Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
Title | Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Whitney |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2004-04-02 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780898868081 |
A guide to the mountain environment, plants, and animals of the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains.
A Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
Title | A Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Whitney |
Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | Natural history |
ISBN | 9780898860771 |
This single, compact volume describes and beautifully illustrates over 500 species of plants and animals found in the Cascade Range from northern California to British Columbia and in the Olympic Mountains of Washington. It also covers B.C.'s Coast Mountains and the Vancouver Island Range. Wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns, butterflies, trout and salmon, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals: they are all here in beautiful full-page paintings and drawings- 36 pages in full color, 54 in black and white.
Cascade-Olympic Natural History
Title | Cascade-Olympic Natural History PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Mathews |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Natural history |
ISBN | 9780962078217 |
Geology of the North Cascades
Title | Geology of the North Cascades PDF eBook |
Author | Rowland Tabor |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 166 |
Release | 1999-05-31 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1594853045 |
* Explains the geologic natural history of the North Cascades * Appeals to hikers who are fascinated by the region, as well as amateur geologists * Authors are both geologists with the US Geological Survey Composed of everything from volcanic island arcs and deep ocean sediments, to parts of old continents and even pieces of the deep subcrustal mantle of the earth, Washington's North Cascade region is a true geologic mosaic. Here, authors Tabor and Haugerud reveal that the spectacular scenery of these mountains is matched by equally spectacular geology. Beginning with a summary of the geologic history of the North Cascades, the first section also offers the novice a primer on geologic terms and processes. The second section covers more than 150 accessible sites of geologic interest, arranged by reference to the rivers and streams of the range. Many new ideas about the rocks and geologic processes in the North Cascades are introduced, making this a must-read for those studying the region.
Birds of the Pacific Northwest Mountains
Title | Birds of the Pacific Northwest Mountains PDF eBook |
Author | Jan L. Wassink |
Publisher | Mountain Press Publishing |
Pages | 212 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Birds |
ISBN | 9780878423088 |
Bird-watchers of all ages and abilities will enjoy this field guide to 197 common and distinctive bird species for the Pacific Northwest mountains. Beginners will appreciate the book's easy-to-use format, while seasoned birders will delight in the fine f
Day Hiking North Cascades
Title | Day Hiking North Cascades PDF eBook |
Author | Craig Romano |
Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 426 |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1680512242 |
This guide covers Mount Baker, the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Methow Valley, the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway. Compact and fresh with a broad range of hiking options, this is the most up-to-date guide for the area, and is organized along highway and other travel corridors with an emphasis on trails that are 12 miles or shorter, round-trip. The new edition features 136 hikes total, with 30 all-new ones and several expanded routes. Many of these hikes are not included in any other guide.
Olympic Mountains
Title | Olympic Mountains PDF eBook |
Author | Olympic Mountain Rescue |
Publisher | The Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 9780898862065 |
The only climbing guide devoted to Washington's Olympic National Park--now completely updated and expanded with more than thirty percent additional new material.