No comments about Foghorn Outdoors: Washington Boating and Water Sports.

5 comments about Washington, D.C., with Kids, 2002-2003.

1. This book makes seeing Washington so easy and painless. The sights are grouped according to location, so you know what you can see together in a short amount of time. I discovered gems in Washington that I never knew existed! And just when the kids are getting cranky and hungry, there is a list of good places to eat. The directions by metro are very helpful and well done. I highly recommend this book to natives and visitors alike!



2. I found this book easy to read, full of useful and fun information. I have recommended to friends that do not have children and are planning a trip to the nation's capitol.
   The information is interesting and concise. The book is well-written and includes many interesting and little known bits of information, as well as the more typical tourist spots.



3. Washington, D.C. is the most unique city in the world. Whether you are visiting the area or live there, one cannot possibly know the wealth of information found in Washington, D.C. with Kids. I grew up in the area, but I have lived away for more than twenty years. Without this guide, I would have difficutly finding the places I want to see when I am back. I wish there had been such a book when my kids were younger. It's always such a challenge finding entertaining and worthwhile activities when on family trips. Imagine showing up in a city and having a resource that gives you a map, a subway map, addresses of places, times of operation, and even suggestions for meals! This book even indicates which venues are appropriate for various age groups. All of that and more is found in this superb volume. It's a "must have" for anyone planning a visit to Washington, D.C.



4. This is the only EDUCATIONAL guide to Washington, DC with kids -- and is now available in its 2nd Edition, published by Fodor's.
   The second edition completely updates the sites and the restaurants and the recommendations -- based on input from readers as well as extensive research by the authors.
   Washington, D.C. with Kids, 2nd Edition (Fodor's) is available on the Web and through all major bookstores!
   HIGHLY recommended by its readers!



5. It's clearly written, very informative, and enjoyable to read besides. I learned a lot from this book. I learned there are many more things to see and do in Washington than I knew. It's an invaluable planning aid, since I now know which sites will bore our son and which he will enjoy. The book also gives ideas on how children can have educational fun in our capital, tips on getting around, and more.

1 comments about Trips and Trails, 1: Family Camps, Short Hikes and View Roads Around the North Cascades (Trips & Tails).

1. While camping is great fun (and this book tells about campgrounds), it's even more fun to go snooping round - along trails and logging roads, to see flowers, waterfalls, vistas, lakes, seashells and other surprises of nature. This book collects outdoor adventures in the form of natural sights to be seen on hikes of 2 miles of less (one way), starting from nearly 200 campgrounds around the North Cascades. In this completely updated third edition, the text has even broader appeal for faqmily hikers and those wanting short jaunts near tent and trailer.
   --- excerpt from book's back cover

No comments about Washington: The Spirit of the Land (West Coast/Rocky Mountain).

1 comments about Baristas Without Borders: A Road Guide to Coffee Kiosks on I-5 Oregon & Washington.

1. This book is a must have for anyone traveling Interstate 5. I especially like it for the details on pet areas and trailer access. It's the perfect size to fit in the glove box. This book also makes a great gift! The information on the kiosks around our local area is helpful too. If you are even in the next town over, you can look in the book and find a spot to stop.

1 comments about Thomas Brothers Guides Olympia, Washington (Thomas Guide Olympia Street Guide: Including Thurston County).

1. Beats the heck out of folding out a big paper map! The book format is really helpful, the maps have been accurate so far, and it's easy to carry around.
   
   Only issue is the weird page numbering, and a couple of gaps between this and the Pierce County book.

2 comments about Wet and Wired: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Pacific Northwest.

1. I'm a native Southerner, so reading this book about the Pacific Northwest was a lot of fun. The writers have a unique voice that makes this book much more than a mere compendium of facts. Each piece is written with a lot of humor and insight. Anyone interested in pop culture should own this book!



2. This is a definite fun read. If you grew up in Portland in the 50's and 60's, like I did, it's a wonderful stroll down memory lane as well as a good refresher on what's been going on since. Seems very close to the truth, at least on the topics I'm in a position to judge. Only knock is it's a little too Seattle oriented for my blood!

No comments about AAA's Barrier-Free Travel: Washington, D.C. (AAA's Barrier-Free Travel).

2 comments about Back Roads of Washington: 74 Trips on Washington's Scenic Byways.

1. An off-highway travel guide divided into four regional parts. Each part, and each of the 74 trips, has a sketch map. The best part is, the author used his own illustrations instead of photos. Very enjoyable to read even if you don't venture off the interstate--and more enjoyable if you visit these Backroads of Washington.



2. Takes one to the heart of Washington and is great for trips of interest and learning.

No comments about Fishing Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.: An Angler's Guide to More than 100 Fresh- and Saltwater Fishing Spots.