This electronic version of Waterfall Lover's Guide to the Pacific Northwest supplements the 4th edition of the hardcopy book.  For ease of use, the chapters and their subsections are the same for both publications.

What is unique about this computer version?

• Navigate from one part of the book to another with a click of a mouse button.
• View color photographs of hundreds of waterfalls.
• Perform searches of waterfalls based upon name or location.
• Find information on an additional 800 cataracts; a total of 1,400+ waterfalls.
• Access maps showing the distribution and information on falls for any part of the Northwest.

• Descriptive text is provided with each chapter, subsection, and individual waterfall entries.
• Detailed directions are provided with each falls entry.
• Regional and local road and trail maps clearly indicate the location of each cataract.

• Many waterfalls are listed at the end of the chapter subsections as Others.  In the hardcopy book, these refer to one-star waterfalls  Such descents, which are probably only of interest to "waterfall collectors", are included as entries in this computer version.
• Here, Others, refer to 800 additional falls known to exist throughout the Pacific Northwest.  Information is provided to assist the reader who may wish to seek them out.  They include:
• Waterfalls field-truthed by the author and found to be not accessible.
• Cataracts described in other publications.
• Falls inventoried by the author from topographic maps or the Federal Government's Geographic Names Information System.
• Embarking upon expeditions to previously "unknown" waterfalls can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience.  It can also be dangerous, especially if bushwhacking is involved.  Be responsible, let someone know of your travel plans, and don't take children or risk-takers with you on uncertain journeys.  The following applies for all waterfall trips:
• use common sense
• closely supervise you children
• do not stray from observation points or trails in steep areas
• never try climbing up or down a waterfall
• stay away from sloping, bare (non-vegetated) surfaces
• know your physical capabilities and do not exceed them
• turn back whenever you feel insecure about the route ahead
• remember the first guideline
• If you visit one of these previously "unknown" waterfalls and wish to make a report, log-on to the internet and submit a waterfall survey form.

COPYRIGHT 2005 by Gregory A. Plumb