Hiking Oregon's Geology
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Hiking Oregon's Geology
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Best UseHiking
State / ProvinceOregon
Description

With a little imagination and the geologic savvy provided by this book, you can unlock the mysteries and the fascinating past of Oregon.

Features
  • Author: Ellen Morris Bishop, Ph.D.
  • Softcover; 268 pages; maps, black-and-white photos
  • The Mountaineers Books; copyright 2004
  • Visit tropical islands sequestered in the Wallowa Mountains, ancient volcanoes in Hells Canyon, and Cascade valleys carved by glaciers
  • Describes 90 hikes, many off the beaten path
  • Illustrated sections on rock identification and Oregon's geologic history
  • Appendices list hikes by rock age, collectible minerals or fossils present