whole state, including: "Best Hikes," "Olympic Peninsula Road Trip," 'Best Skiing and Snowboarding," and "Wine and Waterfalls". Full-color, vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps. Ideas for day trips from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, Tiger Mountain State Forest, Tacoma, Edison, Woodinville Wine Country, and more. Firsthand insight from Seattle resident Matthew Lombardi. Honest advice on where to stay, when to go, and how to get around. Activities and ideas for every traveler, season, and budget: Get out on the water for some of the best kayaking, sailing, or whale watching in the country. Wander the misty, pebble-strewn beaches of the Pacific Coast, or hit the slopes on a ski vacation. Hike or backpack through wild forests to sweeping mountaintop views, or sample your way through the celebrated Washington wine country. Discover Seattle's vibrant music and arts scene, grab a world-renowned cup o' joe, or explore charming cities like Tacoma and Bellevue* Focused coverage of Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula and the Coast, the San Juan Islands and North Puget Sound, the North Cascades, Mount Rainier and the South Cascades, Columbia River Gorge and Wine Country, and Eastern Washington. Detailed, thorough informationincluding background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local culture.