It's Portland Heritage and History!!! We should always seek out knowledge and what a great place to…read moregain a little history and knowledge. The house is a time capsule it's a little eerie, it's staged as if they went on Holiday and never returned. From the authentic period clothing on mannequins that can also be found in photos, to their Knick-knacks and memorabilia. It's like stepping back to the early 1900's. The house isn't Pittock Mansion Status, but it shows the working family farm life and the docets are very informative and point out little tidbits of history to watch for as you wander the property on a self guided tour. Total time in the house was about 30minutes and another 15 exploring the gardens and farm area. Pretty good activity on a cloudy day we took 2 teens and they found everything interesting. 4 stars because the building is in dire need of repairs.

We visited the house for the Winterville holiday festival. Based on the website, it seems like 2016…read morewas the first year this took place, so it's a new event. Essentially, the event is only for two weekends in December. The house was decorated for the holidays a la Pittock Mansion. In one of the rooms they had amateur string players playing holiday music, and there were a few docents around the house providing historic information on the home. The house itself was decorated with Christmas lights, and they also had a sort of Christmas light garden out front. Outdoors next to the house they had a cute wooden sleigh with a decent Santa. Pictures with Santa (with your personal camera or phone) were included in the admission price. Next to that was a tent with concessions and live holiday music. They had alcoholic beverages for purchase as well as hot chocolate and non alcoholic cider for the kids. While we were there we heard choral music from what looked to be a high school choir. There was a vendor fair as well, but, frankly, it was terrible. Not sure if they normally have more vendors and no one showed up due to concerns over road conditions, but there were like three booths, and the tent was mostly empty. Parking was at the business center across the street, and there were volunteers to safely walk you across the road. Overall, this was a cute little event. The price was a little high for a winter event, in my opinion, but it was pretty reasonable considering the fact that it also included the tour of the historic home as well as all of the Christmas displays.

I've been coming here in early Spring and in the Fall for a great many years. This historic house…read moreand grounds are a photographer's dream. I've shot rolls of film, dozens of models and have more recently killed a lot of electrons taking and posting digital images out on Sauvie Island. There's also free fruit for the taking come the harvest season. The grounds are great for play, picnics and just generally spending a [usually] quiet time in the great outdoors only a couple of miles from downtown Portland. Love that the money was spent to move and refurbish this grand old house to a new and public accessible location. The property is on a working farm that's posted but I don't bother or intrude on them and they don't bother me. I don't know if there are any posted rules but it is always my practice as a photographer to respect property owner's rights. Never had a problem walking around freely here though.

The crisp, white house with symmetrical windows situated on lush green lawns and surrounded by…read moreorchards is a historical gem! Refurbished to its original glory and standing as beautiful today as when it was built in the mid 19th century, I love walking the grounds and having a picnic here when I'm on Sauvie Island. The two story house is a rare example of the Classical Revival style from the mid-19th Century. Built for James Bybee, who was one of Multnomah County's first Commissioners, it was later sold to Dr. Benjamin Howell and his wife in 1858 and remained in their family until 1961. Now part of the Howell Recreation Park managed by Portland Metro, you can visit any day between sunrise to sunset. While they are no longer offer tours inside, you can walk the gorgeous property, including the fruit orchards with heirloom varieties of quince, pears, and apples. And the best part, when it's harvest time in late August and the fall, you can pick the fruit! Yes! Located just a mile down Sauvie Island Road after you cross the bridge, take the long and picturesque driveway up to the house. Rarely do I visit Sauvie Island without making this my first stop. It's fun to see the grounds in all stages of the seasons. Weddings and other gatherings often take place in the picnic area. Visit their website if you are interested in renting this gorgeous space.

Stop by on a Saturday morning after Gresham Farmers market. A very lovely lady greeted me at the…read moredoor. A lot of historical maps of Gresham in the early 1990s. There was an old historical cash register and a piano. A lot of historical information regarding Gresham. Lots of old costumes dating back. It was a nice adventure. Makes you proud to look at old artifacts from Gresham.

I felt uncomfortable there on June 29th during the Voices of Gresham podcast The lady who works…read morethere and in charge of displaying things was very unfriendly and stand offish. She wrote the wrong information without checking facts about Taliban coming into power in Afghanistan in "1984". I told her Taliban didn't exist then. They came more than a decade later. She looked at me in a very irate manner "Well I just wrote what she said (the woman who gave her info about Afghanistan). I told her well it's wrong, explaining about when Taliban came into power. The museum lady said "I'll research it" and walked away talking to others. I've never been felt unwelcomed and felt horrible vibes from somebody who supposedly cares about the museum or cares about facts. I'm Afghan, and I told her I was. She didn't care. She wasn't rude. She was just very stand offish and annoyed that I was even talking to her.

Great short hike! The trail is very well maintained and the trees and plants along the way are…read moreabsolutely beautiful. The stairs towards the end make the uphill grade to the summit (Sherrard Point) easier. Boy oh boy, the view at the summit is spectacular...especially on a clear day when you can see all the mountains. I love the plaques on the landing listing the mountain names, elevations and how far away they are. Plenty of parking available and a nominal ($5) fee is required. Highly recommend!

We have been wanting to do this hike since past 2 years. So this was special to finally get to do…read moreit. It was a perfect day with Mr Sun shining down on us and we could see all the peaks. The summit has a stunning view. You can see Mt Hood, Mt Adams, St. Helens, Sisters on a clear day. One of a hidden gem and it is open from June - early November. The drive is through the dense trees so it will be mix of shadows and instant shine with little curvy roads on a sunny day. You have to pay $5 as parking fee. Once you display the parking card in your vehicle you are all set. Mostly the trail is well paced with stairs. This is doable with kids. My toddler happily did around 80% of it. You cannot complain when you reach at the top, it's simply magnificent. I can imagine how beautiful the sunrise and sunsets will be from the summit. For the view - 5* plus - it is magnificent For the structured trail - 5* If you haven't done this hike do add it to your List. You have to see it to believe it.

Stunning views of the Columbia here. Park at Red Lion, walk short distance to the river and follow…read morethe path east. It's a short round trip walk-maybe a mile, and it's filled with interesting river sights--sail boats, barges, and kayakers. Great Mt. Hood views on most days, too. There are longer walks on the Washington side of the river, but this short jaunt offers better views.

They've been abusing us for 5 years now fly at academy flies over our house over and over again at…read morelow speeds almost hitting our trees and we've complained a few times to him but they just don't seem to take any action

With walking and picking trails along the Columbia River, there are magnificent views of Mt. Hood…read morestanding tall all along the way. I love the water so being able to walk on a nice paved path and take in these views energizes my soul. As you make your way, there are kiosks and touch and learn signage to educate in the birds, wildlife and history of this area. So many to spot along the way including blue heron, osprey, eagles and more. For those that want to kayak or canoe, there are non motorized launch areas, too. Views from down on the water give a different, equally beatitular vantage point. Along the way is the Natural Play Area, designed to blend in and represent nature with a hillside slide, log balancing beams, a boulder maze and of course, a Sasquatch named Egan. With a few picnic table scattered around, even some in the shade, it's a great place to take a walk, bike ride, kayak and then picnic.

We had an open weekday, and came here because it's free and it's indoors and out of the cold…read more It's definitely geared towards older-elementary kids with the interactive activities and brain-teaser puzzles, but my toddler had fun mashing buttons, coloring on a leaf, the bird-sounds station, and doing a nature walk around the perimeter. It was almost totally empty, and my kid enjoyed having the run of the place for a while. I think she'll really enjoy it when she's 7 or 8 years old

This is a great place to bring the family. My soon to be four year old loves it here. Lots of…read moreinteractive and educational booths. We also came to a 2nd Saturday event and my son had a blast trying different tools to pull toy fish out of the water.

Excellent paved path for pedestrians bridging over Hwy 14 connecting the Columbia River side of…read moreVancouver to Fort Vancouver. It's clean & well maintained, with a flat paved path. There is a gentle sloping incline at each end, since it is a bridge, but they've made it so it's not steep and very manageable for a variety of people's abilities & ages. There are a few art pieces along the way, and informational signs about the areas history & vegetation. There are also some benches at a few spots if you want to rest.

Perfect for a leisurely stroll and exploration of some historical sites, this location offers a…read moregradual incline over the highway, making it suitable for all kinds of visitors.