Washington State Parks : A Complete Recreation Guide

Thoroughly revised edition of the well-known, detailed guide to four-season activities and destinations for nearly 200 state recreation areas in Washington, featuring a new 16-page color photo insert.

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 & 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 park's history, highlights, plants, and animals. The wide range of activities are perfect for everyone from young families, to avid hikers and skiers, to retired travelers exploring the state. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and a new color photo insert, the guide is organized into five regions, and each park map incorporates easy-to-spot icons representing available activities.

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.