Adventure awaits in the Pacific Northwest.
Now available for purchase!
Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit the trails with this author’s suggestions for best hikes, plus beer, bites and campgrounds nearby in Washington and Oregon.
ISBN: 978-1640490741
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Craggy coastal cliffs, towering active volcanoes, and cascading waterfalls: wherever you turn in Washington, adventure awaits.
ISBN: 978-1640495074
Towering peaks, sparkling coastline and vast old-growth forests.
Inside you’ll find:
Diverse Hiking Options: Enjoy outdoor getaways ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips.
Find Your Hike: Choose from the best hikes for waterfalls, wildflowers, bringing your dog, plus a breakdown of the best hikes by season.
The Top Outdoor Experiences: Wander through the dense greens of a rainforest in Olympic National Park or revel in a Mars-like landscape in southeastern Oregon. Watch an sunset on a beach adorned with sea stacks or gaze into the mouth of a volcano crater. Catch a glimpse of a bighorn sheep, see wagon ruts on the historic Oregon Trail, and stroll through fields of wildflowers. Walk behind a waterfall or take in views of the downtown Portland skyline.
Nearby Fun: Kick back at a local brewery after your hike, find a nearby campground or enjoy a plate of fresh oysters with an ocean view.
Essential Planning Details: Hikes are marked with round-trip distance and hiking time, difficulty, terrain type, elevation gain and access points.
Maps and Directions: Find easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to park.
Expert Advice: Seasoned hikers Craig Hill and Matt Wastradowski reveal their experienced insights, local secrets, and honest opinions of the trails.
Tips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, and camping permits, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife.
About the author
Craig Hill is a writer who specializes in telling outdoor adventure stories. His passion for the outdoors started as a child when his dad routinely dragged him away from the TV and took him to explore the mountains, forests and beaches of Washington. After attending Washington State University and winning numerous national awards as a sportswriter, he returned to these roots as an outdoor writer for The News Tribune in Tacoma.
He has a strong track record in Washington's outdoor community. The National Park Service honored him in 2011 for improving public understanding of Mount Rainier National Park. Craig is the outdoor sports chairman for the Tacoma-Pierce County Sport Hall of Fame. He runs 1,500 trail miles each year and lives in the shadow of Mount Tahoma with his wife, kids and Largent the Adventure Dog.
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