Hidden Oregon: Including Portland, the Coast, Cascades And Columbia River Gorge

Where Vacations Meet Adventures! First, Hidden Oregon reviews the destination’s famed attractions. Then (more importantly!) it invites the reader to go further to Hidden” spots other guides overlook, including small inns and local restaurants. The guide also focuses on outdoor adventures with detailed information on beaches, parks and outdoor activities. Special traveler-friendly features include hidden spots, author’s favorite picks, getaway itineraries, driving and walking tours, websites and e-mail addresses, and multiple scaled maps that zoom in on each area. Hidden Oregon leads to convivial breweries in Portland, rustic lodges in the Cascades and clamming along coastal tidal flats. The author offers recommendations and opinionated reviews for over 140 restaurants and over 150 hotels. This updated edition includes 22 maps.

Maria Lenhart has been a freelance writer specializing in travel for two decades. She has contributed to Travel/Holiday, Travel & Leisure, Odyssey, Business Travel News, the Christian Science Monitor and many other publications. She lives in Northern California.