Wild Seattle - by Roddy Scheer (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A vibrant, family friendly guide to the unexpected nature found in and around The Emerald City.

Seattle is a city shaped by nature. Perched between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, it's a place where forests press against skyscrapers, salmon swim through urban waterways, and bald eagles soar over morning commutes. Despite its reputation for tech and coffee culture, Seattle is also home to an astonishing variety of wildlife, from great blue herons stalking the shallows of Lake Washington to harbor seals basking on Elliott Bay's docks, and Wild Seattle is your guide to it all. Equal parts nature guide and trip planner, Wild Seattle unveils the hidden nature in every park and waterway--and even your own neighborhood.

About the Author

Roddy Scheer is a journalist and photographer specializing in environmental issues, the outdoors, and travel. When he is not out in the field taking pictures, Roddy produces EarthTalk, a weekly environmental Q&A column syndicated to more than 1,000 news outlets reaching more than 6 million readers. He has served as a regular contributor to E-The Environmental Magazine, Seattle Magazine, Northwest Travel, American Photo, PhotoMedia, Wildflower, and others. His books include Oregon and Washington's Roadside Ecology and Yellowstone and Grand Teton's Best Nature Walks, and Southwest Canyon Country's Best Nature Walks. He is a three-time Society of Professional Journalists "Excellence in Journalism" winner.