Mike Westby

Mike and Kristy Westby are Oregon based guidebook authors who have spent decades exploring the abundance of adventurous, wonderful, magical, and sometimes quirky travel experiences found throughout Oregon, Washington, and the Pacific Northwest. From sea level to the highest summits, they’ve hiked, climbed, skied, cycled, mountain biked, kayaked, rafted, camped, driven, road-tripped, and even flown above the areas you'll find throughout the pages of their books. When they’re not out exploring on a fun adventure, they’re out doing even more research so as to keep their guidebooks up-to-date…opening doors, saying "Hello", asking questions, writing notes, taking photos, and best of all, thinking, “I wonder where that goes?”…and then going there. Today, as the Founders of Deschutes River Press, they share all of the knowledge they discover with you through their 12 popular road trip and regional guidebooks, Travel Oregon articles, blog interviews, scenic tours, book signings, and more.