Best places for chasing Fall colors in Portland & nearby
Autumn season and its crisp air and beauty are here with us again, and Fall colors in Portland are a natural show you don’t want to miss.
Portland Japanese Garden: a peaceful lush retreat
Portland Japanese Garden is an urban green space gem. Experience and learn about Japanese culture on this serene retreat located in the beautiful Washington Park.
Swan Island Dahlias Farm
It’s Dahlia season, and that means you can visit these gorgeous 40 acres fields full of colors at Swan Island Dahlias Farm in Canby, Oregon!
Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site, a tranquil coastal destination
Arcadia Beach, located between Humbug Point and Hug Point, it's a beautiful mile-long beach, an ideal Oregon Coast destination for those looking for a peaceful day by the ocean.
Graham Oaks Nature Park: exploring restored oak woodlands
Graham Oaks Nature Park is a restored oak woodland in Wilsonville Oregon. Beautiful natural setting, ideal for riding your bike, having a peaceful walk, or picnic.
Neskowin Beach, surprising Oregon Coast Gem
Located at Neskowin Oregon, a charming coastal village, Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site features an ancient "ghost" forest, a sea stack, a creek, and a beautiful long beach to enjoy and explore.
Little Crater Lake: a stunning natural wonder
Located in the gorgeous Mt Hood National Forest, Little Crater Lake is a stunning natural wonder waiting to be discovered after a short hike.
Sunflower field at Lee Farms Harvest Festival!
Who doesn't love walking in a yellow and bright sunflower field? In case you are looking for that experience, in August, Lee Farms is offering the opportunity to enjoy these beautiful fields and even a maze during the Harvest Festival.
Cascadia State Park: a serene getaway to Nature
Located at the confluence of Soda Creek and the lovely South Santiam River, Cascadia State Park offers visitors a peaceful nature getaway, with river access, hiking trails, camping, and also a waterfall!
Erratic Rock Natural Site: a journey to the Ice Age.
Would you love to see a 90-ton rock that was deposited during an Ice Age flood, that traveled from the Northern Rocky Mountains to Oregon? If so, Erratic Rock Natural site is your kind of State Park.
