The Siskiyou Crest, Hikes, History & Ecology

by Luke Ruediger

An invaluable and detailed tool for exploring this little known, yet wonderfully diverse region. The Siskiyou Hikes, History, and Ecology explores the sunlit oak woodlands, ancient old-growth forests, scrubby slopes of chaparral, pristine mountain lakes, and the rugged, flower-filled ridgelines and meadows of the Siskiyou Crest. The author examines the region's wild character, unique biological diversity, unusual botany, fire ecology, natural history, and human history within each hike description and introductory chapter. - 76 Hikes - 19 Roadless Areas - The Red Buttes Wilderness Area - The Siskiyou Wilderness Area - The entire proposed Siskiyou Crest National Monument The book outlines the region's many threats and potential solutions to these threats, including the proposed designation of the Siskiyou Crest National Monument. Take this book along on any Siskiyou crest adventure! Luke Ruediger grew up in Southwest Oregon and began exploring the region's unique habitat and terrain at an early age. He has done ecologically based forest restoration and land stewardship work for 15 years. Living with his wife, Suzie, in a remote, off-grid homestead at the foot of the Siskiyou Crest, Luke enjoys long, rugged bushwhacks and backpacks, endemic wildflowers, and big tree hunting. Fascinated by the region's beauty and diversity, Luke has long worked to preserve, restore, and protect the ecological integrity of the Siskiyou Mountains, through both environmental activism and land stewardship. This blog was written to encourage others to do the same.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly informative book on the region. A must read if you plan on hiking in southern Oregon.