The Good Rain

The Good Rain
Author: Timothy Egan
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2011-05-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0307794717

A fantastic book! Timothy Egan describes his journeys in the Pacific Northwest through visits to salmon fisheries, redwood forests and the manicured English gardens of Vancouver. Here is a blend of history, anthropology and politics.

Indian Baskets of Central California

Indian Baskets of Central California
Author: Ralph C. Shanks
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN:

This unique book provides a complete study of the exquisite Native American basketry from the San Francisco Bay Area and the Monterey Bay region north to Sonoma, Napa, and Mendocino and eastward across the Sacramento Valley to the crest of the Sierras. Baskets of the Pomo, Ohlone (Costanoan), Coast Miwok, Esselen, Huchnom, Lake Miwok, Maidu, Wappo, and Yuki people are lavishly illustrated and knowledgably and sensitively described. Color photographs and drawings illustrate the rare, fine California Indian baskets from museum and private collections in the United States and Europe. The vast majority of these baskets are illustrated for the first time. Ralph Shanks is vice president of the Miwok Archaeological Preserve of Marin. Lisa Woo Shanks is editor of the Basketry of California and Oregon Series. They are the authors of The North American Indian Travel Guide.

Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast

Seashore Life of the Northern Pacific Coast
Author: Eugene N. Kozloff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 370
Release: 1983
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780295960845

From Monterey Bay to northern British Columbia, zoologist Eugene Kozloff describes the common plants and animals that inhabit rocky shores, sandy beaches, and quiet bays and estuaries.

Population 85

Population 85
Author: Jo Ann Beresford Perkins
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781935807421

Mineral is more than just a "wide spot in the road." It's the gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park and recreational activities in the nearby forest. Jo Ann Perkins's parents owned Mineral Lodge 60 years. She describes the colorful characters who called Mineral home as Mineral grew from a small store into a full-fledged resort with cabins, motels, gift shop, restaurant, golf course, swimming pool, and a ski run.

Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail

Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail
Author: Bonnie Henderson
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2021
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1680513281

First and only comprehensive guide to the entire Oregon Coast Trail Experienced, passionate author is the authority on the OCT Perennial interest in long-distance trails From vast beaches and lush forests to windswept bluffs and dramatic sea stacks, the stunning wild coast of Oregon is emerging as the next great long-distance hiking experience. The OCT includes 200-plus miles of publicly accessible beaches, as well as established trails through city, county, and state parks and national forest lands. Breaking the trail into five major sections, each with an elevation profile, Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail provides detailed descriptions of 34 route legs with mileage, maps, resupply options, itineraries, hazards, camping or lodging options, and more. Introductory chapters advise on when to start, what to bring, and what to expect, while sidebars throughout share trail history, flora and fauna, and worthy side trips. The OCT is a truly singular experience with unique challenges such as finding campsites in some areas and navigating coastal tides, weather, and river mouth crossings. This guide synthesizes everything hikers need to know to plan and enjoy a successful adventure.

The Mythical State of Jefferson

The Mythical State of Jefferson
Author: Jack Sutton
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2013-08-09
Genre: Klamath River Valley (Or. and Calif.)
ISBN: 9781491071489

A pictorial history of early Southern Oregon and Northern California . Beginning with the collapse of Mt. Mazama, and touching on the prehistoric times to Native Americans, explorers and fur trappers; Jack Sutton traces the history of what will become the hoped for State of Jefferson. The author, Jack Sutton is considered one of the foremost authorities on the history of Southern Oregon and Northern California.

100 Hikes in Southern Oregon

100 Hikes in Southern Oregon
Author: William L. Sullivan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-03-08
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9780981570136

"Crater Lake, Rogue River, State of Jefferson"--Cover.

Hiking Northern California

Hiking Northern California
Author: Bubba Suess
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2017-07-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493031457

Hiking Northern California, the revised edition, will be fully revised and updated. Northern California has 80-plus diverse hikes throughout the northern two-thirds of the Golden State, from the Oregon border to the Southern Sierras. This guidebook features more than 600 miles of trails, accurate and up-to-date trail maps, and all the information you need for planning enjoyable outings year-round. Hikes include short, leisurely strolls and demanding days-long excursions, from well-graded trails to rugged, cross-country scrambles.