From the author of the “Oregon Backroads Guide to the Pacific Crest Trail” comes a newly updated and expanded romp through Oregon’s high country. Presented in two companion books, “A Twisting Journey-Southern Oregon Backroads Guide to the PCT” covers Southern Oregon’s road route along the PCT.

The companion book, “A Twisting Journey Continues-Northern Oregon Backroads Guide to the PCT” connects the traveler to the PCT traveling through Northern Oregon from Willamette Pass to the Columbia River. Both books are packed full of useful information for wheeled travelers and hikers alike.

New Pacific Crest Trail Book

New Pacific Crest Trail Book

30 wilderness misadventures merge contemporary stories with Asian philosophies and Indian traditions combined with local flora and fauna in “Pacific Crest Trail: Mountain Encounters of a Wilderness Ranger,” by Ronin Demele.

New Region Four Pics

New Region Four Pics

A lush splash pool greets the hiker at Lemolo Falls. It's about a mile to the falls from the trailhead. After the trail reaches an ancient car-camp, it's one long switchback to the falls I set up the tripod to take this shot, posed with the backpack and all. It looks...

Explore Oregon’s high country in any season

Explore Oregon’s high country in any season

The mountains of Oregon are truly a four-season wonderland. Visit the lodge at Crater Lake Park in the winter and you may conclude that it's a beautiful but inaccessible place. Snowy season lovers revel in the freedom presented by winter. Snow aficionados from snow...