Tillamook State Forest
The Tillamook State Forest is a great place to enjoy outdoor fun with recreation opportunities that range from rustic campgrounds to trail networks for just about every kind of enthusiast, to a world class visitor center.
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Located only minutes from downtown Portland, Tryon Creek State Natural Area is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area and features weekly guided hikes, wildlife classes and seasonal highlights.
Address:
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd Portland, OR 97219
Whipple Creek Regional Park
Whipple Creek a beautiful little-known park that is rich in hidden historic features and natural wonders. The park has three distinct habitats: about 100 acres of open pasture, about 150 acres of shrub with some trees, and about 125 acres of dense second growth forest.
Address:
17202 NW 21st Ave
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Vancouver Lake Regional Park
This 234-acre regional park stretches for 2.5 miles along the west shore of Vancouver Lake. With 35 developed acres of parkland, visitors can enjoy covered picnic facilites with Barbeques, the playground, paddling on the lake, and sand volleyball on the shore.
Address:
6801 NW Lower River Rd
Vancouver, WA 98660
Steamboat Landing Park
Steamboat Landing Park provides pedestrian access to several points of interest. Visitors can stroll a floating boardwalk on the Columbia River that leads to an elevated observation deck with vast views of the River, Mt. Hood and Oregon.
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Address:
100 SE Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
Sandy River Delta
Within quick driving distance of Troutdale, Gresham and Portland, this is a dog walker's paradise. Great views, an extensive trail system, a huge dog off-leash area, a bird blind and easy mountain biking make this site a quick retreat from the city.
Address:
Exit 18 off I-84 Troutdale, OR
Salmon Creek Greenway
This urban greenway runs along Salmon Creek between Lake River and in Felida and Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond in Hazel Dell. It includes bottomlands, wetlands and forested hillsides on both sides of Salmon Creek and the north end of Cougar Creek.
Oxbow Regional Park
Located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge, Oxbow Regional Park offers rare access to many of the region’s natural wonders while providing a variety of unique recreational opportunities. The river draws swimmers, rafters, kayakers and drift boats carrying anglers.
Address:
From I-84, take the Troutdale exit (17). Go past the truck stop to the light and turn right on 257th. Go 3 miles to Division Street and turn left. Continue east for 5 miles following the signs. Turn left on Oxbow Parkway and drive 1.6 miles to the park entrance.
Powell Butte Nature Park
Powell Butte, an extinct cinder cone volcano, rises near the headwaters of Johnson Creek. The 608 acre park connects to the 40-Mile Loop and features over nine miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Address:
16160 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97236
Moulton Falls Regional Park
This large regional park is located at the confluence of the East Fork of the Lewis River and Big Tree Creek, and boasts two gorgeous waterfalls and an arch bridge more than three stories high.
Address:
27781 NE Lucia Falls Rd
Yacolt, WA 98675
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