William “Bill” Sullivan
100 Hikes in Southern Oregon, 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades, 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon, 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon, 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast and Coast Range
Wild Arts Festival is pleased to welcome back William Sullivan, author of outdoor guide books, histories and fiction. Bill's extensive outdoor experience forms the basis for his numerous hiking guides, including his five-book “100 Hikes” series, including 100 Hikes in Southern Oregon, 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades, 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon, 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Eastern Oregon, 100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast and Coast Range. The guides include information on local history, geology, flora, and fauna as well as detailed trail maps, area photographs, and directions. Bill continues to travel throughout Oregon to keep his guides current for new editions. Listening for Coyote: A Walk Across Oregon’s Wilderness, recounts the story of his hike of over 1000 miles in the Oregon wilderness. The book was selected as one of the 100 most significant books in Oregon's history. In 2014, Bill was presented the Outstanding Service to Oregon Award in recognition of his books and his support of libraries and environmental advocacy, including serving on the board of the conservation group Oregon Wild and as past president of the Round Table Club of Eugene.