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Hidden Pacific Northwest

Including Oregon, Washington, Vancouver,
Victoria & Coastal British Columbia

NEW TRAVELER-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Author Picks, 3-Day Getaway Itineraries, Walking Tours, Web Sites
• Details activities including 10 whale-watching excursions, 333 places to hike and 17 wildlife refuges
• Leads to 18 covered bridges and 10 lighthouses
• Reviews distinctive lodging including 93 coastal inns
• Offers camping galore at over 19,362 campsites in 726 campgrounds

Whether you’re seeking urban sophistication or wilderness adventure, Hidden Pacific Northwest provides an irresistible mix of attractions. Now with better maps, added features and extensive web site information, Hidden Pacific Northwest is handier than ever.
In addition to covering the region’s best-known destinations such as Seattle’s Public Market or Victoria’s Empress Hotel, this selective guide reveals quirky gems and outdoor pursuits. Author Eric Lucas is equally comfortable recommending the best places to raft a rushing river or to sample culinary creations of a talented young chef.

Inside Hidden Pacific Northwest:
(page 124) Explore Puget Sound’s pioneer forts and blockhouse at Ebey’s Landing Nat’l Historical Reserve
(page 283) Raft the Snake River between the black basalt walls of Hells Canyon—America’s deepest gorge
(page 401) Warm yourself by the 1930s WPA-built octagon-shaped fireplace in Mt. Hood’s Timberline Lodge
(page 451) Pitch a tent within Silver Falls State Park, where ten waterfalls cascade amidst old-growth forest
(page 504) Sample smoked salmon chowder and other local flavors at Liliget Feast House, an Indian Longhouse

Hidden Pacific Northwest
Including Oregon, Washington, Vancouver, Victoria & Coastal British Columbia
Eric Lucas
6th Ed., pb, 1-56975-283-4
$18.95, 648 pages, 28 maps

Edited by Dave Shultz

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