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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.

An intimate and beautiful celebration of trees--the perfect gift for nature lovers!

45 detailed hiking routes to fall color8 colorful scenic drives with lookouts or walk-to viewing pointsStunning full-color photographs throughoutFall color isn't just for New England leaf peepers; hit these trails in autumn to see that the Evergreen State also explodes with vibrant reds and golds. In Fall Color Hikes: Washington, expert hiker and guidebook author Tami Asars shares the best hikes and drives for experiencing and--photographing--the full glory of fall color in Washington.Each of the 45 hike descriptions highlights trail particulars as well as what foliage hikers can expect to see, while the 8 scenic drives guide you along the roads in different parts of the state that offer plenty of opportunities to pull over and marvel at nature's beauty. Introductory text includes suggestions for getting the best photos of the eye-popping colors and tips for planning for fall and winter outings when days are shorter and colder.

Oregon's classiest hiking guidebook is all color and packed with the best trails the state has to offer -- which is saying a lot!

A hiking, planning, and activity resource to help create a fun-filled vacation for the whole family

"Jim Herrington's wonderful new folio volume of portraits, titled simply The Climbers, aims at a lofty plateau. Herrington seeks to crystallize his own Golden Age...he tries not only to document the visages of his heroes in their older years, but also to plumb those faces for keys to the character beneath. It is as if Richard Avedon had photographed mountaineers rather than movie stars, minus the props and gimmicks." - David Roberts, Sierra Magazine

"A lot of people write about getting lost, meeting strange people or being stalked by polar bears. But not many are as successful as Harris at conveying his inner-most thoughts and emotions, many of which can be translated into life lessons or inspirations in business." - Glenn Nelson, The Trail Posse

"Putting a brush in the hands of new artists, young and old, heightens their awareness of the power and beauty of nature."

A thrilling, adventurous, and well-researched biography about a larger-than-life pioneer in extreme skiing.

Features 20 of the best hikes near Moab, Utah, and Arches National Park

A gripping, fast-paced story that blends backcountry ski and snowboard adventure with avalanche forecasting, rescue, and survival

An inspirational biography set against the backdrop of Alaska's wilderness, Native cultures, the writing life, and friendships rooted in nature