The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest (The Most Beautiful Villages)

Along with tales of specific towns there are photo essayson the picturesque lighthouses that protected shipping from the dangers of the Graveyard of the Pacific; on the gorgeous gardens that capitalize on the Northwestern climate; and on wine country, where new and acclaimed vineyards go hand in hand with an emphasis on lifestyle 240 color photographs. Today Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia still draw visitors to the sparkling coves and waterways, pristine mountains, and broad beaches and they charm them with artful towns and spirited communities.The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest wends its way from nineteenth-century seaports like Port Townsend, Washington, to twenty-first-century ski resorts such as Whistler, British Columbia; from coastal getaways like Cannon Beach, Oregon, to Old West-style main streets in Joseph at the eastern border of that state. And it brings to life the stories of those who made epic journeys across the continent, trudging along the Oregon Trail or building the Canadian Pacific Railway in pursuit of the good life in this corner of North America. A tour in words and photographs of the picturesque small towns of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia th

Schuyler T Wallace said Top of the book heap. Joan Tapper's book, The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest, should be on top of the other books on your coffee table. The exceptional photography and captivating stories make this large-format masterpiece the one your visitors will want to devour. Make it easy for them to find it.As a resident of the Pacific Northwest, I take pleasure in the beautiful scenery and picturesque communities scattered around. One could spend . Poor quality M. Stratton Very dated and poorly printed. Photos look 50 yrs old faded color, low resolution. Regret buying. You'll Want to Visit Them All MoseyOn Even if you never travel, you'll love this book. If you do travel, you'll soon find yourself making plans to visit as many of these villages and towns as possible. Tapper and Wheeler have produced a winner--a beautiful book with wonderful pictures, appealing and informative text, and useful information at the back for visitors. Each one of the locations covered in the book looks and sounds appealing. Having lived in both Washington state and Br

. She lives in California.Nik Wheeler is the co-founder of the award-winning Insiders Guide series of illustrated travel guides and the photographer of The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of California, The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Southwest, and The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest. He lives in California. About the Author Joan Tapper was the founding editor of National Geographic Traveler and editor of Islands Magazine and the author of The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of California, The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Southwest

She lives in California.Nik Wheeler is the co-founder of the award-winning Insiders Guide series of illustrated travel guides and the photographer of The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of California, The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Southwest, and The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest. He lives in California. Joan Tapper was the founding editor of National Geogra