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Author: Craig Romano Publisher: Mountaineers Books ISBN: 1680510339 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 204
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Seattleites often play in the mountain ranges they can see from their city—but sometimes you just need a hike you can do before lunch. That’s what you get with Urban Trails: Seattle. A thriving city of more than seven hundred thousand residents within a metropolitan area of nearly four million, Seattle has become a big city, with rapid growth and an increasing number of new arrivals every year. Thanks to the foresight of early city planners, however, the city's large park system contains a wide array of trails that traverse manicured lawns, nature preserves, old-growth forest groves, historic districts, and vibrant neighborhoods—as well as trails that travel along lakeshores, cascading creeks, and stretches of Puget Sound shoreline. Within this sprawling metropolis you'll also find some of the best long-distance paved trails in the Northwest. They thread together parks and greenbelts that call out for further exploration and adventures. Whether you like to hike, run, or walk, you’ll find countless options among Seattle's urban trails, giving you many reasons to never leave the city when seeking excellent outdoor adventures. Features of this guide include: Easy to reference maps Trail distance and high point Indicates trail suitability for walkers, hikers, and runners Trailhead amenities Info for families with kids and for dog owners Sidebars on area history, nature, and sights
Author: Craig Romano Publisher: Mountaineers Books ISBN: 1680510339 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 204
Book Description
Seattleites often play in the mountain ranges they can see from their city—but sometimes you just need a hike you can do before lunch. That’s what you get with Urban Trails: Seattle. A thriving city of more than seven hundred thousand residents within a metropolitan area of nearly four million, Seattle has become a big city, with rapid growth and an increasing number of new arrivals every year. Thanks to the foresight of early city planners, however, the city's large park system contains a wide array of trails that traverse manicured lawns, nature preserves, old-growth forest groves, historic districts, and vibrant neighborhoods—as well as trails that travel along lakeshores, cascading creeks, and stretches of Puget Sound shoreline. Within this sprawling metropolis you'll also find some of the best long-distance paved trails in the Northwest. They thread together parks and greenbelts that call out for further exploration and adventures. Whether you like to hike, run, or walk, you’ll find countless options among Seattle's urban trails, giving you many reasons to never leave the city when seeking excellent outdoor adventures. Features of this guide include: Easy to reference maps Trail distance and high point Indicates trail suitability for walkers, hikers, and runners Trailhead amenities Info for families with kids and for dog owners Sidebars on area history, nature, and sights
Author: Nik Janos Publisher: University of Washington Press ISBN: 0295749377 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 306
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In Portland’s harbor, environmental justice groups challenge the EPA for a more thorough cleanup of the Willamette River. Near Olympia, the Puyallup assert their tribal sovereignty and treaty rights to fish. Seattle housing activists demand that Amazon pay to address the affordability crisis it helped create. Urban Cascadia, the infrastructure, social networks, built environments, and non-human animals and plants that are interconnected in the increasingly urbanized bioregion that surrounds Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, enjoys a reputation for progressive ambitions and forward-thinking green urbanism. Yet legacies of settler colonialism and environmental inequalities contradict these ambitions, even as people strive to achieve those progressive ideals. In this edited volume, historians, geographers, urbanists, and other scholars critically examine these contradictions to better understand the capitalist urbanization of nature, the creation of social and environmental inequalities, and the movements to fight for social and environmental justice. Neither a story of green disillusion nor one of green boosterism, Urban Cascadia and the Pursuit of Environmental Justice reveals how the region can address broader issues of environmental justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and the politics of environmental change.
Author: Craig Romano Publisher: ISBN: 9781680510249 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 0
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Urban Trails: Bellingham is aimed at those of us looking for an accessible nature outing--trails we can get to quickly, via public transportation or a short drive, that offer a quality outdoor experience without the need for special gear or major effort. These are trails perfect for families, first-time trail users, or athletes looking for a quick fix after work. Urban Trails: Bellingham focuses on the trails and parks in and around Bellingham, including the Chuckanut Mountains and Skagit Valley. Features in this guidebook include: Trailhead directions, including public transit where available "Know before you go" tips for park hours, events, and more Trail distance and high point Indication of best use for walkers, runners, and/or hikers Trailhead amenities Info for families and dog owners Sidebars on area history, nature, or special sights Reprinted and updated in 2019.
Author: Howard Gillette, Jr. Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press ISBN: 0812205294 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 316
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As the only American city under direct congressional control, Washington has served historically as a testing ground for federal policy initiatives and social experiments—with decidedly mixed results. Well-intentioned efforts to introduce measures of social justice for the district's largely black population have failed. Yet federal plans and federal money have successfully created a large federal presence—a triumph, argues Howard Gillette, of beauty over justice. In a new afterword, Gillette addresses the recent revitalization and the aftereffects of an urban sports arena.
Author: Brandon Fralic Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1493047841 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 225
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Explore Washington’s lush forests and Cascade Mountain views without traveling deep into the backcountry. This book features 40 easy-to-follow urban trails that allow hikers of all levels to discover the landmarks that shape the Evergreen state’s cities and towns. Urban Hikes Washington provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: Common and lesser-known hikes, from city center strolls to forest trails Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS Insightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more Washington boasts a plethora of great urban hikes, and this guide highlights both family-friendly footpaths and culinary and gastronomic delights found along the way. Find hikes suited to every ability. Stroll Spokane’s River Walk Loop to take in the sights of Expo ‘74 or enjoy a pint of local beer after a walk to Downtown Bellingham along South Bay Trail. Discover arboretum trails, waterfront walks, after-work rambles, and more.
Author: Jeffrey C. Sanders Publisher: ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 312
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Sanders examines the rise of environmental activism in Seattle amidst the "urban crisis" of the 1960s and its aftermath. Seattle's activists came to influence everything from industry to politics, planning, and global environmental movements.
Author: Craig Romano Publisher: Mountaineers Books ISBN: 1680512609 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 176
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This new addition to the Urban Trails series of popular, close-to-home trails is designed for people of all fitness levels, from walkers to runners to cyclists, who want to get outside for fresh air and some exercise without a long drive or the need to do any planning. Urban Trails: Vancouvercovers all of Clark County (population approximately 500,000) from the Columbia River to the trails in the Yacolt Burn State Forest, as well as the Longview–Kelso and Kalama areas in neighboring Cowlitz County. Beyond the trails in Vancouver itself, it features hikes in Battle Ground, Ridgefield, La Center, Camas, and Washougal. Highlights include Lewis and Clark Expedition sites, American Indian sites, Fort Vancouver, and the city’s historic downtown.
Author: Robert S. Pohl Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1625846649 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 166
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A carving of General Lee on the back of the Lincoln monument, the birth of lobbying at the Willard Hotel, a romantic gesture that built the distinctive homes of Capitol Hill--these are legends of Washington, D.C. The capital is home to all manner of colorful rumors and tall tales. According to local lore, the missing J Street was L'Enfant's snub to Supreme Court justice John Jay, and the course of history could have been changed if only a young baseball player named Fidel Castro had accepted a contract with the Washington Senators. In search of the truth behind these legends and more, local guide and writer Robert S. Pohl takes readers on a tour of the historic lore and urban legends that surround the monuments, neighborhood streets and even the Metro stations of Washington, D.C.
Author: Craig Romano
Author: Craig Romano
Author: Nik Janos
Author: Craig Romano
Author: Howard Gillette, Jr.
Author: Brandon Fralic
Author: Washington (State). Governor's Advisory Council on Urban Affairs
Author: Jeffrey C. Sanders
Author: Washington (State). Governor's Advisory Council on Urban Affairs
Author: Craig Romano
Author: Robert S. Pohl