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Pacific Northwest (Lonely Planet Regional Guides S.) TourPacific Northwest. Covering travel in Washington, Oregon and Western Idaho, this guide features: coverage of Seattle and Portland; clear road directions and information on using public transport; as well as details on outdoor activities, such as white-water rafting, windsurfing, skiing and hiking.

Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast: Your Guide to the Lighthouses of California, Oregon and Washington This book details the fascinating development of the lighthouses on the Pacific Coast through the Pacific Northwest. The discussion focuses on the technological evolution of lighthouses, the actual lights and development of lenses, the architecture of the lighthouses and how they were built and maintained on remote sites, life for the Lighthouse Service keepers, and the movement today to preserve and restore lights. As lively as the text is, it is the stunning photography that really sets this book apart. These are not generic depictions of staid lighthouses in daylight; here, readers will find intriguing images of lights that were shot from boats, helicopters, and aeroplanes, many at low light or during storms, which is when lighthouses are especially important. The photographs even bring readers inside the structures, showing the curling stairways, lenses, keeper's homes, and more. A comprehensive appendix lists all the current Pacific Coast lighthouses plus traveller information, including how to get to them, whether they are open for tours, a brief history, location of lighthouses using longitude and latitude, and a map.

The Pacific Northwest Insight Guide (Insight Guides S.) Tour Pacific Northwest. This guide includes a section detailing the Pacific Northwest's history, six features covering the area's life and culture, ranging from its pioneering spirit to hi-tech Seattle to its wine industry. It also has a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive travel tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of photographs and nine maps.

Motorcycle Journeys Through the Pacific Northwest Tour Pacific Northwest. This book features over 30 trips following the best motorcycling roads in Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Idaho, and British Columbia, from the sweeping roads below Mount St Helens, to the jagged coastlines of northern California and Oregon to the desert hills of Idaho. Written by a motorcyclist, it includes full-colour topographic maps and detailed directions formatted for easy reading from tank-bag map windows. The trips are designed for various riding styles, from two-up travellers sightseeing to sport riders looking to ride the curves. For the ambitious motorcyclists headed for Alaska, it includes the best motorcycle trips through British Colombia.

Pacific North West Tour Pacific Northwest. A trip to the Pacific North West will undoubtedly be dominated by an exploration of the wild natural beauty that characterises the region. The dramatic landscapes serve as a constant reminder that, even in the city, nature is never far away. Outdoor enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice, both for activity and terrain. Those of a less active nature however, can enjoy the spectacular views from Seattle in one of the city's legendary coffee bars or discover the city's laid-back lifestyle based around a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Strolling in one of the Portland's 250 parks should definitely be on the agenda in Washington's busy capital or why not go and visit an extinct volcano? Leave the city to discover Oregon's plethora of world-class wineries, and finally, for a complete change of scene, escape to Alaska where this secluded state's fjords, glaciers and snow capped peaks will literally take your breath away. Our fully up-dated and practical guide will provide you with all the information you need to plan the perfect trip to this awe-inspiring area of the American continent.

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