Reviews
The Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail revists the landscapes and history of the last 450 miles of the historic journey, traveled entirely by water. Publishers Weekly 20040119 The Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail...is packed with stories about Southwest Washington geography and history...[and] filled with obscure historical tidbits...Hays offers the expert view of a paddler who has explored every ripple of the river. -- Dean Baker Oregonian 20040329 Those who live near the lower Columbia can learn a lot from this book. -- Keith G. Hay Oregonian 20040328 Filled with obscure historical tidbits...should reward anyone who cares to look closely at the [Columbia] River. -- Dean Baker Clark County Columbian 20040329 With this guide, today's explorers can discover the unique landscapes and history of the lower Columbia. Outdoors Unlimited 20040609 Combines historical and ecological details of the Lewis and Clark expedition's campsites and routes, as well as information on boat launches, flora and fauna, and a variety of trail connections. Common Waters 20040609 Hay's...introduces not only water-traveling explorers, but also motorists, bicyclists and hikers, to the landscapes and history of the lower Columbia. San Francisco Chronicle 20040424 The Columbia River Water Trail was recently dedicated, and this book is a good incentive for getting out and exploring it. -- Tom Paulu Longview Daily News 20040611 Thorough and easy to follow, this book from Portland's Timber Press encourages people to get out and see for themselves some of the natural splendors once witnessed by America's most famous explorers. -- Barbara Lloyd McMichael Sequim Gazette 20040414 Thorough and easy to follow, this book from Portland's Timber Press encourages people to get out and see for themselves some of the natural splendors once witnessed by America's most famous explorers. -- Barbara Lloyd McMichael Olympia Olympian 20040229 Excellent maps...A good incentive for getting out and exploring. -- Tom Paulu Longview Daily News 20040611 Vivid descriptions...remarkably accurate...a very useful reference. Outdoor News Bulletin 20040817 If you want a reliable guide to the 146-mile stretch of the Lower Columbia River from the Bonneville Dam to the Pacific Ocean, this is it. National Park Service Newsletter 20040722 Definitely a critically important piece of gear for new water travelers on the Lower Columbia...I recommend it highly. -- Doug Kruger Atlantic Coastal Kayaker 20040616 Blends useful logistical information with the historical, cultural, and environmental assets. Sea Kayaker 20041006 Water travelers visiting the lower Columbia for the first time will find this book an indispensable resource. Outrider Books 20041021 Surely this book is the best and most reliable guide to the Lower Columbia that any paddler or hiker could acquire. -- JoAnn Roe Oregon Historical Quarterly 20041021 The core of the book is a detailed guide to the river route today. -- Mark A. Wilson American Reference Books Annual 20050511 [Hay's] descriptions are clear and informative, highlighting both the beautiful--spectacular waterfalls in the gorge--and the treacherous--areas of strong currents and constant wind chop. Hay's deep respect and affection for the river are evident throughout his writing... [A] detailed, user-friendly handbook for exploring the lower Columbia river. -- Susan Lacer Bloomsbury Review 20050520
Author Information
"Keith G. Hay has been an avid outdoorsman and kayaker throughout his long career in wildlife ecology and conservation. His interest in the Lewis and Clark expedition began in 1963 when he joined the U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and worked with the first national Lewis and Clark Trail Commission. In 1966 he received the commission's Jefferson Peace Medal for his two-year study of the expedition's route, and co-authored The Lewis and Clark Trail: A Proposal for Development, which recommended a plan for creating and preserving a ""recreational ribbon"" along the eleven-state trail. Keith is a founder and past president of the Oregon Chapter of the National Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, vice-president of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Oregon, and a founder and national advocate for the American Greenways Program."
