
They are packed with interesting tidbits. But to just describe what she does as walking guides is to do a disservice. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. Foster is the author of eight books, mostly of walks in and around Portland. And Foster relays a lot of the local history - the timber industry, dams, Native American culture and salmon fishing - to deepen the visitor experience.-Portland Tribune Itineraries for the weekend travel warrior from Portland: carefully curated experiences that include a lot more surprises than you'd think.


Customized maps are handsome accessories that deliver textured overviews of the landscape while helping travelers pinpoint exactly where they are in relation to where they want to be next." "Not your free AAA glove box pamphlet.these break-out adventures deliver every road, stream, path, museum, campground, working alpaca farm, bed and brew and converted old schoolhouse hotel the gorge has to offer. "Packed with insider tips on food and lodging, historical photos, anecdotes, hiking suggestions, water sports information, tons of cool little things to do you would never know about and through it all, Laura`s intelligence and humor make it a super fun read! " -Randall Tipton, in Painter's Process

"With this set of 12 vacations, you can delve into the secrets of the gorge's beaches, back roads, historic downtowns, trails, shopping, dining, dams and museums." - Kevin Gorman, Executive Director, Friends of the Columbia Gorge
