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How to Rent a Fire Lookout in the Pacific Northwest
Spend a weekend in a remote lookout tower, with bird's eye view of the trees and clouds and a front-row seat for the sunset.
Price: $18.95
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In Search of Ancient Oregon
Geology is an extremely visual subject, and In Search of Ancient Oregon is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of Oregon's fascinating geological story. Written by a passionate and professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the state, In Search of Ancient Oregon is a book for all those interested in Oregon's landscapes and environments. It presents fine-art-quality color photographs of well-known features such as Mount Hood, Crater Lake, Smith Rock, Steens Mountain, the Columbia River Gorge, and Cannon Beach, and scenic, not so well known places such as Jordan Craters, Leslie Gulch, Abert Rim, Hells Canyon, Elkhorn Mountains, and Three Fingered Jack. Each of the more than 220 stunning photographs is accompanied by readable text, presenting the story of how Oregon's diverse landscapes evolved and#8212; and what we may expect in the future.
Price: $29.95
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Insects of the Pacific Northwest
Describes more than 450 species of common, easily visible insects and some non-insect invertebrates.
Price: $24.95
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Modoc - The Tribe That Wouldn't Die
Cheewa James, a direct Modoc descendant, offers an explosive and personal story of her ancestry-a richly documented, non-fiction narrative with high-energy, fictionalized inserts. This book is the most comprehensive ever written about this remarkable tribe, covering Modoc history from ancestral times to the present. It includes rare photographs, both black & white and color, never before published.
Price: $19.95
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Oregon & Wahington Pacific Crest Trail
Stretching over 2600 miles from the Mexican to the Canadian border, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the U.S. Each year hundreds of hikers attempt to complete the entire trail while thousands of others take it in smaller sections. Designed for thru hikers, section hikers, and day hikers it describes the official route, occasional alternate routes, side trips, and resupply points. The new edition contains a 9-page update, including the rerouted portion of the trail in Washington between Indian Pass and Miners Creek.
Price: $24.95
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Oregon Byways
Tour Oregon's diverse landscapes on 75 trips. Climb the highest road in Oregon, cross the Wallowa Valley to Hell's Canyon, and visit wildlife refuges. By: Art Bernstein Discover Oregon's Backcountry Roads
Price: $16.95
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Oregon Favorites Trails and Tales
From a ski adventure at Crater Lake to a wildflower hike in the Columbia Gorge and a hidden hot springs in the desert, here are 62 favorite stories about places and people in Oregon’s outdoors, by the state’s foremost outdoor author, William L. Sullivan. For armchair travelers and adventurers alike, the book includes boxed inserts with trip details, as well as color-coded headings recommending the best month to visit each of these Oregon favorites.
Price: $24.95
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Oregon Greatest Natural Disasters
Giant earthquakes and tsunamis devastate western Oregon every 300 to 600 years. The last one hit in 1700, so we're due anytime. This informative, entertaining book tells the stories of Oregon's past floods, fires, and eruptions -- including the Vanport Flood, the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, and the Columbus Day Windstorm. Then it investigates the cycles behind our natural disasters and takes a look at what may happen when the next "Big One" strikes.
Price: $18.95
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Oregon Historical Quarterly Spring 2002
Special; Issue: Crater Lake at 100. In the days color photography became widely available, communicating the dramatic deep blue color of Crater Lake required artists as well as photographers. Fred Leutters, who worked for Kiser's Studio as a hand colorist and mountaineering photographer, was one of the best of the artists who rendered the colors of Crater Lake in oil paints on black-and-white photographic prints.
Price: $11.95 $7.95
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Oregon Impressions
Photography by Charles Gurche.
Price: $12.95
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Oregon Photography by Steve Terrill
Experiencing Oregon means lending yourself to a diverse set of experiences. The Portland Metro area is full of cultural events, city parks, restaurants and unique local retail. Along Oregon's coastline can be seen lighthouse, fishing villages, and overall breathtaking and damatic scenery. The Willamette Valley is famous fo rirs beautiful vineyards and wine, historic towns and covered bridges. Southern Oregon is home to Crater Lake. Eastern Oregon is home to Hells Canyon and to Painted Hills where there still can be seen Oregon Trail wagon ruts.
Price: $6.95
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Pacific Coast Mammals
A pocket guide to mammals of the Pacific Coast states, their tracks, skulls and other signs.
Price: $4.75
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Photographing Oregon A Guide to the Natural Landmarks of Oregon
304 pages of great information for everyone; no need to be a photographer
240+ full color photographs, to previsualize most of the sites
Hundreds of locations, including the best spots and how to get there
All the major national parks, monuments and state parks
Clear and precise directions provided for seldom seen and hard-to-find sites
Lots of travel tips not usually found in traditional guidebooks
Where, when and how to get the best shots
Valuable tips on composition, exposure and hard-to-shoot scenery
Comprehensive ratings for each location (interest, difficulty, etc.)
Price: $24.95
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Pilgrimage To The Edge
Pilgrimage to the Edge details a four year odyssey hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with unique insights gained from thirty-three years of public service. It showcases the hard-won fight to preserve America’s public lands and the diversity of people who continue to use and work them. It vividly displays the contemporary challenges of caring for our nation’s national forests from a field perspective while weaving over a century of history and culture into a 2,650 mile trek. Finally it gives clear advice on how to hike this world-class national scenic trail in a series of easy stages instead of in one continuous trek.
Price: $23.99
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Pocket Naturalist Guide Oregon Birds
Oregon Birds an introduction to familiar species.
Price: $5.95
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Pocket Naturalst Guide- Oregon Wildlife
In this pocket fold out guide the animal illustrations show the adult male in breeding coloration. Colors and markings may be duller or absent during different seasons. The measurements refer to the approximate maximum length of vertebrates and crustaceans (from nose/bill to tail tip), width of invertebrates and height of plants unless otherwise noted.
Price: $5.95
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Rare Plants of Southwest Oregon
By: Linda Mullens and Rachel Showalter This plant guide covers 143 of the rare and uncommon vascular plants documented or suspected to occur here in southwestern Oregon, on lands managed by the Medford District Bureau of Land Management, and the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Some of the plants also occur outside the area covered by this field guide.
Price: $19.95
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Road Guide to Crater Lake
"The story of Crater Lake begins about half a million years ago when a vigorous young volcano was born on the Ring of Fire that..." By: Robert and Barbara Decker.
Price: $5.95
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The Best In Tent Camping Oregon
A guide for car campers who hate RV's, concrete slabs, and loud portable stereos. By: Jeanne Louise Pyle
Price: $15.99 $9.95
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The First Oregonians Second Edition
Originally published in 1991, The First Oregonians has been revised and expanded for a new generation of Oregonians. It provides a comprehensive view of Oregon's native peoples from the past to the present.
Price: $22.95
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The Mountain with a hole in the Top-Reflections of Crater Lake
Crater Lake has inspired awe and admiration since the first human set eyes on it. This uniquely beautiful "Mountain With A Hole In The Top," with its deep blue water and striking volcanic forms, is the setting of many legends and stories, and artists have tried for generations to capture its features in paintings and photographs. The lake and the surrounding national park seem to bring out the best in writers and photographers.
Price: $19.95
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The Restless Northwest A Geological Story
In an easy conversational style, The Restless Northwest provides a brief overview of the remarkable geological processes that have shaped the Pacific Northwest. The narrative also is sprinkled with firsthand accounts of the people involved in recent exciting scientific discoveries. Williams enlivens this story of long-ago geologic events with a variety of fascinating asides, on everything from enormous undersea tubeworms to the Willamette meteorite.
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The Story Behind The Scenery- Columbia River Gorge
Price: $11.95
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Trails of Crater Lake National Park & Oregon Caves National Mounment
This guide includes everything you need to make the most of a visit to Crater Lake and the Oregon Caves-detailed descriptions of every trail, sightseeing suggestions, and tips on where to stay. Explore the geology behind Crater Lake's exploded volcano, read the Klamath Indian legend of the eruption, and learn the history of the National Park Service's efforts to preserve these areas. Written by Oregon's foremost outdoor author in partnership with the Crater Lake Natural History Association and the Oregon Caves Natural Association.
Price: $14.95
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Trees to Know in Oregon Revised 2010
A full-color field guide to tree identification in Oregon. Contains keys to identifying common conifer and broadleaf trees and discusses ornamental, shade, and fruit trees as well. For each species, provides identifying characteristics, range, and distinctive features. Includes hundreds of photos and drawings and a list of Oregon's champion trees. Indexed by common and scientific tree name. This 60th anniversary edition includes over 70 new color photos!
Price: $18.00
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