Parks we have visited after moving to Portland

I still cannot believe how many Parks we have visited! And yet, we have a long list to complete and write about it.

Previously to move to Portland in 2013, I studied a lot about this place, the state, and the surrounding areas. The first impression after seeing the map was how green everything was! 

Also, I read an article talking about the concept of being a tourist in your city. And I regretted not doing this in my hometown in Argentina.

Immediately after arriving in Portland, I decided to create a list of Parks and Natural areas we wanted to explore with my kids. We all love nature, and the parks are amazing here.

So after started the challenge mentioned above plus creating our blog, I came up with this list of visited parks and natural areas that I’ve documented so far.

I hope the following list, organized by State, helps you to find some ideas for future adventures.

Oregon Parks

Pirate Park: one of the best playgrounds in Portland

Be ready for a pirate adventure on this 16-acre park located in the Bethany area. Lot of fun things to ...

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Portland Garden Trail: a short hike to enjoy three gardens

Portland Garden trail is a great urban hike that will let you experience three iconic gardens in one short and ...

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Latourell Falls Oregon: easy waterfall hike

Latourell Falls is located in Guy W. Talbot State Park, and it's the closest of the major Columbia River Gorge ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Washington Parks

Lewisville Regional Park: swim near Portland.

Along the East Fork Lewis River and just 40 minutes from Portland, Lewisville Regional Park is an excellent destination for ...

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Salmon Creek Trail and Park

Located in Northern Vancouver, Washington, Salmon Creek Trail and Park is a fantastic destination for a quick escape into Nature ...

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Moulton Falls Regional Park

A place that looks like taken straight out of a Fairy Tale: Moulton Falls Regional Park. The hike at this ...

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