He is the author of the book “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801.

The map above shows the locations of 12 fires, including some that have merged or nearly merged. Riverside, 20,000 acres. Started Sept. 8. White River, 17,500 acres. Started Aug. 17.

Fires are burning in seven Oregon counties, and the Almeda Drive Fire in southern Oregon prompted evacuation orders in much of Medford, a city of about 80,000 residents.

Here's some info on how to obtain a print version of the Douglas County bike map, where Roseburg is the county seat. So, too, for online and print bike maps of Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass.