David Douglas, a Naturalist at Work

David Douglas, a Naturalist at Work

Author: Jack Nisbet

Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Published: 2012-11-06

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1570618305

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During a meteoric career that spanned from 1825 to 1834, David Douglas made the first systematic collections of flora and fauna over many parts of the greater Pacific Northwest. Despite his early death, colleagues in Great Britain attached the Douglas name to more than 80 different species, including the iconic timber tree of the region. David Douglas, a Naturalist at Work is a colorfully illustrated collection of essays that examines various aspects of Douglas's career, demonstrating the connections between his work in the Pacific Northwest of the 19th century and the place we know today. From the Columbia River's perilous bar to luminous blooms of mountain wildflowers; from ever-changing frontiers of technology to the quiet seasonal rhythms of tribal families gathering roots, these essays collapse time to shed light on people and landscapes. This volume is the companion book to a major museum exhibit about Douglas's Pacific Northwest travels that will open at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture in Spokane in September 2012.


Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon

Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon

Author: Bonnie Henderson

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2007-02-12

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 159485159X

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* More than 80 Oregon hikes for kids and adults, accessible from urban areas * Hikes range in length from less than a mile to nearly 6 miles, with optional turn-around points * Handy sidebars with information on animals, plants, geology, and fun activities for kids to do on the hike * Special emphasis on trail highlights with child appeal * Graphic, two-color layout provides key data at a glance Search for frogs and turtles in a pond, stay in a cabin, visit a nature center, see waterfalls, or discover abundant wildlife. These are just a few of the hikes in Best Hikes with Kids Oregon that families (and anyone looking for an easy outing) will enjoy. Each hike in this guidebook offers points of interest and opportunities for kids to learn about nature on the trail. The hikes are rated easy to difficult for children, and feature optional turn-around points for tired feet.


Fishing Mount Hood Country

Fishing Mount Hood Country

Author: Gary Lewis

Publisher:

Published: 2014-12-09

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780976124467

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It is at once the most recognizable icon in Oregon and yet it is little known by the multitudes that live in the shadow of Mt. Hood. For the first time, this book opens up the fishing opportunity available on the slopes of Wy'East and in the rivers that flow out of its glaciers and gather water from its springs. In Fishing Mount Hood Country, authors Gary Lewis and Robert H. Campbell are joined by Dave Kilhefner, Terry Otto and Blake Miller as they tell tales of water, trout, steelhead and salmon and provide a detailed, thoughtful look at the best fly- and gear fishing in Mount Hood country. The book is divided into two sections - Western and Eastern - by the Pacific Crest Trail. Some of the best fishing in the state is found in these rivers and some of the most remote angling for wild trout is found here as well. Hike the trails that lead to rainbows and cutthroat in high country lakes and drift the whitewater for steelhead and salmon. Now you are Fishing Mount Hood Country.


Code 1244

Code 1244

Author: Ric Conrad

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-30

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9780988733954

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Sixteen high school kids and four adults began a climb on Oregon's Mount Hood. The weather turns, and they have to fight to survive. Search and Rescue teams put their own lives on the line to find the missing climbers. This is a story of courage and tenacity as rescuers look for kids, while battling punishing winds in an unforgiving blizzard.


Steep Trails

Steep Trails

Author: John Muir

Publisher:

Published: 1918

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13:

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"The papers brought together in this volume are arranged in chronological sequence. They span a period of twenty-nine years of Muir's life, during which they appeared as letters and articles, for the most part in publications of limited and local circulation." -- Publisher's description.


Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon

Author: Eli Boschetto

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 534

ISBN-13: 1594858772

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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon is written by Eli Boschetto. A hiker, writer, and photographer, Eli reveled in going deep for Oregon! Since 2011, he has been the editor of Washington Trails magazine, which he manages from his home in Portland, Oregon. Eli is also a regional correspondent for Backpacker magazine. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) meanders from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada. It’s a rigorous trail, first envisioned in 1926 and now encompassing some 2,650 miles. Each volume of this new series focuses on section-by-section pieces of the PCT and includes the following features: • Trail sections of 4- to 10-night trips • Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions • Easy-to-understand route maps and elevation profiles • Details on specific campsites and most-reliable water sources • Road access to and from various trail sections • Info on permits, hazards, restrictions, and more • Alternate routes and connecting trails • Clear references to the PCT’s established system of section letters, designating trail segments from Mexico to Canada—so you can easily cross-reference the guides with other PCT resources • Key wilderness sights along the way • Suggested itineraries


Kidding Around the Gorge

Kidding Around the Gorge

Author: Ruth Berkowitz

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780692440940

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Rain or shine, the Gorge is full of opportunities for fun and adventure - whether you want to hike, bike, windsurf, kite board, pick fruit or eat ice cream. It's all here.