Hot Springs of Western Canada

Hot Springs of Western Canada
Author: Glenn Woodsworth
Publisher: Harbour Publishing
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2023-09-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1990776450

Explore the natural glory of hot springs with the updated 4th edition of Hot Springs of Western Canada. Hot springs are among western Canada’s most enjoyable attractions. Some are famous like Fairmont and Harrison and have posh resorts built around them. Some, like Hot Springs Cove in Clayoquot Sound, cascade through a series of natural pools. Many more are hidden away in the wilderness, known only to locals—or owners of this guidebook. A perennial bestseller now in its fourth updated edition, Hot Springs of Western Canada is a comprehensive guide to roughly 115 hot springs located mostly in BC, but also in Alberta, Yukon, the western Northwest Territories and even near the border in Washington and Alaska. It covers access, conditions, history and noteworthy details of these enticing natural wonders. Additionally, there are numerous colour photographs and engaging preface articles explaining the science and history of hot springs. This guide is a must-have for anyone who enjoys a soothing soak, either in a popular park or in the privacy of the wilderness.

Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater

Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater
Author: Nick Hinds
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2016-06-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493023071

Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater is the definitive guide to the best rivers and creeks for kayaking and rafting in Washington and Oregon—home to some of the most fun (and challenging) whitewater in the world. Including over 240 detailed run descriptions from local area paddlers who know these rivers and creeks better than anyone else, this is the only book you’ll ever need for a lifetime’s-worth of paddling in the Pacific Northwest. Includes… ·Run descriptions ·Shuttle directions ·Detailed maps ·Min. and max. recommended flows ·Scouting advice ·Awesome photos ·And more!

On the Pineapple Express

On the Pineapple Express
Author: H.L. Wegley
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1611162963

In one of the most beautiful places on earth, the ugliest of crimes holds young, innocent lives in its evil grip. An intercepted cell-phone call from a remote area on the Olympic Peninsula tells beautiful, brilliant NSA researcher, Jennifer Akihara, that a group of girls will soon be sold into slavery by human traffickers. She enlists her fiance, Lee Brandt, to help find the holding location and convince the FBI to intervene. With the clock ticking off the last few hours before both the sale of the girls and the arrival of a deadly storm, and with international criminals pursuing them, can Jennifer and Lee save the girls, or will their wedding plans be cancelled ... permanently?

Ecology

Ecology
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 980
Release: 1964
Genre: Ecology
ISBN:

Publishes essays and articles that report and interpret the results of original scientific research in basic and applied ecology.

Hiking Olympic National Park

Hiking Olympic National Park
Author: Erik Molvar
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762753781

HIKING OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, 2nd edition (Falcon) A Guide to the National Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures Erik Molvar This updated guide describes the author’s favorite routes among the 585 miles of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Hikes range from strenuous glacier crossings to short walks through the park’s temperate rain forest. Information includes best season, elevation gain, difficulty, and detailed directions to the trailhead as well as narratives about each hike’s highlights, beautiful photos, and accurate maps. Veteran explorer Erik Molvar is an author and executive director of Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, an effective nonprofit conservation organization.

Rail-Trails Washington & Oregon

Rail-Trails Washington & Oregon
Author: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2015-04-20
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0899977944

Across the country, more than 1600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this new guide in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy presents the Northwest region's finest rail-trails plus other great multiuse trails. Rail-Trails Washington & Oregon includes detailed coverage of more than 40 great trails. Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most scenic parts of town. Others travel along dense forests, open fields, and lush waterways. Some explore the area's history, and others help users enjoy the serenity of the rural countryside. Favorites noted by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy staff include the Chehalis Western Trail and Olympic Discovery Trail in Washington and the Banks-Vernonia State Trail in Oregon. This full-color book includes succinct descriptions of each trail from start to finish, plus at-a-glance summary information indicating permitted uses, surface type, length, and directions to trailheads for each trail. Every trip has a detailed map that includes start and end points, trailhead, parking, restroom facilities, and other amenities.