One of Seattle-based publisher Sasquatch Books “educational, entertaining and highly giftable” Northwest Know-How series, Northwest Know-How: Beaches is a “sleeper” (aka “sneaker”) wave. On the surface, it’s a packable, concise reference, with evocative illustrations by Jake Stoumbus. In it, Priest highlights thirty-four of the most notable beach destinations in Oregon and Washington, including the Wreck of the Peter Iredale and Heceta Head Lighthouse. Listings are arranged by region—coastal sites from Semiahmoo in northwest Washington to Sunset Bay State Park on the Oregon Coast, and from the San Juan Islands to Seattle. The Olympic Peninsula and Washington Coast are also covered. A section in the back of the book notes activities by area; for example, the best camping, best kite flying, best lighthouses, best paddling, best sandcastle beaches, and best whale watching. A Safety and Guidelines section provides general planning hints and a reminder of safety and stewardship protocols.
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