Book Talk: Swimming Holes of Washington at Browsers Bookshop

Writer and editor Anna Katz and ski guide Shane Robinson share their refreshing new book, Swimming Holes of Washington.

There is no shortage of guides for places to hike, climb, and paddle in Western Washington, but not much on how to find perfect places to swim. Now Swimming Holes of Washington fills that, er, hole. Everyone from hardcore hikers to families out for a picnic and plunge will enjoy this guide to a universally loved activity. Authors Anna Katz and Shane Robinson literally dove into their research to find the best swimming holes to share. They set the bar high: cleanliness and clearness of the water is paramount, but the beauty of the surrounding area, the company (or wonderful lack thereof), and the effort involved in getting there are also taken into account.

Admission is free and open to the public.

About the Authors:
Anna Katz is a senior writer and editor at Girl Friday Productions. She lives with her husband and dogs in Seattle.
Shane Robinson is an American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) ski guide in the winter and a treehouse builder the rest of the year. He has been exploring the mountains, rivers, and forests of the Cascades ever since he moved to Seattle with his wife in 2002.

Follow them and their explorations on Facebook at Swimming Holes of Washington and on Instagram @swimmingholesofwashington.