Northwest Know-How: Beaches
Entertaining, educational and highly giftable, Northwest Know-How: Beaches showcases the majestic, quirky, and unique beaches of the Washington and Oregon coastline through facts, history, legend, and lovely illustrations.
There are few things more treasured in the Pacific Northwest than its beaches. This celebratory guide features more than 30 favorite coastal and island beaches in Washington and Oregon, providing tips for visiting, fun facts, natural history, and native lore. Charming illustrations will capture the roar of the surf, the call of the wildlife, and the beauty of our beaches. Sure to delight the avid beachcomber and curious visitor alike, this makes the perfect gift and guide for PNW beach-lovers and nature enthusiasts.
May 17, 2022 | Price: $16.95
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Details
- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Sasquatch Books
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781632174086
- ISBN Hyphenated: 978-1-63217-408-6
- Dimensions: 4-1/2 x 6
- Weight: 8 ounces
Book Categories
Aquariums, Cultural Destinations, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, More Nature..., Museums, nature, Nature - Ecosystems & Habitats, Nature - Ecosystems & Habitats - Coastal Regions & Shorelines, Nature - Ecosystems & Habitats - Oceans & Seas, Nature & Outdoor, Nonfiction, northwest, Ocean, oregon, Popular Science, Science, Science & Technology, Science/Natural History, Travel, Travel - United States, Travel - United States - Midwest, Travel - United States - West, Travel - United States - West - Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY), Travel - United States - West - Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA), Travel & Destinations, Travel & Regional Interest, Travel: USA & Canada, true crime, United States, USA, washington, World TravelYou might also enjoy
"This tiny tome is a pocket-sized guidebook to 34 beaches along the Washington and Oregon coasts and islands, from Semiahmoo Spit to Sunset Bay State Park near Coos Bay. Each entry includes a wee lyrical description and a bite of 'know-how'. . . Priest’s poems are what transform this book from a sweet tchotchke to a sublime gift. . . Her words effortlessly conjure an afternoon at the beach, staring out at the sea, content and heart-happy."
—Cascadia Daily
"The Northwest Know-How series is a set of pocket-sized guides to all things Pacific Northwest. Each is fun and educational and features local authors and illustrators. Author, poet, and Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation member Rena Priest packs grab-and-go adventures into Northwest Know-How: Beaches. This perfect summer companion piece offers more than 30 beautiful coastal and island beaches to explore in our region."
—425 Magazine