No comments about Free Campgrounds of Washington and Oregon.

No comments about Kidding Around Portland.

1 comments about Only in Oregon: Natural and Manmade Landmarks and Oddities.

1. I heard about this book on the public broadcasting radio station in Eugene, Oregon, while taking my kid to UofO. Since I have most of Barnes' lodge books, I picked this up at the University bookstore (sorry Amazon---I'm getting more for Oregon friends through you). There are some lodges and historic building in here, but this is really just what the title says. The author and her husband explored the state searching out important spots (the wreck of the New Carissa on the coast) to strange ones like a guy with a big bear near a filling station in eastern Oregon. There are maps and great color photographs. Even if you never go see these places, it's fun to know about them.

No comments about For Honor & Country: A Diary of Bruno De Hezeta (North Pacific Studies).

No comments about Wildflowers of Oregon.

4 comments about Best Places Northwest, 13th edition: Restaurants, Lodgings, Touring (formerly "Northwest Best Places").

1. Now in its updated and expanded 13th edition, Best Places Northwest is quite simply a 'must' for any who plan on touring the Pacific Northwest: it doesn't hesitate to pick only the best of restaurants, lodgings and tour opportunities throughout Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, and provides descriptions which offer plenty of insight on why the 'best' rating is deserted. A starred rating system allows for picking the 'best of the best'.



2. We've been using the "Best Places" books for travel in the Northwest for a number of years, and this year's edition is further proof that this is the best guidebook series going. The information is unfailingly reliable as well as encyclopedic, and the editors' discernment shows through in all aspects: lodging, meals, touring, siteseeing, etc. Certainly the best choice for anyone visiting the area, whether a first-time visitor or a happy returnee.



3. I planned an entire 11 day trip to Seattle and the San Juan Islands with this book. We stayed at an absolutely wonderful 65 room hotel right near the famous Market in Seattle, then we took the ferries (read about in the book) and stayed at a cabin on Orcas Island near the shore where we could use the canoes and explore the sea life. Then we stayed at great B&B on San Juan Island that also had a yacht you could sleep on, then another B&B on the olympic penninsula that specialied in French cooking. All theses places... were from this book! Fantastic.
   The star ratings guide help you decide what's right for you and the pricing guides are accurate.



4. I purchased this book to accompany me on a roadtrip from Portland, Oregon through Seattle to Vancouver, Canada. I was mainly staying in the three major cities and was looking to find accomodations, restaurants and things to do while there. The book has a brief section on the three cities which left me wanting more information. I think if you plan on spending time in the places in between, it is a great introduction to the Northwest. However, if you are just looking for specific information on a few (in my case, 3) it was not extremely informative. It gives you the best of the best. Just not much more than that.

No comments about The Oregon Territory, Its History and Discovery.

No comments about Northern California Oregon and the Sandwich Island.

1 comments about Mobil Travel Guide Northwest & Alaska, 2005: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Vancouver BC, Washington (Mobil Travel Guides (Includes All 16 Regional Guides)).

1. I was very disappointed with this directory since I feel it failed to cover a number of accommodations. Compared to the AAA guides it is lacking in substance.

1 comments about Reach of Tide, Ring of History: A Columbia River Voyage (Northwest Reprints).

1. Sam MCKinney's books are what inspired me to build my power sharpie (see my other reviews). I'm 70, and I figured if he can do it so can I. So I can't wait to get my boat done and follow his Colimbia River tracks. He was a dedicated, motivated, independant, off the wall, adventurous Waterman that dedicated his life to the water and helping youth learn outdoor skills. His writings are simple, homey, and inspiring. Get them all.
   
   Terry Lesh