January 18, 2016 – Kim McCarrel, trail rider and author has just released a new book for Southwest Washington.
Explo
re SW Washington on Horseback!
Ride to alpine lakes beneath towering volcanic peaks. Enjoy beautiful waterfalls, lush forest, and breathtaking wildflower displays. Or canter down the world’s longest beach. Whether you’re looking for an interesting day ride or a spectacular trail riding vacation, this helpful guidebook will tell you where the best trails are, how to get there, and what to expect when you arrive. Over 1,000 miles of trails and 20 horse camps.
Kim McCarrel has been an avid trail rider for over 20 years, and has ridden the horse trails all over Oregon and SW Washington. Her books: Riding Northwest Oregon Horse Trails, Riding Central Oregon Horse Trails, Riding Southern Oregon Horse Trails, and Riding Southwest Washington Horse Trails (Ponderosa Press) are “must haves” for trail riders.
Kim began writing horse trail guidebooks in 2001. She has since explored, mapped, and published written descriptions of trails and horse camps throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Her newest book, published in February 2016, is Riding Southwest Washington Horse Trails. It focuses on the wonderful trails that lie between the Coast and the crest of the Cascades, and between Olympia and the Oregon border. The book has been enthusiastically received by local riders as well as riders who like to vacation with their horses in Southwest Washington.
Kim resides in Bend, Oregon with her husband Steve, two Portuguese Water Dogs, and her two Tennessee Walker mares, Jane and Tex.
See Northwest Horse Trail Books for additional information and to get your copy of Riding Southwest Washington Horse Trails!