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One night wilderness Portland : top backcountry getaways within three hours of the city
Ohlsen, Becky2nd Edition - Birmingham, AL : Wilderness Press, 2020 -
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Ohlsen, Becky3rd ed. - Footscray, Vic. ; Oakland, CA : Lonely Planet, 2004.Outdoor activities such as skiing, boating, kayaking, hiking and cycling are all discussed in this guide to Seattle. There are restaurant and night-life sections, comprehensive coverage of the best places to stay and background cultural information.
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Walking Portland : 30 tours of Stumptown's funky neighborhoods, historic landmarks, parks, farmers' markets, and brewpubs
Ohlsen, Becky1st ed. - Birmingham, AL : Wilderness Press, 2013.From a massive urban forest to the tiniest brewpub, Portland offers a huge variety of entertainments within a surprisingly compact area. Organic coffeeshops line the streets at the foot of an extinct volcano, and independent bookstores nestle up against food-cart pods. Already famous for its great beer, the city has become a center for serious dining on a reasonable budget. And thanks to years of progressive urban planning, Portland's layout makes it a walker's nirvana. In Walking Portland, devoted local Becky Ohlsen guides you through the Rose City's many charms, from idyll.From a massive urban forest to the tiniest brewpub, Portland offers a huge variety of entertainments within a surprisingly compact area. Organic coffeeshops line the streets at the foot of an extinct volcano, and independent bookstores nestle up against food-cart pods. Already famous for its great beer, the city has become a center for serious dining on a reasonable budget. And thanks to years of progressive urban planning, Portland's layout makes it a walker's nirvana. In Walking Portland, devoted local Becky Ohlsen guides you through the Rose City's many charms, from idyllic waterfront fountains to the more obscure and out-of-the-way pockets of cool. On each walk, you'll discover hidden gardens, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants, old-school taverns, oddball shops, and edgy warehouse galleries in some of the Northwest's most exciting neighborhoods. You'll cross bridges and graveyards, wander a Smithsonian-honored boulevard, see experiments in urban renewal (some inspiring, some dubious) and be regaled with stories of the city's colorful past. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll full of shopping and snacks or a vigorous trek over tree-covered hillsides, grab this book, step outside and ...walk Portland.
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