Scenic Driving Oregon
Exploring the State's Most Spectacular Back Roads
4th Edition
Published on 26. July 2019
360 pages
978-1-4930-4466-5 (ISBN)
Description
Pack up the car and enjoy forty-five memorable routes in the Beaver State. Featuring over 4,800 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out unforgettable trips for exploring the region's scenic back roads.
Embark on an adventure that winds along the mountainsides. Take in the magnificence of the Columbia River Gorge. Trek along a coastline that sports some of the earth's most spectacular scenery. Along the way you'll discover fertile farmlands, unspoiled wilderness, deserts filled with sagebrush, and breathtaking vineyards and orchards.
Inside you'll find
Itineraries ranging from 5 to 325 miles in length
Full-color photos and route maps for each drive
In-depth descriptions of attractions along the way
Optional side trips to museums, parks, and landmarks
Tips on lodging, camping, dining, travel services, and best driving seasons
Embark on an adventure that winds along the mountainsides. Take in the magnificence of the Columbia River Gorge. Trek along a coastline that sports some of the earth's most spectacular scenery. Along the way you'll discover fertile farmlands, unspoiled wilderness, deserts filled with sagebrush, and breathtaking vineyards and orchards.
Inside you'll find
Itineraries ranging from 5 to 325 miles in length
Full-color photos and route maps for each drive
In-depth descriptions of attractions along the way
Optional side trips to museums, parks, and landmarks
Tips on lodging, camping, dining, travel services, and best driving seasons
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10/2019
4th Edition
Globe Pequot Press
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Persons
Tom Barr is the author of Unique Arizona, Unique Georgia, and Unique Washington: A Guide to the State's Quirks, Charisma and Character and has written the text for two photo books, Portrait of Oregon and Portrait of Washington. He lives in Marysville, Washington.
Kim Cooper Findling is a fifth generation Oregonian and award-winning writer of stories about her beloved home state. She is the author of The Sixth Storm, co-authored with her daughter Libby; Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Families; Chance of Sun: An Oregon Memoir; and the forthcoming Day Trips to the Oregon Coast: Day Trips for Curious Families. For two decades, she has worked as a magazine editor, travel writer, author and teacher. See kimcooperfindling.com.
Kim Cooper Findling is a fifth generation Oregonian and award-winning writer of stories about her beloved home state. She is the author of The Sixth Storm, co-authored with her daughter Libby; Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Families; Chance of Sun: An Oregon Memoir; and the forthcoming Day Trips to the Oregon Coast: Day Trips for Curious Families. For two decades, she has worked as a magazine editor, travel writer, author and teacher. See kimcooperfindling.com.
Content
- Intro
- CONTENTS
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- 1. Northern Oregon Coast
- 2. Three Capes Scenic Loop
- 3. Central Oregon Coast
- 4. Southern Oregon Coast
- 5. Charleston Harbor, Seven Devils Loop
- 6. Bandon, Ocean Scenic Loop
- 7. Bandon, Rogue River, Gold Beach Scenic Loop
- 8. Portland, Columbia River, Astoria
- 9. Washington County Vineyard & Valley Scenic Tour
- 10. Wilson River, Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley
- 11. Mosier, Rowena Dell, Maryhill Loop
- 12. Columbia River Gorge Historic Highway
- 13. Mount Hood National Scenic Byway
- 14. French Prairie Loop
- 15. Eugene to Tigard
- 16. Benton County Loop
- 17. Linn County Covered Bridges Loop
- 18. Eugene, Willamette Pass, US 97 Junction
- 19. Eugene, Florence, Junction City
- 20. North Santiam Canyon
- 21. Santiam Loop
- 22. Woodburn, Silver Falls, Salem Loop
- 23. Robert Aufderheide Memorial Drive
- 24. McKenzie, Santiam Pass
- 25. Cascade Lakes Highway
- 26. Sherman County Loop
- 27. Cove Palisades Loop
- 28. Madras-Prineville Loop
- 29. Bend, Newberry Crater
- 30. Blue Mountain Scenic Byway
- 31. Elkhorn Scenic Byway
- 32. LaGrande, Ukiah, Weston Loop
- 33. Oregon Trail Route: I-84
- 34. Imnaha River, Hat Point Overlook
- 35. Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
- 36. John Day Fossil Beds Loop
- 37. Umpqua Valley Wine Tour
- 38. Grants Pass, Jacksonville Loop
- 39. Ashland, Klamath Falls Loop
- 40. Ashland, Howard Prairie, Hyatt Lake
- 41. Upper Klamath Lake Loop
- 42. Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway
- 43. Ontario, Lake Owyhee, Vale Loop
- 44. Oregon Outback Scenic Byway
- 45. Malheur Wildlife Refuge, Diamond Craters
- APPENDIX: For More Information
- Index
