Washington State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide [Paperback]

Marge Mueller (Author), Ted Mueller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993

Surf-washed beaches, lush forests, sagebrush-dusted plains, sparkling lakes and rivers -- nature has packed Washington with the stuff of every outdoor lover's dream.

Using their first-hand knowledge and thorough research to showcase almost 200 parks. Marge and Ted Mueller direct readers to the best camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, skiing, and more. Each park description includes a map; listings of park hours and months open; facilities; attractions; regulations; and access; plus a detailed description of the parks history, highlights, plants, and animals. The wide range of activities is perfect for everyone from young families, to avid hikers and skiers, to retired travelers exploring the state. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the guide is organized into five regions, and each park map incorporates easy-to-spot icons representing available activities.

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Editorial Reviews

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The Mountaineers and The Muellers are widely respected for producing thorough, well-researched, information-packed, easily-read guide books. This wil be another one. -- Reel News

This guide has everything you need to know about more than 200 parks in Washington.(Wenatchee (WA) World) -- Wenatchee (WA) World

Truly a comprehensive resource.(Everett (WA) Herald) -- Everett (WA) Herald --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Avid explorers, Marge and Ted Mueller are the authors of The Mountaineers' popular Afoot & Afloat series, A Guide to Washington's South Cascades Volcanic Landscapes, and Exploring Washington's Wild Areas. They live in Seattle, Washington. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books; 1st edition (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898863244
• ISBN-13: 978-0898863246
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,263,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Discover Washington State's parkland, March 31, 2000

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This review is from: Washington State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide (Paperback)

Whether you're an active outdoors enthusiast or a weekend admirer, the diversity of Washington State's parkland offers something for every outdoor pursuit. To quench your desire to be at one with nature, authors Marge and Ted Mueller offer the complete recreation guide "Washington State Parks." The Muellers are Seattle residents who are active in the outdoors around Puget Sound for over thirty years. To research this book, they logged several thousand miles by land and water to visit every state park in Washington.

The publication is a definitive guide to over 200 public parks throughout Washington State. Featured is everything the visitor needs to know to enjoy each area to the fullest. Every state park is thoroughly reviewed, including information on park hours, size, facilities, access points and main attractions.

The book offers detailed information about camping, hiking, bicycling, sightseeing, boating, nature-watching and a multitude of other outdoor experiences. Information such as current season, reservations and fee listings, moorage and navigation data for boat access, and accessibility for disabled visitors is also included.

Each park or heritage site is detailed in background and historical information. Plus informative tips on local foliage and wildlife are offered. An easy-to-use chart matches outdoor activities with suitable parks, making this guide a must-have for year-round outdoor fun.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A handy book, July 31, 2009

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Delamaine "Formerly Belacane" (Seattle Eastside) - See all my reviews
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After a camping trip to Ocean Shores we decided to get this book so everyone could have a chance to peruse the various campgrounds to choose our next destination (a lot better than everyone standing around the computer looking at the Parks website!). This has the basic information we require (location, location shown on a map, directions, amenities, and a brief blurb about the history of the park). A good reference.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars parks, January 11, 2008

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this is a great and specific guide for WA parks..black and white pictures are clear but woudl still prefer color...