Gardens in Oregon

Nature lovers come to Oregon in the Pacific Northwest for its varied landscapes which range from coastal forests and high volcanic mountains to prairie and desert areas. Many unique plants and wildlife frequent the area.



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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens

Originally a rhododenron "test garden" developed in 1950, the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (known as "Rhody Gardens" - source: Wikipedia) is now a joint venture of Portland ...

Map of Oregon Gardens to Visit

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Benchmark Oregon: Road & Recreation Atlas - Third Edition (Benchmark Map: Oregon Road & Recreation Atlas)
Oregonians love their state and they love this atlas. They rave about how clearly it shows the roads and its accuracy, page overlap and how easy it is to find landmarks. The latest edition has dramatically improved Landscape Maps(tm) with better terrain clarity and detail. A Hunting and Fishing section has been added long with a thorough updating of recreation information and index listings. [reviews]


100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon & Southwest Washington, 3rd Edition (100 Hikes)
by: William L. Sullivan
This detailed guide covers the trails within a two-hour drive of the Portland / Vancouver area. Discover a new wildflower trail on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge, hike to a native longhouse at a bird refuge, or rent a fire lookout with a view of Mt. Hood! The book features 56 best hikes for families with children, but there's a variety of tougher trails too, and lots of backpacking ... [reviews]


Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon (Crown Journeys)
by: Chuck Palahniuk
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, ... [reviews]


Streetwise Portland Map - Laminated City Street Map of Portland, Oregon - with integrated Max Light Rail map featuring lines & stations
by: Streetwise Maps
Streetwise Portland Map - Laminated Center City Street Map of Portland, Oregon - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated Max Light Rail map featuring lines & stations

This map covers the following areas:
Main Portland Map 1:22,000
Downtown Portland Map 1:15,000
Portland Area Map 1:181,000
Mt Hood Area Map 1:460,000
Portland Max Light Rail Map [reviews]


Oregon Atlas & Gazetteer
by: Delorme
The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state [reviews]


Gardenwalks in the Mid-Atlantic States: Beautiful Gardens from New York to Delaware (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Marina Harrison
An engaging, well-written guide to exceptional gardens in the Mid-Atlantic states.
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Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens)
by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine
A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor, and architecture from an insider's perspective. HAMPTONS HAVENS offers readers a glimpse behind the hedgerows of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. The photographs are drawn from the archives of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens magazine and feature 24 homes ... [reviews]


A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto
by: Marc Treib
Designed for the layman as well as the professional, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides both practical information and theoretical insights into the design of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses a richness of garden art without equal as a living chronicle of Japanese cultural history and environmental design. Following the ... [reviews]



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