Hiking the state’s history….

Next weekend on the 16th, Griffin Bay Bookstore is going to present author Judy Bentley with her new book, Hiking Washington’s History at 7pm – here’s more about the show:

Discover the state's history firsthand...

PRAISE FOR HIKING WASHINGTON’S HISTORY

“This book samples the landscape and history of the entire state, and is well organized, well researched, and well written. Its pages add a new dimension to hikes by linking our footfalls with those of the past.” –Ruth Kirk

“Judy Bentley has gathered a selection of favorite hikes from all over the state, then folded in just the right amount of historical context to make each of the treks pulsate through time.” –Jack Nisbet, author of The Collector

Hiking Washington’s History reveals the stories embedded in Washington’s landscape. This trail guide narrates forty historic trails, ranging from short day hikes to three- or four-day backpacking trips over mountain passes. Each chapter begins with a brief overview of the region’s history followed by individual trail narratives and historical highlights.

Judy Bentley

Quotes from diaries, journals, letters, and reports, as well as contemporary and historic photographs, describe sites and trails from Washington’s past. Each trail description includes a map and provides directions, so hikers can follow the historic route. Judy Bentley tells readers how to get there, what to expect, and what to look for.

Hiking Washington’s History is for hikers, amateur historians, newcomers unfamiliar with the state’s history, and Northwest natives who know only part of that history. Savor the vicarious experience of a hike from a cozy chair on a rainy winter day, or put your boots on and hit the trail when the sun shines.

Judy Bentley, who teaches at South Seattle Community College, is an avid hiker and the author of fourteen books for young adults. To see samples of the hikes included, as well as a video of Judy and images from the book, see this website.

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