Portland Hill Walks

Portland Hill Walks

Author: Laura O. Foster

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1604695382

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Portland Hill Walks features twenty-four miniature adventures stocked with stunning views, hidden stairways, leafy byways, urban forests, and places to sit, eat, and soak in the local scene. The revised and updated edition offers five new walks in addition to the well-loved classics, with new contemporary and historical photos and easier-to-follow directions. Whether you feel like meandering through old streetcar neighborhoods or climbing a lava dome, there is a hill walk for every mood. New walks take you up to Willamette Stone State Park, across the St. Johns Bridge, down to the South Waterfront (with a ride on the aerial tram), along a stream in Gresham, and up Mounts Talbert and Scott. Portland is a walking city, and Portland Hill Walks will inspire you to enjoy it to its fullest!


Portland Hikes

Portland Hikes

Author: Art Bernstein

Publisher: Mountain N' Air Books

Published: 2000-05

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9781879415324

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The combined expertise of Art Bermstein and Andrew Jackman make this book a special one, more than just another guidebook. The authors are naturalists, long time observers of nature in the Pacific Northwest. Art Bernstein's warm and down to earth style conveys to the readers the authors' knowledge of the flora, fauna, geology, and local history, including the reforestation of the Mount Saint Helens region. His descriptions and story telling are vivid, entertaining and inviting. "Portland Hikes" has good literary value, as well as being a primer for observant hikers wanting to know more about this beautiful region. "Portland Hikes" goes beyond the city boundaries. The 70 selected trails described are day-hikes. Some are short and some are a little longer. All are of easy access from downtown, and a short drive away to the surrounding wilderness areas, state, and national parks of Oregon and Washington.


Best Hikes Near Portland

Best Hikes Near Portland

Author: Fred Barstad

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2009-04-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0762755881

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Featuring more than 40 of the best hikes in the greater Portland metro area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Portland, Oregon.


The Portland Book of Dates

The Portland Book of Dates

Author: Eden Dawn

Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Published: 2021-01-05

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1632173263

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This highly visual book marries style and substance to give Portland and the people who love her the guidebook they deserve: a curated and creative collection of more than 130 outings in and around Portland to inspire romance and adventure. Secret spots, beloved locales, and unexpected destinations offer endless options for date night or a weekend getaway. Finally, a stylish, cheeky, curated guidebook of cool places for Portlanders (and visitors) to go on dates/outings/field trips/adventures. These range from one-hour coffee and ice cream dates in Portland's neighborhoods to multiday expeditions to Hood River and Mount St. Helens. The authors have a bead on the obscure and fascinating, and the descriptions are motivating enough to prompt even the lazy to head out the door. The book will have serious pickup power and will become an essential resource and armchair read for Portland-area Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z couples (and singles with friends) interested in learning about off-the-beaten-path things to do, see, and taste. No more FOMO! In-the-know authors and tastemakers Eden Dawn and Ashod Simonian will reveal where the cool and quirky go, while educating readers on this beloved city.


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.


Portland Stair Walks

Portland Stair Walks

Author: Laura O. Foster

Publisher: Microcosm Publishing

Published: 2019-03-15

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1621060640

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Why is it so satisfying to walk up and down stairs? Maybe it's the new layer of discovery with each step up—a new far-off view and a new close-up look at the plants and buildings. Maybe it's the fleeting proximity one has to passing strangers. Maybe it's the great feeling of propelling yourself upward and then floating downward. Maybe it's the best workout you can get without putting on gym clothes. Whatever the reason, stairs are an excellent way to get yourself up or down a landscape, and Portland, Oregon has a whole lot of them built into our public sidewalk and trail infrastructures.With Portland Stair Walks as your guide, you'll have 18 urban adventures on foot (or even bike) with:142 staircases22 hidden paths26 bridges2 tunnels1 island1 floating sidewalk1 aerial tramand several beachesAnd you'll enjoy views of:2 rivers16 river bridges4 volcanos3 creeksmany city vistasand innumerable small details that make the city and its history come aliveStair-loving pedestrians rejoice!


Best Outdoor Adventures Near Portland, Oregon

Best Outdoor Adventures Near Portland, Oregon

Author: Adam Sawyer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-08-15

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 149301711X

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Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike, paddle, or bike ride? Best Outdoor Adventures Near Portland, Oregon details nearly forty of the best hikes, paddles, bike routes, and adventures within an hour’s drive from the Portland, Oregon, area. This book is perfect for the urban and suburbanite who may be hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. This guide not only include the best cycling, hiking, and paddling, but also ziplining, rock climbing, and disc golf - perfect for families!


Hiking Waterfalls Oregon

Hiking Waterfalls Oregon

Author: Adam Sawyer

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-07-01

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 149304723X

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This beautiful, full-color guidebook features 64 of the best waterfall hikes in Oregon, with another 19 honorable mentions. From the Coast Range to the Cascades, along with the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge, you can explore those special places where water cascades over cliffs. Some waterfalls are remote while others are just a short hike from the trailhead, some are gentle trickles and others are roaring giants. Yet all of them offer a peaceful escape and are worth seeking out.


52 Hikes for 52 Weeks

52 Hikes for 52 Weeks

Author: Hike Oregon

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781714509058

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Whether you're participating in the 52 Hike Challenge, or you need a reference guide to find the perfect hikes for each season, this book will provide you with all of the information that you need! For each of the 52 hikes in this book you will not only get a detailed write-up of the trail, but you will also receive information about the surrounding area like what towns and campgrounds are nearby, which is perfect for planning longer trips in the Willamette Valley, Central Oregon Cascades and Coast area!


Oregon's Best Views

Oregon's Best Views

Author: Hike Oregon

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781034550020

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Enjoy 50 Oregon breathtaking viewpoint hikes as you make your way from the coastal hills and the Columbia River Gorge, to the 9,800 foot peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, through the wildflower meadows of the Central Oregon Cascades and down to Southern Oregon's rugged terrain. Whether you're a beginner hiker or have been hiking your whole life, this book has it all. With 17 easy hikes, 18 moderate hikes and 15 difficult hikes throughout the state, there is no shortage of adventures to choose from that the whole family can enjoy! There are also an additional 30 honorable mention hikes in the back of the book, so you will get a total of 80 incredible viewpoint hikes!This book is organized by region and offers colored maps and pictures, as well as a QR code for each map so that you can have it on your phone. Each write-up goes over the terrain, the flora and fauna, views and possible dangers that you might incur on the trail. Enjoy pro tips on nearby towns and restaurants to stop at, and directions from 4-5 major towns in Oregon.