Geology Underfoot in Western Washington

I like everything about this book: the informative text, the awesome photographs, and the color diagrams. I have read several books on Washington State geology, and this book has a lot of fascinating information not found in other geology books. Whoever created the diagrams did a really good job and explaining complex concepts. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an in-depth look at our state's geology.

During a visit to Cape Disappointment in Washington State a friend provided this book to read about the area. I liked the writing and information provided so much that I ended up buying a copy. I have a number of those "Roadside Geology" books that are fun guidebooks as you travel through places to help you understand the underlying geology. Those same books can be terminology heavy to the layman. I liked the Geology Underfoot book because it seemed a bit more readable without having to continually look up specific geological terms.Recommended for general knowledge, education, and fun learning about the things that surround us all, but often we do not notice!

Haven't even received the book yet and already I love it! I took advantage of the offer to begin reading immediately on my computer and I knew right away that this is not your average guide. Having retired from a natural history museum I have more guides of every kind than a reasonable person would think necessary. They are my bibles. But this one -- this is an entirely new experience. I can't speak from the level of a professional geologist, but if you're an amateur, this is your guide! I first learned geology via the pudding and chocolate chip version of interpretation, and while I don't think food groups show up in David Tucker's guide, I can guarantee that his informal, conversational style will make you smile. When was the last time explanations of geological time, continental drift, and the composition of the earth made you chuckle? Wish I'd taken notes when I read the online excerpt because I can't find it now. His narrative, illustrations, and charts showed me right away that I've had the subduction story backwards in my head all these years. And we're talking a lot of years folks. But here's the thing -- while reading I began to wonder if the process would eventually take Earth back to a single continent scenario. Guess what.......nah, you're going to have to read it yourself! It's clear that Tucker loves his subject and knows it intimately. The excerpt only took me as far as the first field trip and how I wish I could hop in my car and head down to the Columbia River! Is it kismet that Groupon just happens to be offering a deal along the Columbia River? Mine are going to be armchair field trips and I'm so very happy to have found David Tucker to guide me.

This is an amazingly detailed look at the geology of numerous areas of Western Washington, including Mt. St. Helens, Seattle, and such awesome islands of the Puget Sound as Whidbey Island with its Naval Air Station, Oak Harbor and other wondrous sites...and not to mention Mt. Baker, and so much more. Love this book, it brings geology alive indeed in one of the great outdoor paradise areas of our beautiful country. By the way, this book explores not only the geology, but the culture of the Pacific Northwest, etc that geology is such a vibrant part of. Enjoy an adventure of reading this book, to get an enriched appreciation of geology. Cheers

Wow. What book. Complete and easy to read. Diagrams an photos too.

Geology Underfoot in Western Washington takes us to some of the most fascinating geological sites in the Northwest--such as the Bridge of the Gods, formed across the Columbia River by a prehistoric landslide; Mima Prairie, the site of the world famous Mima Mounds believed by some to have been formed by gophers; and Mount Rainier, one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes. I think the book sets new standards for the two similar series of Mountain Press, Roadside Geology and Geology Underfoot. I have several of each and this is much the best I know of, with multiple photos and figures for each site. Directions to the sites I have visited since the book was published earlier this summer are precise. I think the volume will fascinate students and armchair geologists alike. It did me, a semi-retired geologist. I really liked the introductory chapter on the geologic history, the dating of rocks, etc. You, especially a young person, will love it. One thing for sure, you and I will never pass Exit 95 on I-5 again without wondering about Mima Mounds.

The roadside geology books are fine if you're already on a road trip. If want to plan a trip, this is the book you want. In depth information on some fascinating places in Washington. You'll enjoy this more if you already know the basics of geology.

Complete geological information on where you guided to.

Up to the usual high standard of the Underfoot series. If the geology of the western half of the USA is of interest to you, i recommend you get this book