Hiking Washington's Geology

The only Washington guidebook that covers both hiking and geology. Divides the state into eight geologic regions, each featuring 4 to 13 different hikes. Includes an interesting, easy-to-understand introduction to basic geologic terms and concepts. Hiking Washington's Geology explores the dynamic geologic history of Washington's dramatic landscape, highlighting places that demonstrate why the region looks the way it does. Four to thirteen hikes in eight geologic regions exemplify the major events that have shaped the observable landscape.