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Attractions
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Art Guide Northwest
A guide to over 400 galleries, antiques outlets, and museums west of the
Cascades in Washington. Includes current events and exhibitions, online
samples of artists' work, and maps.
Find a Grave -
Washington
This web page lists famous figures buried in Washington, including Chief
Seattle, and Jimi Hendrix (musician). Includes cemetery location.
Old
West Gravesites
Steve Grimm's site includes a listing for Washington. It focuses on outlaws,
fur trappers, native Americans and others.
Trains and Railroads
Tourist railroads, rail museums and rail attractions in Washington.
Hell's
Canyon
Hells Canyon is the deepest canyon (7,900 feet) in North America. White
water rafters, jet boaters, campers, fishermen, hikers and hunters all enjoy
this protected recreation area. Some portions are designated Wilderness, but
much is open to motor vehicles. Strategically located overlooks provide
breathtaking views. Contact: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, 2535
Riverside, Clarkston, WA 99403; 208/758-0616.
Washington State Parks
Only about half of the state parks take campsite
reservations, the rest are on a first come, first served basis. You can make
a reservation up to 11 months in advance, the best time to call being
September through April when the phone lines are mostly clear. (A Washington
State Parks and Recreation Commission web site.)
The Washington map at right will help you locate cities, towns and attractions.
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Handbooks: Washington by Don Pitcher. June 2002, 7th edition, Paperback,
1000 pages, (guidebook). In-depth coverage of the history, landscape, and
changes in a state that has come of age. Ranges from Olympic Peninsula's
lush rainforests and long sandy beaches, to glacier-clad Cascade summits,
friendly eastern towns and wineries, the tranquil Puget Sound, Seattle, and
the San Juan Islands.
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Washington Whitewater: The 34 Best Whitewater Rivers by Douglass A. North. March 1992, revised edition, Paperback, 304 pages, (guidebook). All the information you need before running a river: maps, river flow data including recommended ranges, directions to the put-ins and take-outs, and river logs identifying various rapids and hazards. Order now...
Washington:
The State of Wine
by Sara Matthews. June 2006, 112 pages. Hardcover. This elegant book by
a well respected wine photographer is a photographic celebration of the
Washington wine region-its vineyards, wineries, wine-makers, and wine
communities.
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Washington Wine Country by Robert M. Reynolds and Judy Peterson-Nedry. March 2000, 112 pages. Paperback. Order now...
Discovering
Washington Wines: An Introduction to One of the Most Exciting Premium
Wine Regions by Tom Parker. September, 2002, 168 pages, Paperback.
Washington is the second-largest producer of wine in the U.S. and is
recognized as a leading source of premium wines. Book presents essential
facts about the state's wines in a compact, highly readable volume.
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The Pacific Northwest Berry Book by Bob Krumm. June 1, 1998, Paperback,
1st Edition (guidebook). Here, in one well-organized book, is the
information of a field guide (identifies 20 wild berries and fruits) and the
fun of a cookbook (100 recipes for jams, jellies, pies, breads, and much
more). Non-technical descriptions, habitat hints, and color photos of berry
and blossom make identification easy.
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