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Visitor Booklets >> Visitors as well as locals will enjoy Sun Publishing's booklets, four handy guides to hikes, mountain bike rides, and waterfalls in Central Oregon. The convenient 4 x 9-inch size (folded from 8" x 9") fits in a pocket for easy reference and make it handy to carry and use on the trail or in the car. Each booklet includes detailed locator maps and directions to the waterfall or trailhead, general descriptions, special attractions, best season to visit or use the trail, the required permits, and where to go for more information. The hike and mountain bike guides also include the length and difficulty of the trail and a trail map.

	Day Hikes in Central Oregon Volumes 1 and 2, compiled by Jan Siegrist, are collections of popular day hikes in Central Oregon, all within 50 miles of Bend. Each booklet contains 18 hikes for all fitness levels from kids to seniors to the more ambitious hiker. "Family Friendly" hikes are indicated with a symbol and include easily accessible trails such as loops in Shevlin Park and the Dee Wright Observatory trail. For the more seasoned hikers, there are trails to mountain tops including Tumalo Mountain and Black Butte. Each hike includes essential information such as: length and difficulty, best season to hike, special attractions, required permits, and where to go for more information. Also a trail map and detailed directions to the trailhead accompany each hike. Revised third printing includes new full-color cover. Day Hikes in Central Oregon Volume 1 By Jan Siegrist Paperback; 20 pages; 4" x 9", 19 maps $8.00; $9.00 shipped ISBN 1-882084-14-4 Day Hikes in Central Oregon Volume 2 By Jan Siegrist Paperback; 20 pages; 4" x 9", 19 maps $8.00; $9.00 shipped ISBN 1-882084-15-2

	Waterfalls of Central Oregon booklet is a collection of scenic waterfalls within an easy drive from Bend. Central Oregon writer Don Burgderfer discovered that Central Oregon is home to a multitude of waterfalls found in every direction from Bend except east. He wrote a series of articles for Cascades East magazine describing many of these falls in detail with photos. This book recalls these articles in a handy format with driving instructions and detailed maps. The falls in the book range in height from a mere 10 feet to Oregon's second tallest waterfall at 286 feet. Aside from the maps and easy-to-follow directions to each waterfall, there are photos of many of the falls and information regarding the best season for viewing, nearby special attractions, permits required, and where to go for more information. Revised second printing is now full-color throughout. Waterfalls of Central Oregon Revised by Jan Siegrist Paperback; 16 pages; 4" x 9"; 15 maps $10.00; $11.00 shipped ISBN 1-882084-16-0

	Mountain Bike Rides in Central Oregon includes 23 mountain bike rides within an easy drive from Bend. The varied terrain in Central Oregon offers mountain biking opportunities for all skill levels from the family friendly Sunriver to Benham Falls trail to the challenging Newberry Crater Rim Trail. The rides in this booklet are all within a short drive from Bend, and many are easy enough for beginner to intermediate riders. Each ride includes a brief trail description, length and difficulty of the trail, the trail surface, directions to the trailhead, permits required, a general trail map, and contact numbers for more information. Mountain Bike Rides in Central Oregon By Jan Siegrist Paperback; 20 pages; 4" x 9"; 21 maps $5.00; $6.00 shipped ISBN 1-882084-10-1

With these four publications, Sun Publishing hopes both local residents and visitors to the area will revisit old favorites as well as discover new trails and attractions and discover the reasons Central Oregon is so special.