Canoe and Kayak Routes of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington
Canoe and Kayak Routes of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington

Author: Philip Jones

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2007-02-12

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1594852464

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* 74 paddle routes in Oregon * Trips range from easy for novices with an open canoe or sea kayak to more difficult on streams or open water where paddling skills are required * Information on canoes, kayaks, paddles, safety equipment, and more Phillip Jones has been exploring the Northwest by canoe and kayak for more than 20 years, and presents his favorite outings in this guidebook to paddling the flat-water rivers and lakes of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Most of these trips can be done in a day, although some can be combined for longer journeys. For each trip, you'll find complete information on where to launch, trip rating, distance, best time to go, points of interest, hazards, portages, and more. You'll find outings on the Willamette River and its tributaries, Oregon coastal rivers, the Columbia Gorge and the lower Columbia River, the Oregon Cascades, and southwest Washington. There are also tips on canoe and kayak paddling techniques, safety techniques, what to do if you capsize, transporting boats, and shuttling cars.

Insiders' Guide® to the Oregon Coast
Insiders' Guide® to the Oregon Coast

Author: Lizann Dunegan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 076275639X

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This guide offers travelers, locals, and newcomers alike the most comprehensive information on what's happening along the more than 300-mile stretch of shoreline that comprises the Oregon Coast. From fishing villages to charming resort towns, discover the region's natural beauty, ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.

Grant's Getaways: Guide to Wildlife Watching in Oregon
Grant's Getaways: Guide to Wildlife Watching in Oregon

Author: Grant McOmie

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2015-06-08

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1941821758

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Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Grant McOmie and discover that there is always something new to see in Oregon. Many of Grant’s favorite wildlife watching destinations are included in this handy guidebook and they have also been featured in the popular television Oregon travel series Grant’s Getaways. This is a detailed reference book for wildlife viewing and is part of his new series of guidebooks.

Oregon Coast - Insiders Guide
Oregon Coast - Insiders Guide

Author: Lizann Dunegan

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781573801614

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From fishing, clamming, and crabbing to whale-watching and camping, this guide to Oregon's Coast shows the way to the best outdoor recreation opportunities from Astoria to Brookings along U.S. Highway 101. In addition to the rugged outdoor beauty that it showcases, this guide will take you to the arts venues on the coast, introduce you to its festivals and annual events, and show the way to fine golf opportunities. Along the way are the area's best hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and shopping opportunities -- making this guide the perfect traveling companion. And if the taste of Tillamook cheese fresh from the factory convinces you that a coastal lifestyle is your newfound dream, the information on real estate, neighborhoods, and schools will inform your decisions.

Frommer's Great Outdoor Guide to Washington & Oregon
Frommer's Great Outdoor Guide to Washington & Oregon

Author: Karl Samson

Publisher: Frommers

Published: 1999-05-25

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9780028633091

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If you like to spend your free time outside, this four-season guide will get you there—whether you want a hiking trail through High Cascades meadows, a Puget Sound sea-kayak route, a slope to telemark ski, or a path through a rain forest. Look inside for all the information you need to explore the Pacific Northwest at its finest. Everything You Need to Enjoy the Outdoors: Evocative descriptions of hundreds of outings—with estimated times, difficulty ratings, and detailed directions The best outfitters, from major adventure-tour operators to local backcountry guides Where to find gear, services, and topo maps How to escape the crowds at Washington and Oregon's national parks and wilderness areas Where to pitch your tent, from car-accessible campsites to backcountry spots—plus wilderness lodges, B&Bs, and inns Detailed regional maps that direct you to the trailheads Find us online at www.frommers.com

The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures
The Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures

Author: Michael Landes

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 9780898159547

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This incredible resource offers thousands of detailed listings for internships, seasonal work, volunteer opportunities, overseas jobs, and other short-term work experiences. With detailed and up-to-date information on each job, including who to contact and how much it pays, this is the resource for the perfect short-term adventure of a lifetime.

Inside Out Oregon
Inside Out Oregon

Author: Terry Richard

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 692

ISBN-13: 9781570611247

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Describing year-round outdoor opportunities, the best guides and outfitters, popular sports, and more remote gems, this ultimate recreation guidebook tells where, when, and how to enjoy the best outdoor activities that Oregon has to offer. And for travelers who want to skip trail food, there's a list of star-rated Best Places establishments.