{"product_id":"exploring-the-oregon-coast-trail-40-consecutive-day-hikes-from-the-columbia-river-to-the-california-border-9780976838760","title":"Exploring the Oregon Coast Trail: 40 Consecutive Day Hikes from the Columbia River to the California Border","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have taken even a short walk on any beach in Oregon, you have been on the Oregon Coast Trail. This wonderfully scenic and diverse trail extends nearly 400 miles from the Columbia River to the California border, with over half those miles on sand. \u003cem\u003eExploring the Oregon Coast Trail\u003c\/em\u003e provides the information you need to complete the entire trail, or to enjoy segments of it as a series of day hikes. This book also provides insights on chapters of Oregon's coastal history that make hiking the OCT a special and unique experience. In doing so, it reminds us to celebrate Oregon's open beaches and not take them for granted. Highlights of the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed route descriptions for 40 consecutive day hikes along the OCT, beginning at the mouth of the Columbia River and ending at the California border\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMile-by-mile maps for most hikes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving directions for reaching the start and end points of each hike\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLogistical information needed to successfully navigate the OCT, such as tidal considerations and arranging for boat rides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical and present-day photographs of places visited along the OCT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeature articles on the history and personalities that make hiking the OCT possible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Connie Soper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dragonfly Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.57d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780976838760\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoper, Connie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Connie Soper first visited Oregon's beaches as a child when she lived in Coos Bay, and she has loved them ever since. She first hiked the Oregon Coast Trail in its entirety over three summers, 2006 to 2008, with many friends and family members. As an active hiker and a former transportation planner, this project was natural for her. She intends to continue walking it forever and to advocate for making improvements to the OCT so that future hikers will be able to experience a fully developed trail. She divides her time between Portland and Manzanita.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39826164875379,"sku":"9780976838760","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_35c056da-4dd7-4a26-abde-c6ad4cca3cf9.jpg?v=1644544082","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/exploring-the-oregon-coast-trail-40-consecutive-day-hikes-from-the-columbia-river-to-the-california-border-9780976838760","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}