Best Hikes with Dogs Inland Northwest [Paperback]

Craig Romano (Author), Alan L. Bauer (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Best Hikes with Dogs | Publication Date: February 2005

·Terrain that's hazard-free and easy on the paws
·On most trails, no leashes required and no crowds to dodge
·75 trails covering eastern Washington, Idaho panhandle, and northwest Montana; plus Okanagan Highlands and BC Kootenay (Canada)

Although Mittens is the "star" of this book (that's her on the cover!), more than a dozen dogs, big and small, were enlisted to help select the best trails for optimum canine enjoyment throughout the region. These trails do not require leashes (except in parks as designated). More than two-thirds of the hikes are on lesser known trails where travel is very light among other users and where you're unlikely to meet horses, bicycles, or motorized vehicles. They offer shade and lakes or streams for your canine companion to play in and keep cool.

Advance alert is given, trail by trail, on any canine hazards to watch for. Additional features include what to pack for your pooch, including The Ten Canine Essentials and a doggy first-aid kit, plus a list of documentation you need to cross the US-Canadian border with your dog.

Editorial Reviews

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Take your best friend with you on a hike and you'll...have a good time...following suggestions in [this book]. -- Olympian

About the Author

CRAIG ROMANO was raised in New Hampshire where he fell in love with the natural world. He has traveled extensively, from Alaska to Argentina and Sicily to South Korea, seeking wild and beautiful places. He ranks Washington State, his home since 1989, among the most beautiful places in the world and he has thoroughly hiked it from Cape Flattery to Puffer Butte, Cape Disappointment to the Salmo-Priest. But he still misses the East Coast, especially when it comes to getting a decent Italian meal. Craig holds a BA in history, a master's degree in education, and an AA in Forestry. An avid hiker, runner, kayaker, and cyclist, Craig has written about his passions for many publications, including Canoe and Kayak, Northwest Runner, AMC Outdoors, Backpacker and The North Columbia Monthly. Trails editor for Outdoors Northwest, he is also the author of Best Hikes with Dogs: Inland Northwest, Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula, and Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington's Last Frontier, all published by The Mountaineers Books. He lives in Skagit County, Washington, close to the North Cascades and San Juan Islands.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books (February 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898868580
• ISBN-13: 978-0898868586
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #929,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Hiking Book..., June 18, 2005

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This review is from: Best Hikes with Dogs Inland Northwest (Paperback)

I bought this book even though I don't have a dog. I have several hiking books from the Inland NW and have found this one useful for locating good hikes in the region. Most of the hikes are in the northern part of eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and western Montana - most at least an hour's drive from Spokane or CDA.

This book has very useful overviews that include the elevation gain, length, average hiking time, highest elevation, best hiking season, and the USGS map to go along with the hike. The text for each hike is good - though as with all guide books, I've found inaccuracies that can have you scratching your head, or worse, lost. The trail map is a traditional topographical style with thick dotted lines showing the primary trail. I also liked how non-primary trails were shown in the maps - functional for side excursions. There are good black and white pictures strewn through the book. Dog owners should find the "tips" section and the hike text useful.

Drawbacks include no overall difficulty levels - though this is often found in the text. I would have also liked to have seen more trails closer to town. Overall, I would recommend this to Inland NW hikers, both dog owners and not dog owners alike.