Washington's Channeled Scablands Guide: Explore and Recreate Along the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail Contributor(s): Soennichsen, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594854831 ISBN-13: 9781594854835 Publisher: Mountaineers Books OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Hiking - Sports & Recreation | Outdoor Skills |
Dewey: 796.509 |
LCCN: 2011042554 |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.09" W x 8.92" (0.82 lbs) 223 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Washington - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
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Publisher Description: Explore Washington's canyons of Ice Age wonders -- great trails, stunning scenery, and amazing history * Comprehensive guide to a fascinating region rich with history and recreational access to camping, hiking, fishing, and more Often overlooked by those cruising on the highway to Spokane or the Tri-Cities area, more than 2,000 square miles of terrain in eastern Washington are home to a striking collection of sharp-edged coulees slicing through a crust of basalt. In this stunning landscape, deep lakes fill the depths of dramatic gorges flanked by steep walls of towering rock columns, labyrinthine channels, and wide tracts of scabby rock that give the region its name -- geologically, no other region in the world contains features like those found in the Channeled Scablands. Where-to guidebook and travel narrative come together in the Washington's Channeled Scablands Guide to offer a comprehensive and intimately knowledgeable tour of this one-of-a-kind region. Local writer and historian John Soennichsen is your guide to fascinating lore; snapshots of the unique towns connected by this singular landscape; descriptions of the unique geology; advice on how to explore whether by auto, horseback, canoe, bike, or on foot; and essential info like where to fuel up and stop for dinner. Take the family to scenic camping and fishing in Coffeepot Lake, and read out loud the legend of Old West outlaw Harry Tracey as you cruise along on a "Back Roads Auto Tour." Lace up your boots for a cross-country hike in the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area or up Badger Mountain Trail. Explore the unearthly crater-like formations in the Telford-Crab Creek Tract, or set up with your camera for a stunning sunrise over Palouse Falls. Whether you're a boater looking for new waterways to explore, a naturalist interested in unique ecosystems, or just a curious traveler -- if you're seeking adventure and intrigue just a little off the beaten path, you'll find the keys to a whole new world of exploration with Washington's Channeled Scablands Guide.
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Contributor Bio(s): Soennichsen, John: - JOHN SOENNICHSEN is the author of Live! From Death Valley and Bretz's Flood, the biography of Harlen Bretz, the first geologist to research the Scablands and propose its creation by massive flooding. Soennichsen is a member of the Ice Age Floods Institute and lives just outside the eastern Washington town of Cheney, along the rim of a prominent Scabland channel. |