Things to do this month
Spring is finally here, and with it the start of the 2013 hiking season, at least by my rubric, which dictates that the daily high must be at least 50 degrees. That said, the other part of my rubric is that it's not actually raining, so we'll take our opportunities as they come.
The Google map on the left indicates every location we've visited and blogged about so far, with the orange markers indicating things that are currently in season / open / available.
Hazel Dell Golf-O-Rama- A hidden gem - and a diamond in the rough.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden- An oasis of tranquility.
Latourell Falls- Two waterfalls in one easy hike.
Leach Botanical Gardens- Beyond FoPo lies a secret garden...
Oregon Maritime Museum- The boat to nowhere - because it's a museum.
Wahclella Falls- A giant waterfall! A cave! A canyon! Water to splash in!
Pro 300 Lanes Bowling- The dude abides.
Big Stump (Forest Park)- It's more peaceful up north.
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge- A nature trail within shouting distance of civilization (well, Westmoreland).
Powell Butte Nature Park- Open trails and woodland with a fantastic backdrop.
Fort Vancouver- After 200 years, still the only reason to visit Vancouver.
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge- A great introduction to the great outdoors.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park- As assortment of lovely trails for little legs.
Washington Park Playground- Portland's largest play structure is usually pretty busy.
Safari Sam’s- Blacklit minigolf... without pirates?!
PlayDate PDX- Quality rainy day play while you put your feet up.
Westmoreland Park- A neighborhood park with water features - and scary birds.
Avalon Theatre and Wunderland- Inexpensive old school entertainment - indoors.
Rocky Butte- Portland's most scenic overlook?
OMSI- OMSI is choc full of science - and other people.
Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant- The Family Fun Center is - pleasingly - exactly that.
Lacamas Park- A sublime showcase of Northwestern habitats.
Graham Oaks Nature Park- A fairly dull hike in fairly dull suburbs - with a nice playground.
Glowing Greens Miniature Golf- Something a little different for the next wet weekend.
Eagle Landing Miniature Golf- A fun, 36-hole introduction to a good walk spoiled.
Portland Meadows- Surprisingly child friendly.
Out of season.
Portland Farmers Market- Pleasant and fun (if not cheap) shopping.
Mount Talbert Nature Park- Quiet, forested paths just a whisker from the mall...
Jenne Butte Park- Shhhhh... it's a secret!
Triple Falls- A great day in the gorge for intermediate little hikers.
Mount Tabor Park- Three reservoirs, two playgrounds and a volcano.
Bill Naito Legacy Fountain- Much watery fun for littl'ns.
Out of season.
North Plains Garlic Festival- Garlic, garlicky treats and more legroom than Air France.
Out of season.
Clark County Fair- Easily the best county fair anywhere near Portland.
Out of season.
Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo- So that's where all the cowboys went!
Out of season.
Plumper Pumpkins Patch- An impressive array of pumpkin related farmyard merriment.
Out of season.
Oaks Amusement Park- Old school family fun at a reasonable price.
The beach on Sauvie Island- The beach within reach.
Fir Point Farms- Where goats perform tricks for food. And other delights!
Oregon State Fair- OK, so it's not in Portland. But it really is too big to miss.
Out of season.
Oktoberfest in Mount Angel- A fun and festive day out for the whole family.
Out of season.
The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island- Fruit-picking, hayrides, a corn maze... and pumpkins too!
Out of season.
Blue Lake Regional Park- A lively summertime spot by the lake with plenty to do.
Oxbow Regional Park- Beautiful forested and riverside trails over on the wrong side of Gresham.
Columbia Park- A big, beautiful park to play in – especially in summer.
Elowah / Upper McCord Creek Falls- Two of the more spectacular and lesser known falls.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park- Who knew there was a mountain in Beaverton?
The 4T Trail- Enjoy train, trail, tram and trolley in an afternoon.
Macleay Trail- Easy access to the natural beauty of Forest Park.
Marshall Park- Small but perfectly formed.
Gramma’s Place at Schlichting Century Farms- Hazel's nut house, a pumpkin cannon and more autumnal delights!
Out of season.
Portland Pumpkin Farm- Makes a nice little 1-2 with the more established Pumpkin Patch next door...
Out of season.
Director Park- Soigné wading in the heart of downtown.
Out of season.
Fazio Farms- A great little family-run Fall experience right here in town.
Out of season.
Smith and Bybee Wetlands- Wildlife on your doorstep. Pack DEET.
Tryon Creek- Miles of beautiful trails in an easy to reach, easy to explore package. .
Sellwood Park- An enormous playground and space to kick a ball around...
Peninsula Park- The jewel in the crown of the Portland parks system.
Kelley Point Park- Sand, trails, driftwood and container ships. .
Oak Island- England, only cheaper and without the sarcasm.
Virginia Lake- An easy going wetland hike and nature trail.
Henry Hagg Lake Park- A pretty spot for hiking and other pastimes, if a little out of the way.
Johnson Creek Park- A neighborhood playground with a pretty stream en suite.
Apple Tasting at Portland Nursery- Portland Nursery's bucolic fall festival.
Out of season.
Muddy Boot Festival- Veggie car racing, among other delights...
Out of season.
Cinco de Mayo- Mexico 1 - 0 France. Viva la fiesta!
Yoshida’s Sand in the City- Impressive, transient objects d'arte - and a sandpit.
Out of season.
Portland Highland Games- More Scotland than you can toss a caber at!
Out of season.
Elk Rock Island- Welcome to Portland's second creepiest park!
Kelley Butte- Portland's creepiest park. Avoid at all costs.
attractions
- Oregon Maritime Museum
- The boat to nowhere - because it's a museum.
- Fort Vancouver
- After 200 years, still the only reason to visit Vancouver
- Avalon Theatre and Wunderland
- Inexpensive old school entertainment - indoors
- Rocky Butte
- Portland's most scenic overlook?
- OMSI
- OMSI is choc full of science - and other people.
- Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant
- The Family Fun Center is - pleasingly - exactly that
- Glowing Greens Miniature Golf
- Something a little different for the next wet weekend
- Oaks Amusement Park
- Old school family fun at a reasonable price
- Fir Point Farms
- Where goats perform tricks for food. And other delights!
beaches
- The beach on Sauvie Island
- The beach within reach
- Blue Lake Regional Park
- A lively summertime spot by the lake with plenty to do
- Kelley Point Park
- Sand, trails, driftwood and container ships.
gardens
- Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
- An oasis of tranquility
- Leach Botanical Gardens
- Beyond FoPo lies a secret garden...
- Fort Vancouver
- After 200 years, still the only reason to visit Vancouver
places to hike with children
- Latourell Falls
- Two waterfalls in one easy hike.
- Wahclella Falls
- A giant waterfall! A cave! A canyon! Water to splash in!
- Big Stump (Forest Park)
- It's more peaceful up north
- Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
- A nature trail within shouting distance of civilization (well, Westmoreland).
- Powell Butte Nature Park
- Open trails and woodland with a fantastic backdrop
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
- A great introduction to the great outdoors
- Tualatin Hills Nature Park
- As assortment of lovely trails for little legs
- Rocky Butte
- Portland's most scenic overlook?
- Lacamas Park
- A sublime showcase of Northwestern habitats.
- Graham Oaks Nature Park
- A fairly dull hike in fairly dull suburbs - with a nice playground.
- Mount Talbert Nature Park
- Quiet, forested paths just a whisker from the mall...
- Jenne Butte Park
- Shhhhh... it's a secret!
- Triple Falls
- A great day in the gorge for intermediate little hikers
- Mount Tabor Park
- Three reservoirs, two playgrounds and a volcano
- Oxbow Regional Park
- Beautiful forested and riverside trails over on the wrong side of Gresham
- Elowah / Upper McCord Creek Falls
- Two of the more spectacular and lesser known falls
- Cooper Mountain Nature Park
- Who knew there was a mountain in Beaverton?
- The 4T Trail
- Enjoy train, trail, tram and trolley in an afternoon.
- Macleay Trail
- Easy access to the natural beauty of Forest Park
- Marshall Park
- Small but perfectly formed
- Smith and Bybee Wetlands
- Wildlife on your doorstep. Pack DEET.
- Tryon Creek
- Miles of beautiful trails in an easy to reach, easy to explore package.
- Kelley Point Park
- Sand, trails, driftwood and container ships.
- Oak Island
- England, only cheaper and without the sarcasm
- Virginia Lake
- An easy going wetland hike and nature trail.
- Henry Hagg Lake Park
- A pretty spot for hiking and other pastimes, if a little out of the way
- Elk Rock Island
- Welcome to Portland's second creepiest park!
- Kelley Butte
- Portland's creepiest park. Avoid at all costs.
mini golf courses
- Hazel Dell Golf-O-Rama
- A hidden gem - and a diamond in the rough.
- Safari Sam’s
- Blacklit minigolf... without pirates?!
- Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant
- The Family Fun Center is - pleasingly - exactly that
- Glowing Greens Miniature Golf
- Something a little different for the next wet weekend
- Eagle Landing Miniature Golf
- A fun, 36-hole introduction to a good walk spoiled.
parks
- Fort Vancouver
- After 200 years, still the only reason to visit Vancouver
- Washington Park Playground
- Portland's largest play structure is usually pretty busy
- Westmoreland Park
- A neighborhood park with water features - and scary birds.
- Lacamas Park
- A sublime showcase of Northwestern habitats.
- Mount Tabor Park
- Three reservoirs, two playgrounds and a volcano
- Blue Lake Regional Park
- A lively summertime spot by the lake with plenty to do
- Columbia Park
- A big, beautiful park to play in – especially in summer
- Sellwood Park
- An enormous playground and space to kick a ball around...
- Peninsula Park
- The jewel in the crown of the Portland parks system
- Kelley Point Park
- Sand, trails, driftwood and container ships.
- Kelley Butte
- Portland's creepiest park. Avoid at all costs.
places with playgrounds
- Fort Vancouver
- After 200 years, still the only reason to visit Vancouver
- Washington Park Playground
- Portland's largest play structure is usually pretty busy
- Safari Sam’s
- Blacklit minigolf... without pirates?!
- PlayDate PDX
- Quality rainy day play while you put your feet up.
- Westmoreland Park
- A neighborhood park with water features - and scary birds.
- OMSI
- OMSI is choc full of science - and other people.
- Lacamas Park
- A sublime showcase of Northwestern habitats.
- Graham Oaks Nature Park
- A fairly dull hike in fairly dull suburbs - with a nice playground.
- Portland Farmers Market
- Pleasant and fun (if not cheap) shopping.
- Mount Tabor Park
- Three reservoirs, two playgrounds and a volcano
- Blue Lake Regional Park
- A lively summertime spot by the lake with plenty to do
- Oxbow Regional Park
- Beautiful forested and riverside trails over on the wrong side of Gresham
- Columbia Park
- A big, beautiful park to play in – especially in summer
- Cooper Mountain Nature Park
- Who knew there was a mountain in Beaverton?
- Sellwood Park
- An enormous playground and space to kick a ball around...
- Peninsula Park
- The jewel in the crown of the Portland parks system
- Johnson Creek Park
- A neighborhood playground with a pretty stream en suite
- Elk Rock Island
- Welcome to Portland's second creepiest park!
come rain or shine
- Oregon Maritime Museum
- The boat to nowhere - because it's a museum.
- Pro 300 Lanes Bowling
- The dude abides.
- Safari Sam’s
- Blacklit minigolf... without pirates?!
- PlayDate PDX
- Quality rainy day play while you put your feet up.
- Avalon Theatre and Wunderland
- Inexpensive old school entertainment - indoors
- OMSI
- OMSI is choc full of science - and other people.
- Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s Restaurant
- The Family Fun Center is - pleasingly - exactly that
- Glowing Greens Miniature Golf
- Something a little different for the next wet weekend
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