Exploring Washington's Backroads: Highways and Hometowns of the Evergreen State

This is a beautifully crafted "travelogue" that will be enjoyed by the adventurer or armchair traveler. It makes a great host/hostess gift or a thank you to a teacher, doctor, or anyone you'd like to treat to a beautiful ride through Washington. I keep a stock of them on hand and every one has been appreciated by the recipient. Pack a lunch and grab your keys or pour a cup of coffee and sit in your favorite chair-either way you'll enjoy this book.

This author's writing style is creative, articulate, and excitingly different from other travel writers. I feel like I'm in the passenger's seat with him, enjoying the scenery and sharing a few laughs together. Having taken several of the trips described, I've discovered parts of Washington that were completely new to me. This book has given me a unique appreciation for the various faces of Washington State.

Fantastic review of our beautiful state. Made me feel as if I were on the road experiencing the unique beauty of each area. I've given this wonderful book as a gift over and over. Hope the author will write more!

As a former resident of Washington, I wax nostalgic for The Evergreen State with terrific frequency and was thrilled to come across Exploring Washington's Backroads by John Deviny. Deviny wisely draws on historical anecdotes, facts, and experiences to share the uniqueness of Washington's towns and regions. In so doing, he captures, quite successfully, the state's spirit, which encompasses landscapes and, importantly, people. Deviny takes the road less traveled by typical tour guides. His distinctive use of storytelling pulls readers into an engaging, not to mention engrossing, journey through misty mountains, rivers, dense forests, and high-desert country. The writing and photography are exquisite and promise to pull you into a great armchair adventure. If you are planning a trip to Washington, want to know more about it, or enjoy reading stories about real places, real people, and real roadtrips, YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK!