The Northwest Coastal Explorer: Your Guide to the Places, Plants, and Animals of the Pacific Coast

Part field guide part travel guide Steelquist writes with the authoritative voice of that friend you want next to you on the trail or in the dunesthe one who knows just where to go for a weekend getaway and what to pack for the Pacific Northwests unpredictable weather. Portland Monthly Millions of visitors explore the magnificent coastline of the Pacific Northwest and all that it providesunique plant life easy-to-find animals and magical places. The Northwest Coastal Explorer is a fun engaging lushly-illustrated guide to the marine life of Oregon Washington and British Columbia. Profiles of the flora and fauna include tips on where and how to find themlike the ochre sea stars commonly discovered on exposed rocks and the olive snails found on sandy beacheswhile the included getaway guide highlights the best weekend trips for each area.