John Doerper Bücher

Describes the history, culture, and attractions of the state of Washington, with information on lodging, restaurants, museums, and parks.

In Fodor's first full-color illustrated guide to the superbly scenic California coast, author John Doerper seamlessly blends cultural and natural history, practical information, and vivid descriptions, accompanied by renowned photographer Galen Rowell's splendid color photographs. The perfect guide for tourists and locals alike.

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations.  Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival imagesTopical essays and literary extractsDetailed color mapsGreat ideas for things to see and doCapsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

Discover the Northwest with a CompassOver 25 detailed maps to all the regions and major citiesWine tours of Washington's Yakima Valley, British Columbia's Okanagan Valley,and Oregon's Willamette ValleyBest of Northwest cuisine from apples to oystersDetailed reviews of restaurants and accommodationsExquisite color photography by Greg VaughnTraveling between the U.S. and CanadaSkiing, festivals, and local transportationHistorical background about each of the state's regions"Our whole past book reviewer experience says that no guide with photos this goodshould have writing this good. But it does." -- NY Daily News"Good to read ahead of time, then take along so you don't miss a thing." --San Diego Magazine

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Compass Pacific Northwest covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of Pacific Northwest.