Moon Oregon: Coastal Getaways, Craft Beer & Wine, Hiking & Camping - Paperback

by Matt Wastradowski (Author), Moon Travel Guides (Author)

Stunning coastline, quirky towns, and a breathtaking array of natural wonders. Local author Matt Wastradowski shows you how to experience the best of the Beaver State with Moon Oregon. Inside you'll find:

• Flexible itineraries, whether you're wine tasting for a weekend, spending a few days in Portland, or road-tripping the whole state
• Strategic advice for outdoors-lovers, foodies, culture and history buffs, and more
• Can't-miss experiences and unique activities: Sample clam chowder in quaint seaside towns on a coastal road trip or get to know Portland's renowned craft beer scene. Catch a performance at the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, shop for organic produce at a local farmers market, or sip your way through Oregon's best wineries
• Outdoor adventures: Hike to rushing waterfalls in the majestic Columbia River Gorge, soak in hidden hot springs, and spot wild mustangs, gray whales, or eagles. Trek to unbeatable views of Crater Lake (the deepest lake in America!), or ski the fresh powder on Mount Hood
• Expert insight from Oregon local Matt Wastradowski on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Thorough background information on the culture, landscape, climate, and wildlife, plus handy recommendations for international visitors, families with kids, travelers of color, women travelers, and more
• Focused coverage of Portland, Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, the Willamette Valley, the North, Central, and South Coasts, Ashland and Southern Oregon, Bend and Central Oregon, and Eastern Oregon

Author Biography

Matt Wastradowski is an Oregon-based travel writer who loves writing about the great outdoors, the Pacific Northwest's craft beer and cider scene, and regional history for the likes of Willamette Week, Northwest Travel & Life, and Portland Monthly. In between stories, he enjoys sipping Oregon-made beers on brewpub patios, perusing the stacks at independent bookstores, sampling farm-fresh fare, and hiking through the state's stunning landscapes. Matt has written three Oregon-based guidebooks about hiking, outdoor attractions, and more for Moon Travel Guides.