Product Overview
For centuries visitors have flocked to Sauvie Island; a 24,000 acre rural paradise situated where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers meet. Located just 12 miles north of Portland, todays visitors are drawn by the 13,000 acre Sauvie Island Wildlife Management Areas flat hiking trails, wide sandy beaches, plentiful waterfowl and rural charm. But, for visitors who know where to look, you can explore the islands rich history as well; one that includes a wealthy tribe of Native American residents, visits by famous explorers, the roots of Oregons statehood, and some pretty amazing pioneer families. This book will help you to discover all of Sauvie Islands recreational opportunities. It shows you where to hike, picnic, sunbathe, swim, hunt and fish, as well as where to find the islands historic sites, how to explore the island by boat, and where youll find island cafes and snacks, u-pick crops, and annual events.
