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Make Your Escape with Moon Travel Guides!Discover endless trails of lush greenery, miles of rugged coastline, and the distinct character of the Pacific Northwest with Moon Olympic Peninsula.Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries that can be adapted for your schedule and budget, from a weekend getaway to a week-long adventureExpert insight from Washington native Jeff BurlingameFull color photos and detailed, easy-to-use maps throughoutStrategies for getting to the Olympic Peninsula from nearby cities, including Seattle and TacomaHonest advice on when to go, where to stay, what to bring, and how to get aroundThe top attractions and unique activities: Hike through wild elk habitats, dig for clams in the wet coastal sand, and soak your tired muscles in the remote Olympic Hot Springs. Kayak beneath snow-topped mountain peaks, try your hand at fishing the abundant rivers, and indulge in local delicacies like Dungeness crab. Wander through the intoxicating Hoh Rainforest, hike the many trails of Olympic National Park, camp beneath starry skies, or take in stunning coastal views over a glass of local wineThorough information, including background on the landscape, plants and animals, climate, and local cultureWith Moon Olympic Peninsula's expert advice, myriad activities, and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Staying in the great outdoors? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Camping, Moon Oregon Camping, or Moon Washington Camping. Exploring more of the Northwest? Try Moon Oregon, Moon Washington, or Moon Seattle.
About the Author
Jeff Burlingame is the NAACP Image Award-winning author of more than thirty books, including well-received biographies of John Lennon and Kurt Cobain, and in-depth looks at the historic and tragic plights of the Lost Boys of Sudan and the crew and passengers of the Titanic. His books have been honored by the New York Public Library and the NAACP, which in 2011 nominated his book, Malcolm X: "I Believe in the Brotherhood of Man, All Men," for one of its prestigious Image Awards. Other nominees in Burlingame's category included authors Sharon Draper, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Walter Dean Myers, as well as former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.In 2012, Burlingame received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work: Youth/Teens for his biography of legendary Olympic champion Jesse Owens. Burlingame has spoken at the Washington State Capitol and has been a featured author on A&E's popular Biography television series. He and his family reside in the Pacific Northwest.
