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Paperback, George R. Miller, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738596143
At the end of the Lewis and Clark Exposition in 1905, the president of the Portland Street Fair and Carnival Association, E.W. Rowe, presented the idea of an annual festival to Portland mayor Harry Lane. From that idea came the first Rose Festival, called the Rose Carnival and Fiesta, held June...

Bend
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Paperback, Deschutes County Historical Society, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738571843
Bend, astride the Deschutes River at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range, got its name from a place on the river that runs through it. Pioneer travelers called the place Farewell Bend because it was where they had their last view of the double bend in the river that afforded a good place to...

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Paperback, Bill Cockrell, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738558189
Rugged individuals armed with hand tools, sweat, and ambition began building covered bridges in Oregon during the mid-1850s. These bridge builders often camped out at remote sites, living off the land or contracting with local farmers for food. Early owners of covered bridges financed...

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Paperback, Jennifer Chambers, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467118996
Without the efforts of inspiring, brave women of the past, the progressive and individualistic Oregon we know today might not exist. From native tribes and Oregon Trail pioneers to Victorian suffragists and unlikely politicians, strong female leaders give profound meaning to the state motto,...

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Paperback, Greg Vaughn, 80 pages, 9 x 0.3 x 8 inches, 9781560376606
Travel photographer Greg Vaughn takes us on a photographic journey of Oregon, sharing the spectacular, diverse landscape the state is known for. Enjoy the beauty of Oregon's famous coast with sea stacks, the snowcapped peaks of the Cascades, lush old-growth forests, and fertile valleys. From the...

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Designed at our northern California office where the Pacific Northwest sits in the backyard. The Banana Slug lapel pin is backed with a strong clasp. Measuring 1 x 0.375 inches, it's perfect as a backpack pin, tie pin or hat pin on your next romp around town or country. Things go south on your...

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Stan Minasian , 38 pages, 4.38 x 7.5, 9781647554002
Identify marine mammals on your whale-watching trips and beach outings along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Seeing a whale is an experience unlike any other. You wait, you hope, and when a beautiful creature breaks the ocean surface, the moment is as thrilling as it is unforgettable....

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Paperback, Jeanna Rosenbalm Bottenberg, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738558134
With its smooth, sandy beach, the quiet coastal town of Pacific City, on the coast of Oregon's Tillamook County, is the perfect home for a unique group of boats. The Pacific City dory fleet has a proud history spanning more than 100 years. Nestled in the natural shelter provided by Cape Kiwanda,...

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Paperback, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738520704
To reach points of commerce for gold assaying or buying supplies, miners from the gold mining boom town of Auburn followed the Oregon Trail east or north. Where the pioneers entered Baker Valley from the gold fields, Baker City sprang up as the county seat of Baker County, named after Colonel...

Oregon Coast Memories
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Hardcover, Rod Barbee, 9780881509885
A beautiful photo essay of the majestic purples of the Oregon coast, the perfect memento for any visitor to this unforgettable place. . When your own photographs of the gorgeous places you visit can't quite match what you have seen-a breathtaking coastline, a boulevard bustling with character,...

Portland's Slabtown
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Paperback, Mike Ryerson, Norm Gholston & Tracy J. Prince, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738596297
In Portland's first decades, the northwest side remained dense forests. Native Americans camped and Chinese immigrants farmed around Guild's Lake. In the 1870s, Slabtown acquired its unusual name when a lumber mill opened on Northrup Street. The mill's discarded log edges were a cheap source of...

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Paperback, Bill Gulick, 430 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878422524
Join the excitement of discovery in Oregon--from its high desert plateau and majestic mountain peaks to its storm-wracked coast and the depths of the Columbia Gorge. The stirring, colorful stories of Oregon's empire builders are told here with skill and style by a man who has spent a lifetime...

Vanishing Portland
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Paperback, Ray & Jeanna Bottenberg, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738558301
Portland at the end of World War II was an international port and a powerhouse of the timber and shipbuilding industries. Oregon's largest city grew and changed in the decades that followed, adding new industries and population. It also endured reductions in shipbuilding capacity, a devastating...

NORTH BEND
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Paperback, Dick & Judy Wagner, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738581354
Early settlers, driven by greed and a sense of entitlement, and sanctioned by their government, took Coos Indian lands without compensation. Asa Simpson purchased land at the north bend of Coos Bay from settlers. He wanted his company town, including a sawmill and shipyard, to remain small, but...

Salem
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Paperback, Tom Fuller & Christy Van Heukelem, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9780738571393
Long before the city of Salem got its name, the lush valley was a favorite winter camping location for the Kalapuya tribe. Jason Lee first ventured to Oregon in 1834, at the invitation of Northwest tribes, creating a mission and a settlement here. Native Americans called it “Chemeketa.” William...

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Paperback, Brian K. Johnson, Don Porth, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738548838
Firefighting in Portland boasts many proud traditions and a long and storied history. In 1851, Col. Thomas Dryer, editor of the Oregonian newspaper, decided that it was in the best interest of the city to establish a firefighting force, and with that, he founded the Pioneer Fire Engine Company...

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Olympic National Park, National Geographic Maps, 48 pages, 9.2 x 4.33 x 0.2, 9781566959476
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic Map Established in 1938, Olympic National Park is a wonderland that encompasses nearly a million acres of rainforests, mountains, and coastline. The park was created to protect its unique biodiversity and scenic beauty which is home to over 2,000...

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Flexi, Obi Kaufmann, 672 pages, 6 x 9, 9781597145510
An epic, gloriously illustrated journey up and down California’s shoreline California’s coastline is world famous, an endless source of fascination and fantasy, but there is no book about it like this one. Obi Kaufmann, author-illustrator of  The California Field Atlas  and  The Forests of...

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Paperback, Christopher S. Gorsek, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738593241
The Pearl District, located in Portland's northwest province, was originally home to timber, lakes, and streams and was occupied by Native Americans. With the arrival of pioneers, its landscape gave way to an industrial scene, which quickly included the railroad. Trains delivered countless cars...

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Paperback, Richard Thompson, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738581262
Portland neighborhoods owe their location, alignment, and growth to a splendid, 19th-century innovation: the streetcar. This city still bears the imprint of the carlines that once wove their way out to suburbs in every direction, including Fulton, Portland Heights, Goose Hollow, Nob Hill,...

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Paperback, Rosanna Xia , 344 pages, 5.5 x 8.2, 9781597146586
PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Winner * Golden Poppy Award Winner for Nonfiction * California Book Awards Gold Medal Winner * A Great Read from Great Places selected by the Library of Congress * A   San Francisco Chronicle   Best Book of the Year * American Book Award Winner...

Sandy
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Paperback, Dan Bosserman, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467134330
Traveling the Barlow Road, 50,000 pioneers rolled their wagon wheels over the site of today's Sandy Historical Museum without stopping. Not until the arrival of Francis Revenue in 1853 did anyone consider the area suitable for homesteading. Building a store and a bridge across the Sandy River,...

Rogue Valley Wine
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Paperback, MJ Daspit, Eric Weisinger, 128 pages, 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.4, 9780738581361
Winemaking in Oregon began more than 150 years ago when Peter Britt of Jacksonville brought grapevine cuttings from CA to create his Valley View Vineyard. By 1890, the Southern Oregon State Board of Agriculture forecast a vineyard-dotted Rogue Valley to rival "the castled Rhine, the classical...

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Paperback, William J. Bauer Jr., 184 pages, 8.96 x 6, 9780295998350
Bauer tells California history strictly through Native perspectives. Most California histories begin with the arrival of the Spanish missionaries in the late eighteenth century and conveniently skip to the Gold Rush of 1849. Noticeably absent from these stories are the perspectives and...

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Nancy Bates , 192 pages, 8 x 10, 9798886740219
Knit unique beanies inspired by the beauty of California’s natural treasures and distinctive landmarks. Eureka! From the sea life of Monterey and the surfing culture of SoCal, to the glamour of Hollywood and the majesty of the Coastal Redwoods, California has some of the most unique and...

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4 pages, 5.25 x 7
Dive into the wonders of the Pacific Northwest's coastal waters with the "Pacific Northwest Marine Animal" 4-page sticker book! Includes 24 unique stickers of marine animals found in the Pacific Northwest
 

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Roger J. Lederer, 64 pages, 5.88 x 4, 9780912550350
Identify birds of the Pacific Coast with this pocket-size guide. Whether you’re at the beach with your family, on a hiking trip, or gardening in your backyard, you’re sure to notice a variety of birds. If you’re curious about these feathered friends—from water birds like the Great Blue...

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Paperback, Margaret, Clovis, 128 pages, 6.5 x 9.25, 9780738546773
Fog billows gently across Monterey County's north coast, a white blanket tucked up against the hills of Aromas. Beneath its protective shroud, fishing boats gently rock, artichokes thrive, and shorebirds build nests along Elkhorn Slough. In this muffled landscape of fertile loam crisscrossed by...

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Dr. Robert Cannings , 1 pages, 5 x 7, 9781550178340
Insects are all around us, from the butterflies in our gardens to the mosquitoes in the woods. About 80 percent of the 1.5 million named species of animals on earth are insects. Without flower-loving bees, wasps, flies and beetles, most crops and wild plants would not be pollinated and would...

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Rogue Valley, Paperback, William L Sullivan, 134 pages, 8.5 x 5.5, 9781939312426
Welcome to the Rogue Valley, the recreational heart of Southern Oregon! This book covers what to see and do around Ashland, Crater Lake, Medford, and Grants Pass. In addition to 50 hiking trails you'll discover museums, parks, wildflowers, dog walks, alpine lakes, backpacking trips, and mountain...

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Forks, Washington, Paperback, William, Dietrich, 320 pages, 8.95 x 6.09, 9780295990620
2011 Outstanding Title, University Press Books for Public and Secondary School LibrariesWinner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award Before Forks, a small town on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, became famous as the location for Stephenie Meyer's Twilight book series, it was...

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Ron Russo, 112 pages, 5.88 x 4, 9780912550404
Identify marine fish of the Pacific Coast with this pocket-size guide. Whether you’re snorkeling with your family or on a fishing trip in the Pacific, you’re bound to encounter a variety of marine wildlife. If you’re curious about the fish you see, then  Pacific Coast Fish Finder  by Ron...

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Waterford Press , 12 pages, 3.9 x 8, 9781620056653
California Freshwater Fishes is a portable reference guide to 80 native species of freshwater fish that inhabit California's lakes and rivers. The illustrated, 12-panel folding guide features a watershed map to which each species is keyed, and provides descriptions of anatomy and distinguishing...

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Hardcover, Brenda, Peterson, 40 pages, 10.4 x 10.25, 9781250110695
National Science Teachers Association named WILD ORCA an "Outstanding Science Book for K-12" A picture book homage to Granny, the world's oldest known orca, who lived to be 105 years old! For animal lovers and future environmentalists."Will Granny and her family come again this year?" Dark...

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Rob Casey, 352 pages, 6.75 x 8.75, 9781680516821
Features 23 wholly new routes Paddles range from protected lakes and short routes for beginners to more exposed, longer saltwater trips for advanced paddlers Detailed information on paddle duration, difficulty, planning considerations, and more All new full-color maps...

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Ann Marie Brown, Felicia Kemp , 680 pages, 5.4 x 8.3, 9781640499683
Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the rugged coastline, towering redwoods and best hiking trails in NorCal with   Moon Northern California Hiking . Inside you'll find: Diverse Hiking Options:  Whether you plan to take leisurely seaside walks or challenging...

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Ron Russo , 96 pages, 5.88 x 4, 9780912550381
Identify mammal tracks of the Pacific Coast with this pocket-size guide. Whether you’re at the beach with your family or on a hiking or camping trip, you’re bound to come across wildlife—or signs that animals have been there. If you’re curious about mammals of the Pacific states, then...

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544 pages, 5.2 x 7.9, 9781640976771
Whether you want to get a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge, wander among giant redwood trees in Sequoia National Park, or camp in Yosemite Valley , the local Fodor's travel experts in Northern California are here to help!   Fodor's   Northern California   guidebook is packed with maps,...

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Olympic Peninsula, Paperback, Seabury, Blair Jr., 304 pages, 6.99 x 5.06, 9781632174659
Explore the best of the Olympic Peninsula with 73 incredible hikes in and around Olympic National Park, including Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha River, the Hoh Rain Forest, and Hood Canal. Featuring the lush rainforests, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and wild ocean beaches, each trail is rated...

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Oregon, Paperback, William L Sullivan , 134 pages, 8.5 x 5.5, 9781939312419
Welcome to Oregon's favorite getaway -- the waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge and the alpine meadows of Mount Hood. This book covers what to see and do in the wonderland east of Portland. In addition to 50 hikes you'll find museums, wildflowers waterfalls, dog walks, mountain bike paths, and...

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Paperback, Daniel, Mathews, 584 pages, 8.35 X 5.85, 9781643261010
“A love poem to the living things that inhabit the mountains and rivers of Washington, coastal Oregon, and southwestern British Columbia.” - Saul Weisberg, executive director, North Cascades InstituteMore than just a field guide, Cascadia Revealed is the essential trailside reference for...

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Syren Nagakyrie , 248 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493073436
The Disabled Hiker ’s  Guide to Northern California  covers the northern region of California from approximately Santa Cruz/Monterey to the Oregon state line. This guide includes: Drive-up Adventures: Places that can be reached via car or accessible transportation that offer...

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Paperback, Noah Siegel, 576 pages, 10 x 2.7, 9781941624197
Mushrooms of Cascadia is a book for every mushroomer - from beginners to professionals alike. Everything you need to learn to recognize and identify mushrooms across the Pacific Northwest lies within these pages. Featuring comprehensive coverage of common and conspicuous species, delicious...

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Paperback, Dareld Clark , 137 pages, 9781934707067
Diving the San Juans by Dareld and Janine Clark is a complete and practical guide to live boat diving in the San Juan Islands. Over 60 dives are detailed with explanations of hazards and conditions. Each area is illustrated with a reproduction of the largest scale NOAA chart available.

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Olympic National Park, Paperback, Smitty Parratt, 160 pages, 9 x 6, 9781578334483
Smitty Parratt's long out-of-print book, Gods & Goblins, has for years been the bible of Olympic National Park culture and history. Now back in print, this new edition features dozens of recently unearthed stories and photographs in addition to Smitty's original materal. The 700 entries of...

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Craig MacGowan, 1 pages, 12 x 7.5, 9780898863932
* Field identification guides to suit every naturalist * Waterproof and transportable for use in the field * Great for families, hikers, and park visitors * Created by a high-school science teacher You can stash it in your car, or slip it into your pack. No matter the weather or...

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Lisa White, 12 pages, 8.98 x 3.94, 9781621263944
This handy FoldingGuide(TM) covers 60 of the most common wildflower species in California. These include perennials, annuals, and biennials, both native and naturalized. The guide includes tips for accurate identification and blooming seasonality. Illustrations and text prepared are by local...

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Central Oregon, Paperback, William L Sullivan, 134 pages, 8.5 x 5.5, 9781939312402
This full-color guide to Oregon's recreational heartland covers what to see and do around Bend, Sisters, Redmond, and Sunriver. In addition to 50 hiking trails you'll discover brewpubs, wildflowers, parks, dog walks, caves, museums, alpine lakes, waterfalls, backpacking destinations, and...

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Yosemite National Park, National Geographic Maps , 7.2 x 3.9, 9781566953696
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Yosemite NE: Tuolumne Meadows and Hoover Wilderness is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of this magnificent region of the...

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Yosemite National Park, National Geographic Maps, 7.2 x 3.9, 9781566954136
· Waterproof · Tear-Resistant · Topographic Map National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Yosemite SE delivers unmatched detail and valuable information to assist you in your exploration of this breathtaking wilderness. Created in partnership with local land management agencies,...