Horsetail Falls, Oregon: Easy Columbia River Gorge hike
Horsetail Falls offers a short and fun but steep hike, which lets you enjoy two waterfalls and walking behind one of them, the beautiful Ponytail Falls.
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 waterfalls to Portland. Hiking there in any season is beautiful, and in a short walk, you can see two waterfalls!
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.
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.
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.
Wapato Greenway loop: Sauvie Island easy hike
Wapato Greenway loop is an easy 2.3-mile hike around Virginia Lake, part of the Wapato Access Greenway State Park, in Sauvie Island. Not only it's an excellent destination for bird watching, but it's also open year-round!
Milo McIver State Park: a local outdoor getaway.
Located along the picturesque and wild Clackamas River, Milo McIver State Park provides a variety of fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities, just 45 mins from the Portland area.
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge: visitor guide
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge is the home of a wide variety of wildlife and plants, including some endangered and threatened ones. Located at the junction of State Highways 99W and 22, it's a perfect destination for nature lovers.
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint is a breathtaking destination located in Tillamook, Oregon, that offers visitors a beautiful natural setting, amazing views, and a small but lovely lighthouse.
