Washington Wildflower Hikes - by Nathan Barnes & Jeremy Barnes (Paperback)

About the Book

A new way to embrace the season: 50 Hikes to 50 Wildflowers!

Book Synopsis

From flower-filled alpine meadows to streams lined with delicate Scouler's corydalis blooms, and from lakes covered in water lilies to Dr. Seussian drifts of bear grass, Washington offers something for every hiker--and flower lover. Brothers Nathan and Jeremy Barnes lead hikers on 50 trails to seasonal floral displays, ranging across varied landscapes. Features include:

• Basics of wildflower identification
• Tips for photographing wildflowers
• "Hike Finder," which includes flowering season, trail difficulty, distance, and more
• 50 detailed wildflower profiles, including common and botanical names, description, botanical background
• Stunning images throughout

Along with its showcased species, each handpicked route includes a detailed topo map, turn-by-turn route description, history of the area, and list of other wildflowers found along the trail.

Review Quotes

Expertly written, exceptionally informative, thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, "Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations" is an ideal and inspiring instructional reference for anyone with a combined interest in wild flower appreciation and recreational hiking outdoors.-- "Midwest Book Review"

It's been fun to browse through this book and finally identify some of the wildflowers I've seen on past hikes. Brothers Barnes scoured every inch of the state to come up with these hand-picked routes that profile a unique wildflower for each hike in addition to photos, hike descriptions and detailed topo maps.--Carolyn Price "OutdoorsNW"