Washington State Parks

Washington State Parks
Author: Marge Mueller
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2004
Genre: Outdoor recreation
ISBN: 0898868939

Marge and Ted Mueller offer the most complete descriptions of more than 200 magnificent state parks in the Evergreen State in this updated guide. More than just a listing of campgrounds and picnic sites, Washington State Parks offers detailed information about camping, hiking, bicycling, nature viewing, and more. Detailed park maps help you plan your outing and choose the best campsite. Marge and Ted Mueller have explored the Northwest's mountains, forests, and waterways for more than 40 years. They are the authors of all titles in the Afoot & Afloat series.

Washington's Pacific Coast

Washington's Pacific Coast
Author: Greg Johnston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781594859397

The first comprehensive guidebook to the entire Washington coast--from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Columbia River

50 Amazing Things You Must See and Do in the Greater D.C. Area

50 Amazing Things You Must See and Do in the Greater D.C. Area
Author: Ian J. Plant
Publisher: Mountain Trail Press LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Outdoor recreation
ISBN: 9780979917196

Highlighting some of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife in the eastern United States, this guide to the greater Washington, DC, area makes it easy to explore natural beauty spots in central Maryland and northern Virginia over a day or a weekend. With an emphasis on efficiency, all the destinations listed can be reached within a three-hour drive from the nation's capital. To save time, the book goes after the best outdoor experiences, including the best hiking, biking, and paddling in the region; the best vantage points to glimpse birds and animals; and the best times for seasonal events such as the spring bloom and the peak autumn color. From hiking in the Appalachian Mountains or paddling the mighty Potomac River to watching the winter snow geese migrate on the eastern shore of Maryland, the book provides an inspiring range of adventures, all illustrated with stunning, full-color photos.

Risk Management for Outdoor Programs

Risk Management for Outdoor Programs
Author: Jeffrey Baierlein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2019-03-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733349116

Your outdoor program provides fun, personal growth, adventure. It changes lives. But are your safety systems up to standards? If something happens, are you prepared to respond? Risk Management for Outdoor Programs: a Guide to Safety in Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure provides essential knowledge for any outdoor professional. Program managers, executives, volunteers and group leaders will learn the critical approaches and strategies for successfully anticipating and addressing outdoor program risks. Packed with real-life stories, current research findings, and best practices, Risk Management for Outdoor Programs: a Guide to Safety in Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure gives expert advice on: - Approaches to Risk Management - Standards - Legal Considerations - Safety Culture - Activities and Program Areas - Staff - Equipment - Participants - Subcontractors - Transportation - Business Administration - Risk Transfer - Incident Management - Incident Reporting - Incident Reviews - Risk Management Committee - Medical Screening - Risk Management Reviews - Media Relations - Documentation - Accreditation - Seeing Systems

Oregon State Parks

Oregon State Parks
Author: Jan Gumprecht Bannan
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780898867947

Weekend explorers and family vacationers will love this helpful resource that includes maps and photos and provides ideas on where to go, what to do, and how to get there. Oregon's 362-mile ocean shoreline, the magnificent Columbia Gorge, and the spectacular mountain ranges draw in-staters and national visitors. This is the quintessential guidebook to recreation in Oregon's state parks.

An Outdoor Family Guide to Washington's National Parks and Monument

An Outdoor Family Guide to Washington's National Parks and Monument
Author: Vicky Spring
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1998
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780898865523

Using this complete guide, residents and tourists alike can discover the exciting activities and attractions found in these beautiful and easily accessible parks. From dramatic Mount Baker to lush Paradise near Mount Rainier, from the eerie moonscape of Mount St. Helens to the craggy beaches of the Olympic Peninsula, every destination offers unique rewards to those willing to explore. 83 maps. 90 photos.