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| Weekend Wilderness: California, Oregon, Washington A Complete Outdoor Recreation Guide to America's Pocket Wilderness Areas Martin Tessmer
This comprehensive guide provides complete recreational information for TK pocket wildernesses in California, Oregon, and Washington. Activities include: hiking, canoeing, birding, camping, skiing, and more. Each chapter will include an activity table with information on what is available, as well as recommending family activities and nearby attractions.
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Of America's 680 designated wilderness areas, 200 are 'pocket' wildernesses of fewer than 12,000 acres. These small wonders are wilder than most parks and forests, yet their size makes them more intimate and approachable than their larger counterparts. In concrete terms, a 12,000-mile wilderness is equal to a 4-5-mile tract, small enough to be thoroughly explored over a long weekend, but large enough to offer varied terrain and activities. And these pocket wildernesses are free from vehicular distractions, making the outdoor experience more pristine than that of a forest or park.
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