Get the New Edition of Washington’s Best-Selling Bird GuideLearn to identify birds in Washington, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 138 species of Washington birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 138 species: Only Washington birdsSimple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow sectionCompare feature: Decide between look-alikesStan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and factsProfessional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page imagesThis new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Washington Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see. Read more

Charming small towns, verdant rainforests, rocky coastline, and mountain meadows: experience the surreal beauty and endless adventure of the Pacific Northwest with Moon Olympic Peninsula. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries, from a weekend in Olympic National Park to a weeklong tour of the peninsula Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Tour the oldest lighthouse on the Puget Sound, explore Kurt Cobain's hometown, or immerse yourself in the region's rich maritime history. Dig for a dinner of fresh razor clams and savor fresh-caught Dungeness crab. Stroll through a fragrant lavender farm, shop for unique handcrafted goods, or peruse small-town galleries for local art. Sample one-of-a-kind red blends and fruit wines or kick back with a local brew and some jazz music The best hikes of the Olympic Peninsula: Find your adventure with hike descriptions, directions, difficulty ratings, and elevation gains Outdoor adventures: Wander through the ethereal Hoh Rain Forest, marvel at the panoramic views from Hurricane Ridge, or hike through the old-growth forests of Olympic National Park. Take a waterfall-filled backpacking trek through the Sawtooth Mountains, camp on the banks of the Skokomish River, and soak in the restorative waters of the Olympic Hot Springs. Spot hundreds of species of birds on the largest natural sand spit in the world or study starfish and sea stacks on the rugged northern coast Local insight from Washington-born journalist Jeff Burlingame on when to go, where to stay, and what to bring Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutHelpful background on the landscape, wildlife, climate, and local culture, plus tips for getting around the peninsula With Moon Olympic Peninsula's practical tips and expert advice, you can plan your trip your way.   Want more of the great outdoors? Try Moon Washington Hiking. Exploring the Pacific Northwest? Try Moon Coastal Oregon or Moon Columbia River Gorge & Mount Hood.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media. Read more

✅ BONUS: Explore all 150 Destinations with an Interactive Map, enjoy Immersive Audio Guides filled with Fascinating Stories, and plan your Dream Trip Effortlessly—all in one Seamless, Stress-Free Experience with our TravelEase - Your Personal Travel Assistant!150 of the most incredible and exciting Washington destinations for daring adventure seekers — According to the most experienced tour guides!Are you tired of visiting the same old places in Washington?Are you struggling to plan your next trip and find the best destinations?Do you want to make your next Washington adventure an unforgettable experience?The “Washington Bucket List” is the ultimate guide to discovering Washington’s hidden gems, natural wonders, and cultural treasures.This book is a comprehensive overview of 150 of the best places to visit in the Washington, with each destination expertly chosen based on its unique features, natural beauty, historical significance, cultural relevance, and more!Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this book is an essential guide to the Washington’ best destinations. If you’re ready to unleash your inner explorer and jump you’re your next epic adventure, you’re in the right place!Unlike other travel guides, the “Washington Bucket List” combines expert insights, user-friendly tools, and a seamless digital companion to ensure a stress-free adventure.!Here’s what you’ll get:150 Incredible Washington destinations to visit:From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this guide guarantees unforgettable memories and exhilarating experiences for you and your loved ones. Get detailed descriptions of each destination, including what to expect, the best time to visit, GPS coordinates, and more.The 2 most important details about each destination: Never miss out on key experiences wherever you go! Learn the two most interesting facts about every Washington destination and ensure that you make the most out of your visit.13 Essential features you need to know: Eliminate the risk of any nasty surprises! This guide dives into the nitty gritty to give you all the information you need, so you can be prepared for whatever comes your way.Seamless navigation: Get the fastest, most scenic routes to each destination and enjoy the journey stress-free.Explore Washington’s diversity: Plan your perfect trip with insights into the state’s unique landscapes and regions.And so much more! We understand that planning a trip can be overwhelming and time-consuming. That’s why the “Washington Bucket List” has done all the hard work for you.With all the information you need to plan your trip and make the most out of your Washington visit, you’ll never miss out on any key experiences and avoid the stress of manually searching for reliable travel information online or in physical maps.Rest assured, we’ve thought of everything to make your trip effortless, exciting, and truly unforgettable.Don’t wait a second longer to start your Washington adventure.Scroll up, click on “Buy Now with 1-Click”, and grab a copy today! Read more

Whether you want to visit a stunning national park, go wine-tasting in Oregon's Willamette Valley, or experience the culture of Seattle, Portland, or Vancouver, the local Fodor's travel experts in the Pacific Northwest are here to help! Fodor's Pacific Northwest guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition travel guide has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor's Pacific Northwest travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The 10 Best Islands,” “The Best Places for Book Lovers,” “The Best Hikes,” and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit” and “What to Eat and Drink.” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Willamette Valley, Mt. Hood, Bend, Mt. St. Helens, San Juan Islands, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainer, Victoria, and more.Planning on visiting Seattle or Portland and beyond? Check out Fodor's Fodor's Seattle and Fodor's Oregon. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

Streetwise Seattle Map is a laminated city center map of Seattle, Washington. The accordion-fold pocket size travel map has an integrated monorail & streetcar lines & stations.Coverage includes:Main Seattle Map 1:14,000Seattle Area Map 1:140,000Seattle Street System Guide MapDimensions: 4" x 8.5" foldedCalled the Emerald City, Seattle sits like a guarded jewel. Practically surrounded by water and ringed by the Cascade Mountains, this city enjoys an enviable position as both a cosmopolitan center and an outdoor paradise. Next door is the most successful high technology industry in the world, Microsoft and the wettest spot on earth, the Olympic Peninsula. All of this converges in Seattle Washington and translates into a local culture that is young, vibrant and energetic, fueled by the caffeine jolt supplied by native barista baron, Starbucks. The STREETWISE® map of Seattle showcases the center city and downtown area stretched along Elliott Bay. You can easily locate Pike's Place Historic District and Market, one of the well-known landmarks within the city where you can watch the fish vendors enthusiastically toss salmon back and forth. What a sport! Seattle Center, just west of downtown is where you'll find the Space Needle, Memorial Stadium and the Experience Music Project, a mecca for Jimi Hendrix fans and a celebration of diverse music. An area map of Seattle extends from Lake City in the North to Sea-Tac Airport in the south, from Bellevue to Puget Sound. A complete index of streets, hotels, points of interest, shopping, education, culture, transportation and parks is clearly listed on the STREETWISE® Seattle Map. An inset explains how the Seattle street system works so that you'll know the difference between South, South West and South East. Our pocket size map of Seattle is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. For a driving map and to plan your trip to and from Seattle, use Michelin Pacific Northwest Road and Tourist Map No. 171 or Michelin USA/Canada West Road and Tourist Map No. 585. Read more

This updated edition of Hiking Olympic National Park features 66 of the finest trails in and around the park plus 40 additional trail recommendations throughout northwest Washington’s spectacular landscape. These trails crisscross the park’s wilderness ecosystem, stretching from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains. Whether you choose a strenuous backpacking trip over glacier-clad mountains or a short stroll through a temperate rain forest, veteran trail guide and author Erik Molvar provides all the information you need to make the most of hiking the Olympic Peninsula.Look inside to find:Hikes suited to every abilityFull-color photosGPS coordinatesDirections to the trailheadMile-by-mile directional cues Read more

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapExplore the alpine forests, wild rivers, jagged peaks, and abundant glaciers of North Cascades National Park with National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map features key points of interest including Baker Lake; Rockport State Park; Chelan and Ross Lake National Recreation Areas; Stephen Mather, Mount Baker, and Pasayten Wilderness Areas; Snoqualmie and Okanogan Wenatchee National Forests; and portions of the Sauk, Skagit, and Suiattle rivers. With miles of clearly marked trails including the popular Pacific Crest and Pacific Northwest trails, this map can guide you off the beaten path and back again. Mileages between intersections are shown and the map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits. Helpful material about backcountry use, regulations, recreation activities, and agency contact information will assist you in making the most of your visit. Recreation features noted include alpine ski areas, rental cabins, lookout towers, campgrounds, interpretive trails, boat launches, fishing access, and more.Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.Other features found on this map include: Bacon Peak, Baker Lake, Bonanza Peak, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Hidden Lake Peaks, Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, Lake Shannon, Miners Ridge, Mount Baker, Mount Baker Wilderness, Mount Buckindy, Mount Challenger, Mount Lago, Mount Logan, Mount Shuksan, Mount Spickard, Mt. Baker National Forest, Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness, North Cascades, Okanogan National Forest, Pasayten Wilderness, Picket Range, Ross Lake, Sauk River, Snowking Mountain, Suiattle River, Twin Sisters Mountain, Wenatchee National Forest.Map Scale = 1:100,000Sheet Size = 25.5" x 37.75"Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25" Read more

Whether you want to take in the view from the Space Needle, sample world-class coffee and cuisine, or hike in Washington's national parks, the local Fodor's travel experts in Seattle are here to help! Fodor's Seattle guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.Fodor's Seattle travel guide includes:AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time16 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Seattle's Best Cafes,” “Seattle's Best Music Venues,” and “Seattle's Best Parks”TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on “Seattle's Sipping Culture” and “Pike Place Market”LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Downtown Seattle, Belltown, South Lake Union, Queen Anne, Pioneer Square, the International District-Chinatown, First Hill, Capitol Hill, Madison Park, Fremont, Phinney Ridge, Greenwood, Ballard, Wallingford, Green Lake, the University District, West Seattle, Mt. St. Helens, the Puget Sound Islands, Mt. Rainier, Olympic National Park, the San Juan Islands, Pike Place Market, and morePlanning on visiting San Francisco, Portland, or even more of the surrounding region? Check out Fodor's San Francisco, Fodor's Inside Portland, and Fodor's Pacific Northwest.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! Read more

Ideal for hikers, foragers, and plant lovers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live.  Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. Organized by flower color and shape, and including a range map for each flower described, the guide is as user-friendly as it is informative. This must-have book is perfect for hikers, naturalists, and native plant enthusiasts. Covers Oregon, Washington, northern California, and British Columbia Describes and illustrates 1,220 commonly encountered species Includes perennials, annuals, and shrubs, both native and nonnative 1,248 superb color photographs and 1,220 range maps User-friendly organization by flower color and shape Read more

Top music and book gifts for 2023 — Seattle TimesDiscover the best of Seattle in a whole new way! Here are 125 secret spots, beloved locales, and unexpected destinations offer endless options for date night and weekend adventures.From the authors of the bestselling Portland Book of Dates comes this insider's guide to the coolest spots in Seattle and Washington state. A visual delight, the illustrated book marries style and substance and the result is a curated and creative collection of more than 125 often-inexpensive outings in and around Seattle to inspire romance and adventure. For locals and visitors alike, this is an essential resource for couples of all ages (and singles with friends) interested in learning about off-the-beaten-path things to do, see, and taste in Seattle and environs.Outings run the gamut:  Tropical Winter Date features the Volunteer Park Conservatory and a secret drink at Inside PassageGet High on History includes a trip to the Klondike Gold Rush Historic Park and Smith Tower Observatory (and bar!)Eat, Drink, and Be Gay offers up Capitol Hill bars that celebrate and cater to the queer communityFarther afield adventures include trips to Vancouver and Victoria, the San Juans and other islands, Bellingham and Skagit Vallet, Mount Rainier, Eastern Washington, and more!Authors (and married couple) Eden Dawn and Ashod Simonian seek out the obscure and fascinating, and the date descriptions are motivating enough to prompt even the most dedicated Netflix-and-chillers to head out the door. Read more

Stunning coastline, seaside towns, and a breathtaking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Evergreen State with Moon Washington State. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries, whether you're checking out the national parks, visiting the scenic Columbia River Gorge, or road-tripping the whole state Can't-miss experiences and unique activities: Watch the fishmongers at Pike Place Market, enjoy panoramic views from the iconic Space Needle, or visit the charming towns of the San Juan Islands. Sample world-class wines in Walla Walla, savor fresh seafood, and soak up the atmosphere in a cozy coffee shop Outdoor adventures: Hike through wildflower meadows in Mt. Rainier National Park, stroll through the lush Hoh Rainforest, and go sea kayaking in Friday Harbor. Take a whale watching trip, marvel at the varied landscapes of the North Cascades Scenic Byway, or bike along the Spokane River Expert insight from Washington local Marissa Pedersen on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutThorough background information on the culture, landscape, climate, and wildlife, plus handy recommendations for international visitors, families with kids, travelers of color, solo travelers, and more Focused coverage of Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, the North Cascades, Mount Rainier and the South Cascades, the Columbia River Gorge, and Eastern Washington With Moon's expert tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Washington. Sticking to one spot? Try Moon Olympic Peninsula or Moon San Juan Islands. Looking for outdoor adventure? Check out Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.  For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media. Read more

This fourth edition of Best Easy Day Hikes Olympic National Park features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for thirty-one short, manageable hikes. Veteran author and hiker Erik Molvar describes the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area’s scenic splendors: majestic spires, Pacific coast beaches, and a rare temperate rain forest ecosystem.Look inside for:Half-hour strolls to full-day adventuresHikes for everyone, including families Hikes ranked from easiest to most challengingEasy-to-use trail mapsGPS coordinates Read more

Explore the best of the Olympic Peninsula with 73 incredible hikes in and around Olympic National Park, including Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha River, the Hoh Rain Forest, and Hood Canal. Featuring the lush rainforests, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and wild ocean beaches, each trail is rated from easy to extreme, giving first-time or veteran hikers the variety they want, as well as topographical maps, trail descriptions, and more. Includes complete information for 73 great day hikes, including:• Dungeness Spit• Elwha Loop• Green Mountain• Lena Lake• Marmot Pass• Olympic Hot Springs• Kalaloch Beach• Three Forks• and more!The Day Hike! series of full-color hiking guides was written for people who want to spend their days in the mountains and their nights at home. Other titles in the Day Hike! series include:Day Hike! Central CascadesDay Hike! North CascadesDay Hike! Mount RainierDay Hike! Inland Northwest: Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and Sandpoint Read more

Offers bike rides that everyone―regardless of fitness level or experience―will enjoy! Read more

Washington’s Olympic Coast contains some of the wildest beaches and the largest roadless coastal strip remaining in the continental United States. And while good parts of this remote, windswept, and rain-drenched coastline require difficult headland trails (many with ropes and sand ladders) to reach; a fair amount of this country is relatively easily accessible. Map 99S covers the entire coastline from the Queets River to Cape Flattery. This map complete with headland tide crossing information as well backcountry campsites is an essential for planning your Olympic Coast backpacking adventure. Map 99S also includes the dog-friendly stretch of coast near Kalaloch; and Ruby Beach, La Push, Rialto Beach, Ozette Lake, Shi Shi Beach and Cape Flattery Trail on the Makah Reservation.Reprinted 2021 Read more

A Joyful Celebration of Washington's Beautifully Diverse Landscapes From the majestic Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound, where water meets and defines continent and city, to soaring volcanic peaks, to the dry and high desert plateaus in the east, Washington’s landscapes are as diverse as they are beautiful. Here, the award-winning team of photographers at Photo Cascadia celebrates Washington in all its splendor. Washington,Evergreen is a journey across the broad vistas and small, hidden marvels of one state’s indelible glory.   Read more

"Informative, witty, and wonderfully atmospheric, Seely's thirsty travelogue should leave even the most pious Washingtonians praying that there'll be honky tonks in heaven."-Tom Robbins"Seely, managing editor of the Seattle Weekly, is a genuinely funny writer who doesn't need to get snarky to get laughs...A fair amount of Seattle's heritage resides on pages of 'Seattle's Best Dive Bars,' or at least reminders of a pre-pretense city...He's penned a neat little book. Raise your cups and do something for the town's culture."-Joel Connelly, Seattle Post-Intelligencer"It has some seriously funny moments. It also has the lowdown on an impressively large number of watering holes the likes of which I’ve never even heard, let alone experienced firsthand."-Jessica Voelker, Seattle Metropolitan"Is this the greatest book ever written? As a native Seattlite, and long time connoisseur of dive bars, I would have to say yes. Mike Seely, who is managing editor of the Seattle Weekly, really gets it right about these places."-Greg Barbick, Blog Critics.orgSeattle’s Best Dive Bars offers opinionated reviews of one hundred of the grittiest and grungiest drinking establishments in the Emerald City. If you want to avoid the tourist traps listed in those “other” bar guides and find out where the anti-globalization, anti-Starbucks, anti-Microsoft crowd goes to get wasted, then Seattle’s Best Dive Bars, like its predecessors from New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, is your guide to the delightfully filthy underside of Seattle bar life.A native Seattleite, Mike Seely is the managing editor of Seattle Weekly, for which he writes a food column called “Bottomfeeder.” Read more

Featuring 90 hikes in the state of Washington, this guidebook for hiking enthusiasts of all levels shares the best views and insider tips for every trail, complete with full-color photographs and maps.Day Hikes in Washington State offers a unique perspective for each hike, taking you to the best views and favorite trails just a few hours from Seattle and Portland. Author Don Scarmuzzi includes specific trail features of each route—elevation, distance, duration, difficulty, general trip report—along with detailed descriptions and personal tips of his own. Find trails in and all around the state, including:Mount RainierOlympic PeninsulaSnoqualmie Region–Alpine Lakes WildernessCentral Cascades–EnchantmentsSky ValleyNorthern CascadesThrow this book in your bag as you set out on the trail for some good hiking and beautiful nature views.Find more Pacific Northwest trails in Don Scarmuzzi’s other books, Day Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge and Day Hikes in the Pacific Northwest. Read more

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet's Seattleis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Make your pilgrimage to the top of the iconic Space Needle, add your gum to the wall at Pike Place Market, and pay homage to Jimi Hendrix at the EMP Museum - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seattle and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet's Seattle:NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with Wi-Fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelColour maps and images throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, arts, architecture, cuisine, politicsCovers Downtown, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Belltown, Seattle Center, Queen Anne, Lake Union, Capitol Hill, the U District, Green Lake, Fremont, Ballard, Discovery ParkThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Seattleis our most comprehensive guide to Seattle, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

Capturing the same charm and whimsy she brought to Seattle Walk Report, Instagram darling Susanna Ryan takes things a step further, revealing the forgotten history behind the people, places, and things that shaped Seattle.Cartoonist and creator of Seattle Walk Report, Susanna Ryan strolls on with a quirky new illustrated guide celebrating Seattle's historical treasures and outdoor wonders. In Secret Seattle, Ryan explores the weird and wonderful hidden history behind some of the city's most overlooked places, architecture, and infrastructure, from coal chutes in Capitol Hill, to the last remainder of Seattle's original Chinatown in Pioneer Square, to the best places in town to find century-old sidewalks. Discover pocket parks, beautiful boulevards, and great public gardens while learning offbeat facts that will make you see the Emerald City in a whole new way. Perfect for both the local history buff who never leaves a favorite armchair to a walking enthusiast looking for offbeat and off-the-beaten-path scavenger hunts. Read more