"In this updated edition of his classic Field Guide to Oregon Rivers, Tim Palmer gives us an unprecedented reference, introducing the states waterways and offering outdoor enthusiasts and resource professionals an interpretive approach to an extraordinary network of streams. He begins with natural history-geology, climate, hydrology, plants, and wildlife-then profiles 111 rivers with notes about nature, fish, and conservation, followed by essential tips on where to see each river, to hike along the shores, to fish, and to explore by canoe, kayak, and raft. Illustrations identify riparian plants and animals while more than 150 photographs showcase a magnificent rivers estate. This volume is an essential outdoor companion for Oregonians and visitors alike"--.