Walking Washington S History

Author : Judy Bentley,Craig Romano
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780295748535

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Hiking Washington's History by Judy Bentley,Craig Romano Pdf

For thousands of years people have traveled across Washington’s spectacular terrain, establishing footpaths and roads to reach hunting grounds and coal mines high in the mountains, fishing sites and trade emporiums on the rivers, forests of old growth, and homesteads and towns on prairies. These traditional routes have been preserved in national parks, restored by cities and towns, salvaged from old railroad tracks, and opened to hikers by Indigenous communities. In this new, full-color edition of the first-ever hiking guide to the state’s historic trails, historian and hiker Judy Bentley teams up with veteran guidebook author Craig Romano to lead adventurers of all abilities along trails on the coast, over mountains, through national forests, across plateaus, and on the banks of the Columbia River. Features include: • 44 hikes, including 12 new additions • Full-color trail maps • A trails timeline that connects hikes to key events • Updated trail descriptions • Accounts from diaries, journals, and archives • Historical overviews of 8 regions of the state • Contemporary and historical photographs Bentley and Romano offer an essential boots-on-the ground history of some of the state’s most fascinating places.

Author : Judy Bentley
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780295806679

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Walking Washington's History by Judy Bentley Pdf

Walking Washington�s History: Ten Cities, a follow-up to Judy Bentley�s bestselling Hiking Washington�s History, showcases the state�s engaging urban history through guided walks in ten major cities. Using narrated walks, maps, and historic photographs, Bentley reveals each city�s aspirations. She begins in Vancouver, established as a fur trade emporium on a plain above the Columbia River, and ends with Bellevue, a bedroom community turned edge city. In between, readers crisscross the state, with walks through urban Olympia, Walla Walla, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Bellingham, Yakima, and Spokane. Whether readers pass through these cities as tourists or set out to explore their home terrain, they will discover both the visible and invisible markers of Washington history underfoot. �

Author : Nathan Barnes,Jeremy Barnes
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493011889

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Hiking through History Washington by Nathan Barnes,Jeremy Barnes Pdf

A beautiful, full-color guidebook to more than 40 of the best hikes following the history of the state of Washington.

Author : Thomas J. Carrier
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0738500496

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Washington D.C. by Thomas J. Carrier Pdf

When it was passed in 1789, the Constitution set out the boundaries not only for a new government but for a new capital city as well. At the time, the new District of Columbia covered 5,000 acres, dominated by marshland on the south, pastureland on the area that is now the Mall, farms near the White House and Capitol Hill, and undeveloped woods throughout. Covering Capitol Hill, the Mall, the Old Downtown area, the Ellipse, Lafayette Square, and Foggy Bottom, this engaging photographic history and walking tour documents how the Federal City grew from farmland to world capital. Striking images and detailed captions tell the fascinating stories behind many of the famous and the not so famous buildings and monuments that cover the D.C. landscape, from Union Station and the Capitol to the White House and the Watergate Hotel and many important sites in between.

Author : Barbara J. Saffir
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780899977669

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Walking Washington, D.C. by Barbara J. Saffir Pdf

Washington D.C. is every American's home away from home. Since DC is a compact city with great public transportation, it's easy to explore both its high-profile side - its magnificent monuments, world-class museums, enthralling architecture, breathtaking vistas, and unique national parks - as well as its less famous persona - its cozy hideaways, ethnic eateries, bustling dance clubs, lively theaters, shopaholic hot spots, and more.Now it's a foodies' paradise enlivened with high-tech entrepreneurs and innovative buildings in entirely new and safer neighborhoods. Now, with Walking Washington D.C by local author Barbara J. Saffir, people can get to know the communities of D.C. Each walk tells the story of a neighborhood: a snapshot of some of its history and how it has transformed over the years. Readers will be pointed to distinctive architecture, landmark buildings, popular eateries, ethnic enclaves, art and performance spaces, and natural scenery. Maps and transportation directions make it easy to find your way. Whether you're looking for an afternoon stroll or a daylong outing, grab this book and start walking Washington D.C. After a few miles or a few days, you might fall in love.

Author : Barbara Saffir
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780899977652

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Walking Washington, D.C. by Barbara Saffir Pdf

Washington D.C. is every American's home away from home. Since DC is a compact city with great public transportation, it's easy to explore both its high-profile side - its magnificent monuments, world-class museums, enthralling architecture, breathtaking vistas, and unique national parks - as well as its less famous persona - its cozy hideaways, ethnic eateries, bustling dance clubs, lively theaters, shopaholic hot spots, and more.Now it's a foodies' paradise enlivened with high-tech entrepreneurs and innovative buildings in entirely new and safer neighborhoods. Now, with Walking Washington D.C by local author Barbara J. Saffir, people can get to know the communities of D.C. Each walk tells the story of a neighborhood: a snapshot of some of its history and how it has transformed over the years. Readers will be pointed to distinctive architecture, landmark buildings, popular eateries, ethnic enclaves, art and performance spaces, and natural scenery. Maps and transportation directions make it easy to find your way. Whether you're looking for an afternoon stroll or a daylong outing, grab this book and start walking Washington D.C. After a few miles or a few days, you might fall in love.

Author : AA.VV.
Publisher : Edizioni WhiteStar
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13T00:00:00+02:00
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9788854419445

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Walking Washington D.C. The Best of the City by AA.VV. Pdf

These handy, take-along walking guides--filled with essential maps, inspirational photos, and insider tips--showcase the world's great cities in a practical, streamlined, itinerary-driven format. Discover the best of Washington, D.C. with this handy guide, through 13 itineraries with step-by-step maps to help you explore its lively, eclectic neighborhoods. In a practical pocket format, the guide was written by an expert travel writer and enriched by the best images. The simple fact that Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States makes it a powerful and attractive destination. Added to this is the opportunity to see dozens of commemorative monuments and museums, most of which can be visited for free. Washington, D.C., has a variety of historic neighborhoods, and a culinary scene that is gaining international acclaim.

Author : David B. Williams
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780295741291

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Seattle Walks by David B. Williams Pdf

Seattle is often listed as one of the most walkable cities in the United States. With its beautiful scenery, miles of non-motorized trails, and year-round access, Seattle is an ideal place to explore on foot. In Seattle Walks, David B. Williams weaves together the history, natural history, and architecture of Seattle to paint a complex, nuanced, and fascinating story. He shows us Seattle in a new light and gives us an appreciation of how the city has changed over time, how the past has influenced the present, and how nature is all around us—even in our urban landscape. These walks vary in length and topography and cover both well-known and surprising parts of the city. While most are loops, there are a few one-way adventures with an easy return via public transportation. Ranging along trails and sidewalks, the walks lead to panoramic views, intimate hideaways, architectural gems, and beautiful greenways. With Williams as your knowledgeable and entertaining guide, encounter a new way to experience Seattle. A Michael J. Repass Book

Author : Christopher Buckley
Publisher : Crown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780307422620

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Washington Schlepped Here by Christopher Buckley Pdf

The father of our country slept with Martha, but schlepped in the District. Now in the great man’s footsteps comes humorist and twenty-year Washington resident Christopher Buckley with the real story of the city’s founding. Well, not really. We’re just trying to get you to buy the book. But we can say with justification that there’s never been a more enjoyable, funny, and informative tour guide to the city than Buckley. His delight as he points out things of interest is con-tagious, and his frequent digressions about his own adventures as a White House staffer are often hilarious. In Washington Schlepped Here, Buckley takes us along for several walks around the town and shares with us a bit of his “other” Washington. They include “Dante’s Paradiso” (Union Station); the “Zero Milestone of American democracy” (the U.S. Capitol); the “Almost Pink House” (the White House); and many other historical (and often hysterical) journeys. Buckley is the sort of wonderful guide who pries loose the abalone-like clichés that cling to a place as mythic as D.C. Wonderfully insightful and eminently practical, Washington Schlepped Here shows us that even a city whose chief industry is government bureaucracy is a lot funnier and more surprising than its media-ready image might let on. From the Hardcover edition.

Author : Jeanne Fogle
Publisher : History Press (SC)
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 1596296526

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A Neighborhood Guide to Washington, D.C.'s Hidden History by Jeanne Fogle Pdf

- Get off the National Mall and enjoy nine walking and driving tours of Washington, D.C. s historic neighborhoods. - Discover the hidden history of the nation s capital with tales of political intrigue, scandal, romance and tragedy. - Experience the overlooked architectural and cultural treasures in such neighborhoods as Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and Mount Vernon Square. Owner of A Tour de Force Jeanne Fogle leads her readers through the hidden sites and history of Washington, D.C. s neighborhoods. Charming sketches by Edward Fogle and vintage photographs accompany each tour, casting a new light on the city. Visitors and local alike will be surprised and delighted by the discoveries that can be made beyond the monuments."

Author : Christina Henry de Tessan
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780811873963

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City Walks: Washington, D.C. by Christina Henry de Tessan Pdf

Skip the tour bus and experience the nation’s capital on foot with this guide to walkable Washington! City Walks: Washington, D.C. provides an insider’s view of the United States’ capital city, from historical landmarks to hot spots. Each page in this ebook outlines a self-guided walking adventure, complete with detailed map and local secrets. Pick any page and start exploring—and discover the best places to eat, drink, stop, shop, rest, walk, and play.

Author : Amber Casali
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781680510614

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Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts by Amber Casali Pdf

This new guide to hiking the fire lookouts of Washington’s Cascades and Olympics is the quintessential Northwest guide and will appeal to a wide range of hikers. Features of Hiking Washington’s Fire Lookouts include: 44 fire lookouts—those that feature access by trail All lookouts are accessible during the typical summer season Only lookouts that are still standing—no hiking up to a barren mound of broken concrete! Routes are not technical—hikers just need boots, trekking poles, and, probably, lunch Lookout history, anecdotes, and full-color photos throughout Each lookout description features the year it was constructed; access details, including overnight stays and winter access; location and land manager; roundtrip distance on trail; trail elevation gain; lookout’s elevation; map info; trailhead GPS coordinates; information about any permits or fees; and driving directions to the trailhead. Introductory chapters provide an overview of Washington State’s lookouts, as well as information about their upkeep, lookout architectural types, and general hiking tips, while an appendix provides an overview to a handful of additional lookouts in the state that are not hikable.

Author : John J. Protopappas,Judith Meany
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781588343208

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Washington on Foot, Fifth Edition by John J. Protopappas,Judith Meany Pdf

The best way to see—really see—any city is on foot. The perennial favorite Washington on Foot has been completely revised and updated to offer 24 walking tours of Washington's neighborhoods. Familiar monuments and museums are all here, side-by-side with lesser-known historic sites and storied residential neighborhoods. Washington on Foot offers history, culture, architecture, urban planning, and more. It's the complete city in a tidy package and the only "outdoor" Washington guidebook needed. Ideal not only for visitors but for locals who truly want to get to know their city. The updated fifth edition of this essential guide features user-friendly maps, architectural illustrations, historical and culture information, and much more.

Author : Judith M. Bentley
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780295806754

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Walking Washington's History by Judith M. Bentley Pdf

Author : Francis E. Leupp
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : EAN:4064066151416

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Walks about Washington by Francis E. Leupp Pdf

"Walks about Washington" by Francis E. Leupp Leupp was a member of the United States Board of Indian Commissioners from 1862 to 1895. His time in America allowed him to compare the cultures of this new country he found himself in and the one he was born into. This book isn't meant to be a historic text. Instead, it describes Washington, the people one encounters, and the types of conversations being in such a place can inspire.