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Maritime Olympia and South Puget Sound
Maritime Olympia and South Puget Sound
ARC155
$24.99  
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...
Tacoma's Point Defiance Park
Tacoma's Point Defiance Park
ARC160
$21.99  
For more than a century, the citizens of Tacoma have valued Point Defiance Park as a forested refuge and an urban oasis. The community treasures its history and ecology as the crown jewel of the city’s public spaces. Ancient forest continues to cover the majority of the park’s...
Leavenworth
Leavenworth
ARC149
$21.99  
Leavenworth, located in the central Cascades of Washington state, was once known as Icicle, and has been home to Native Americans, settlers, miners, railroad workers, and loggers. The native tribes came to this pristine and bountiful area to hunt game and fish for salmon. The promise of gold...
Views: Washington (PAPERBACK)
Views: Washington (PAPERBACK)
EPP014
$7.95  
Color photographs of Washington State by area photographer Chris Jacobson.
Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Sedro-Woolley, Washington
ARC138
$21.99  
From the inauspicious beginnings in 1884 of a town named Bug, the two communities of Sedro and Woolley grew together, consolidated in 1898 by a lifeline of three railways: the Seattle & Northern, Seattle & International, and Fairhaven & Southern. Nestled in the beautiful Skagit...
Clallam County
Clallam County
ARC144
$24.99  
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,...
Hood Canal
Hood Canal
ARC153
$24.99  
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...
Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor
ARC151
$24.99  
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...
Port Townsend
Port Townsend
ARC023
$21.99  
On Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, at the entrance to Puget Sound, the Port Townsend of the 1850s was perfectly situated for sailing vessels. By 1880, thousands of ships from all over the world were passing through. Optimistic investors sought fortunes in shipping, logging, lumber mills, and...
Wheedle and the Noodle
Wheedle and the Noodle
PGN230
$17.99  
The Wheedle has been snoring contentedly on the Needle for the past 30 years, when his peaceful slumber is rudely interrupted by a sad and insistent meowing. What happens next will surprise not only your little Wheedles, but all of us who would stare up at the Needle’s red light as kids…or...
Langley
Langley
ARC060
$21.99  
The town of Langley, tagged “Village by the Sea,” is perched on a low bluff near the southern end of Whidbey Island in Puget Sound. Town founder Jacob Anthes first purchased land here at age 15, helped plat the town in 1891, and built a wharf. As new families arrived, First Street...
Sequim-Dungeness Valley
Sequim-Dungeness Valley
ARC143
$24.99  
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...
Writer in a Life Vest: Essays from the Salish Sea
Writer in a Life Vest: Essays from the Salish Sea
IPS228
$18.95  
After nearly thirty years living in the Salish Sea’s San Juan Archipelago, Iris Graville felt compelled to write about the threats to its interwoven lattice of beauty, wildness, fragility, and relationship . In 2018-19, Graville served as the Washington State Ferries’ (WSF) first...
Olympic National Park Impressions
Olympic National Park Impressions
FAR038
$14.95  
Rich, full-color landscape photographs made all around Washington's Olympic National Park make this an excellent souvenir or remembrance. Rainforest, Pacific beaches and their creatures, misty landscapes, rushing cascades - Randklev's camera has captured it all.
Washington National Guard
Washington National Guard
ARC177
$24.99  
The Washington National Guard boasts a rich and illustrious history. From Neah Bay to Asotin and from Spokane to Grays Harbor, citizen soldiers and airmen have served and sacrificed in both local communities and exotic places: Spokane and Luzon, Whidbey Island and Calexico, American Lake and...
Port Orchard
Port Orchard
ARC179
$21.99  
The town of Sidney was platted in 1886 by Frederick Stevens and contained a pottery works, shingle mill, and sawmill by 1889. The surrounding thick forests and lack of roads meant the area was accessible only by water. The year 1889 also saw the building of the first wharf, allowing numerous...
Washington's Cranberry Coast
Washington's Cranberry Coast
ARC178
$23.99  
For 100 miles along the western edge of Washington State, an unusual agricultural community hugs the Pacific shoreline. Bogs of bright cranberries stretch from the Long Beach Peninsula at the mouth of the Columbia River north to Grayland, Ocean Shores, and Copalis Crossing. Here, along this...
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
ARC180
$23.99  
Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island in Washington State has a long and storied history that began in 1942 and continues to the present day. Tucked away on an island that is its namesake, NAS Whidbey was originally conceptualized as a small support base for an existing air station in nearby...
Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores
ARC165
$24.99  
Ocean Shores was the newest city in Washington for nearly 40 years, but for centuries before it had been a place of permanent occupation and food gathering for Native American tribes and a place for sea otter hunters, pioneers, and settlers to reach the interior of the Olympic Peninsula. Before...
Camano Island
Camano Island
ARC125
$21.99  
Camano Island is one of dozens of islands in Puget Sound once covered with immense stands of Douglas fir and Western red cedar. Beginning in 1858, and while the Civil War raged half a continent away, a large mill operated at the northern end of the island where the tall ships anchored to take...
Forks
Forks
ARC176
$24.99  
Forks is a community rich in logging heritage. Situated on a prairie between the forks of rivers, the town sits amidst the beauty of the vast rain forest of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula's West End. Settled in the mid-1870s by pioneer homesteading farmers, Forks's name reflects its...
Washington: A Photographic Journey
Washington: A Photographic Journey
FAR029
$12.95  
Experience the Northwest's best-kept secrets in this newest book by husband-and-wife photography team Tom Kirkendall and Vicky Spring. Covering the Evergreen State from Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between, Washington: A Photographic Journey highlights the state's cities, attractions,...
Olympic Mountains
Olympic Mountains
ARC044
$24.99  
The Olympic Mountains rise up from the sea with moss-draped forests growing right to the water's edge. Glaciers crown steep slopes while alpine meadows and lush valleys teem with elk, deer, cougars, bears, and species known nowhere else on earth. The Olympic National Park was created in 1938 to...
Good Night, Wheedle
Good Night, Wheedle
PGN231
$10.99  
Toddlers will enjoy this retelling of Stephen Cosgrove’s charming story of  Wheedle on the Needle  filled with playful rhymes and featuring Robin James’s colorful artwork.
Olympic National Park: A Natural History
Olympic National Park: A Natural History
UWP007
$29.95  
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...
To Live on an Island
To Live on an Island
PGN304
$17.99  
When you live on an island, things are different. Sometimes harder. Sometimes sweeter. Sometimes quieter. Experience a day in the life of a child growing up on a Pacific Northwest island in this beautifully written and illustrated picture book. Off the coast of Washington State rise hundreds...
Maritime Seattle
Maritime Seattle
ARC001
$24.99  
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.
Wheedle on the Needle
Wheedle on the Needle
PGN229
$18.99  
Deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest lives a quiet old creature named the Wheedle. When humans move into his forests, bringing their loud city noises, Wheedle flees to the rocky peaks of Mount Rainier, and then to the very tip-top of Seattle’s Space Needle. A national bestseller, the...
Tugboats on Puget Sound
Tugboats on Puget Sound
ARC032
$24.99  
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...
Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight to End Orca Hunting
Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight to End Orca Hunting
ARC167
$19.99  
In November 2005, Washington's iconic killer whales, known as Southern Resident orcas, were placed on the endangered species list. It was a victory long overdue for a fragile population of fewer than one hundred whales. Author and certified marine naturalist Sandra Pollard traces the story and...
The Navy in Puget Sound
The Navy in Puget Sound
ARC043
$24.99  
Day Hike! Mount Rainier, 3rd Edition: The Best Trails You Can Hike in a Day
Day Hike! Mount Rainier, 3rd Edition: The Best Trails You Can Hike in a Day
PGN224
$18.95  
Discover the 51 best trails for day hiking around Mount Rainier National Park. This guidebook is the perfect companion for hikers wanting to explore the best views and destinations in and around the national park by day, and spend peaceful evenings at home. Each trail is rated, and range from...
Olympic Mountains Trail Guide: National Park and National Forest
Olympic Mountains Trail Guide: National Park and National Forest
MOU116
$24.95  
Olympic Mountains Trail Guide  is a treasured, classic guidebook to one of the region’s top hiking destinations. Reading Bob Wood’s text is like having an old friend describe last weekend’s hike to you. Wood passed away in 2003 but Bill Hoke, Doug Savage, and volunteers from the Peninsula...
Backpacking Washington: From Volcanic Peaks to Rainforest Valleys
Backpacking Washington: From Volcanic Peaks to Rainforest Valleys
AVK084
$19.95  
Get ready for a lifetime of awe-inspiring adventures In Washington, backpackers can explore wild beaches, enjoy sparkling lakes and streams, hike amid stunning granite peaks, relax in wildflower meadows, and pass through unspoiled forests. Discover 26 of Washington’s best and most diverse...
Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington & the Cascade
Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington & the Cascade
MOU100
$21.95  
The first of a new series that updates our popular family guides, combining new material and features, in a handy user-friendly format. • Nearly 200 hikes suitable for families with children, seniors, and anyone looking for an easy, yet rewarding adventure •Graphic, two-color layout provides key...
Greater Seattle Transit & Trails Map
GPR029
$5.95  
Waterproof folded map
The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest
The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest
RAN396
$24.95  
Fashioned by the violent volcanism of the Pacific Rim of Fire, plate tectonics, and the sculptural magic wrought by Ice Age glaciers, the Salish Sea straddles the western border between Canada and the United States and is connected to the Pacific Ocean primarily through the Strait of Juan de...
A Brief History of Vashon Island
A Brief History of Vashon Island
ARC140
$24.99  
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...
Let's Count Washington: Numbers and Colors in the Evergreen State Let's Count Washington: Numbers and Colors in the Evergreen State Let's Count Washington: Numbers and Colors in the Evergreen State
Let's Count Washington: Numbers and Colors in the Evergreen State
FAM005
$12.99  
2 gray whales swimming in the sea 6 pink salmon fighting up the stream 7 green hemlocks standing side by side  Numbers and colors are more fun in Washington! In this dynamic, colorful primer, young readers count from 1 to 10 learning colors along the way as they discover the places,...
Day & Section Hikes Pacific Crest Trail: Washington
Day & Section Hikes Pacific Crest Trail: Washington
AVK086
$15.95  
Washington is a dynamic state, to say the least. It's amazing how quickly the landscape can change: Fires rage in the summer, closing trails and burning huge swaths of forest; bridges get washed away in massive floods; and avalanches knock trees over like matchsticks, taking out entire sections...
My Little Golden Book - About Seattle - Hardcover Book
My Little Golden Book - About Seattle - Hardcover Book
RAN665
$5.99  
Explore Seattle with a fun guidebook written specifically for the youngest tourists and residents. Get ready to explore Seattle with Sammy the Salmon as your guide! This Little Golden Book highlights major attractions of the "Emerald City," including Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium, the...
Hiking Olympic National Park: A Guide to the Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures
Hiking Olympic National Park: A Guide to the Park's Greatest Hiking Adventures
GPT264
$22.95  
This fourth edition of Hiking Olympic National Park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail recommendations throughout northwest Washington’s spectacular landscape. These trails crisscross the park’s wilderness ecosystem, stretching from the beaches of...
Exploring Camano Island: A History & Guide
Exploring Camano Island: A History & Guide
ARC128
$19.99  
The beaches, forests and wildlife of Washington's Camano Island offer a treasure-trove of natural beauty and endless recreational possibilities. English Boom Historical Park was once a bustling center for logging and is now a peaceful spot with its uplands, salt marsh, shoreline and tidelands....
Mt. Rainier National Park Adventure Set Mt. Rainier National Park Adventure Set
Mt. Rainier National Park Adventure Set
WFP118
$17.95  
The Mt. Rainier National Park Adventure Set  consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic Map, offering a perfect resource for travelers wanting hands on information on what to see and where to go to find some of the world's most dramatic natural attractions. Waterford's...
Cataclysms on the Columbia: The Great Missoula Floods
Cataclysms on the Columbia: The Great Missoula Floods
ING036
$24.95  
Cataclysms on the Columbia  tells two stories. One follows geological research that challenged the scientific paradigm of the early 20th century, and the other chronicles the result of that research: the discovery of powerful prehistoric floods that shaped the Pacific Northwest. The cataclysms...
Olympic National Park: Touch of the Tide Pool, Crack of the Glacier
Olympic National Park: Touch of the Tide Pool, Crack of the Glacier
GPT175
$12.95  
Each book in the Adventures with the Parkers series for kids 8-13 takes the Parker family to a popular national park and is packed with adventure as well as interesting facts about park activities, natural history, outdoor safety, and much more. All books have been vetted and approved by park...
Explore the Salish Sea
Explore the Salish Sea
RAN504
$19.99  
Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text,  Explore the Salish Sea  inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. Discover the...
Jefferson County
Jefferson County
ARC150
$24.99  
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...
Columbia River Gorge: Natural Treasure On The Old Oregon Trail
Columbia River Gorge: Natural Treasure On The Old Oregon Trail
ARC077
$24.99  
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...
Best Tent Camping: Washington: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from Civilization
Best Tent Camping: Washington: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from Civilization
AVK050
$16.95  
Perfect Camping for You in Washington!   The Evergreen State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? Ellie Kozlowski has traversed the...
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