Outdoor Books

Growing flowers to cut and enjoy at home can sharpen our awareness of the world around us and make us more attuned to nature. We find it impossibl...

Full set of playing cards includes box insert with mini-bios of these amazing women Perfect stocking-stuffer for women and girls Numbered cards fe...

• More than 50% new photos throughout• 60 rides total, up from the original 50, chosen for their interest, beauty, and safety• Read & Ride—down...

In Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, Steve Trudell describes and illustrates 493 species of the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically i...

“Wanderlust inspiration.”—GQ, The Best Gifts for CoworkersJoin Kinfolk on a journey off the beaten track, to islands big and small, in this collect...

A Joyful Celebration of Washington's Beautifully Diverse LandscapesFrom the majestic Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound, where water meets and defin...

By Mary ReynoldsIllustrated by Ruth Evans Returning Our Gardens to Their True Nature Through Acts of Restorative Kindness “Reynolds gives us a much...

Join us for a book singing with Peggy Cleveland on Saturday, Oct. 29th at 1pm at our Fircrest shop! Copies of the book will also be available for ...

ABOUT GARDEN STORIES A gorgeously jacketed hardcover anthology of short stories from around the world that celebrate gardens and gardenersGardens...

EXPLORE NATURE'S BOUNTY AND TURN YOUR FORAGED FINDS INTO FLAVORFUL FEASTS Examine your world to find fresh and tasty wild foods!Stumbling upon p...

ABOUT NORTHWEST KNOW-HOW: BEACHES Entertaining, educational and highly giftable, Northwest Know-How: Beaches showcases the majestic, quirky, and u...

From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping...

ABOUT THE DOWN AND DIRTY GUIDE TO CAMPING WITH KIDS Plan your family camping adventure!Whether you’re a first-time camper or a veteran backpac...

Explore the beauty of Washington's natural landscape wit this fully updated guide to 100 of the best easy-to-walk day hikes located through-out...

Compare and contrast San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle through 150 innovative infographic maps that blend traditional cartography with moder...

A beautiful hardcover anthology of stories by a brilliant and surprising mix of classic and contemporary writers who have been inspired by tree...

An entertaining and educational guide, Northwest Know-How: Trees introduces 54 of the Pacific Northwest’s most engaging and impressive varieties, p...

Capturing the same charm and whimsy she brought to Seattle Walk Report, Instagram darling Susanna Ryan takes things a step further, revealing the ...

In this eye-opening trove of outdoor clues, groundbreaking natural navigator Tristan Gooley turns his keen senses to the weather. By “reading” natu...

Originally published in 2000 with endorsements from E.O. Wilson and Jane Goodall, Clare Walker Leslie’s Keeping a Nature Journal was at the forefro...

Debra was kind enough to sign each copy of Where We Bloom for us! A great Mother's Day gift! Where We Bloom: Intimate, Inventive, Artistic Floral S...

By Joshua M. Powell The Pacific Crest Trail as you’ve never seen it before! A visual feast for the senses, this highly designed paperback showcase...

Rocks, Minerals, and Geology of the Pacific Northwest highlights100 rocks, minerals, and fossil types found in Oregon and Washington. Each entry h...

Packed with expert information and inspiring photography, The Camping Life is the perfect invitation to leave the noise and screens behind—if only ...

120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Alaska Blueberries to Wild Hazelnuts “Doug Deur invites us to discover the taste and history of the Northwest.”...

Provides water lovers with a host of fun destinations Includes swimming gems from drive-ups to hike-ins, in-city to out in the country Appeals to...

100 Classic Hikes: Washington has been an iconic state trails guidebook for decades. Initially written by the godfathers of Washington guidebooks, ...

• More than 600 campgrounds• Now includes private campgrounds in areas where public facilities are lacking• New photographs throughout and greater ...

Best hiking trails, campsites, fishing spots, paddle routes, beachcombing, and moreTrip and activity options include related natural history inform...

 At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season to go, and defining characteristics70 all-new waterf...

With old-growth evergreens, wildflower meadows, enchanting wildlife, raging rivers, and sparkling lakes set against a backdrop of ice flows, gaping...

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 ...

A must-have guide for mushroom hunters in the Pacific NorthwestMushrooms of the Pacific Northwest is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide...

Discover the magic of the Pacific Northwest—with kids!Handcrafted for Northwest parents, educators, and caregivers that want to spark a love of nat...

The definitive guide to eco-friendly outdoor defecation–fully revised with a new introduction by renowned author and environmental activist Bil...

This choose-your-own-adventure guidebook is the first of its kind to take take the easy hike offroading–and up forest roads into the lush landscape...

Explore the fascinating science behind the national parks in this charming illustrated guide.The national parks are some of the most beloved, visit...

Timed perfectly with the National Park Service centennial celebration in 2016, this guidebook features the 75 best day hikes in national pa...

Get the inside scoop on the best family-friendly outings, activities, attractions, and day trips in the greater Seattle area in one comprehensi...

How to grow your own food in the Pacific Northwest!There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening. What to plant, when to pl...

Ballparks Then and Now is a fascinating exploration of ballparks across America. Packed with archival and modern photography, this book documents t...

From a co-author of the award-winning Dead Feminists, this quirky illustrated travel guide and atlas follows historic routes up and down the West ...

This featherweight little book will keep you out of trouble in the wilds by helping you make decisions like a veteran wilderness traveler. It will ...

Birding in the Pacific Northwest has never been easier!Birds of the Pacific Northwest describes and illustrates more than 400 bird species commonly...

Forget freeze-dried astronaut meals and bags of stale, store-bought gorp. Finally, here’s a cookbook that complements the magic of gathering around...

By Rachel Levin A humorous and helpful illustrated field guide to avoiding interactions–both dangerous and annoying–with 50 wild animals, includ...

By Bridget Beth Collins Flower fans and nature enthusiasts will fall in love with this charming art book from Instagram sensation Flora Forager fea...

More than 50 trails you can hike in a day By Ron C. Judd Discover the 51 best trails for day hiking around Mount Rainier National Park. This guideb...