Moon Handbooks Columbia River Gorge Including Complete Coverage of Portland

by Warren, Stuart; Litt, Brian

• ISBN13: 9781566913676
• ISBN10: 1566913675
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-28
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Summary

This new guide from the award-winning Moon Handbooks series features an intimate look at one of the lesser-known natural wonders of the U.S., with information on Portland, the formation of the gorge, the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, outdoor activities, and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(16)
The Land	2	(3)
Flora and Fauna	5	(5)
History	10	(6)
Economy	16
Special Topic
The Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area	7	(10)
Essentials	17	(21)
Outdoor Activities	17	(7)
Accommodations	24	(1)
Food and Drink	25	(2)
Getting There and Getting Around	27	(4)
Health and Safety	31	(4)
Information and Services	35	(3)
The Oregon Gorge	38	(51)
Troutdale and the Historic Highway	38	(15)
Cascade Locks	53	(7)
Hood River and Vicinity	60	(18)
The Dalles	78
Special Topics
The Columbia Gorge in the Journals of Lewis and Clark	42	(23)
Thar She Blows!	65	(18)
Lewis and Clark's Botanical Luxury	83	(6)
Washington Gorge	89	(30)
Washougal to Dog Mountain	89	(10)
White Salmon and Mt Adams Area	99	(11)
Lyle to Maryhill	110
Special Topics
The Mythic Legacy of the Columbia Gorge	92	(20)
She Who Watcher	112	(7)
Portland-Gateway to the Gorge	119	(40)
Getting Oriented: Downtown Neighborhoods	124	(14)
Practicalities	138
Special Topics
Portland-The City that Works	123	(12)
A City of Books	135	(15)
Portland by the Slice	150	(9)
Resources	159	(1)
Suggested Reading	160	(3)
Index	163