Some books that may be of help when travelling around the Northwest and elsewhere.
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100 Hikes / Travel Guide: Oregon Coast & Coast Range
by William L. Sullivan
Hiking or driving, if you plan to spend much time on the Oregon coast, this book is a great resource. Good maps and lots of information.
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A Guide Book to the Natural Arches of Arches National Park
by Chris Moore, John Remakel, Remakel John
A nice reference to many of the natural arches the park is named for. Not a big book, but a nice one to have on hand.
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A Guide to Photographing the Canadian Landscape
by Daryl Benson, Dale Wilson
Daryl is one of the best known Canadian nature photographers, and this book covers some of his favorite places. What could be better than that?
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AAA's Photographing National Parks
by Tim Fitzharris
A good survey of where to go and what to shoot in some of the most popular national parks, accompanied by some of Tim Fitzharris's excellent photographs.
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Alaska
by Art Wolfe, Nick Jans
Another in Art Wolfe's excellent series. If you've ever been interested in going to Alaska, or just like looking at great images, this is a great book.
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Ancient Landscapes of British Columbia
by Ian MacKenzie
A self-described "photographic journey through the remaining wilderness of British Columbia."
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Delorme Oregon Atlas and Gazetteer
by Delorme Mapping Company
If Delorme makes an atlas for your state, get it. It's that simple.
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Delorme Washington: Atlas & Gazetteer
by Delorme Mapping Company
Indispensible for backroad travel in Washington state. When you wear out one copy, you can always come back and buy a new, updated one.
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Don't Waste Your Time in the North Cascades: An Opinionated Hiking Guide to Help You Get the Most from This Magnificent Wilderness
by Kathy Copeland, Craig Copeland
A refreshingly candid book on where to go hiking in the North Cascades. The only thing missing is trail maps, although their descriptions are excellent. The book lives up to it's title.
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Great Walks of the Olympic Peninsula
by Robert Gillmore, Eileen Oktavec (Photographer)
The books in the "Great Walks" series are small, pocket sized guides with a great deal of detail and enough color photographs to give us photographers a sense of what's to be found. This volume covers Olynmpic Peninsula.
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Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the Central Cascades
by Sally O'Neal Coates
Now this is a useful book. A good guide to some great hikes, and a useful reference to places to stay and eat in the Central Cascades, from Mt. Rainier down through central Oregon.
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Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the North Cascades
by Sally O'Neal Coates
A companion volume to the Central Cascades guide, this book shows you some of the best hikes, motels and restaurants in the North Cascades.
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Natural Wonders: The Flora, Fauna & Formations of Washington
by The staff of The Seattle Times
Although it's really just a collection of articles that have appeared in the travel section of the paper over the years, to have them all collected in one place and lavishly illustrated with photos makes this a worthwhile addition to anyone's library who lives in Washington state.
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Nature in the City: Seattle : Walks, Hikes, Wildlife, Natural Wonders
by Kathryn True, Maria Dolan
A great book on some areas in and around Seattle that you may not be familiar with.
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On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods: A Geological Field Guide to the Mid-Columbia Basin
by Bruce Bjornstad
Near the end of the last ice age Glacial Lake Missoula repeatedly flooded much of central Washington creating the Channeled Scablands. An excellent guide to a part of Washington state that is often overlooked.
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Oregon Coastal Access Guide: A Mile-By-Mile Guide to Scenic and Recreational Attractions
by Kenn Oberrecht
If you plan to spend any time along the Oregon coast, this book is indispensible. A noted photographer in his own right, and author of several other photography books, Kenn Oberrecht has lived in Oregon since 1975.
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Oregon's Best Wildflower Hikes: Northwest Region
by George Wuerthner
Lots of great places in Northwest Oregon to find wildflowers and when to find them.
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Pacific Northwest : Land of Light and Water
by Art Wolfe (Photographer), Brenda Peterson
This book is a loving tribute to the Northwest by Art Wolf who grew up here. It teaches good photography not by explaining technique, but by showing you lots of excellent examples of what can be done. Study each photo and you can learn a lot, even if you never go to where they were taken. Spend some time with books like this learning what you like and what you don't, and most importantly WHY.
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Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons
by Joseph K. Lange
Worth getting a copy of if you are headed to Yellowstone or the Tetons, but not as good as some other photo travel guides. Pay attention to the location information and ignore some of his "how to" advice.
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Photographing the Southwest Volume 1: A Guide to the Natural Landmarks of Southern Utah & Southwest Colorado
by Laurent Martres
Part of an excellent two-volume set, this book should be required reading for anyone wanting to explore the area with a camera. Black and white images of many sites accompany the text, but no maps, so bring one with you.
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Photographing the Southwest Volume 2: A Guide to the Natural Landmarks of Arizona & New Mexico
by Laurent Martres
The second volume in the series by Laurent is no less indispensable than the first if your travels take you further south. By the way, he also has CD ROM's available with lots of color images.
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Photographing the Southwest Volume 3: Colorado & New Mexico
by Laurent Martres
The long awaited volume 3 of Laurent Martres excellent Photographing the Southwest series.
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The Audubon Guide to the National Wildlife Refuges: Alaska and the Northwest: Alaska, Oregon, Washington
by Loren Mac Arthur, Debbie S. Miller
Part of a series published by the Audubon Society, this book covers all 59 of the wildlife refuges in the Northwest.
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The Photographer's Guide to the Oregon Coast: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them
by David Middleton, Rod Barbee
Rod and David have put together a great combination of travel guide and photo guide that should be required reading for anyone interested in shooting along the Oregon coast. Part of a series being created by David Middleton. I look forward to further installments covering the Northwest.
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The Photographer's Guide to Yosemite
by Michael Frye
A small pocket book that is literally packed with information on where to photograph in Yosemite. Don't go there without this book.
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The Photographers Travel Guide
by William Manning
Covering some places that you may know well (I really don't need a guide for Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula for instance) along with plenty that you probably don't, this is one of those reference books for trip planning that belongs in every nature photographer's library. The included maps lack so much detail as to be mostly useless, but the text and accompanying photos more than make up for it.
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Washington Nature Weekends: Fifty-Two Adventures in Nature
by Sunny Walter, Janet O'Mara
Sunny Walter's excellent book detailing 52 field trips throughout the state, each geared around a specific weekend throughout the year. Sunny is not only a friend, she's also an amazing resource for places to go and when to go there in Washington.
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Washington Public Shore Guide
by James W. Scott, Don Bales (Photographer), Melly A. Reuling (Photographer)
Out of print, but still available used, this 1986 book is a great resource for the nearly 700 saltwater public access sites along Washington state's 2,400 miles of marine shore.
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Washington State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide
by Marge Mueller, Ted Mueller
A comprehensive guide to all of Washington's State Parks. Many listings include maps, photographs and other great touches.
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Washington's Best Wildflower Hikes
by Charles Gurche
An excellent book covering where to go and when for wildflowers in Washington state. With great photos by Charles Gurche too.
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Winter Hikes in Puget Sound & the Olympic Foothills: Mostly Snow-Free Trails from Lowland Forests to Summit Views
by Robert L. Mooers, Bob Mooers
A good book for those living in the Northwest as the days grow short and the mountain passes get covered in many, many feet of snow. There are some good hikes here for any time of year, but thise lowland routes are especially useful in winter.
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