Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in the pacific northwest region. Containing accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The write-ups for each locale include driving directions, GPS coordinates, historical information, land ownership restrictions, full-color photos,...

An updated edition of a popular traveler's guide to Italy offers comprehensive recommendations for a multi-week trip, covering everything from major cities and the Forum to the Colosseum and Michelangelo's David while providing walking-tour options and helpful Italian phrases.

"Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Oregon Off the Beaten Path shows you the Beaver State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Experience the restorative power of mineral waters at Belknap Hot Springs. Watch Shakespeare's works come alive in Ashland's authentic outdoor Elizabethan Theatre. Escape the bustle of the city...

First published in 1974, The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 2, Oregon & Washington quickly established itself as the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned, Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington starts at the California-Oregon border and guides you to the edge of Canada. It winds past rivers, peaks, forests, meadows, fascinating geological formations, and other natural wonders--such as Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, and...

"If you have taken even a short walk on any beach in Oregon, you have been on the Oregon Coast Trail. This wonderfully scenic and diverse trail extends nearly 400 miles from the Columbia River to the California border, with over half those miles on sand. Exploring the Oregon Coast Trail provides the information you need to complete the entire trail, or to enjoy segments of it as a series of day hikes. This book also provides insights on chapters...

"The finest guidebook ever written for the Big Island. Now you can plan your best vacation--ever. This all new eighth edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the Big Island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai'i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so vast and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches,...

This comprehensive guide has everything you need to plan a day hike, a weekend tour, or a weeks-long vacation in Eastern Oregon, with tips on where to stay and what to see along the way. The wide, wild world between Bend and Hells Canyon includes the alpine lakes of the craggy Wallowa Mountains, the gold mining ghost towns of the Blue Mountains, and the bubbling hot springs of Steens Mountain's high desert. Come explore! -- Amazon.

From New England to Alaska, this 544 page resource is filled with helpful advice, historical background, and practical facts on how to reach scores of park system properties, when to go, and what to do there.