Oregon Zoo
Trek through the tropics amid the sounds of birds, monkeys and other creatures. You?re not in West Africa; you?re in Portland at the zoo?s African Rain Forest exhibit. After you?ve survived the steamy tropics, dry off... travelportland.com
Portland Metro Area, Milwaukie, Oregon
Despite being the largest urban area in Oregon, Portland offers a good variety of habitats and bird species throughout the year. The sites described below are just a few of the most productive and easily accessible in the met... trails.com
Sauvie Island, Scappoose, Oregon
Sauvie Island is one of the best sites in the state for wintering waterfowl and raptors. Most of the southern half of the island is privately owned farmland. While driving along the main roads in winter, be alert for large fl... trails.com
Government Island State Recreation Area
Government Island (in the Columbia River northeast of Portland) is a series of islands accessible by boat only. There are two docks and a floating tie-up on the north side of the main island. Although restrooms are ... oregonstateparks.org
The Oregon Zoo
The Oregon Zoo is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day. Coordinates for this waymark are for just inside the entrance gates at the Oregon Zoo Time Capsule marker. The Oregon Zoo will celebrate its 120th ann... waymarking.com
Out For The Count: Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Portland,...
Join local bird enthusiasts on a Christmastime outing to tally birds that spend the winter in the local vicinity. The information you gather will help conservationists monitor the long-term health of North American bird popul... trails.com
Shorebird Sanctuary: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, Portland,...
Millions of waterfowl and shorebirds?including ducks, geese, swans, and cranes?gather at this wetland along the Columbia River each winter. Head for the first viewing area, 3.1 miles from the junction of Reeder and Northwest ... trails.com
Cascadia Wild
Non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire personal connection to nature and community. Teaching the language of nature through such forms as wilderness living skills, animal tracking, sensory awareness rout... mthoodterritory.com
Eco Tours Of Oregon Day Tours
Combine a scenic coast tour with the excitement of seeing 40-ton gray whales up close on the Pacific Ocean! Guaranteed whale sightings or your charter boat ride is free! Learn about the whales of the world, and the natural and local hi...
Washington Park
Occupying a forested ridge high above downtown Portland, this park has enough sights and attractions that it"s easy to spend a full day here. If time is short, though, focus on the International Rose Test Garden and... travelandleisure.com
Jackson Bottom Nature Preserve, Hillsboro, Or
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is preserve located within the city limits of Hillsboro and consists of 725-acres of year-round wildlife viewing from 4.5 miles of trails, wildlife viewing from established blinds and also... waymarking.com
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
The main coordinates will bring you to a newly constructed facility off Highway 99 which appears to be finished on the outside but signs in the window say that the inside is still under construction. However, there is a p... waymarking.com
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Located only minutes from downtown Portland is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area. Every day, visitors come to hike or stroll the nature trails through the verdant ravine between Boones Ferry ... oregonstateparks.org
Dabney State Recreation Area
The classic summer place, Dabney has been a popular cooling-off swimming and picnic spot for over 50 years. It's easy to see why when you visit. The lower, older part of the park at the west end features an asphalt ... oregonstateparks.org
Mary S. Young State Recreation Area
Mary S. Young Park is owned by Oregon State Parks, and operated through cooperative agreement with the City of West Linn. For further information please contact the City of West Linn Parks and Recreation at (503) 55... oregonstateparks.org
Spring Has Sprung: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve,...
Spring is a busy time at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve as migrating birds arrive to nest, frogs call in the night for mates, and wildlife seems to shake off the rainy winter doldrums as eagerly as humans. Park at the South... trails.com