Hiking Oregon's Geology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780898868470)

* 90 hikes, many off the beaten path
* Appendices list hikes by rock age, collectible minerals or fossils present, and more; plus a new illustrated section on rock identification

Visit tropical islands sequestered in the Wallowa Mountains, ancient volcanoes in the depths of Hells Canyon, and Cascade valleys carved by glaciers towering far above your head. All it takes is a little imagination (yours) and geologic savvy (provided by a professional). Aided by photos and illustrations, unlock the mysteries of the landscape through which you walk.

Professional guidebook writer, Ellen Morris Bishop, Ph.D., also also a geologist and written numerous books on geology and teaches geology at Lewis and Clark College in Portland.


Author: John Eliot Allen, Ellen Morris Bishop
ISBN-10: 0898868475
ISBN-13: 9780898868470
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Language: English
Published: 02/13/2004
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 8.98h x 5.94w x 0.73d