 Hikes of all types in Oregons recreation heartland, the mountains between Willamette Valley & Bend: 50% suitable for children, 25% quite difficult. Updated (2005) with a dozen new hikes, this classic guide to Oregon's recreational heartland now includes 16pages of color photos, campground & cabin rental info, a wildflower identification guide, and a guide to hot springs. |
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 Hiking & backpacking trips within 2-hr drive of Portland, including 60 hikes for families with kids, backpack trips, winter hikes, city park trails, Mt St Helens, trails suitable for the physically disabled, with 100's of photos and maps, this is a great book to have and enjoy. |
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 Covers southern Oregon and adjacent northern CA. Covers trails within a 2-hour drive of Crater Lake, Rogue River & Mt Shasta areas. Special symbols identify best hikes for kids, backpackers, equestrians & mountain bikers, too. With lots of colored photos, and maps, this is a great must have book. |
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 Describes dozens of places to hike, all within an hour's drive or less from Portland, OR. Everything from paved walkways to undeveloped forest trots. Each of the hike profiles provides essential details on length, hiking time, difficulty, scenery,exposure, solitude, trail surface, & accessibility. |
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 The comprehensive manual that will make that dream a reality. Covers such areas as: preparing a bike for long-range load carrying; tools, spares, and repairs;clothing, camping gear; health, and survival; air-freighting a bike; transcontinental route outlines-across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. Has tales from the saddle-firsthand accounts of spoke-bending biking adventures worldwide,including battling against the elements on epic journeys in Kyrgyzstan, India, the road |
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 These over-size maps offer full state coverage of things important to outdoor users, such as back roads, dirt roads & trails, hidden lakes & streams, boat ramps, public lands, trailheads, campsites, and unique natural features. Most atlases have elevation contours. |
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 Originally written for trip leaders in the Princeton University Outdoor Program, this book guides the reader through every step of the backpacking process, with chapters on planning, equipment, cooking, hygiene, emergency procedures & much more. |
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 Part of a series for women by women. Author, an AT thru-hiker, gives a fresh perspective & up-to-date presentation of techniques & equipment. Written in a unique perspective, this book will give readers the confidence to try a new sport. |
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 This book describes the full suite of old-growth forest types found in the Cascade Mountain range and guides you to the trails where you can enjoy them. One hundred old-growth hikes ranging from two to 15 miles in length are described. Fifty sidebars highlight short nature trails through stands of old-growth and point out noteworthy big trees. Five quite different geographic regions are covered: northern & southern Washington Cascades, northern, central & southern Oregon Cascades. |
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58 road & mountain bike rides in National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, & Scenic Areas. Routes of all levels & lengths in the stunning geographic diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Each ride includes map, length & difficulty, directions, info on road surface. Appendix lists where to stay or camp, buy supplies & bike shop info. |
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 Describes 1950-mile Canada-Mexico route; also day & weekend trips, scenic areas, camping, wildlife, historic sites. Lots of photos and maps from Washington, Oregon, and California. |
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 A complete guide for families, singles, and anyone who wants to enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gear. Packed with info on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, & camp kitchens, the book also has detailed info on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, bicycle & backpack camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and more. |
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Detailed info on over 700 campgrounds from the Pacific Coast to the Blue Mountains, from the Willamette Valley to the Cascades. This book has 100's of colored photos and lots and lots of maps. Great book to get out and go for it. Enjoy the outdoor adventure. |
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 This full-color book covers 42 mostly day hikes & mountain bike rides in the Columbia River Gorge that separates Washington & Oregon. Has all the info one needs, including full text descriptions. Because the book measures 8.5x11, you'll want to make a photocopy of your proposed trip, rather than take the book along. |
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 GPS-based trail maps and elevation profiles, directions to the trail head, and trail descriptions guide hikers of all attitudes and abilities on the Pacific Crest Trail through Oregon. |
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 Lists outings by features such as walks or hikes to hidden beaches, along bay spits, to lakes, or across sand dunes. 120 of the best outings in the region, from the Columbia River in the north to the Winchuck River in the south, by the California coast.Hikes range from an easy beach walk to a multi-day trek of the Oregon Coast Trail. driving directions, trail description covering distance, difficulty, terrain, best time to go, and more. Outdoor activities, such as tide pooling, cycling, wildlife |
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 A reference book for hikers, backpackers, X-C skiers, paddlers: geology, fauna & flora, history of 68 wilderness areas, wildlife refuges, nature preserves, parks. Brief route details provide an overview for trip planning. |
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 Fun & helpful tips for women on the go. Covers such topics as health & hygiene, safety & security, bargaining, mother-daughter or solo travel & much more. Sidebars include advice from women travelers who have been there & done that. |
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 Complete guide to 50 hiking trails in the Columbia River Gorge (most are on the OR side of the river). Hikes range from 15-minute walks to 20-mile days & extended backpacking trips. |
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 Complied by Backpacking Light magazine, this book (November 2005) offers the latest info on lightweight backpacking and camping. Learn about gear and techniques that will allow you to drop your pack weight to less than 30, 20, or even 10 pounds without sacrificing comfort or safety. You'll be able to hike farther, faster, longer, and easier, with less physical stress, fewer injuries, more safety and security, and far more satisfaction. |
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