A short 2 to 4 mile hike into the waterfall. There are two locations to park off of HWY 35 so make sure not to leave valuables in the car. The parking location shown on the map is from the Polallie...

Aspen Trailhead to Rocking Chair Dam is about 12.6 miles long and located near Portland, Oregon. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes a full day

Although there is no swimming in the reservoirs for obvious reasons this park has plenty of other things to offer the whole family including picnic areas, a dog park, monuments and public art, and...

This is a beautiful gorge hike not far from Portland. It takes you on trails that hug cliffs (hope you don't have a fear of heights) and past numerous beautiful waterfalls. I hiked this trail on a...

The sunny, rocky slopes of Horsepasture Mountain offer a variety of wildflowers in late June. At the top of the mountain, the site of an old lookout, there are outstanding views of the Three Sisters,...

This is a wonderful place to bring you dog to run around! You can bring your mountain bike or just walk the myriad trails of the park. I've laid out a track in this guide that will bring you to the...

This is a beautiful full day ride around back roads on Sauvie Island. Keep your eye out for birds such as Eagles, Ospreys and Hawks on this ride that will take you along the Columbia River and back...

The Santiam Wagon Road is a historic cattle road which goes from Sisters, Oregon to Albany, Oregon. This hike to House Rock is probably the most intact piece of the original wagon road, this segment...

In this guide I've outlined the major trails in the Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area. You can follow a short path north along the road for views over a wetland towards Bybee Lake or follow a...

This is a short hike with some great views and a picnic table at the top. This park has multi-use trails but mountain bikers should stay off the horse trails and both horses and mountain bikers...

This loop hike will start you off at the top of Larch Mountain at Sherrard Point just over 4,000 feet with fantastic views of 4 major Cascade Volcanoes! Sherrard Point is an easy walk from the...

This park has a series of trails that run throughout it but for this guide I wanted to give a taste of three very different ones. The first is a bat loop trail that will bring you past several bat...

This is a very flat hike that follows an old railway. The bridges along the trail have all been recently renovated with wooden planks (you can still spot some of the rail ties and metal along the...

Enjoy this short walk around this natural area. This is a great place for watching birds. Children will be occupied reading the many interpretive signs on the walk. If you have a canoe this is a...

This is a great place to go bird watching. You will follow a path along the east side of a wetland area where you may see some Flycatchers or even ospreys that nest nearby. Once you get to the...

Combine this Guide with my guide for the Columbia Slough Trail and my Springwater Corridor Guide to make an incredible 50+ mile bike tour around the Portland City limits. I've tried to find the...

The Columbia Slough Trail is still under development. There are gaps in the trail from Kelley Point Park to the connection with the Springwater Corridor Trail. I've tried my best to outline a safe...

This walking loop around the Wapato Access Greenway State Park on Sauvie Island is a great destination year-round for bird watching. This loop will take you to a viewpoint over a marshy area where...

This is a great place to bring a daughter or son. First, take a walk around the interpretive nature trail with them along the shore and through the wooded area to learn about the flora and fauna of...

At over 1,000 feet you will have great views of Portland and will also have a great opportunity for bird watching. Take the time to explore the grounds and make sure to read the links I've included...

The Audubon Society of Portland recognizes this area as a popular place to see a variety of Pacific Northwest bird species. There is usually plenty of parking and a nice gravel path circling the...

Take a hike along a beautiful meadow and through beautiful woods to the shore of the Molalla River. If you have time enjoy a picnic at the tables near the parking lot and a game of horse shoes!

This walk follows along the shore of the Columbia to a very cool old lighthouse that used to direct shipping traffic up the Columbia River. It is Oregon's smallest lighthouse and is one of only two...

There are two options to hike to the summit of Iron Mountain. One is a short, but difficult hike, while the other wraps around the mountain through the meadows of Cone Peak (as laid out in this...

This hike is listed as easy and can be done with children. You hike through a Douglas fir forest with some interesting rock formations as well. From the top you can see the McKenzie River Valley as...

In this guide you will explore the inside of the Fort Rock State Natural Area. This volcanic rock formation was formed 50,000 to 100,000 years ago as lava rose to the surface under an ancient sea....

The glistening waters of this attractive waterfall invite visitors to experience a closer view. Water plunges 100 feet over a cliff with the trail passing behind the falls into a natural cavern. This...

This Wilderness area was burned in a 1996 fire that makes this hike all the more interesting as it wanders in and out of affected areas. Burned stands of trees and seemingly untouched forest sit side...

These waterfalls are all along the Little River area in the North Umpqua River Valley. Three of the waterfall trails start from Little River Road, with only Grotto Falls taking you off the main drag...

From the trailhead the trail should be easy to spot on the South side of the dirt road turnout. The trail almost immediately turns eastward as it gains elevation steadily for a quarter mile or so....

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Portland has many green spaces where kids can play, and flat bike routes are ideal for young cyclists or families toting a child on a bike seat.

Portland also has several family friendly destinations...

Many locals say the Portland Saturday Market is the number one attraction, but its limited hours and winter closure mean that some visitors won't get to go.

Don't despair. The city has so many other...

Portland for foodies is a bit redundant; almost everywhere you eat has locally sourced ingredients and a seasonal focus. Chefs and servers are justifiably proud of their fresh bounty, and with little...

Portland's commitment to public art means you can immerse yourself in cultural life and not spend a penny. And at monthly gallery walks, you can even eat and drink free.

This tour is centered around...

The culinary scene is so highly evolved in Portland that drinking requires a separate entry from food. And drinking is not just devoted to beer, although the city is the craft beer capital of...