Day Hiking the San Juans and Gulf Islands: National Parks, Anacortes, Victoria

The most comprehensive guide to one of the most popular activities in one of the most amazing playgrounds on Earth!As a hiking destination, the San Juan Islands of Washington and their sister islands to the north offer scores of parks and preserves, hundreds of miles of trails catering to hikers of all levels, and year-round accessibility. Day Hiking: The San Juans and Gulf Islands is divided into roughly four sections: Anacortes, for many the gateway to the region; the San Juan Islands themselves, including some key islands not served by Washington State Ferries; Victoria, Canada, providing easy access to the Gulf Islands, as well as other unique destinations; and the magical southern Gulf Islands.Author Craig Romano explores state parks, county parks, and provincial parks as well as some municipal and regional parks.