Grant's Getaways: Guide to Wildlife Watching in Oregon - 9781941821831

First in new series of specific destination guides (Wildlife Viewing, Oregon History-Heritage Sites and Parklands, etc.) written by Emmy Award–winning journalist Grant McOmie. The series will complement his popular GRANT'S GETAWAYS: 101 OREGON ADVENTURES general destination book (organized by month) as well as his GRANT'S GETAWAYS television broadcasts and web segments. Covers 48 Oregon wildlife destinations in a practical seasonal guide that will take you to state wildlife areas and federal wildlife refuges – plus many other wildlife viewing destinations and adventures. Includes a map, 50 color photographs, and sidebars with tips and contact information. McOmie, Travel Oregon, and KGW NewsChannel 8 produce Grant’s Getaways segments in cooperation with the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State Parks, and the Oregon State Marine Board. The weekly segments and programs feature themes such as fishing, urban hiking, surfing, geocaching, whale watching, kayaking, and white-water rafting. The show has reached approximately 2.8 million households annually, bringing to life the state’s many and varied natural resources and inspiring year-round travel throughout the region. His last book, Grant’s Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures, is a best seller and provides a broad general guide to the state and to many different types of getaways. This is a detailed reference for wildlife viewing and is part of a his new series of guidebooks.