While the Washington coast is beautiful year-round, late summer is a particularly great time to escape to the coast or islands. Cool breezes and clean air make for a perfect getaway during these hot and smoky months. Check out these great resources for exploring Washington's waters, and learn about the creatures found there.
Explore the Puget Sound & san juan islands
- Kayaking Puget Sound & the San Juan Islands: 60 Trips in Northwest Inland Waters, Including the Gulf Islands, 3rd Edition, by Rob Casey
- Afoot & Afloat: South Puget Sound and Hood Canal, 4th Edition, by Marge Mueller and Ted Mueller
- Afoot & Afloat North Puget Sound & the Strait of Juan de Fuca, 3rd Edition, by Marge Mueller and Ted Mueller
Learn About Coastal Flora & Fauna
Foraging
Mac's Field Guides
Explore the Washington Coast
- Washington's Pacific Coast: A Guide to Hiking, Camping, Fishing & Other Adventures ,by Greg Johnston
Learn a water sport
- Sea Kayaking: Basic Skills, Paddling Techniques, and Expedition Planning, by Dan Henderson
- Stand Up Paddling: Flatwater to Surf and Rivers, by Rob Casey
- Surfing: Mastering Waves from Basic to Intermediate, by Elliot Almond
Main photo: A warren of sea caves as seen from the magnificent Cape Flattery Trail on the very northwest tip of the contiguous forty-eight states. Washington's Pacific Coast.
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