Washington Byways

Washington Byways
Author: Tony Huegel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2003
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780899972992

These trips tour impressively diverse terrain, climate zones, and vegetation. You'll be at sea level on Long Beach and climb to 7000 feet in the North Cascades; you'll turn on the windshield wipers in the Olympic Peninsula's cool rainforests and roll down the windows on the Columbia Basin's warm sagebrush steppe. "Washington Byways is all you need to discover the Evergreen State.

Back Roads of Washington

Back Roads of Washington
Author: Earl Thollander
Publisher:
Total Pages: 204
Release: 1992
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780912365565

Wander off the beaten path with artist Earl Thollander and discover some of the most picturesque areas of the state. In hand-written text and vivid illustrations, Back Roads of Washington guides readers through 6,000 miles of scenic beauty. This regional classic captures the memorable details of back roads that can be enjoyed on the way to a destination, on a Sunday drive, or sitting in a comfortable armchair. -- Amazon.

Wild Roads Washington

Wild Roads Washington
Author: Seabury Blair Jr.
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2012-06-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1570618275

Discover the beauty of Washington state with these 75 scenic road trips, each of which leads to an easy day hike. This choose-your-own-adventure guidebook is the first of its kind to take take the easy hike offroading--and up forest roads into the lush landscape of Washington State. Most forest roads in Washington climb almost as high as some of the trails, providing vistas almost as good as those reached by foot. Featuring 75 roads throughout the state, the author outlines hikes off of each route, whether you want to start by foot at the bottom or closer to the peak. Some of these roads are paved and designated Forest Highways, while others are rough, single-lane routes where wildlife and scenery outnumber vehicles.

Scenic Byways

Scenic Byways
Author: United States. Federal Highway Administration
Publisher:
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1988
Genre: Parkways
ISBN:

This handbook was prepared for Scenic Byways '88, A National Conference to Map the Future of America's Scenic Roads and Highways. It was designed as a conference guide and reference for participants. The handbook provides an overview of the Nation's scenic road programs.

Guide to Scenic Highways & Byways

Guide to Scenic Highways & Byways
Author:
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2007
Genre: Automobile travel
ISBN: 1426210140

Describes the scenery, history, and points of interest along three hundred scenic routes across the United States.

Community Guide to Planning & Managing a Scenic Byway

Community Guide to Planning & Managing a Scenic Byway
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1997
Genre: Parkways
ISBN:

There are a number of programs at local, regional, state, and federal levels to identify scenic byways. If a community regards a roadway as a special resource, there are good reasons to work toward some kind of official designation. Doing so allows the community to protect and promote its unique qualities. An important part of that process is to create a plan to balance factors like development, conservation, tourism, and economic uses of the land along the byway. This guidebook is designed to help a community to successfully maneuver through the steps of that process. There are six intrinsic criteria for scenic byway designation.

Explorer's Guide Washington (Second Edition)

Explorer's Guide Washington (Second Edition)
Author: Denise Fainberg
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2012-06-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581577850

Iconic sites like Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and Grand Coulee Dam are complemented by those undiscovered places that only a longtime local can show you. From the eastern deserts to the western rainforests, Washington is home to some of the most varied and beautiful places in the country. Iconic sites like Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and Grand Coulee Dam are complemented by those unknown and undiscovered places that only a longtime local like the author can show you.

Scenic Routes & Byways Oregon

Scenic Routes & Byways Oregon
Author: Tom Barr
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2012-06-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0762786167

Pack up the car and enjoy forty-five memorable routes in the Beaver State. Featuring over 4,800 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out unforgettable trips for exploring the region’s scenic byways and back roads. Embark on an adventure that winds along the mountainsides. Take in the magnificence of the Columbia River Gorge. Trek along a coastline that sports some of the earth’s most spectacular scenery. Along the way you’ll discover fertile farmlands, unspoiled wilderness, deserts filled with sagebrush, and breathtaking vineyards and orchards. Inside you’ll find Itineraries ranging from 5 to 325 miles in length Full-color photos and route maps for each drive In-depth descriptions of attractions along the way Optional side trips to museums, parks, and landmarks Tips on lodging, camping, dining, travel services, and best driving seasons

Scenic Byways

Scenic Byways
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1990
Genre: Parkways
ISBN: