Portland
Top Adventures in Portland
Run Along Waterfront Park
4.5
Looking for a quick run along the water in the heart of Portland? Look no further. This relatively flat 2.6 mile loop runs right along the Willamette and features great views of the city’s bridges, river, the downtown skyline, and all of the fun people enjoying this urban park.
From the Salmon Street Springs fountain, follow the river path north through Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Take the Stee...
Night Photography at the OMSI Dock
4.5
Starting at OMSI, walk towards the Hawthorne bridge, and away from the Tillicum bridge. After about a tenth of a mile, you will see a dock and the Hawthorne bridge. Walk down on the dock, or take pictures from above. For added adventure, walk under the Hawthorne bridge and take pictures from the other side!
Run Along Terwilliger Blvd
2.9
5.2 mi
This is really nice urban run that travels along Terwilliger Boulevard’s runner-friendly, extra-wide sidewalk. The tree-lined path and the expansive views along the route make this run. The views include downtown, the river, and our surrounding mountain ranges. During the fall, the trees explode into a blaze of orange and red.
This run is a good option for all levels of runner, as well as famil...
Explore the International Rose Test Garden
4.6
The International Rose Garden located in Washington Park near downtown Portland is a must stop on your visit to the Rose City. The City of Roses, as Portland as known, won't let you down. Portland is host to the largest Rose Test Garden in the U.S. The 5 acre park, with over 7,000 rose bushes, and 500 different varieties has been impressing visitors since 1917. In the middle of the first world ...
Explore the Portland Japanese Garden
4.0
2 mi
/ 50 ft gain
While the Portland Japanese Garden is a popular place for tourists, it's also a favorite for Portland residents as it's located right in Washington Park close to trails and across from the Rose Garden. The Japanese Garden also just unveiled its Cultural Crossing expansion in April 2017, which included 3.4 more acres to the garden and modern buildings designed by famous architect Kengo Kuma. The...
Explore Portland's Hoyt Arboretum
12 mi
Founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate visitors, Hoyt Arboretum is a 190-acre park in the forest above Portland's NW area. It's only 15 minutes from downtown!
There are 12+ miles of trails to explore, my favorite is the Redwood Trail that takes you through towering redwoods and to the Redwood Deck -- a perfect place to sit and smell the trees and drink morning coffee.
Here's...
Portland camping, hotels, and more
Beavercreek, Oregon
MoonRidge Farms
Due to the COVID situation, we are taking precautions to keep everyone safe and still open the farm for our beloved guests and community ...
From $150/night
Camping at an Oasis in Nature
We have a quiet rustic site amongst the trees on pasture. With 22 acres of forest. And 18 acres of pasture. There are THREE sites spread ...
From $45/night
Yacolt, Washington
Sunset Camp
Overview
Sunset Campground is located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visitors enjoy scenic views of the river and a waterfall wi...
Amboy, Washington
LisBon Acres RnR
Come for relaxation and respite at our hobby farm nestled in the foothills of Amboy, only an hour drive from Portland. Access to boating,...
From $125/night
Estacada, Oregon
Lazy Bend
Overview
Lazy Bend Campground sits next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River, close to the city of Estacada. The adjacent river provide...
Molalla, Oregon
Trout Creek Wilderness Lodge Retreat Center
The stay features two main buildings; the main cabin with 3 Queen bedrooms and a 2-bed loft, a communal lodge with a full kitchen and din...
From $1,075/night
