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Portland Oregon Recreation When it comes to providing access to outstanding outdoor recreation sites and activities, few destinations can compare with Portland, Oregon. The city of Portland, Oregon is a veritable treasure trove of outdoor recreation highlights for Portland OR visitors to experience and explore. Vacationers can take in everything from the Rose Garden area, to the majestic beauty of nearby Mt. Hood, to the sensational summit vista points of Mt. Tabor, to the nearby beauty and outdoor activities featured along the magnificent Columbia Gorge. Portland, Oregon truly is a four-season paradise for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Local residents of Portland, like much of the Pacific Northwest population, put a high value on preserving wide-open green spaces- both for recreational use and for the good of wildlife native to the area. For a city the size of Portland Oregon, an impressive collection of sprawling green access areas are maintained and made available for hiking, biking and more. In 1995 Portland residents passed a bond measure that allowed for the acquiring of numerous wildlife habitat areas. Today, over 8,000 acres of preserved land is forever on display for Portland vacationers and appreciative locals alike. Mt. Tabor is one of most popular recreation sites located within the greater Portland OR city limits. Mt. Tabor is actually a dormant volcano that rises dramatically against the bustle of the Portland city center. Mt. Tabor is popular with bikers, hikers, and vacationers looking to enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of the Portland OR area. Mt. Tabor is also the perfect place to get a photo of the towering form of Mt. Hood overshadowing the City of Roses. Atop Mt. Tabor a permanent exhibit of volcanic cone cinders is on display. Speaking of which, it certainly is no coincidence that Portland, Oregon has been nicknamed the Rose City. Portland’s climate is ideal for the planting of a wide variety of plant species. Somewhere along the way locals decided roses grew particularly well here. And as a result rose gardens were planted throughout the city. In Portland, Oregon, the Rose City, even the main sports and concert venue is titled the Rose Garden! The city of Portland is chalk full of both designated garden areas and natural outbursts of floral flare. The Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden, and the popular Hoyt Arboretum, are all recreation attractions located in picturesque Washington Park. Washington Park is also home to the famous Oregon Zoo. The Rose Garden located in Washington Park contains 10,000 seedlings of 550 various rose species. The Japanese Garden featured in Portland is largely influenced by Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist contemplative design. The combination of stones, plants, and water featured in the garden all work to create a remarkably calming and inspirational atmosphere. Portland, Oregon also offers miles of riverside trail green spaces that residents use for lunchtime picnics and as favored walking and jogging trails. To the east of the city lies the sensational Columbia Gorge. The Gorge features stunning natural scenery carved out by the picturesque Columbia River. The Columbia River located at the bottom of the Gorge separates the states Washington and Oregon. Also located along the Columbia Gorge is the famous outdoor attraction known as the Multnomah Falls. Clearly Portland Oregon is a city where outdoor recreation is a long-appreciated tradition. The city of Portland OR offers myriad outdoor recreation opportunities for area visitors to enjoy. With water, mountains, and wide open green spaces, Portland is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true. To experience all that the Portland outdoors has to offer visit our Portland Oregon hotels page to find the perfect Portland hotel for you. When you’re ready you can book your Portland OR hotel with our fully secure, easy to use, online reservation system. So what are you waiting for? The magnificence of the Rose City awaits you! |
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