Hiking Guide to Washington Geology - Softcover

Make sure your next hike ROCKS! Hike Washington's beautiful scenery, and get the dramatic geologic story behind it all. Did you know ... - That 50 million years ago, palm trees grew in the Pacific Northwest? - That just 15,000 to 18,000 years ago, Washington was scoured and sculpted by some of the most cataclysmic floods in the history of the planet? - That hundreds of massive lava flows blanketed large areas of the state? Fact is, Washington state holds some of the most geologically diverse landscapes anywhere - from today's volcanoes to the ancient remnants of continental collisions. This book offers more than 50 superb hikes, from short day trips to overnight backpacking treks, to the best spots around Washington to see the Earth's most monumental forces at work! - Fully detailed guide to 56 trails in 8 regions statewide - Hikes headlined with the geologic features to be seen - Illustrated with 85 photos and 7 maps - Includes introduction to geologic principles and observation tips