No comments about Washington on My Mind (On My Mind Series).

3 comments about Mountain Bike Adventures in Washington's North Cascades and Olympics.

1. Be careful if you buy this book. It is 10 years old and many of the trails have been closed. If you are looking for a place to start in Washington it covers almost the entire state.



2. There are some great rides in the 2 books he wrote. This is some kind of bible for the washington state. Be aware that those books are 10 years old!!



3. I don't even know why they still sell this book. Almost half the rides are either closed to mountain bikers or have since been turned into sub-developments and no longer exist. This book is actually quite depressing. It was sad thumbing through the pages remembering all the great trails that used to exist that don't anymore due to development and/or land usage disputes. Basically, if you buy this book, you will have to call your local bike shop to confirm whether or not the trail still exists or if it has been modified...so, what's the point?

No comments about The Sierra Club Guide to the Natural Areas of Oregon and Washington (Sierra Club Guides to the Natural Areas of the United States).

No comments about Art of the State: Washington (Art of the State).

No comments about The Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail: A Guide for Paddlers, Hikers, and Other Explorers.

1 comments about National Geographic Driving Guide to america, Washington DC.

1. Ideal for planing your trip to Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virignia, Maryland and Delaware , Delawer. You will have several routs to explore this part of the country. Tips, Maps and Photographs that give you a very good picture of your trip. This will help you to don't miss any of the important places of the road. Ideal for visiting the historic places of DC area

2 comments about Gardenwalks in the Southeast: Beautiful Gardens from Washington, D.C., to the Gulf Coast (Gardenwalks Series).

1. This travel guide covers the southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North & South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington D.C. Each state features listings for major botanical gardens, historic homes with gardens, arboretums, and nature centers. The profiles include a general description and facts about admission fees, directions, hours of operation, addresses and websites. No photographs but attractive line drawings are included. The book also includes introductory essays on various garden styles, such as formal, informal, Colonial, Walled, Conservatory, Topiary, Asian, and rock and water gardens.



2. Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (2/07)
   
   "Gardenwalks in the Southeast: Beautiful Gardens from Washington, D.C., to the Gulf Coast" by Marina Harrison and Lucy D. Rosenfeld is a wonderfully descriptive guide to the best gardens in a fairly large area, namely the Southeast of USA. The authors begin with an interesting and quite lyrical preface, which is followed with a section on how to use the book and an essay about garden styles. Those opening sections will provide a lot of valuable information, particularly to those readers who might not be so familiar with all of the different garden styles and their history.
   
   The following sections are divided by state and they encompass Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington D.C. .
   
   Each of the sections opens with a map of the state with clearly marked locations of all the gardens described within. This is a valuable tool for someone who might want to plan a vacation around visiting several gardens, since it offers an easy overview of the locations in each of the states. Each section also contains the "Choosing an Outing in..." piece, where gardens are grouped by different themes; such as Topiary Gardens, Unusual Themes, Child-Pleasing Gardens, Art in the Garden, Aquatic Gardens, Garden Rooms, Romantic Gardens and many more. Since some of the states have a real abundance of gardens, those themes might help you narrow your selections down to those that truly interest you most.
   
   Each of the individual gardens is described in at least a paragraph or two, while some of the more notable ones might merit as much as a couple of pages. The information includes the exact address, telephone number and a webpage address in case the garden has one. The descriptions end with information about entrance fees, if any; opening times and directions to the garden.
   
   While I found the illustrations, which were created by Ted Enik and Carole Drong, extremely charming and delightful, I still wish for some colorful photos of the described locations. They would certainly add to the already great appeal of this nifty guide, "Gardenwalks in the Southeast," which I would wholeheartedly recommend to nature lovers, gardeners, walkers and anybody else who enjoys beauty in its many forms.

1 comments about Washington: Off the Beaten Path/a Guide to Unique Places (Insiders Guide: Off the Beaten Path).

1. Although this book has a lot of information in it, I was rather disapointed. The format of the book makes it hard to read, and there are very few pictures of the attractions. I don't think I would recommend this book.

4 comments about Lonely Planet Seattle (1st ed).

1. The Lonely Planet Guide to Seattle is a great asset to anyone headed to the Emerald City. We found our transportation from the airport, hotel, restaurants and shops all from this book. And the trip was wonderful. The information is up to date and the maps are accurate. I relied so heavily upon this guide for my trip over a year ago, I plan to purchase another for my mother, who is headed to Seattle with me soon. This book helped to convince me that the Emerald City is definitely a place I look forward to calling home soon. Thank you Lonely Planet.



2. As a resident of the area, I have say that this book is a great asset to my bookshelf. I often find myself looking through the book to find new and exotic things to do around the city. Sometimes it is more useful than using the phonebook because there are tidbits on culture, restaurant styles, and where the best places are to rent bikes, canoes, and rollerblades. When friends or relatives visit, I lend them the book so they can easily find the things they need around town. I highly reccommend this book to any traveler heading to the Seattle area!!!!!



3. I bought this book for about 7 months when I was in Seattle for a week. The book has only 200 pages, so that europeans can read the whole book during the fly. The book give you detailed information about facts about and around Seattle. A quickly reference about the history of Seattle can be founded here, but also information about the economy, arts, language and culture. There is a section of 20 pages with color maps needed for a good orientation. This book is highly recommended for all people travelling to Seattle.

   Virgilio Krumbacher




4. One of the nice things about the Lonely Planet guides is that they are very good about telling you which things are just tourist traps and which are genuinely worth seeing. I don't think I've yet run into any bad recommendations from this guide, and now that I live in Seattle (I bought the book several years before moving here), I've had pretty good opportunity to try out a lot of their suggestions.

   There is lots of good information about interesting spots in many of Seattle's vibrant neighboorhood communities besides just the downtown and Pioneer Square areas. I also appreciated the information on various points of architectural interest, which has made me want to chase down another book about Seattle's architecture.

   If you want to get to know Seattle beyond just the touristy stuff that every visitor to Seattle has seen (Pike's Place, the Needle, etc.), you can't go wrong with this book. Even if you are already familiar with Seattle, there is much you can learn from this book -- I intend to try out more of their recommended day trips to the surrounding areas soon!

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