Natural Places of the Northwest: A Traveler's Guide to the Culture, Spirit, and Ecology of Scenic Destinations

In this handbook to experiencing and appreciating the great outdoors, author Fraser Bridges explores the wondrous essence—including history, geology, and ecology—of nine amazing Northwest destinations:


• Redwood National Park
• Oregon Coast
• San Juan Islands
• Northern Cascades
• Southern Cascades
• Olympic National Park
• Vancouver Island
• Southeast Alaska
• Salmon River Country

How to get there and where to stay are just the beginning. Natural Places of the Northwest reveals the secret if of our most beautiful wilderness areas, from sleeping volcanoes to lush, misty islands. With this guide for thoughtful travelers, you can discover an ancient riverbed, name the trees and wildflowers, identify a tide pool?s inhabitants, and learn the ways of indigenous birds. Whether you pack your back pack or your RV, Natural Places of the Northwest will bring you closer to the wonders of nature.

Revel in the spectacular trails, lakes, rivers, mountains, beaches, and panoramic vistas that most visitors never find!