Local Adventures near Portland Oregon
I hope you can find here some great ideas for your local adventures, no more than one hour from Portland Area! Because to feel adventurous, you don’t need to travel to some exotic location far away.
We are so blessed to have so many beautiful and fun options in Portland and nearby areas, from day trips, to road trips, from a neighborhood Park to State Parks, and the list continues.
Our idea of Big Little Adventures came from the concept of being a tourist in your hometown. Discovering places that we are maybe taking for granted and enjoy them with fresh eyes.
Sometimes just visiting the same place during a different season offers new views, new activities, one more way to enjoy the time there.
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Local adventures ideas
For a day full of fun, without traveling far. Our favorite ones!
Horsetail Falls, Oregon: Easy Columbia River Gorge hike
Pirate Park: one of the best playgrounds in Portland
Plumper Pumpkin Patch: fun things to do in Portland
Portland Garden Trail: a short hike to enjoy three gardens
Latourell Falls Oregon: easy waterfall hike
Best places for chasing Fall colors in Portland & nearby
Portland Japanese Garden: a peaceful lush retreat
