Hidden Washington: Including Seattle, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Cascades, and Columbia River Gorge

Washington's blend of friendly cities and exciting outdoor recreation opportunities has thrust it to the top of everyone's list of best places to visit (or live). Washington-based travel writer Eric Lucas balances coverage of his home state's popular new sights with extensive details on its many natural attractions and adventure activities. Truly two guides in one, Hidden Washington serves as both a travel guide and an outdoor handbook for those looking to explore the state by foot, bike, sea kayak, surfboard, or river raft. Eight pages of full-color AAA maps, in-depth coverage of Seattle, and details on over 125 parks and wilderness areas including information on hiking, biking, swimming, boating, and camping will prove invaluable to travelers. And when visitors are ready for a break, they'll find listings of over 100 small hotels, guest cottages, and bed-and-breakfast inns along with diverse dining reviews of dozens of seafood and Asian eateries and 75 places serving Pacific Northwest regional cuisine.