The Portland Japanese Gardens    . When visiting the Gardens, you can park in the lot and walk up the path towards the Gardens, pausing now and then to look through the trees, looking back, down the...

In the summer months, this peaceful park comes alive with brightly colored rhododendrons.

 This is definitely a "must-see" while visiting Portland.  There is no admission fee.  Stroll through the gorgeous rose gardens here.  If it is a clear day, you will be able to view Mt. Hood in the...

A fountain located in Portland.

Best known for its diverse agriculture, this verdant valley is flanked by the Coast Range and the Cascades.

Known to Oregonians as just Waterfront Park, there are many outdoor activities to enjoy here.

A peaceful garden featuring a replica of Michaelangelo's Pieta.

The largest urban park in the county, lined with trails for hiking and biking.

This popular park offers miles of trails, an extensive rose garden, a large Japanese garden and a zoo.

T he Oregon Zoo Visitors of all ages will enjoy this fine Oregon attraction, exhibiting about 1,880 species of animals,  270 species of birds, reptiles and mammals. The Zoo is quite large, so plan on...

An 84-mile river flowing between the states of Oregon and Washington.

A popular destination for nature lovers, this arboretum contains many different species of trees.

Pop in for a pint at the oldest microbrewery in Oregon.

This unique neighborhood , known as the NorthWest section of town by residents, is located in the heart of historic NW Portland. Here you can find fun and interesting boutiques, shops, restaurants and

Powell Butte Nature Park is an extinct volcano and is Portland's second-largest park after Forest Park.