One Night Wilderness: Portland
Quick and Convenient Backcountry Getaways within Three Hours of the City
Nonfiction, Sports, Outdoors, Hiking, Travel, United States, West, Health & Well Being, Health, Healthy Living
| Author: | Douglas Lorain | ISBN: | 9780899975436 |
| Publisher: | Wilderness Press | Publication: | June 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Wilderness Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Douglas Lorain |
| ISBN: | 9780899975436 |
| Publisher: | Wilderness Press |
| Publication: | June 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Wilderness Press |
| Language: | English |
Surrounded by old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and water in nearly all its forms--from the ocean to alpine lakes, glaciers to waterfalls--the Portland area is a short jaunt from boundless adventure opportunities, many of which can be taken in just one night. This book covers the best one- (and a few two-) night hikes within three hours of the city--perfect for hikers seeking a wilderness experience without the commitment of a lengthy backpacking trek. Trips take readers to the lush Olympic Mountains, eerie Mount St. Helens, the thundering Columbia River, and the quirky spires of Three Fingered Jack.
Surrounded by old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and water in nearly all its forms--from the ocean to alpine lakes, glaciers to waterfalls--the Portland area is a short jaunt from boundless adventure opportunities, many of which can be taken in just one night. This book covers the best one- (and a few two-) night hikes within three hours of the city--perfect for hikers seeking a wilderness experience without the commitment of a lengthy backpacking trek. Trips take readers to the lush Olympic Mountains, eerie Mount St. Helens, the thundering Columbia River, and the quirky spires of Three Fingered Jack.
