodwick, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9 inches, 9781467131896
Grays Harbor reigned supreme as the “Logging Capital of the World” for 150 years. Homesteaders became loggers and hired local Indians, who had logged the area’s massive trees since ancient times. Sailors, too, were hired to rig spar trees. They fearlessly plied lumber schooners across...
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