{"id":157,"date":"2022-04-20T20:19:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T20:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/?page_id=157"},"modified":"2022-09-23T19:09:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T19:09:19","slug":"things-to-do-in-portland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/things-to-do-in-portland\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Portland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">Gardens and Forests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/rose-garden-walk_x2000\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rose-garden-walk_x2000-1024x243.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful array of roses in a garden with visitors viewing.\" class=\"wp-image-95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rose-garden-walk_x2000-1024x243.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rose-garden-walk_x2000-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rose-garden-walk_x2000-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rose-garden-walk_x2000-1536x365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/rose-garden-walk_x2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Credit: Justin Katigbak, Travel Portland <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Columbia River Gorge&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(about 30 miles + outside of Portland)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>See all of the possible hikes:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwhiker.com\/gorge1.html\">http:\/\/www.nwhiker.com\/gorge1.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong>Portlanders\u2019 favorite half day or full day hikes in the Gorge<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorproject.com\/adventures\/oregon\/hikes\/wahkeena-falls-loop-trail\">Multnomah Falls\/Wahkeena Falls Loop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwhiker.com\/CGNSAHike09.html\">Wahkeena Falls Trail<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorproject.com\/adventures\/oregon\/hikes\/oneonta-gorge\">Oneonta&nbsp;Gorge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorproject.com\/adventures\/oregon\/hikes\/horsetail-ponytail-falls-trail\">Horsetail + Ponytail Falls Hike<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorproject.com\/adventures\/oregon\/hikes\/eagle-creek-hike\">Eagle Creek Hike<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.outdoorproject.com\/adventures\/oregon\/hikes\/munra-point\">Munra Point<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mt. Hood National Forest <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">(70 miles outside Portland)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><p><strong>Paradise Park:<\/strong>\u00a0A delightful wildflower meadow lies about five miles west of Timberline Lodge via the Pacific Crest Trail. The route dips in an out of several of the southwest side\u2019s big glacial stream canyons.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/mthood\/recreation\/recarea\/?recid=53586\">https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/mthood\/recreation\/recarea\/?recid=53586<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Mirror Lake:<\/strong>\u00a0One of the busiest trails in the Mount Hood forest, this hike begins on the south side of U.S. 26 about one mile west of Government Camp. It leads to a lake that reflects Mount Hood, as well as to open slopes covered with tasty huckleberries in late August\/early September.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/planyourvisit\/mirrorlaketrail.htm\">https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/planyourvisit\/mirrorlaketrail.htm<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Elk Meadows<\/strong>: The trail features views of Mt. Hood and wildflowers July through August.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/mthood\/recarea\/?recid=53186\">https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/mthood\/recarea\/?recid=53186<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">Nature Trails &amp; Hiking Destinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/paddle-sports-paddling_x2000\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paddle-sports-paddling_x2000-1024x243.jpg\" alt=\"A paddleboarder and 2 kayakers make thier way across a still body of water with dense vegetation behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paddle-sports-paddling_x2000-1024x243.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paddle-sports-paddling_x2000-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paddle-sports-paddling_x2000-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paddle-sports-paddling_x2000-1536x365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/paddle-sports-paddling_x2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Credit: Andrea Johnson Photography, Travel Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Hoyt_Arboretum_Loop_Hike\">Hoyt Arboretum Loop<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A scenic loop hike through the northern portion of Washington Park, centered around the Hoyt Arboretum.&nbsp;<em>4.7 miles, NW Portland<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Oak_Island_Loop_Hike\">Oak Island<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Seasonal hike through the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, open from mid-April through September.&nbsp;<em>2.8 miles, Sauvie Island<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Smith_and_Bybee_Lakes_Hike\">Smith and Bybee Lakes<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A paved trail through the Smith and Bybee Lakes Wetlands Natural Area, home of painted turtles, eagles, herons and more.<br><em>2.1 miles, N Portland<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/travel\/index.ssf\/2016\/05\/kelley_point_park_was_supposed.html\">Kelley Point Park<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Easy walk along beach and paved trails at the point where the Willamette and Columbia Rivers converge.&nbsp;<em>1.7 miles, N Portland<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/travel\/index.ssf\/2016\/04\/oaks_bottom_wildlife_refuge.html\">Oaks Bottom<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Loop hike around the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge \u2013 a wetland, meadow and forest complex that is home to a great diversity of birds.<br><em>2.3 miles, SE Portland<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonhikers.org\/field_guide\/Washington_Park_Loop_Hike\">Washington Park Loop<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 A hike through Washington Park, on dirt trails and sidewalks past some of Portland\u2019s best attractions.<br><em>3.9 miles, SW Portland<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">Other Iconic Places in Portland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bike-to-the-city-bridge_x2000-1024x243.jpg\" alt=\"Commuters make their way by bicycle to the city via a bridge.\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bike-to-the-city-bridge_x2000-1024x243.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bike-to-the-city-bridge_x2000-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bike-to-the-city-bridge_x2000-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bike-to-the-city-bridge_x2000-1536x365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bike-to-the-city-bridge_x2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo Courtesy: Justin Katigbak, Travel Portland\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powell\u2019s Books<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The world\u2019s largest Independent Bookstore<br>1005 w. Burnside St., Portland<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.powells.com\/locations\/powells-city-of-books\">http:\/\/www.powells.com\/locations\/powells-city-of-books<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.powells.com\/locations\/powells-city-of-books\">Powell&#8217;s Books<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voodoo Donuts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>22 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland<br><a href=\"http:\/\/voodoodoughnut.com\/index.php\">http:\/\/voodoodoughnut.com\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/voodoodoughnut.com\/index.php\">voodoo Donuts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portland Japanese Gardens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>611 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland<br><a href=\"http:\/\/japanesegarden.com\/\">http:\/\/japanesegarden.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/japanesegarden.com\/\">Japanese Garden<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">A Little Further Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-View_x2000-1024x243.jpg\" alt=\"The sun sets on the Oregon coast with beachfront homes on the right people strolling in the middle and gently waves crashing on the left.\" class=\"wp-image-94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-View_x2000-1024x243.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-View_x2000-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-View_x2000-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-View_x2000-1536x365.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Beach-View_x2000.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Justin Katigbak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">Places to Camp Close to Portland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-secondary-background-color has-background has-larger-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;text-transform:capitalize\">Reserve Ahead of time!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L.L. \u201cStub\u201d Stewart State Park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled in the foothills of the Northern Oregon Coast Range, just 24 miles (55 km) east of Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/oregonstateparks.org\/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&amp;parkId=75\">L.L. &#8220;stub&#8221; Steward State Park<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oxbow&nbsp;Regional Park&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no better place to play on a hot summer day than the cool, clear waters of the federally designated Wild &amp; Scenic Sandy River. Located 25 miles (40 km) east of downtown Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonmetro.gov\/parks\/oxbow-regional-park\/camping-oxbow\">Oxbow regional park<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">Have Time to Travel to The Oregon Coast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated on a sand spit between the Pacific Ocean and Netarts Bay,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelportland.com\/article\/camping-near-portland\/#cape-lookout-state-park\">Cape Lookout State Park<\/a>&nbsp;provides unparalleled beach access and ocean views 85 miles (137 km) west of Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly 10 miles of trails are available to hikers throughout&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonstateparks.org\/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&amp;parkId=136\">Ecola State Park<\/a>&nbsp;, situated between Cannon Beach and Seaside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous trails offer something for everyone on and around&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/rootsrated.com\/portland-or\/hiking\/Cascade-Head\">Cascade Head<\/a>&nbsp;. Attractions include colorful wildflowers, barking sea lions, windswept meadows, old-growth forest, and breathtaking ocean views.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gardens and Forests Columbia River Gorge&nbsp; (about 30 miles + outside of Portland) See all of the possible hikes:&nbsp;&nbsp;http:\/\/www.nwhiker.com\/gorge1.html Portlanders\u2019 favorite half day or full day hikes in the Gorge Multnomah Falls\/Wahkeena Falls Loop Wahkeena Falls Trail Oneonta&nbsp;Gorge Horsetail + Ponytail Falls Hike Eagle Creek Hike Munra Point Mt. Hood National Forest (70 miles outside [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-cover.php","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1357,"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157\/revisions\/1357"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esa.org\/portland2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}