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Explorer's Guide Oregon
Contributor(s): Fainberg, Denise (Author)
ISBN: 0881508632     ISBN-13: 9780881508635
Publisher: Countryman Press
OUR PRICE:   $38.00  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: June 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Travel | United States - West - Pacific (ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa)
Dewey: 917.950
Series: Explorer's Guide Oregon
Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.38" W x 8.98" (1.42 lbs) 472 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Western U.S.
- Geographic Orientation - Oregon
- Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest
 
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Here eleven National Forests cover 17.5 million acres; there's a long list of designated Wild and Scenic Rivers; and 22 national wildlife refuges and 22 state refuges protect all sorts of habitats and species, from sea lions to butterflies.

If you want the insider's take on this stunning part of the American West and a strong grounding in history and nature, look no further: Longtime Oregon resident and writer Denise Fainberg shares the best places to hike, bike, climb, bird-watch, raft. dine, museum-hop, and more. Her exhaustive research will help you find yourself amid pristine rivers, rain forests, glaciers, and hot springs; relish fine local wines and beers and the fresh, innovative cuisine of the Pacific Northwest; and enjoy artsy and educational pursuits in funky and friendly cities. Oregon is truly a great destination.

Contributor Bio(s): Fainberg, Denise: - Denise Fainberg has called Oregon home for over two decades. The author of Explorer's Guide Washington and Explorer's Guide Oregon, her articles have appeared in the New York Times and elsewhere.