Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail

Ken Patton

• 04 mei 2022
• 9781662919183

Samenvatting:

“As I read Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail (or How I Got Revenge On My Sister), I felt as if I were making the trip with Ken. His absorbing account and over one hundred striking photos convey the beauty of the Oregon Coast. His tenacity carried him through cold nights, bushwhacking, and blistered feet; and his sense of humor served him well throughout the journey. If you are looking for an adventure without the blisters, I highly recommend this book.”
– Lynne N. Cosby, Freelance Editor

If you drive on Highway 101 down the coast from the Columbia River to the California border, the distance is about 360 miles. Walking the trails and beaches is a lot farther, somewhere around 460 miles if you include those acquired while wandering around lost or backtracking when the trail is blocked by high tides. This is a good “starter” adventure for a guy like me, who dreams of adventure but is actually pretty timid and not anxious to experience real adventure, which too often includes things like hunger and fear and pain and suffering.

Will I enjoy this hike as much as I’ve dreamed? I hope so. It’s time to find out.

About the Author

Ken earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Portland State University and raised his three children in Portland, Oregon. As a professional engineer, he designed sawmill equipment for Crow Engineering and later Weyerhaeuser. He achieved his long-term goal to retire at age 55 and directed his artistic and mechanical talents to creating kinetic metal sculpture. Within a few years his work was recognized and exhibited locally and internationally. His Mesmerometer is on display at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland and his triple pendulum sculpture Tourbillon is installed at Boonshoft Museum of Science and Discovery in Dayton, Ohio. He loved planning ambitious adventures including hiking and cycling the length of the Oregon coast, cycling across Oregon, and kayaking from Portland to Astoria. Ken planned to create art, hike, kayak, and ride his bike forever.
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Book Review:

"As I read Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail (or How I Got Revenge On My Sister), I felt as if I were making the trip with Ken. His absorbing account and striking photos convey the beauty of the Oregon Coast. His tenacity carried him through cold nights, bushwhacking, and blistered feet; and his sense of humor served him well throughout the journey. If you are looking for an adventure without the blisters, I highly recommend this book.” -- Lynne N. Cosby, Freelance Editor