Planning ahead for your vacation can help you be ready for a great time, and be prepared for the unexpected. Whether you’re going out for the day to a local beach, spending a weekend at a theme park or visiting Grandma’s house for the summer, good planning is key. The internet abounds with great resources for trip planning, but many of us still can’t bring the internet with us on vacation.

Here are some travel guides to help you with your planning and to bring along on the trip! If you don’t see your favorite destination referenced here, contact me and I’ll be happy to review books about it.

Hidden Washington
Visiting the Evergreen State? Get the low down on where to go and what to see from "Hidden Washington" a fun to read and easy to use guide to Washington State.

Hidden Oregon
Traveling to Oregon and want to do more than the typical tourist stuff? Here's an Oregon travel guide to get you started off the beaten path...