Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is located on the shore of the Lower Columbia River, 10 miles downstream from the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. This 5,217 acre refuge contains a mosaic of riverine flood plain ... recreation.gov
Ridgefield Refuge: Kiwa Trail Loop Trail, Ridgefield, Washington
Wildlife is the star attraction of this nearly level hike. Birds in particular seem to be everywhere?standing in the marshes, flitting in the trees, floating on the lakes, swimming in the sloughs, and hunting among the meadow... trails.com
Oak Island Trail, Portland, Oregon
Sauvie Island lies at the meeting of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, northwest of Portland?a pastoral island of farms and fields, much of it protected by the state as a wildlife refuge. At the heart of Sauvie Island lies ... trails.com
Battle Ground Lake State Park
- The park is largely evergreen forest with trails around the lake. Annual average rainfall is 35 inches. The lake's origin is volcanic, and is believed to have been formed as a "Maar" volcano. This type of volcano is the ... wildernet.com
Forest Park - Leif Erikson Drive
A good ride for a beginer on a Mt. or cross bike. There is some good single track on side trails but most are closed to bikes. The people of Portland make a stink when they find you ridding them so watch out . Fire lane... singletracks.com
Murphy Grade Trail, Battle Ground, Washington
A new segment of the Chinook Trail on the site of a former logging railroad follows the East Fork of the Lewis River between two county parks with swimming opportunities for the kids. Paved part of the way for barrier-free ac... trails.com
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe
Explore the beautiful ocean water of the San Juan Islands on this classic trip. We'll paddle from Guemes Island a short 4 nautical miles to base camp on Cypress Island. We can refine some of our kayaking skills, explor... outdoortrips.info
Wildwood Trail
The route starts next to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington Park, winds through Hoyt Arboretum, and then heads into Forest Park and to Pittock Mansion. City and mountain views. Bridge crossings. This hilly route takes you alo... igougo.com
Columbia River Brewing Co
This Laurelwood location has the best pizza in Hollywood. My wife and I love getting chicken and broccoli pizza on their multi-grain crust. The beer is very good, ... citysearch.com
Springwater Grill
The trail runs along Johnson Creek, through the southern Portland metropolitan area. Tread: From McLoughlin Boulevard through Gresham, the trail is paved. Hazards: The trail is heavily used on sunny weekends and has numerous ... trails.com
Silver Star Mountain Trail, Dole, Washington
Silver Star has been a crown jewel in the Chinook Trail System?a trail system that links east and west sides of the Columbia River Gorge. The Silver Star Trail has captured the attention of many local hikers for very good rea... trails.com
Ed's Trail
General Description Ed's Trail, a hiker-only trail, offers a loop opportunity from the Forest Route 4109 trailhead. Part of the trail passes through a natural rock arch. The trail is primitive and includes several rock scr... wildernet.com
Silver Star Mountain Via The Pyramid, Carson, Washington
Hike through the second-growth forest leaving Grouse Creek Vista trailhead to the open flower-covered ridges high above. Then traverse the open slopes to the summit of Silver Star Mountain. The area was burned in the 1902 Yac... trails.com
International Rose Test Garden
Portland is home to the oldest official continuously operated public rose test gardens in the United States. Located just minutes from downtown Portland in Washington Park, the Rose Garden features nearly 7,000 rose b... travelportland.com