Great Parks
by Rude_boy22
Portland has the most green areas than any other major metro area. Since the city was created during the Victorian era, the city was designed to have parks completely surrounding the city in a giant ring of greenspace. Though the city has greatly exceeded these boundaries since then, much of the circle remains. The park blocks and the amazing Forest Park are the most noticeable. Forest Park borders downtown and covers 5,000 acres (about eight miles long). It is really strange driving through the hustle of downtown, going through a tunnel, and ending up in the middle of a forest. The picture is the view from the side of Mt. Tabor, a great park that is also a dormant volcano, a short walk from my house. It was taken during the adult pinebox derby, a yearly event where adults build non motorized derby cars and race them down the steep biking trails. See my travelogue for lots o' pics from the event, including the Pabst Blue Ribbon Racer.
"Friend with Boat"
by Shaft28
Honestly, is there anything better than having a friend with a boat?
No maintenance, no payments, no repairs - just the cost of a six pack and some limes.
If you are in luck, in Portland and have means to a sea worthy vessel - take to the Willamette. Spend a leisurely day coasting up and down from Wilsonville to Downtown and beyond. You'll get to view some incredible homes, the beautiful greenery of Portland and amazing view of downtown. Truly a great way to see Bridgetown during the spring and summer.
Just beware, this is not a unique idea - there will be many others... This past Saturday, dropping in at 4pm and cruising along for hours drinking beer and relaxing. It was a rare 95 degrees out so the cool water was a relief.
Pioneer Courthouse Square.
by crazyk
They have a lot of religious people telling me how you or I are heading to some really hot place. Also there are plenty of protests and a coffee shop to boot.
There is plenty of hacky-sack being played, so bring one or share.
Good jacket
by Shaft28
backpack, it is a very walkable city Good waterproof jacket - thickness depends on the season.
Portland is very casual, jeans and sneakers are seen in nice restaurants. Not preffered, but the locals still do it. the standard great photo opps here Plenty of outdoor activities here, camping, hiking, beach, mountains, ski/snowboard, some of the best wind surfing on the planet. Less cash- thats right no sales tax!
Kick it old school style on the East side:Mt Tabor
by ajoker
It's in the city, but not even that many Portlanders go there. It's an extinct volcano, apparently, but the best part if the view of the city from the top. You really get to see how green Portland is, and how many trees there really are. In autumn, especially, it's great to see the multi-colored foilage.
You can also walk your dog, play basketball or frisbee, have a picnic, spit in the resoivors (just kidding) or really anything your imagination can conceive.
On the courthouse rooftop terrace
Portland's 24 Hour Church of Elvis
Egret Hunting for Food in Field
NW Everett at 11th
