The Olympic Peninsula is more than just big trees and scenic coastlines. Layered on this rich landscape are unique animals and plants, extraordinary geology, histories of Native Americans that go back thousands of years, exploits of famed European explorers, and the hard work of the early pioneers. Roadside Guide to the Olympic Peninsula is your complete guidebook as it weaves all this together while escorting you around the Peninsula.“Indispensable in the car for your next Peninsula road trip. "I learned tons and couldn’t wait to get to the next stop in Chapman’s journey. Will make anyone’s travels on the Peninsula richer and more rewarding.” —Lynda V. Mapes, author of A River Reborn and Breaking The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the Unearthing of Tse-whit-zen Village."This book, with its wealth of history, geology and nature, is the must have resource for the Olympic peninsula. Whether you spend a day, or a lifetime, this is the book you will refer to over and over again." —Rob Sandelin, Naturalist, teacher and author of Field Guide to the Cascades and Olympics."Christopher Chapman’s Roadside Guide to the Olympic Peninsula brings the geography, geology, and natural and human history -- as well as some of the mystery and magic -- of the Olympic Peninsula into clear and immediate focus. It is a “must-have” roadside reference for visitors to this lovely and dynamic landscape." —Tim McNulty, author of Olympic National A Natural History Book.The Book contains a complete listing of phone numbers and addresses of Ranger Stations, Government Information Centers, Visitor and Chambers of Commerce, Campground Managers, Museums and Tribes. Along with all the Audubon Society resources, the list of the most prevalent bird species and where to find them and the complete list of the National and State Registered Historic Landmarks for the Peninsula.

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