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6 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon ffee-table book celebrates Oregon hiking Coffee-table Renowned trail guide William Sullivan has part- nered with trail writer Craig Romano and photographer Bart Smith on a spectacu- lar coffee-table book that celebrates the trails of the Pacific Northwest with stunning photography, maps, rarely-seen archi- val photos, and infor- mation-packed text that brings the history of the trails to life. The authors will present the book in a virtual event through Paulina Springs Books in Sisters o n We d n e s d a y, February 24, at 6:30 p.m. Register for the free event at https://www.crowdcast. io/e/hiking-trails-of-the-pnw/ register. The backcountry of the Pacific Northwest covers PHOTO BY JESS DRAPER The large format of the book takes armchair adventurers on a journey into Oregon’s outback. millions of acres of wild lands protected within vast national parks, provincial parks, and w i l d e r n e s s areas 4 and thou- sands of miles of trails, including the Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, and Trans Canada Trails. Th The book is consid- ered a mu must-have for anyone drea who dreams of summiting peaks in North America9s most beloved region. R Craig Romano is one of the most prolific trail writ- ers in the Northwest, having authored more than 25 books covering the region. He has hiked more than 30,000 miles in Washington stat alone and is also state a avid ultra runner. an His <Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington9s Last Frontier,= was recog- nized in 2010 by Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed and State Librarian Jan Walsh as a Washington Reads book for its contribu- tion to Washington9s cultural heritage. Bart Smith is the first person to walk all 11 of America9s national sce- nic trails. His photography has been published in Smithsonian and National Geographic magazines, as well as in five coffee-table books. Bart has now walked and photographed more than 24,000 miles of trails, including each trail repre- sented in this book. William L. Sullivan is the author of 22 books about Oregon hiking, history, mys- tery and numerous articles about Oregon, including an <Oregon Trails= feature col- umn for the Eugene R e g i s t e r - G u a rd . A fifth-generation Oregonian, Sullivan began hiking at the age of 5 and has been exploring new trails ever since. After study- ing at Deep Springs College in the California desert, receiving an English degree from Cornell University, and studying linguistics at Germany9s Heidelberg University, he earned a Master of Arts in German lit- erature from the University of Oregon. PHO TO Year-round BY ER RAP S D JES Trail writers have produced a spectacular compendium of Oregon’s outdoor adventures. Worried about monthly bills? Our office is fully staffed and our doors are open to serve you. We may be able to save you some money! AUTO • HOME • HEALTH • LIFE • BUSINESS • FARM • RENTAL 541-549-3172 1-800-752-8540 704 W. Hood Ave., Sisters FIREWOOD SALES — Kindling — — — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-410-4509 SistersForestProducts.com LOOKING TO OUTFIT AN OFFICE? SOLID WOOD GENTLY USED Executive Desks Credenzas Lighted Bookcases U-Work Stations Computer Work Station Cabinets End Tables Chairs Conference Table FOR DETAILS or to schedule an appointment to see, CALL GILBERT, 541-549-0968 www.lakeview millworkssales.com 261 E. Sun Ranch Dr., Sisters Connect Your Ray’s Rewards Program Account to Furry Friends Foundation It’s FREE and we geet 1% back on your purchases! You still keep your points. With your Access Rewards account information in hand LW·VWKHQXPEHURQ the back of your card)) Call 541-412-0005 or Visit the 5D\·V&XVWRPHU6HUYLFH&RXQWHU and ask to connect your account number to Furry Friends Foundation for the Community Rewards Program. Thank you for your support. This ad sponsored by The Nugget Newspaper