Richard's Insider's Guide to the City of Roses

Outdoors | Summer

Destination Online Bridge Pedal..............................................Bike route on Portland’s many bridges................................... blog.bridgepedal.com Columbia River Scenic Highway..........Waterfalls, hiking and magnificent vistas........... www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa Crater Lake................................................Explore the deepest lake in the United States............................. www.nps.gov/crla Deschutes White Water Rafting...........Great rafting for the entire family.......................... www.riverdrifters.net/deschutes Hellgate Jetboat Excursions.................Jet down the wild and scenic Rogue River................................... www.hellgate.com Hood to Coast..........................................197 miles, 1,050 teams of 12 runners each.......................... www.hoodtocoast.com Independence Day / July 4...................Fireworks and the Waterfront Blues Festival......... www.waterfrontbluesfest.com Sunday Parkways.....................................Biking neighborhoods.................. www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/46103 Wallowa Mountains.................................The Alps of Oregon............... www.traveloregon.com/cities-regions/the-wallowas Description (Ab0ve) A view of the Columbia Gorge and Vista House on the Columbia River Scenic Hightway from the Portland Women’s Forum Memorial. (Right) Oregon Caves National Monument located in Cave Junction is one of the few marble caves in the world. www.nps.gov/orca Portland’s Summer season offers exceptional opportunities to explore both the city and the state.

HINT When not exploring over 319 miles of bike paths in the Portland area, visit one of two casual dining restaurants situated directly on

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The Insider’s Guide to the City of Roses

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