{"product_id":"urban-trails-portland-beaverton-lake-oswego-troutdale-9781680511222","title":"Urban Trails Portland: Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Troutdale","description":"Among the hundreds of parks and natural spaces around the Portland area, Forest Park gets the most recognition--and deservedly so--as America's largest urban forest with more than 80 miles of hiking trails and biking paths. Yet there's more to explore in and around the city than just this one forest, and \u003ci\u003eUrban Trails: Portland\u003c\/i\u003e, by hiking writer Eli Boschetto, brings this abundance to the people! There are plenty of opportunities for wandering the banks and wetlands of Portland's three major rivers, as well as hiking on volcanic buttes, strolling through community gardens, discovering historic sites, and walking urban footpaths. Add to that, tips on observing some of the hundreds of species of birds and mammals that reside in these areas, and you practically have an urban safari at your doorstep. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With an emphasis on easy access to the outdoors and fitness, features of this guide include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrailhead directions, including public transit where available\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Know Before You Go\" tips for park hours, events, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrail distance and high point\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrailhead amenities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfo for families with kids, dog owners, and bikers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSidebars on area history, nature, and sights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFun checklists for plants, trees, flowers, and wildlife you may spot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy to reference maps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndicates trail suitability for walkers, hikers, and runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoschetto, Eli:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eEli Boschetto\u003c\/b\u003e is a hiker and outdoor writer\/photographer with 1,000s of trail miles under his boots throughout the western U.S. and Canada. A seeker of diverse and unique landscapes, he has a particular love for the high country of the Sierra Nevada in his native California, as well as the variety of the Cascade Range from his current home in the Northwest. Eli is a long-time correspondent for \u003ci\u003eBackpacker\u003c\/i\u003e, as well the editor of \u003ci\u003eWashington Trails.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630045958418,"sku":"9781680511222","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c37497ca-cc18-47e3-ae86-a342313cc3b1.jpg?v=1732741990","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/urban-trails-portland-beaverton-lake-oswego-troutdale-9781680511222","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}