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Books
This is by no means an exhaustive list. These books and resources are listed in no particular order...

Green Trail Maps
Some of the most popular topographic maps.

Best Hikes with Kids in Western Washington and the Cascades by Joan Burton and Ira Spring (2006)
A great guide book directed at taking your kids of all ages hiking. I love this book even when not planning hikes for the kidlets because they tend to be slightly easier and more realistically rated for people of me hiking level.

Best Hikes with Dogs in Western Washington by Dan A. Nelson (2002)
This is a great dog-friendly hiking book, although it would be nice to see an updated version.

Winter Hikes of Western Washington Card Deck by Craig Romano (2009)
This is an awesome card deck of recommended winter hikes. Each card includes one hike, with map and even driving directions.
The Creaky Knees Guide by Seabury Blair Jr. (2009)

The Authoritative Guide to the Hiking Trails of Cougar Mountain by Charles McCrone (2000)

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Seattle by Andrew Weber and Bryce Stevens (2009)

Day Hiking Series:
North Cascades by Craig Romano (2008)
Central Cascades by Craig Romano (2009)
South Cascades by Dan A. Nelson (2007)
Mount Rainier by Dan A. Nelson (2008)
Olympic Peninsula by Craig Romano (2007)
Snoqualmie Region by Dan A. Nelson (2007)

Day Hike! The Best Trails You Can Hike in a Day Series:
Mount Rainier by Seabury Blair Jr. and Ron C. Judd (2009)
North Cascades by Mike McQuaide (2008)
Central Cascades by Mike McQuaide (2008)
Olympic Peninsula by Seabury Blair Jr. (2008)
Columbia Gorge by Seabury Blair Jr. (2005)

Best Easy Day Hikes Series:
Tacoma by Allen Cox (2010)
Seattle by Allen Cox (2009)
Olympic National Park by Erik Molvar (2008)*
North Cascades by Erik Molvar (2009)
Mount Rainier National Park by Heidi Schneider (2005)*
Mount St. Helens by Fred Barstad (1999)

Rail Trail-Related Books:
Rails to Trails Washington & Oregon by Mia Barbara (2001)
Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest by Natalie Bartley (2009)

Waterfall Books:
Waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest by David L. Anderson (2007)

*=Non-Dog-Friendly

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