Author: Publisher: Big Earth Publishing ISBN: 9781565794344 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 290
Book Description
From the towering volcanic peaks of the Three Sisters Wilderness to the Wild and Scenic Snake River winding through Hells Canyon, from the Timberline Trail around Mount Hood to the gorges of Steens Mountain, this detailed guide takes you to outdoor adventures in both the famous and lesser-known of Oregon's Wilderness Areas. Learn about the natural, human, and geological history of these protected lands; climate; flora and fauna; and ongoing preservation efforts. Whether day-hiking or backpacking, cross-country skiing or boating, this book will help you to explore the variety of activities and natural treasures within Oregon's 40 designated Wilderness Areas. Also included are full descriptions of Oregon Cascades Recreation Area and Crater Lake National Park, not official Wilderness Areas but still major Cascade wildlands. In Oregon's Wilderness Areas: The Complete Guide, ecologist, writer, and photographer George Wuerthner brings the state's diverse wildlands together into one comprehensive, pack-along guidebook. Book jacket.
Author: Donna Ikenberry Aitkenhead Publisher: Touchstone Press ISBN: 9780911518832 Category : Hiking Languages : en Pages : 112
Book Description
41 beautiful short to long hikes in these wilderness areas: Cummins Creek, Diamond Peak, Drift Creek, Menagerie, Mt. Washington, Rock Creek, Three Sisters, Waldo Lake.
Author: Andy Kerr Publisher: Timber Press (OR) ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
With the aid of 40 maps based on new research and stunning color photographs, a noted conservation advocate describes the small fraction of wild forests that remain intact.
Author: Donna Lynn Ikenberry Publisher: Frank Amato Publications ISBN: 9781571881328 Category : Hiking Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This all-color hiking guide features 100 of the finest walks found in Oregon's designated wilderness areas. Each wilderness is explained as to its history, outstanding features, accessibility. Hiking trails have been carefully selected for beauty and rated for exertion. Over 200 color photographs!
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water Publisher: ISBN: Category : Forest reserves Languages : en Pages : 1254
Author: Fred Barstad Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1493010441 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 403
Book Description
Lace up your boots and head into Oregon's remote Wallowa Mountains. Explore this wonderland of more than fifty glacial lakes, miles of streams designated as National Wild and Scenic Rivers, hundreds of soaring peaks, and open meadows with elk, deer, bighorn sheep, coyote, black bear, and cougar.Climb Aneroid, Chief Joseph, and Matterhorn Mountains; hike the Eagle River, Cliff Creek, and Deadman Canyon; or visit Razz, Blue, and Bonny Lakes. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Fred Barstad will introduce you to these trails and many more. Inside you'll find: up-to-date trail information; maps, photos, and elevation profiles; information on bears and cougars; difficulty, maintenance, and traffic ratings for each hike; access information to the Dihedrals climbing area.Whether you are planning a day hike or an extended backpacking trip, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest in Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness.
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Author: Donna Ikenberry Aitkenhead
Author: Andy Kerr
Author: Donna Lynn Ikenberry
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Author: United States. Bureau of Land Management
Author: Donna Lynn Ikenberry
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water
Author: Donna Aitkenhead
Author: Fred Barstad