Backroads of Washington [Paperback]

Diana Fairbanks (Author)

Book Description

Series: Backroads of ... | Publication Date: December 17, 2004

Washington is a magnificent state criss-crossed with beckoning backroads, all waiting to be explored. Join us on a tour of thirty of Washington’s most scenic drives, taking you from Puget Sound’s marine parks to the many recreational opportunities and vineyards along the Columbia River; from the temperate rainforests and giant trees of the Olympic Peninsula to the live volcanoes of the Cascade Mountains and the miles of wheat in the dry lands. "Backroads of Washington"—written and photographed by local experts—takes you on routes that lead to the area’s most secluded and overlooked natural areas and to sites that capture the state’s colorful history. Whether you’re planning a day trip, looking for unusual destinations, or simply want to learn more about the locale, "Backroads of Washington" will lead you deep into the soul of Washington—beyond the bustling cities and common tourist attractions. About the Author/Photographer: Diana Fairbanks is a native Washingtonian who teaches at Kirkland Art Center and exhibits paintings, drawings, and prints in the Pacific Northwest. She has been awarded grants for creative projects for the city of Seattle. For more than thirty years, Seattle-based photographer/designer Mike Sedam has traveled and photographed the world. Sedam has published six other books, including Voyageur Press’s "Olympic Peninsula" and "Our Seattle".

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Diana Fairbanks is a native Washingtonian who teaches at Kirkland Art Center and exhibits her paintings, drawings, and prints in the Pacific Northwest. She has been awarded grants for creative projects for the city of Seattle.

For more than thirty years, Seattle-based photographer/designer Mike Sedam has traveled and photographed the world. Sedam has published six other books, including Voyageur Press’s "Olympic Peninsula" and "Our Seattle."

About the Author

Diana Fairbanks is a native Washingtonian who teaches at Kirkland Art Center and exhibits paintings, drawings, and prints in the Pacific Northwest. Mike Sedam has travelled and photographed the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (December 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089658643X
• ISBN-13: 978-0896586437
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #395,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Backroads of Washington, February 2, 2009

By 

Sadie Mae (MT USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Backroads of Washington (Paperback)

This is one beautiful book. The pictures are superb and the writing is outstanding. A treasure to leave out on the coffee table to be perused at leisure and with the enjoyment of learning about Washington's unique beauty. A great joy, well done.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book., July 6, 2007

By 

Sleeper Awakes - See all my reviews

This review is from: Backroads of Washington (Paperback)

I really liked this book and thought the format and content were great. An interesting and enlightening guidebook for the motoring wanderer.

8 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Correct Oak Harbor History, May 15, 2005

By 

Peggy (Oak Harbor, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Backroads of Washington (Paperback)

This book falsely states that "Oak Harbor was founded in 1894 by Dutch emmigrants from Holland" This is incorect info. Oak Harbor was founded in 1851 by three men who took out Donation land claims, they were Ulrich Freund a Swiss man, Martin Taftson, a Norweigian and C. Sumner, a Yankee..They were followed by several Irish Pioneers, such as Capt. Edward Barrington, Frank McCrohan, Thomas Nunan, Maurice O'Leary, Samual and Thomas Maylor and L.P. Byrne. As well as numerous other Pioneers who were here in Oak Harbor where I live, about 40 years before any Dutch arrived..Oak Harbor is often reported as a "Dutch town" when this is not true history at all. These Irishmen and their families established the first stores, businesses, schools, and churches in Oak Harbor. This was started in the 1850's continuing through the 1890's.. The Dutch who arrived in 1894 came from the midwest to farm, hearing about the fine farm land offerred on Whidbey Island.
Oak Harbor is just as old as the town of Coupeville which is just across Penn Cove. The mentioned "windmill" at City Beach park in Oak Harbor is a recently built "pretend" not real windmill, which houses beach supplies and snacks for the near by swimming lagoon.
Not to be confused with a real old functional windmill. Oak Harbor celebated their centennial in the year 1951, when it was 100 years old. Other then this incorrect history of our town, Oak Harbor, I find the book very interesting and great photos.