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Description
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:
Reprinted and updated in 2019.
- 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.
Product Details
| Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
| Publish Date | July 01, 2017 |
| Pages | 176 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781680510249 |
| Dimensions | 7.3 X 4.3 X 0.6 inches | 0.6 pounds |
About the Author
Craig
Romano is
a prolific and award-winning author, an ardent conservationist, and a Northwest
trails and hiking expert. He hikes, runs ultra-marathons, paddles, and bikes
and has written for more than two dozen publications including Northwest
Travel and Life, and Washington Trails; and for numerous
tourism publications and websites. He provides weekly content for
Hikeoftheweek.com and is co-host of the Washington State Hiking podcast. He
lives in Skagit County, Washington, but he is most frequently out hiking or
trail running somewhere, often accompanied by his wife, Heather, and son,
Giovanni. Visit Craig online at craigromano.com, on Facebook at Craig Romano
guidebook author, and on Instagram @craig.romano.
Romano is
a prolific and award-winning author, an ardent conservationist, and a Northwest
trails and hiking expert. He hikes, runs ultra-marathons, paddles, and bikes
and has written for more than two dozen publications including Northwest
Travel and Life, and Washington Trails; and for numerous
tourism publications and websites. He provides weekly content for
Hikeoftheweek.com and is co-host of the Washington State Hiking podcast. He
lives in Skagit County, Washington, but he is most frequently out hiking or
trail running somewhere, often accompanied by his wife, Heather, and son,
Giovanni. Visit Craig online at craigromano.com, on Facebook at Craig Romano
guidebook author, and on Instagram @craig.romano.
Reviews
[The Urban Trails] guidebooks serve as an awesome tool for finding hidden hiking gems and pockets of greenspace close to home.... The perfect size for throwing in your pack, and full of great information.-- "Washington Trails Association"
The second in a series of guidebooks featuring trails that are close to town--Urban Trails: Olympia, Urban Trails: Seattle, and Urban Trails: Everett are next--the close-to-home tome [Urban Trails: Bellingham] focuses on easy-access trails and parks in and around Bellingham, the Chuckanut Mountains, and Skagit Valley.--Amy Kepferle "Cascadia Weekly"
Urban Trails: Bellingham is the latest pocket guide from Craig Romano, the Energizer Bunny of Northwest guidebook authors, writing this time about much of his own backyard. Romano writes concisely and informatively, with some of the more detailed route descriptions in guide-bookdom which is a blessing for areas such as the Chuckanut Mountains with its interlocking maze of trails.--Brian Cantwell "The Seattle Times"
The second in a series of guidebooks featuring trails that are close to town--Urban Trails: Olympia, Urban Trails: Seattle, and Urban Trails: Everett are next--the close-to-home tome [Urban Trails: Bellingham] focuses on easy-access trails and parks in and around Bellingham, the Chuckanut Mountains, and Skagit Valley.--Amy Kepferle "Cascadia Weekly"
Urban Trails: Bellingham is the latest pocket guide from Craig Romano, the Energizer Bunny of Northwest guidebook authors, writing this time about much of his own backyard. Romano writes concisely and informatively, with some of the more detailed route descriptions in guide-bookdom which is a blessing for areas such as the Chuckanut Mountains with its interlocking maze of trails.--Brian Cantwell "The Seattle Times"
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