This informative, entertaining book tells the stories of Oregon's greatest floods, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions -- and then analyzes the cycles behind these events in order to help predict and prepare for future natural disasters. A final, fictional chapter takes a look at what might happen when a major earthquake and tsunami next strike Oregon's coast.

A guide to Oregon's wilderness areas, including newly designated areas as well as old favorites from Mt. Hood and the Three Sisters to the Wallowas and Steens Mountain. Includes 70 pages of maps, 40 pages of color photos, and more than 200 b/w photos. The cover is thick, coated cardstock with flaps. 6 x 9 format.

This full-color guide features 62 favorite stories about places and people in Oregon's outdoors by the state's formost outdoor author, William L. Sullivan. The included trips range from a ski adventure at Crater Lake to a wildflower hike in the Columbia Gorge and a hidden hot springs in the desert. For armchair travelers and adventurers alike, the book includes boxed inserts with trip details, as well as color-coded headings recommending the best month to visit each of these Oregon favorites.