Adventures
Swan Island Dahlia Festival
Tips for visiting Oregon’s incredible late summer flower festival.
7 Stunning Lavender Farms near Portland
How to find the most beautiful lavender fields near the city.
Portland’s 10 Most Beautiful Gardens
Where and when to see Portland’s most spectacular blooms.
15 Best Swimming Holes and Beaches near Portland
Find the best places near the city to cool down on hot days.
Quick Guide to the Portland Rose Garden
Plan your visit to Portland’s most spectacular rose garden.
Quick Guide to the Iris and Peony Festivals in Salem, OR
See stunning gardens and hundreds of acres of breathtaking blooms at two of Oregon’s best flower festivals.
20 Best Waterfall Hikes Near Portland
Where to find pretty trails and waterfall splendor near the city.
Quick Guide to Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland
See the flowers, bridges, and birds at one of Portland’s most beautiful gardens.
How to Visit the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Everything you need to know about one of Oregon’s most stunning flower festivals.
20 Fun Things to Do in Portland in the Spring
Find the best gardens, festivals, and activities as the weather starts to improve.
10 Stunning Wildflower Hikes in Portland
How to find the best blooms without leaving the city.
20 Awesome Day Trips from Portland
How to find the best scenery, hiking trails, wineries, and restaurants within two hours of Portland.
30 Fun and Creative Date Ideas in Portland
Try something new this weekend to shake up your date night routine.
Things to Do in Portland by the Month
A quick and easy guide to Portland’s seasonal highlights to help plan your year.
How to See the Buxton Trestle on the Banks-Vernonia Trail
Cross an 80-foot-tall decommissioned railroad trestle as part of a hike or bike on this great year-round trail.
How to See Portland’s Giant Troll
Visit one of Portland’s newest attractions — if you dare!
7 Fun Things to Do at Oxbow Regional Park
Check out this beautiful park on the Sandy River just outside of Portland.
11 Great Hikes near Portland for Hot Days
Find shaded trails and cool water on hot summer days.

