I am Bob S. Stearns with the Oregon Dept. of Forestry - Santiam Unit. I am personally dealing with recreational issues on state lands regarding a couple of waterfalls in this publication. Some information has changed with these locations and the publication should be altered to show that. Thank you for any correspondence. Please call at (503)859-2151 or write at adresses listed above. Thank you.

For anyone interested in tracking down waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest region, this book is the bible. Detailed accounts of where to locate them, maps, personal insight, the works. Gregory Plumb has laid the groundwork for my innate passion for these natural beauties. A Waterfall Lover's Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a must have for hikers and enthusiasts alike.

Reading Autumn Stephens' Wild Women in the White House reminded me that what's old is new again. These wild tales of First Ladies and other women who've made their own impact (sometimes notorious impact) on the White House just goes to show anything coming out of our nation's head household is nothing to be shocked about. A great read. Lots of attention to detail, history, and mindful entertainment.

What a fun and intersting book! My impression of the world of the White House is forever altered. Page after page is filled with intriguing tales of the tangled lives of the people who have in some way ended up at the White House over the course of U.S. history. It's a real window to the emotional side of the lives of the Presidents, their wives, and all the hangers-on. Yep, those folks are just as wacky and disfunctional as the rest of us. This book is best kept on top of the toilet tank since it's a perfect bathroom reader. Each page is a separate little vignette; pick it up for just a few minutes during your "morning routine" and you'll surely learn something really interesting to share with friends and co-workers later in the day.

"Yellow Dog Party" is the sixth Thomas Black mystery by Earl Emerson. Floyd Boyd, Jimmy Canfield, Denny McCallum, and Rex Ronquist hold an annual beer bash and party in honor of Canfield's yellow dog who was killed by a Ritz Cracker truck. They call it the Yellow Dog Party. These 4 friends who are successful businessmen ask PI Thomas Black to find 4 women with whom they want to have "dream dates." When Black finds the first woman, she is in a coma in an Oregon hospital. As he and friend Kathy Birchfield are leaving the hospital, they are abducted by 3 masked men. Kathy is able to run, but Thomas is assaulted and hung from a tree. Luckily for him, the branch snaps and he is spared. He begins to hunt down these 3 men and find out why they wanted to kill him. As he searches for the other 3 women, it becomes clear that one of the 4 men has an ulterior motive. Then Denny McCallum is found murdered in a hotel room. This novel also deals with the relationship of Thomas Black and Kathy Birchfield. Kathy announces that she is engaged to her boyfriend, Philip. With the possibility of losing her, Thomas finally tells her that he loves her and they kiss. The next books will have to deal with this situation. "Yellow Dog Party" is one of the best of the Thomas Black novels and is highly recommended.

I have read all of the Earl Emerson books. The Yellow DogParty is by far the best. The plot is extremely strong and the depth at which the writing goes is endless. Check this book out.

This book is a must have for hiking Washingtonians. To start with the way the contents is set up you can quickly locate the area you want to hike. For each hike there is the distance, time, elevation, elevation gain, season when to hike, kind of hike and map number listed on the first page. Plus each hike has a simple map. There are a lot of day hikes, the kind I like to do in here, just a few 8 hour or more. This book along with "Don't Waste Your Time in the North Cascades" are essential for the weekend hiker in Washington.

This is an excellent book! More information than any of the other similar books I've purchased. Good maps, succinct descriptions of conditions and animal life, tide information, and site warnings. Although the entire book is in B&W, there are interesting photographs mixed in with the text.

For the most part, information in the book has been correct and consistent with my own observations. This is a great introduction to how diverse and exciting the local diving can be, and why it's considered some of the best waters in the world. Buy this book!

Being from the area, I can verify that their recommendation are right on. I have consulted 10Best.com on the web for the past year before I travel, and every time it's been worth it. A guide that simply lists ONLY the best places without having to waste time sorting through thousands of businesses in typical guides, wondering which one to pick. Glad to see they are in print now. I recommend them to any serious traveler.

Mr. Elston has done a marvelous job of writing and researching this look at the glory that is Inland Empire sports. What a legacy--from Spokane's "big stars" like Mark Rypien, John Stockton, and Tom Sneva--to the less known founding fathers of our rich legacy like Stan Witter, to our championship Spokane Jets, Indians, and WSU Cougars -- this book is certainly a must read for not only the local residents of our beautiful region, but any fan of sports, as well! Bravo, Mr. Elston!

As a event planner this resource guide has helped me plan my events. The resource is very extensive and the quality of advertising vendors is extremely high. I think every event planner needs one of these.

This book is amazing! With such a great amount of detail, it is obvious that the writer knows these trails well! It is a must read for all outdoor lovers including casual walkers! You'll see beautiful parts of the Washington DC area you never knew existed! What more could you ask of a hiking book? It's the best I've read!

Betty Pratt Johnston is a fantastic writer and gives you that edge on new dive sites. Her comprehensive style allows experienced and new divers alike to learn something new about every dive site listed. Betty covers items important to all levels of divers, including specialty divers like naturalists, UW Photographers, wreck etc...

A must have.