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From a magnificent western coastline to sky-piercing mountains and rugged eastern deserts, Oregon is a year-round hiker's paradise. Oregon seems to have it all. Its dramatically sculpted sea cliffs and secluded beaches are renowned for unsurpassed beauty. Lush rain forests of the coast range give way to stands of old-growth Douglas fir, glacier-clad volcanoes of the Cascade Range. Combined with the rugged Wallowa mountains, the expansive lava flows and canyons of the high eastern deserts, Oregon provides endless opportunities for backcountry adventure. The revised Hiking Oregon features updated information and 25 new hikes for experts and novices alike, with short jaunts and multi-day treks through Oregon's national forests, wilderness areas, state parks, Fossil Beds National Monument, and Crater Lake National Park. Hiking Oregon by veteran hiker and outdoor writer Donna Lynn Ikenberry descries 100 hikes, with new detailed maps, elevation gain-loss graphs, and beautiful black and white photographs. The guide also features special sections on hiking with children, Oregon flora and fauna, and backcountry ethics. Hiking Oregon's backcountry is always an unforgettable experience. Don't forget to take Hiking Oregon to help you enjoy your experience more fully.
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The revised <i>Hiking Oregon</i> features updated information and 25 new hikes for experts and novices alike, with short jaunts and multi-day treks through Oregon's national forests, wilderness areas, state parks, Fossil Beds National Monument, and Crater Lake National Park. Also featured are 100 hike descriptions with new detailed maps, elevation gain-loss graphs, beautiful black-and-white photographs, special sections on hiking with children, Oregon flora and fauna, and backcountry ethics. As a hiker's year-round paradise, Oregon 's backcountry is always an unforgettable experience. Don't forget to take <i>Hiking Oregon</i> to help you enjoy your experience more fully.
