Beautiful, quiet and private sunset views in Lake Oswego. An absolutely stunning place. Highly…read morerecommend it to watch a sunset. I can imagine star gazing is also quite lovely from this vantage point. I will be going back. We didn't prepare adequately for the wind we would encounter and wow was it chilly!! Check the weather specific to the location before you head up so you can be warm enough. I'm especially taken by the beauty Oregon offers us, and how you can be SO close to Portland, yet feel immersed in Nature. From this view you can see I-5 and the busyness of life, but you also have beautiful views of Lake Oswego (not the lake itself but the city.) I highly recommend this for the romantic and sunset enthusiast.

Beautiful Views of Tigard and Lake Oswego in a pristine neighborhood. Parking is limited to the…read morebottom of the street.

t's great for families and solo visitors alike. You can kayak here, but be prepared for a steep…read moretrail down to the water; bringing kayaks on dollies is recommended. Head past the bathroom and down the road to the launch area, then go right from the beach to reach Hog Island. The water is calm and relaxing. It's a nice spot for walking dogs, with easy trails and a sandy area by the river for them to enjoy.

Overcrowded May - August. Not enough parking…read more Check the water quality- it's often polluted Expensive $120 parking tickets $145 fine for dog off leash "Beach" is very small Construction during summer 2026 on river path Go visit spring, fall or winter Or go very early in the morning in the summer

Beautiful hiking trails, perfect for walking your dog! Parking can be a little scary (but then…read moreagain, it is on Germantown road - what can you expect haha). However, there is usually room in the parking lot on Germantown or along the sides of the road. I love how large the walking path is. It's definitely easy to pass another walker, even if you both have dogs. The path is well-maintained, and it didn't have any large fallen branches or trash when I visited. It's a straightforward path, so you don't have to worry about accidentally taking a wrong turn and getting lost if you are new to hiking. Very beginner friendly! The forest itself is beautiful. So much greenery, little birds, and a wonderful sense of peacefulness. I would recommend visiting on a weekday if possible, as the parking lot and trail can get crowded on weekends.

I love coming to Forest Park when visiting Portland! There are many trails to choose from, it's…read morewell maintained, and there's a lot of signage, making it fairly easy to navigate around. I've come here a handful of times and have done some easy walks, as well as the more strenuous trek all the way up to Pittock Mansion. The observation deck is always a favorite stop too since it's such a pretty area. The whole park is very lush and seems to stay that way no matter the time of year. Not sure if all of the trails are dog friendly, but we have brought a dog on some and see lots of them throughout the park.

Love that this little slice of greenery got its own designation. I got to sample a nice (but fairly…read moresmall) network of intertwined trails in this fairly small park (or, ah, natural area), none of them flat, which I totally appreciated for their winding character and shifting terrain. Most are moderate to easy single tracks through wooded areas, but there are some tricky spots, which can get sloppy after rains, but kudos to the volunteers who hacked these paths through a narrow and sometimes steep canyon. You'll get little sun, and lotsa shade, (and sorta sketchy parking), but the trails are decently maintained. Just be aware - they're not flat or paved.

This park is integrated right into the neighborhood. There is no parking lot, but rather a couple…read moreof dead-end streets that turn into trails. The trails weave their way through the park, down to the creek, and back up to another entry dead end street. It's fairly charming with lots of native plants, wood bridges, and staircases. Looks like someone regularly makes flower art on a particular storm drain - cute. Signposts at trail intersections provide info, but there's no trail map which would be useful. Probably about 2 miles of trails total, some are steep uphill but otherwise it's fairly easy. Dogs allowed on leash. (I saw a number of owners who were not following this rule but didn't have any issues.)

Hidden gem! Short and steep hike to beautiful falls. Bench at top of falls to sit and enjoy the…read morescenery and falls. All ends of paved walking paths lead to neighborhood. There were some dirt path trails, but some were a little too gnarly for all in our group, so we didn't explore those too much. No parking or bathrooms. They do have a trash can and dog waste bags available at trail head.

Nice hidden neighborhood walk to the falls. A short walk and you will hear the water. You crossed…read morea nice wooden bridge to the falls. There is a wooden bench to sit and relax. The walk is short and nice. Coming back is a little steep. Lots of good greenery and very well maintained.

beautiful view but the beach was super muddy. definitely not swimmable unless you can handle very…read moresquishy mud and rocks everywhere.

This is a pretty unique park. The entrance is in a residential neighborhood and there's not much…read moreparking by the entrance. However, there's a parking area a few blocks up the from the entrance. At the entrance of the park, there's a nice playground, which is closed right now due to COVID. There's also a portapotty, but no real bathroom. We came on a Saturday morning and enjoyed a quick hike around the island with our three year old and six week old daughters. My three year old loved jumping around the rocks and watching the boats go by on the river. There were a lot of families fishing and splashing in the river, but there was plenty of space to spread out from other people. It's a great spot for a picnic.

Enjoy the beauty of Oregon within the city of Portland!…read more Sunrise hike ~ magical. Mossy trees, creek crossings, see beavers & dams, hear woodpeckers peck at wood. Pups & horses allowed, short recreational bike path too. Large parking lot though it will get full if you don't arrive early.

Just behind your backyard kind of hike, who doesn't love that. Nice well kept trail, and I believe…read morethey allow dogs on leash too! Exhilarating tall pines, get ready to soak all that nature in!! I love that it's just tucked close to neighborhood and campus nearby. Plenty of free parking and don't be stuck as they close this park at night. Love love all the trees!!!

Me and my girlfriend did the upper clackamas river full day experience and it was nothing short of…read moreamazing. From start to finish we had the absolute best time. Ari our guide was super fun and helpful. I had some worries going in as it was my first time but they went through all the safety precautions and eased my nerves. They provide lunch half way through and we even got to cliff dive and swim. Cannot recommend enough.

My family and I had such a fun, memorable experience! We recently did a half day on the Upper…read moreClackamas at the end of August. Water levels were lower but still had some exciting Class 2 and 3 rapids. My husband and teen boys have rafted a few times before but it was my first time. The guides were excellent, very organized and put my mind at ease. Our guide, Willow, did a great job and I would definitely recommend O.R.E. to locals and tourists if you've never done it before! At the end of the trip they give each boat a USB drive with pics of your experience!

We used your service for a wine tour of the Williamette area of Oregon and thanks to your company…read moreand our awesome tour guide Daniel Johnson we had the best experience. Our guide was punctual and very knowledgeable of the area and the van was very comfortable. Will use this company again for a future trip

We did a day trip of hiking, sightseeing and wine tasting with Kieron. Can't recommend First Nature…read moremore highly enough. It was a fantastic day and very memorable. Felt like we were able to fit in so much in one day. Kieron is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide and an absolute pleasure to spend your day with.