GEOLOGY

The San Juan Islands of Washington state make up some of the country's most breath-taking scenery. Carved by glaciers of long ago, the islands consist of a rugged beachfront, thousand-foot deep channels, plentiful wildlife, and charming communities. In 77 color photographs, Charles Gurche creates a tribute to the islands that is picture perfect.

Softcover.

This Handy Guide covers all the best hikes, picnic spots, places to see wildlife, wildflowers, waterfalls, and more. Compiles by a former park ranger, with beautiful color photographs, locator maps and directions.

168 color photographs

2 black-and-white photographs

11 maps

164 pages

softcover

PUR perfect bound

5.5" x 8.5 "

Bob McIntyre's sensitive and informative foreword sets the tone for this photographic tribute to Mount Rainier National Park. Charles Gurche once again captures the essence of his subject's natural and man-made features.