Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon
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It's rare to find a travel guide and a memoir joined
neatly together in a single, highly readable 176-page volume. But Chuck
Palahniuk (Fight
Club,
Choke,
Lullaby) is a writer of rare talent and his home of Portland,
Oregon, is a city of rare wonders. In Strangers and Refugees: A Walk in
Portland, Oregon, Palahniuk goes beyond the AAA handbooks to reveal the
places, people, and legends of Portland that have long been known only to
locals. The reader learns the location of the legendary Self Cleaning House,
where to find the restless ghost of the founder of Powell's Books, and why
feral cats are such an important part of Portland baseball. Portland, it
seems, is also a highly sexual city and Palahniuk dutifully dissects the
specialties of each strip joint as well as discussing Mochika, a zoo penguin
with a real fetish for black boots. Along the way, he includes "postcards"
from his life in the Rose City dating back to 1981 when, as a 19-year-old,
he dropped acid and accidentally ate part of a woman's fur coat during a
laser show of Pink Floyd's The Wall. As Palahniuk matures, the
postcards reveal the author becoming increasingly a part of the city's
scene, culminating with a wild and wooly Millennium Eve celebration at the
Bagdad Theater that featured a screening of the film version of
Fight Club. Fugitives and Refugees is a must for anyone who
may, in their lives, go to Portland. But its appeal should reach beyond
Oregonians. Palahniuk's love of the city is so great, and his stories so
weirdly wonderful, it makes one want to get out of the house, get in the
car, and drive to Portland right away. Just remember to pack the book.
--John Moe
B Is for Beaver : An Oregon Alphabet (Alphabet Series)
Book Description
Join authors Roland and Marie Smith and illustrator
Michael Roydon as they take you on a journey across the Oregon Trail and
through the picturesque Beaver state. In B is for Beaver, the Smith's
rhyming verse and sidebar expository text illuminate the wonders of Hell's
Canyon, the lush lands of the Willamette Valley, and the surging seas of the
neighboring Pacific Ocean. An effective educational tool inside the
classroom and out, readers of all ages in the state of Oregon and beyond can
embark on this journey any time they wish.
Hidden Oregon: Including Portland, the Coast,
Cascades, and Columbia River Gorge
Book Description
Oregon possesses all the beauty and sophistication of its
more famous neighbors, California and Washington, but without the pretense,
crowds, and corporate influences. As more and more travelers discover the
state, with its abundance of natural resources, performing arts festivals, and
restored historic monuments, it's fast becoming a favorite West Coast
destination. Like other Hidden titles, Hidden Oregon takes readers to
countless popular spots then invites them to go further by exploring "hidden"
places other guides overlook. Readers get clued in to art museums in Portland,
vineyards near Salem, and romantic inns along the coast. They learn where they
can trek through old-growth forests, scan the coast for migrating whales, and
soak their road-weary bones in mineral hot springs. Off-the-beaten-track
recommendations include over a dozen one-of-a-kind B and Bs, 24 covered
bridges and 15 microbreweries. Outdoor suggestions abound, with descriptions
of 18 great beaches, 85 parks and wilderness areas offering camping, hiking,
rafting, and boating.
Oregon Atlas and Gazetteer
Book Description
Rely on the Oregon Atlas & Gazetteer for the utmost in
trip planning and backcountry access. Contains topographic maps with
unbeatable detail, plus gazetteer information on great places to go and things
to do. Scale equal 1:150,000 (1"=2.4 miles) for pages 17-71 or the western
half; 1:300,000 (1"=4.8 miles) for pages 72-88 or the eastern half. Contour
Interval 300' or 600', depending on scale. Includes GPS Grids & tick marks,
Index Placenames & map features,color coded BLM & state lands and now with
Enhanced shaded relief. 72 pages of maps with 88 pages in all. Gazetteer
categories include Bicycle routes, Boat ramps, Fishing, Campgrounds, Hiking,
Historic sites, Museums, Hunting, Oar/Paddle trips, Parks, Forests, Wilderness
areas, Scenic drives, and Unique natural features.
Oregon Coast Magazine [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION]
From the Publisher
Travel, history, and recreation information on the Oregon
coast; has several photographs in each issue.
