Grant’s Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures
Grant’s Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures by Grant McOmie, published by West Margin Press in 2013, is a comprehensive guide that showcases 101 outdoor destinations across Oregon. This first edition, written in English and spanning 312 pages, draws from McOmie’s experiences as an Emmy Award-winning journalist and fifth-generation Oregon native. The book presents a variety of activities, from tree climbing and kayaking to digging for fossils, encouraging readers to explore the unique landscapes and experiences that Oregon has to offer.
Readers will find detailed descriptions of family-friendly destinations and day trips, organized by the month in which each adventure was filmed for McOmie’s television series. The book includes travel tips, access information, and 75 photographs that capture the essence of Oregon’s diverse outdoor activities. With topics covering travel and adventure in the Pacific Northwest, this guide serves as an informative resource for both residents and visitors looking to discover the singular moments that make Oregon special.
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“Grant has long been a favorite of mine and now he’s sharing the how, what, where, and when of his insightful outdoor adventures. Whether tree climbing, cooking up a crawfish boil, digging clams and fossils, kayaking, snowshoeing, or soaring skyward, Grant offers 101 concise vignettes that intrigue and encourage us to lace up our boots and get out there. As Grant so aptly puts, ‘Why live here if you don’t go searching for those singular moments which set Oregon apart.’ Amen.” –MJ Cody, co-editor of Wild in the City
Emmy Award-winning journalist and fifth-generation Oregon native Grant McOmie provides travelers with an in-depth guide to 101 of the best Oregon destinations featured in his popular television series Grant’s Getaways, produced by KGW-TV and Travel Oregon. Come along with Grant McOmie as he explores family-friendly destinations and day trips across the width and breadth of Oregon.
From kayaking in Netarts Bay, riding a jet boat on the Rogue River, and fishing for Deschutes River steelhead to exploring Lava River Cave in the Newberry Volcanic National Monument, digging for fossils in the John Day Basin, and riding mountain bikes at Black Rock, Grant’s Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures has an outdoor adventure for everyone.
The book is organized by the month in which the television segment was filmed, and features 75 photographs from Grant’s outdoor adventures. Also included are travel tips such as “What to Know if You Go” and “Best Time of the Year” as well as access information.
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