North Cascades National Park - Books

Volcanoes of the Cascades: Their Rise and Their Risks Richard L. Hill From the Publisher: The majestic Cascade Mountains serve as the centerpiece for the Northwest’s renowned beauty, with their rugged, snow-capped peaks drawing thousands of visitors to their flanks each summer. Several of the region’s national parks are centered on these mountains, including North Cascades National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, and Crater Lake National Park.Underlying their elegance, however, is the disquieting fact that the range’s major peaks are potentially hazardous volcanoes. On average, two eruptions occur per century. In the last century, explosive eruptions at Lassen Peak and Mount St. Helens left onlookers in awe.This easy-to-understand book provides residents and visitors with a good understanding of each peak’s distinctive nature and how the volcanoes are linked by their geologic underpinnings. Accessible prose by award-winning science writer Richard L. Hill, paired with clear illustrations and photographs, show each peak’s individual characteristics, as well as the plate processes at work beneath them. Our Price: $9.95

Hiking the North Cascades Erik Molvar From the Publisher: East of Washington’s Puget Sound rise the pristine peaks of the North Cascades. With this guidebook, backpacking enthusiasts can choose from 101 carefully selected trips in the rugged and steep terrain of this untamed region. The author recommends trips, matching hikers desires and abilities. Categories include waterfalls, solitude, wildflowers, fall colors, panoramic vistas, and more. The author also provides a thorough "Planning your Trip" section and a basic natural history of the area. Our Price: $15.95

Best Short Hikes in Washington’s North Cascades and San Juan Islands E. M. Sterling Our Price: $14.95

Don’t Waste Your Time in the North Cascades: An Opinionated Hiking Guide to Help You Get the Most From This Magnificent Wilderness Kathy Copeland From the Publisher: 110 hikes in southern British Columbia and northern Washington. Includes North Cascades National Park, Mt. Baker and Glacier Peak wilderness areas, plus BC’s Manning and Cathedral parks. Rates and reviews trails to help hikers decide where to spend their limited time. Route descriptions are comprehensive and easy-to-follow. The colourful, carefully-crafted writing adds entertainment value and is far superior to typical guidebooks. Has over 100 photos. Our Price: $14.95

100 Hikes in Washington’s Glacier Peak Region: The North Cascades Ira Spring Our Price: $16.95

100 Hikes in Washington’s North Cascades National Park Region Ira Spring From The Critics: BooknewsNew edition of the fine guide to Mt. Baker, Ross Lake NRA, Pasayten Wilderness, Methow-Chelan. Part of the great 100 Hikes in series. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Our Price: $16.95

Outdoor Family Guide to Washington’s National Parks and Monuments: Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, North Cascades, the Olympics Vicky Spring From the Publisher: Using this complete guide, residents and tourists alike can discover the exciting activities and attractions found in these beautiful and easily accessible parks. From dramatic Mount Baker to lush Paradise near Mount Rainier, from the eerie moonscape of Mount St. Helens to the craggy beaches of the Olympic Peninsula, every destination offers unique rewards to those willing to explore. 83 maps. 90 photos. 304 pp. Our Price: $16.95

Best Backpacking Vacations Northern Rockies Bill Schneider From the Publisher: Best Backpacking Vacations is your ticket to twenty-seven of the most remarkable wilderness destinations in the northern Rockies. Discover snow-capped summits, exquisite subalpine meadows, crystal-clear lakes, cascading streams and waterfalls, towering coniferous forests and hear only nature’s voice. Choose among three- to five-day trips, for both novice and experienced hikers, through Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks and the Absaroka-Beartooth, Bob Marshall, Lee Metcalf, and Wind River Wilderness Areas. Explore this top-of-the-world environment with veteran hiker and outdoor writer Bill Schneider and use this book to make planning your wilderness adventure a breeze. Use this guide for: vital information on camping and backcountry-use regulations and permits; difficulty ratings for each hike; USGS-based trail maps; learning how to protect and preserve wilderness. (6 x 9, 2588 pages, bandw photos, maps) Our Price: $16.95

Screaming Eagles Peg Kehret Annotation: When Care Club members Rosie and Kayo observe a man stealing a bald eaglet from its nest they track him to his cabin in the middle of North Cascades National Park. From the Publisher: Mountain terror! Rosie Saunders and Kayo Benton were in the woods, watching bald eagles through their binoculars, when they saw the red-jacketed man climbing below the nest. Suddenly he reached up, snatched an eaglet and scrambled down the mountain as two eagles screamed above. Rosie and Kayo rushed from their hiding place, desperate to follow the poacher and free the endangered eaglet. But soon they were lost in the dense wilderness of the Cascade Mountains -- tired, thirsty, and scared. That’s when they saw the cabin filled with stuffed birds -- and the poacher, who vowed to stop them in their tracks... Our Price: $3.99

National Parks and Rural Development: Practice and Policy in the United States Gary E. Machlis (Editor) From the Publisher: andlt;p>Protecting land in parks is often seen as coming at the expense of rural economic development. Yet recent events such as the contentious debate over the development of Canyon Forest Village on the south rim of the Grand Canyon suggest just the opposite: healthy natural systems can be enormously valuable to rural economies.andlt;p>National Parks and Rural Development offers a thorough examination of the interdependent roles of national parks and the economies of rural communities in the United States. Bringing together the thinking and views of economists, historians, sociologists, recreation researchers, and park managers, the book considers how those roles can be most effectively managed, as it offers: andlt;ul> andlt;li>a wide-ranging review of history and important concepts in rural development and parks management andlt;li>five case studies of rural development near national parks that identify lessons learned, principles applied, mistakes committed, and advances made andlt;li>personal essays from leaders in the parks management field andlt;-ul>.andlt;p>For each section, the editors offer introductory discussions that provide context and highlight key points. The editors also provide a detailed conclusion which summarizes policy implications and presents specific recommendations for improving rural development and park management policies.andlt;p>Case studies include: Cape Cod National Seashore, Alaskan parks and wilderness areas, Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon, and three parks in the Pacific Northwest (Mt. Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades).andlt;p>National Parks and Rural Development is a unique synthesis and guide to solving conflicts between the needs of human communities and nature near federal lands. It will be an important work for agency personnel, nongovernmental organizations, and students and scholars of rural economic development, public policy, environmental economics, and related fields. From The Critics: BooknewsThirteen chapters including literature reviews, case studies, and personal essays stress the overlooked role that US national parks can play in rural community economic development. Includes recommendations, questions for social science research, a guide to relevant federal programs, several maps, and bandw photos. Machlis and Field are forestry professors at the U. of Idaho and the U. of Wisconsin-Madison, respectively. Other contributors are park managers, social scientists, and historians. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Our Price: $55.00

North Cascades National Park Complex, Washington Map Produced by Trails Illustrated Staff Our Price: $8.99

North Cascades: The Story Behind the Scenery Saul Weisberg Our Price: $9.95

Hiking the North Cascades Fred T. Darvill From the Publisher: The North Cascades National Park, a 684,000-acre region between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, offers an extraordinary opportunity for wilderness exploration. Drawing on more than 40 years of hiking and research in these mountains, the author presents a comprehensive listing of the 100 best hiking trails in the park. 20 photos and 30 drawings. Our Price: $19.95

National Parks and Rural Development: Practice and Policy in the United States Gary E. Machlis (Editor) From the Publisher: andlt;p>Protecting land in parks is often seen as coming at the expense of rural economic development. Yet recent events such as the contentious debate over the development of Canyon Forest Village on the south rim of the Grand Canyon suggest just the opposite: healthy natural systems can be enormously valuable to rural economies.andlt;p>National Parks and Rural Development offers a thorough examination of the interdependent roles of national parks and the economies of rural communities in the United States. Bringing together the thinking and views of economists, historians, sociologists, recreation researchers, and park managers, the book considers how those roles can be most effectively managed, as it offers: andlt;ul> andlt;li>a wide-ranging review of history and important concepts in rural development and parks management andlt;li>five case studies of rural development near national parks that identify lessons learned, principles applied, mistakes committed, and advances made andlt;li>personal essays from leaders in the parks management field andlt;-ul>.andlt;p>For each section, the editors offer introductory discussions that provide context and highlight key points. The editors also provide a detailed conclusion which summarizes policy implications and presents specific recommendations for improving rural development and park management policies.andlt;p>Case studies include: Cape Cod National Seashore, Alaskan parks and wilderness areas, Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon, and three parks in the Pacific Northwest (Mt. Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades).andlt;p>National Parks and Rural Development is a unique synthesis and guide to solving conflicts between the needs of human communities and nature near federal lands. It will be an important work for agency personnel, nongovernmental organizations, and students and scholars of rural economic development, public policy, environmental economics, and related fields. From The Critics: BooknewsThirteen chapters including literature reviews, case studies, and personal essays stress the overlooked role that US national parks can play in rural community economic development. Includes recommendations, questions for social science research, a guide to relevant federal programs, several maps, and bandw photos. Machlis and Field are forestry professors at the U. of Idaho and the U. of Wisconsin-Madison, respectively. Other contributors are park managers, social scientists, and historians. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) List Price: $$27.50 Our Price: $26.12

Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the North Cascades Sally O’Neal O’Neal Coates Our Price: $13.95

Screaming Eagles Peg Kehret Annotation: When Care Club members Rosie and Kayo observe a man stealing a bald eaglet from its nest they track him to his cabin in the middle of North Cascades National Park. From the Publisher: Mountain terror! Rosie Saunders and Kayo Benton were in the woods, watching bald eagles through their binoculars, when they saw the red-jacketed man climbing below the nest. Suddenly he reached up, snatched an eaglet and scrambled down the mountain as two eagles screamed above. Rosie and Kayo rushed from their hiding place, desperate to follow the poacher and free the endangered eaglet. But soon they were lost in the dense wilderness of the Cascade Mountains -- tired, thirsty, and scared. That’s when they saw the cabin filled with stuffed birds -- and the poacher, who vowed to stop them in their tracks... Our Price: $21.30