Best Hikes With Children In Western Central Oregon

For this new and fully revised edition, veteran author Bonnie Henderson partnered with Zach Urness, hiker, writer, and parent of young children. Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon gets kids excited about the outdoors early, and creates in them a passion that lasts a lifetime. This second edition covers 121 hikes, most within an hour’s drive of major population centers—such as Portland, Salem, Ashland, and Bend. Other features of the guide include: New “Great Getaways”—weekend or vacation destinations around the state with hiking trails and other family-fun activities “Best of” lists that highlight groups of top 5 hikes with special features to help parents select trips their kids will enjoy Improved access details, including GPS trailhead coordinates and info on permits and fees Notes about barrier-free or ADA-accessible trails and suitability for jogging strollers Tips and strategies for hiking with kids—how to motivate them, what’s appropriate for different ages, sidebars with games, nature facts, and more Concise, accurate driving directions Full color photos throughout

• Full-color photo insert and two-color text and maps throughout • Bend is a mecca for outdoor recreation • Local author who knows and loves the area From the grasslands around the steep Crooked River Canyon to pristine alpine lakes and jagged Cascades peaks, Bend is a uniquely diverse area. It’s also one of the most popular regions in Oregon due to the rapid growth of the Bend area as a vacation destination, retirement community, and popular location for businesses. Day Hiking: Bend & Central Oregon features 100 day hikes, including the Bend and Sisters areas, Crooked River National Grassland, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Metolius, North and South Cascades Lakes areas, West Ochocos, Newberry Crater and La Pine, and Badlands and East Bend.

Whether you're participating in the 52 Hike Challenge, or you need a reference guide to find the perfect hikes for each season, this book will provide you with all of the information that you need! For each of the 52 hikes in this book you will not only get a detailed write-up of the trail, but you will also receive information about the surrounding area like what towns and campgrounds are nearby, which is perfect for planning longer trips in the Willamette Valley, Central Oregon Cascades and Coast area!

Explore beautiful Bend, Oregon, a great vacation destination, with your kids. Devoted to kids and the parents who love them, this brief but informative guide will help you discover the joys of traveling to Bend, Oregon, and its surrounding areas with your whole family. This guide includes: Insider tips on enjoying Bend with kids Information on arts and education Kid-approved dining information Shopping and lodging information Up-to-date prices and hours of operation Information on annual events Events and activities in BendOs surrounding areas

Winner of the 2018 National Outdoor Book Award Handcrafted for Northwest caregivers that want to spark a love of nature, 50 Hikes with Kids highlights the most kid-friendly hikes in Oregon and Washington. These hikes are perfect for little legs—they are all under four miles and have an elevation gain of 900 feet of less. Some are even accessible by stroller. Every entry includes the essential details: easy-to-read, trustworthy directions; a detailed map; hike length and elevation gain; bathroom access; and where to grab a bite to eat nearby. Full-color photographs highlight the fun things to see along the trail.

It’s not necessary to travel far from home for a great hike. With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Each hike includes: location, length, hiking time, level of difficulty, and if dogs can come along. Other features include: Trail finder chart that categorizes each hike (e.g. for particular attractions such as scenic views and if it’s suitable for families with kids) Full-color photos throughout Information on the area’s history, geology, flora, and fauna Full-color maps of each trail

Best Easy Day Hikes Bend and Central Oregon includes concise, easy to follow descriptions of the best short hikes in central Oregon. Gaze down at lava flows from the summit of Little Belknap Crater near Sisters, admire the colorful 400-foot-tall cliffs at Smith Rock State Park near Redmond, or enjoy stunning views of Cascade peaks on the Pilot Butte hike in downtown Bend--this book has everything you'll need to hit the trails.

Enjoy 50 Oregon breathtaking viewpoint hikes as you make your way from the coastal hills and the Columbia River Gorge, to the 9,800 foot peaks of the Wallowa Mountains, through the wildflower meadows of the Central Oregon Cascades and down to Southern Oregon's rugged terrain. Whether you're a beginner hiker or have been hiking your whole life, this book has it all. With 17 easy hikes, 18 moderate hikes and 15 difficult hikes throughout the state, there is no shortage of adventures to choose from that the whole family can enjoy! There are also an additional 30 honorable mention hikes in the back of the book, so you will get a total of 80 incredible viewpoint hikes! This book is organized by region and offers colored maps and pictures, as well as a QR code for each map so that you can have it on your phone. Each write-up goes over the terrain, the flora and fauna, views and possible dangers that you might incur on the trail. Enjoy pro tips on nearby towns and restaurants to stop at, and directions from 4-5 major towns in Oregon.