NEW! – Boots on Fire: Mountain Adventures of a Restless Duffer
By Ken Wilcox
Coming June 2026 –
Lifelong trailster, mountaineer and guidebook author Ken Wilcox sums up five decades of adventuring across the wildlands of North America. Stories range from whimsical to inspiring, from the Pacific NW to Alaska, from Maine to Mexico, along the coasts, across the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, into the red rock canyons, and aloft to some of the most beautiful summits of the Cascades, Olympics, Sierras, Rockies and Appalachian Mountains.
ISBN: 9780996225960
Cover price: $17.95
Free shipping (U.S. only) – Order online
Hiking Snohomish County, 3rd Ed.
By Ken Wilcox
Newly updated – Snohomish County’s most complete guide to trails has been fully updated and expanded, now with 140 hikes and walks (up from 110). Coverage extends from the high peaks of the North Cascades to the marine beaches of the Salish Sea.
The book is illustrated with dozens of maps and 150+ photos. Also included are author recommendations, GPS coordinates, historical info not found in other guides, and dozens of additional parks and natural areas with shorter walking paths.
ISBN: 9780996225946
Cover price: $19.95
Free shipping (U.S. only) – Order online or snag a copy at your local bookstore.
Hiking Island County, 1st Ed.
By Ken Wilcox
NEW in 2025 – This complete guide to the trails of Whidbey and Camano Islands describes 60 hikes and walks along the shores of the Salish Sea, in old-growth forests, and among the lakes, meadows, wetlands, farms, gardens and towns of Island County, Washington. From Deception Pass to Possession Point, Port Susan to Camano Head, and Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, all are included.
The book also incorporates area maps, dozens of photos, author recommendations, GPS coordinates, historical and cultural points of interest, smaller parks and natural areas with walking paths, plus tips on best times to visit.
ISBN: 9780996225953
Cover price: $16.95
Free shipping (U.S. only) – Order online or pick up a copy at your local bookstore.
Hiking Whatcom County, 7th Ed.
By Ken Wilcox
Hiking Whatcom County, 7th Edition, is Ken’s classic guide to hundreds of miles of trails in northwest Washington. The book describes 125 walks and hikes, from the marine coast and Chuckanut Mountains to Mount Baker and the North Cascades, and is illustrated with dozens of maps and photos.
The current third printing includes a few minor changes and corrections from the first and second printings. Order now online with free shipping (U.S. only). Or look for your copy at many fine bookstores from Seattle to Bellingham.
ISBN: 9780996225922
Cover price: $18.95
Free shipping (U.S. only) – Order online. Or snag a copy at your local bookstore.
Ultimate DC: Travel-Walk-Explore
By Ken Wilcox
Released in June 2026, this new guide includes more than 90 miles of the best walks and hikes in the American capital. Full color with detailed directions, maps and hundreds of photos. The ideal source for independent travelers and those who want to truly experience the grandeur, history and warmth of this highly walkable city.
Includes tips for getting around hassle-free, and visiting the iconic memorials, monuments and museums on the National Mall, as well as major sites like the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, Arlington National Cemetery and National Zoo. Also described are quaint DC neighborhoods (where the locals go) and countless lesser-known sites the beaten path yet easy to reach.
1st printing June 2026 – $21.95 cover price
Order now! – Free shipping (U.S. only)
ISBN: 9780996225977
My Journey to Clark’s Point
By Doug Clark & Patrice Clark
Cover price: $19.95
ISBN: 9780996225939
June 2023–To many Bellinghampsters, Clark’s Point is the familiar geographical wonder that forms the northwestern shore of Mud Bay and Chuckanut Bay in south Bellingham. The land was purchased by the Clark family in the 1960s, became their home for decades, then was ultimately protected from future development through a conservation easement with the Whatcom Land Trust.
Doug Clark was a well-known business man in Bellingham, but what’s surprising are his extensive writings about love, war and life in general. His daughter Patrice has painstakingly compiled his words into a highly readable account of his life as a boy in British Columbia, his marriage to Peggy, his service during WWII, his lifelong work, and the family’s generosity in preserving Clark’s Point for the benefit of future generations.
My Journey to Clark’s Point is illustrated with maps and dozens of historic photos. It’s available now at Village Books in Fairhaven.
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Patrice Clark, co-author of My Journey to Clark’s Point, had this to say about Ken:
“. . . his grand listening skills, openness, ideas, and follow-through. . . His willingness to teach me how to self-publish was so refreshing and then my relief when I changed my mind, and he stepped up to take on this publishing job for me. Thank you, Ken.”
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You can follow Ken’s writing and adventures on Substack, at KenWilcox.com. Both free and paid subscribers welcome! Below are suggestions of some recent posts you can check out.
Finding Destiner
A search for a schooner across the arc of visibility.
The Great White Watcher
Ken’s encounters with the icy Koma Kulshan volcano.
70 Summits
Follow Ken’s quest to visit 70 new summits in 2023.
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