Mount Rainier: A Visitor's Companion

The ecosystems within Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state are diverse—from subalpine meadow to old-growth forest—and support a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, mammals, and plants. This handy book describes and illustrates in full color each of these plant and animal species and explores the park's geological history, land use issues, native people, and past explorers. At once a traveler's guide, field guide, and natural history of one of America's most popular and extraordinary national parks. Illustrations by Douglas W. Moore.

Includes chapters on:

Climate
History
Geology
Plants
Fish
Reptiles and Amphibians
Birds
Mammals
Hiking Guide
Nearby Areas
Checklist of Mount Rainier Birds

Features: Paperback. 2000. 230 pp. Many color photos and illustrations. 6 x 9 x 0.5 in.

Item # 08168

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