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!
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.
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
One of America’s largest urban wetlands is right here in our city! Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is located in North Portland and can be explored by trail like we did or by kayak or canoe.
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a 168-acre park located in a floodplain of the Willamette River. You will forget you are so close to Downtown Portland and feel you are in the wilderness.
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.
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Located minutes of downtown Hillsboro, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a 635 acres natural sanctuary for wildlife and people.
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
A great destination to connect with Nature. This refuge is another gem closed to Portland. If you are a nature lover this is a must-see place for you.
