Small enough to fit in a pack, it delivers a wealth of information.-- "East Oregonian"

Excellent, all-color illustrations identify nearly 200 flowering plants plus amphibians, butterflies, mushrooms, and lots more.-- "Seattle Times"

This book looks to be rather useful and functional: the cover is rugged and durable material, and the book is printed on hearty, slick paper that looks designed to take the abuse doled out in the field."-- "Sequim Gazette"

A volume steeped in pure love of the area it describes....Arguably the best book of its type for non-professionals. The paintings are in true color and the information is precise and concise.-- "Salem (OR) Statesman-Journal"

For those people who can't decide whether to pack a bird, plant, mushroom, rock, or insect book on hikes, here is a field guide to everything.-- "Bellingham Herald"

I'm constantly rifling through the pages learning new flowers and birds that embrace our beautiful and diverse mountains.-- "Sports Etc."

An ideal backpack companion for people who want to know about the plants and animals they encounter on hikes.-- "Eugene Register-Guard"

Take [a copy of this book] on your brief excursions into the mountains. You'll be surprised how often you refer to it and what satisfaction it brings.-- "Centralia Chronicle"

Clearly organized...Beside the illustrations are brief descriptions of each item. You won't be able to tell a meadow vole from a northern bog lemming without it.-- "Olympian"

Field Guide is special. Handy color tabs provide easy access to a variety of topics...The comprehensive field guide is amazingly specific.-- "Klamath Falls (OR) Herald & News"

This book is clearly organized and a pleasure to thumb through.-- "Tacoma News-Tribune"

Outdoor enthusiasts who want to be able to tell a Monarch butterfly from a Painted Lady or a Screech owl from a Saw-whet will appreciate the expanded edition.-- "Vancouver (WA) Columbian"

With this field guide, you'll be able to distinguish a yew tree from a dogwood, a carpenter from thatch ant, a snipe from a sandpiper...And that doesn't include lizards, toads, and yellow chanterelles. A useful book.-- "Reel News"