Hiking Pacific Northwest
Hiking Pacific Northwest

I heard a strange animal noise while hiking, what was it?
Twice, in less than a week and in different locations about 25 miles apart (both in eastern Washington wetland areas) I was hiking with friends and heard the strangest sound. I can only describe it as a deep, sort of nasal grunting sound, like "Uuuuuuunh... unh unh unh unh." I thought it sounded like something a big animal like a moose would make, but I know it wasn't a moose. My friend thought it was a pacific northwest swamp hippo : ) And my mother thinks it was bigfoot. Maybe it was some sort of water fowl??? Any ideas?
The Bitterns are usually secretive quiet birds but in mating time they make booming sounds. The American Bittern makes a slightly different sound to the British Bittern. Scroll down and click on the player and if it doesn't sound like the sound you heard,then it could be the Swamp Hippo.
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Silhouette of hiker, Photo Mugs Silhouette of hiker, Point of the Arches, sunset, pacific coast, Olympic National Park, Washington.... |
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Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest, 4th (Regional Hiking Series) List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $7.31 Used From: $6.64 |
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Descriptions of 140 hike-to hot springs in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. |
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Bushwhack: A Serial Story of Off-Trail Hiking & Camping in the Pacific Northwest Wilderness List Price: $8.99 Sale Price: $7.73 Used From: $7.21 |
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Human nature, in its most raw and desperate form, is to survive; at any cost. What we did to ourselves, and to each other, in order to stay alive out in the dark and cold depths of the forest shocked and shamed us to our very cores... |
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Waterfall Lover's Guide: Pacific Northwest: Where to Find Hundreds of Spectacular Waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $13.43 Used From: $11.61 |
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Tracking waterfalls for more than twenty-five years, a true aficionado locates and describes 634 waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho (and then lists 777 more in the index!). *At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season to go, and defining characteristics *5-star waterfalls are graphically identified *Companion website for additional information and access updates It's hard to imagine a more complete guide to Pacific Northwest waterfalls than this one... |
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Foghorn Pacific Northwest Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 Hikes in Washington and Oregon (Foghorn Outdoors: Pacific Northwest Hiking) List Price: $21.95 Sale Price: $117.88 Used From: $0.37 |
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Devoted campers, hikers, anglers, bikers and golfers agree: Foghorn Outdoors guides are essential for anyone who wants to spend less time planning and more time enjoying the outdoors. Each book is an excursion guide packed with the latest information on a variety of adventures near and far... |
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Foghorn Outdoors Pacific Northwest Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Hikes in Washington and Oregon, Fifth Edition List Price: $21.95 Sale Price: $11.55 Used From: $1.00 |
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Covering the most popular Pacific Northwest hiking destinations, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best trails throughout the state. Foghorn Outdoors Pacific Northwest Hiking guides hikers through Mount Rainier National Park, the Columbia River Gorge, the Olympic Peninsula, and a wealth of hikes within easy reach of Seattle and Portland... |
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Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest: More Than 60 Rail Trails in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho (Best Rail Trails Series) List Price: $15.95 Sale Price: $6.64 Used From: $4.97 |
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Best Rail Trails Pacific Northwest is the complete guide to walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing more than sixty of the best rail trails in one of the most beautiful and geographically varied reaches of America. |
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Pacific Northwest Trail Guide: The Official Guidebook for Long Distance and Day Hikers List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $99.99 Used From: $89.90 |
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From the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, the Pacific Northwest Trail is a unique hiking experience, offering a variety of backcountry scenery and outdoor adventure. Here is the official guide to the spectacular long-distance trail that stretches 1,200 miles from Glacier National Park in Montana to Washington's Olympic National Park... |
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail List Price: $25.95 Sale Price: $12.09 Used From: $12.09 |
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Amazon Best Books of the Month, March 2012: At age 26, following the death of her mother, divorce, and a run of reckless behavior, Cheryl Strayed found herself alone near the foot of the Pacific Crest Trail--inexperienced, over-equipped, and desperate to reclaim her life... |
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Hiking Hot Springs of the Pacific Northwest List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $11.71 Used From: $0.01 |
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Many a tired hiker’s fantasy involves a hot soak at the end of the trail. Evie Litton’s book Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest is the answer to those dreams—a guide to hot springs in the rugged and majestic mountains of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia... |
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A Waterfall Lover's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Where to Find Hundreds of Spectacular Waterfalls in Washington, Oregon and Idaho List Price: $14.95 Sale Price: $10.95 Used From: $3.73 |
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What better place to end a Sunday drive or hike than at a roaring waterfall? This handy, detailed guide directs backpackers, dayhikers, and car travelers to hundreds of spectacular waterfalls throughout the Pacific Northwest... |
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Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest, 4th (Regional Hiking Series) List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $7.31 Used From: $6.64 |
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Descriptions of 140 hike-to hot springs in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. |
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Bushwhack: A Serial Story of Off-Trail Hiking & Camping in the Wilderness of the Pacific Northwest List Price: $0.99 |
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Human nature, in its most raw and desperate form, is to survive; at any cost. What we did to ourselves, and to each other, in order to stay alive out in the dark and cold depths of the forest shocked and shamed us to our very cores... |
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Virtual Active - Pacific Northwest Hike Sale Price: $19.95 |
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Virtual Active is a first-person, forward-motion video experience designed to enhance your cardio workout. Shot in beautiful locations around the world, Virtual Active transports you to iconic trails, roads, cities, and landscapes, turning indoor exercise into an outdoor adventure... |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Silhouette of hiker, from Danita Delimont Sale Price: $24.99 |
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Photo Puzzle, Silhouette of hiker,. Silhouette of hiker, Point of the Arches, sunset, pacific coast, Olympic National Park, Washington. Chosen by Danita Delimont. 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5... |
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Bushwhack: A Serial Story of Off-Trail Hiking & Camping in the Pacific Northwest Wilderness List Price: $8.99 Sale Price: $7.73 Used From: $7.21 |
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Human nature, in its most raw and desperate form, is to survive; at any cost. What we did to ourselves, and to each other, in order to stay alive out in the dark and cold depths of the forest shocked and shamed us to our very cores... |
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Photographic Prints of Silhouette of hiker, from Danita Delimont Sale Price: $15.99 |
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10x8 Print, Silhouette of hiker,. Silhouette of hiker, Point of the Arches, sunset, pacific coast, Olympic National Park, Washington. Chosen by Danita Delimont. High quality RA4 prints. Printed on Kodak Endura and Edge papers... |
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Waterfall Lover's Guide: Pacific Northwest: Where to Find Hundreds of Spectacular Waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho List Price: $19.95 |
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Tracking waterfalls for more than twenty-five years, a true aficionado locates and describes 634 waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho (and then lists 777 more in the index!). *At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season to go, and defining characteristics*5-star waterfalls are graphically identified *Companion website for additional information and access updatesIt's hard to imagine a more complete guide to Pacific Northwest waterfalls than this one... |
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Foghorn Pacific Northwest Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 Hikes in Washington and Oregon (Foghorn Outdoors: Pacific Northwest Hiking) List Price: $21.95 Sale Price: $117.88 Used From: $0.37 |
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Devoted campers, hikers, anglers, bikers and golfers agree: Foghorn Outdoors guides are essential for anyone who wants to spend less time planning and more time enjoying the outdoors. Each book is an excursion guide packed with the latest information on a variety of adventures near and far... |
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