Wild Portland - by Roddy Scheer (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A vibrant, family friendly guide to the surprising nature in and around The Rose City

Portland is a city surrounded by nature and is home to an astonishing variety of wildlife. From the Sandhill Cranes trumpeting from Sauvie Island to the old growth trees on display in Forest Park and the roses that sweeten the air at the International Test Rose Garden, Wild Portland is your guide to this most eco-friendly and conservation-minded of cities. Equal parts nature guide and trip planner, Wild Portland unveils the hidden nature in every park and waterway--and even your own neighborhood.

About the Author

Roddy Scheer is a journalist and photographer specializing in environmental issues, the outdoors, and travel. When he is not out in the field taking pictures, Roddy produces EarthTalk, a weekly environmental Q&A column syndicated to more than 1,000 news outlets reaching more than 6 million readers. He has served as a regular contributor to E-The Environmental Magazine, Seattle Magazine, Northwest Travel, American Photo, PhotoMedia, Wildflower, and others. His books include Oregon and Washington's Roadside Ecology and Yellowstone and Grand Teton's Best Nature Walks, Southwest Canyon Country's Best Nature Walks, and, most recently, Wild Seattle. He is a three-time Society of Professional Journalists "Excellence in Journalism" winner.