Washington Wildflower Hikes
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From flower-filled alpine meadows to streams lined with delicate Scouler’s corydalis blooms, and from lakes covered in water lilies to Dr. Seussian drifts of bear grass, Washington offers something for every hiker–and flower lover. Brothers Nathan and Jeremy Barnes lead hikers on 50 trails to seasonal floral displays, ranging across varied landscapes. Features include: <ul> <li>Basics of wildflower identification</li> <li>Tips for photographing wildflowers</li> <li>“Hike Finder,” which includes flowering season, trail difficulty, distance, and more</li> <li>50 detailed wildflower profiles, including common and botanical names, description, botanical background</li> <li>Stunning images throughout</li> </ul> Along with its showcased species, each handpicked route includes a detailed topo map, turn-by-turn route description, history of the area, and list of other wildflowers found along the trail.
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Nathan Barnes. Washington Wildflower Hikes
CONTENTS
HIKES AT A GLANCE
INTRODUCTION
HIKING BEST PRACTICES
Be Aware
Bring the Right Gear
The Ten Essentials
Leave No Trace and Have Zero Impact
Wilderness Guidelines
Follow Trail Etiquette
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
KEY HIKE INFORMATION
A NOTE ABOUT SAFETY
FEATURED WILDFLOWER PROFILE
GETTING THERE
HIKE DESCRIPTION
HISTORY
WILDFLOWER BASICS
PLANT TYPE
LEAVES
FLOWERS
ENVIRONMENT
CLIMATE
PHOTOGRAPHING WILDFLOWERS
WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
OLYMPIC PENINSULA & PUGET SOUND
1MOUNT MULLER
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
2KLAHHANE RIDGE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
3MOUNT ZION
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
4MARMOT PASS
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
5LAKE OF THE ANGELS
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
6GOOSE ROCK
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
7EBEY’S LANDING
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
8MIMA MOUNDS
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
NORTH CASCADES
9SKYLINE DIVIDE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
10YELLOW ASTER BUTTE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
11CHAIN LAKES LOOP
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
12SOURDOUGH MOUNTAIN
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
13CASCADE PASS AND SAHALE ARM
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
14MAPLE PASS LOOP
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
15WINDY PASS
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
16LEWIS BUTTE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
17TIFFANY MOUNTAIN
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
18SUMMER BLOSSOM TRAIL
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
CENTRAL CASCADES
19OLD SAUK TRAIL
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
20GREEN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
21WALT BAILEY TRAIL
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
22GLACIER BASIN
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
23SCORPION MOUNTAIN
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
24ALPINE LOOKOUT
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
25ICICLE RIDGE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
26MOUNT DEFIANCE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
27LODGE LAKE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
28ESMERALDA BASIN
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
29TRONSEN RIDGE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
MOUNT RAINIER & SOUTH CASCADES
30SPRAY PARK AND SPRAY FALLS
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
31GRAND PARK
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
32FREMONT LOOKOUT
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
33TIPSOO LAKE AND NACHES PEAK LOOP
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
34VAN TRUMP PARK
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
35PARADISE MEADOWS LOOP
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
36SOUTH COLDWATER TRAIL
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
37JOHNSTON RIDGE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
38NORWAY PASS AND MOUNT MARGARET
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
39TONGUE MOUNTAIN
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
40SNOWGRASS FLAT
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
41KILLEN CREEK MEADOW
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
42DOG MOUNTAIN
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
43COLUMBIA HILLS
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
EASTERN WASHINGTON
44UMTANUM CREEK CANYON
HISTORY
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
45RATTLESNAKE SLOPE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
46HANFORD REACH AND WHITE BLUFFS
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
47ANCIENT LAKES AND POTHOLES COULEE
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
48STEAMBOAT ROCK
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
49LITTLE SPOKANE RIVER NATURAL AREA
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
50DISHMAN HILLS CONSERVATION AREA
FEATURED WILDFLOWER
HISTORY
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
APPENDIX: MANAGING AGENCIES
REFERENCES. BOOKS
WEBSITES
INDEX
ABOUT THE AUTHORS