A Twisting Journey describes a high country backroads trip following and intersecting the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern Oregon from California to Willamette Pass. It's filled with detailed descriptions of the sights, attractions, and human and natural histories along the way. Divided into four regions, each representing about a day's exploration, the book provides a seamless road route that parallels the Pacific Crest Trail through some of Southern Oregon's most scenic high country. For hikers, the guide provides an easy reference showing each place the PCT intersects a road with trail miles and elevations included. Several day-hikes along the way are also illustrated.Starting in the historic gold mining town of Jacksonville, Oregon the route crosses the 7,000 foot high Siskiyou Mountains and meets up with the Pacific Crest Trail at the point it enters Oregon from California. The road heads east from there with many opportunities to admire the stunning alpine wildflowers and sweeping views of Southern Ortegon and Northern California. After an exploration of the interesting city of Ashland, Oregon we hook-up with the Cascade Mountains driving past many lakes of vaying size including Oregon's largest natural lake (Klamath Lake) and around the rim of Oregon's only National Park, Crater Lake.The fun continues at beautiful Diamond Lake. A popular place to camp and fish, it's one of the Cascades most productive trout fisheries. Six waterfalls of significant size are included in the descriptions and lie to the north along the Umpqua River. The twisting way continues north through some of the quietest country in the Cascade Range passing by many more lakes and the headwaters of the mighty Willamette River before delivering the traveler to Willamette Pass.The engaging and detailed guide includes historical and geological background and tips on fishing the high lakes of the Cascades, boating, camping, day-hikes, and lodging.The color photos and unique hand-drawn maps help hikers and wheeled travelers who wish to learn not only where the trail intersects roads but valuable information about what to expect in the surrounding area.

Wander off the beaten path with artist Earl Thollander and discover some of the most picturesque areas of the state. In hand-written text and vivid illustrations, Back Roads of Washington guides readers through 6,000 miles of scenic beauty. This regional classic captures the memorable details of back roads that can be enjoyed on the way to a destination, on a Sunday drive, or sitting in a comfortable armchair. -- Amazon.

Backroads of the Great American West describes and details with full-color photos and maps the most scenic routes in the Rocky Mountains, Texas, Desert Southwest, California, and Pacific Northwest.

Pack up the car and enjoy 28 drives through the scenic grandeur of the photographer’s paradise, rock hound’s nirvana, and geologist’s dream world that is Utah. Offering more than 1,500 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the Beehive State’s scenic byways and back roads. Discover Utah’s long and vibrant history, myriad outdoor recreational activities, and breathtaking scenery—including the fantastic rock formations of the Colorado Plateau; the Middle Rocky Mountain region, Utah’s northern mountain wonderland; and the forbidding yet fascinating Basin and Range region, with its treeless vistas, cracked earth, and huge dead sea. Along the way, stop and discover Native American rock art, picturesque small towns, canyon and alpine hiking trails, and the state’s mining, Pony Express, and Mormon history.