This book is great for backpackers. Warning: it is not a how-to manual for novices, but rather a guide for experienced backpackers. It offers a wide range of backpacking trips thoughout Oregon. The author rates each trip based on difficulty, solitude, and beauty, and highlights any special advantages or drawbacks to each trip. I was excited to read so many suggestions for varied new backpacking trips (and I have been backpacking in this state for 15 years!) His ratings are absolutely correct for the trips I have gone on.

If you are looking for a REAL backpacking trip guide - not daytrips - this is the best book I have seen for the diverse state of Oregon. It's unique organization style is by season, the perfect way to choose a trip in an area of widely varying climates. It gives excellent, detailed descriptions of 27 different trips, including elevation gains, difficulty, scenery, solitude and side trips. This is not a book for novices, no "how to's" here, just great trip analyses. Includes great maps and B/W pictures. Enjoy!

Doug Lorain has done a wonderful job with this book. I've hiked extensively throughout Washington, and still found this book inspirational. All of the trips described in the book are lengthy backpacking trips. A wonderful job was done linking trails together, providing great, detailed, honest assessments of the route/terrain/difficulty of each trip. Best of all, the book is a joy to read (high praise for a guidebook). Even when not planning a trip, you'll enjoy thumbing through it, dreaming of future trips. A must have for anyone who wants to plan a great backpacking trip in Washington - period.

Dougls Lorain has gone out of his way to be sure backcountry travelers make the most of their time. From avoiding the less than scenic parts of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail), to providing clues for off-trail/cross country opportunities, it will be difficult to go wrong with the candid advice from Lorain. Like Rick Steves has done for adventure minded European travelers, Doug Lorain provides more than most backpacking/trail book authors. An excellent book for GORP eaters who may be ready to enjoy the backcountry thru the backdoor.

I bought this book to help me figure out how to make sure my infant was receiving all the nutrients necessary and also to help with the transition from just formula to eating regular meals. The book didn't help with information on the transition, but I still think the nutrition information is great.

It has good tips on how to keep feeding time from becoming a battle and good tips on how to start your children out on the right track to healthy eating.

The information on what NOT to feed your infant is also extreemly important and could prevent many choking incidents!

Introduction: Peace At The Table: The Whys & Hos of Nurturance
Chapter 1 What's Best For My Newborn
Chapter 2 Expanding Your Baby's Diet
Chapter 3 THe Toddler Years
Chapter 4 Nutrition During the School Years
Chapter 5 The Adolescent Years
Chapter 6 Nutrition Basics
Chapter 7 Spitting Up, Gagging, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Constipation

Chapter 8 Is My Child Too Fat?
Chapter 9 Is My Child Too Thin? Too Small? Too Tall?
Chapter 10 Eating Disorders
Chapter 11 What Do I Do ABout Outside Influences
Chapter 12 Can I Cut My Child's Risk Of...?
Chapter 13 Food Safety and Additives
Chapter 14 Althernative Diets and Supplements
Chapter 15 Is My Child Allergic?

Also included in the book
What Caregivers Need to Know: A Checklist
Food and Medication Interactions
Standard Growth Charts
Body Mass Index Chart
Food Substitutions
Health and Nutritional Resources
Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Lots of tips, advice, facts, common myths and common questions answered throughout the book