Synopses & Reviews
Author and Washington native Jeff Burlingame knows the best ways to enjoy the Olympic Peninsula, from strolling through the subalpine meadows and temperate rain forests of Olympic National Park to soaking and swimming at Sol Duc Hot Springs. Burlingame offers unique strategies so travelers can organize their trips around specific time restrictions and interests, such as A Long Weekend, Seven Days of Highlights, andand#151;for Stephenie Meyer fansand#151;Three Days of Twilight. With details on touring small towns, exploring the coast, and getting lost in nature, Moon Olympic Peninsula gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Synopsis
Discover endlessly explorable terrain, miles of rugged coastline, and a diverse array of rainforests, lakes, waterfalls with Moon Olympic Peninsula. Inside you'll find: - Flexible, strategic itineraries from a weekend in Olympic National Park to a week-long adventure on the peninsula
- Must-sees and unique experiences: Hike through wild elk habitats, dig for clams in the wet coastal sand, and soak your tired muscles in the remote Olympic Hot Springs. Kayak beneath snow-topped mountain peaks, fish the abundant rivers, and indulge in local delicacies like Dungeness crab. Wander through the intoxicating Hoh Rain Forest, hike the many trails of Olympic National Park, camp beneath starry skies, or relax with a glass of local Washington wine
- Local insight from Washington-born journalist Jeff Burlingame on when to go, where to stay, and what to bring
- Practical advice on how to get around the Olympic Peninsula, plus how to get there from nearby cities like Seattle and Tacoma
- Full-color photos and detailed, easy-to-use maps throughout
- Thorough information, including background on the landscape, wildlife, climate, and local culture
With Moon Olympic Peninsula's expert advice and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Staying in the great outdoors? Try
Moon Pacific Northwest Camping,
Moon Oregon Camping, or
Moon Washington Camping. Exploring more of the Pacific Northwest? Try
Moon Oregon,
Moon Washington, or
Moon Seattle.
About the Author
Jeff Burlingame was born and raised in the Olympic Peninsula, in the town of Aberdeen. He grew up exploring the areas around him: working as a shake rat in the peninsula's woods; hiking the 14-miles-roundtrip trail to the top of Colonel Bob peak; and fishing the area's beautiful rivers, lakes, and streams.
Jeff spent a decade working as a reporter and editor at his hometown newspaper, The Daily World. In 2004, he co-founded the nonprofit Kurt Cobain Memorial Foundation. The foundation has played key roles in the creation of several community projects and events in Aberdeen in honor of the late rock and roll legend, including an annual concert that draws people from all over the world.
Today, Jeff is the award-winning author of 20 books. His work has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists, the New York Public Library, and the NAACP, which selected one of his books for a prestigious Image Award in 2012. (He was also nominated for an Image Award in 2011, but the award that year went to former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice.)
Jeff and his family live in Tacoma, Washington.