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Judy Bentley's Current Book
Hiking Washington's History |
 Despite
Washington State’s rapid growth in the past century, a remarkable
number of historic trails remain - preserved in national parks, restored
by cities and towns, returned to public use by the railroads, or
opened to hikers by Native American tribes. Hiking Washington’s
History includes 40 historic trails from across the state, ranging
from short day hikes to multi-day backpacking grips, from Cape
Flattery in the northwestern-most corner to Chief Joseph’s Summer
Trail in southeastern Washington. Brief regional histories provide
context for the individual trail narratives.
TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS INCLUDE:
- Trail maps
- Directions to the trailhead
- Difficulty level
- Quotes from diaries, journals, letters, and reports
- Contemporary and historic photographs
- Identification of historically significant locations
For an excerpt on the Duwamish River Trail, click
here.
Excerpts
from reviews of Hiking Washington’s History:
“…a fascinating look at many favorite Washington trails”
Mt. Baker Experience
“Bentley's is the best kind of guidebook: intelligent, well-researched
and easy to use.”
OregonLive.com
“…if history's your thing, Bentley's book makes an invaluable resource
as well as a fun read.”
The Seattle Times
“Comprehensive and well-researched, Bentley’s trail guide breathes
life into Washington state's natural landscapes by linking trails to
historical events.”
Sierra Club Magazine
“Her Duwamish River walk is worth the price of the book alone….
Bentley does a masterful job of reminding us that human eyes have
touched the hills and water and outcroppings in these places for
thousands of years.”
City Living
“Whether you regard “Hiking Washington’s History” as a history book
disguised as a hiking guide, or a trail guide stuffed with historical
anecdote, get yourself a copy of this book and start planning for
adventures across the state…! “
The Kitsap Sun.
“Good reading, that book.”
The Wenatchee World
REVIEWS OF HIKING WASHINGTON'S HISTORY:
To find out where the author is giving talks on this book, see
Events.
For more detailed and current information on trails, visit the
website of the Washington Trails Association,
www.wta.org.
For publishing information, visit the University of Washington Press,
http://www.uwbooks.org/hiking-washingtons-history
Click logos to purchase Hiking Washington's History
online from these stores:
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