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Liberate Washington state’s neglected history. Join the protracted struggle to free a Puget Sound orca from captivity. Meander the shifting streets of a vanishing Seattle and reawaken the echo of artillery drills at Fort Lawton. Step off the recreational trails of the Lake Chelan Valley onto the roughhewn paths of its pioneers. Celebrate the rejuvenating success of the Spokane Expo and the Cinderella story of Moses Lake agriculture with our Washington history books on the Evergreen State. [View all Washington books]
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American Lake Vignettes
American Lake Vignettes
The Ghostly Tales of Snohomish
The Ghostly Tales of Snohomish
Lighthouses and Lifesaving on Washington's Outer Coast
Lighthouses and Lifesaving on Washington's Outer Coast
Exploring Camano Island
Exploring Camano Island
Tacoma's Parks
Tacoma's Parks

American Lake Vignettes

9781626192706

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Lake City and Tillicum began as two communities separated by American Lake. Although they later joined with other surrounding neighborhoods to become part of the City of Lakewood, American Lake remains the treasured focal point of the region. The largest of twelve lakes in the Lakes District, American Lake was once envisioned by Tacoma developers as an ideal resort location. But their grandiose dreams came to a crashing halt with the Panic of 1893. Author Nancy Covert explores the little-known history of American Lake, weaving together stories from lifelong residents. Their tales recall a simpler time, when money earned from paper routes paid for seaplane flight lessons and dancing at the Lakeside Country Club was a favorite pastime. Join Covert for a vivid look back at life on American Lake.
American Lake Vignettes

The Ghostly Tales of Snohomish

9781467198417

$12.99 $9.74 Save 25%
Ghost stories from Snohomish have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
The haunted history of Snohomish comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Climb up Fiddler's Bluff and hear the scratchy tunes played by a musically challenged phantom. Visit the Cabbage Patch restaurant for a slice of pie and see if a ghostly girl tries to get to your dessert before you. Throughout Snohomish meet the ghosts of soldiers, pioneers, policemen, and even a librarian who loved the town so much they wouldn't leave, even after death. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Snohomish

Exploring Camano Island

9781626193642

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The beaches, forests and wildlife of Washington's Camano Island offer a treasure-trove of natural beauty and endless recreational possibilities. English Boom Historical Park was once a bustling center for logging and is now a peaceful spot with its uplands, salt marsh, shoreline and tidelands. Davis Slough is named after Reuben Davis, who lived on Camano Island before 1880 and was the oldest settler in the area. The island has historically been used by Native Americans, loggers, farmers and fishermen alike but today is enjoyed by Camano Islanders, who have worked hard to protect and preserve the island's cherished nature sites. Discover Camano Island with author Val Schroeder as she takes readers on a trek around the location's best-preserved features while uncovering the unique history behind them.
Exploring Camano Island

Tacoma's Parks

9780738548968

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When civic benefactor Clinton P. Ferry donated a graceful, elliptically shaped plot of land in 1883 for the first park in Tacoma, he hoped his adopted hometown would do him proud and become a veritable city of parks. The young community did not disappoint. Landmarks such as Wright Park, Lincoln Park, and Point Defiance Park graced the landscape by 1900, a testament to Tacoma's appreciation for beauty, conservation, and recreation, which continues to this day. In 1907, residents voted to establish the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, Washington's first independent parks municipality, to act as steward of these civic treasures. A century later, Metro Parks Tacoma embraces some 57 parks covering 2,700 acres, as well as swimming pools, sports complexes, community centers, and recreational programs for all ages.
Tacoma's Parks