Trillium lake is such a special place to visit. I love being able to kayak somewhere without motor…read moreboats. If you're looking want to be able to actually have a decent parking spot and get some paddling in then go early.

Relaxing. Very good view of mt hood. Picnic areas clean. Public restroom available. You can go on…read morefishing here.

Excellent 8 mile in and out. A few water spots to cross, a little mud but absolutely worth it…read more Great hike!!! No bathrooms, limited parking. Not many bugs, still a bit of snow - end of May.

Another great PNW hike. Soft pine needle floor, lush ferns and abundant fungi. And the canopy!…read moreGorgeous. The mountain never really got out of bed today, but Wy'east did pull the covers back a couple of times. The hike up was strenuous buy not terrible, with many creek crossings. The lake itself was still and green, disturbed only by a hawk that flew low over it. I got a late start and by the time I got to the lake I was the only one there. The quiet was incomplete - many bees were still hard at work. I stayed there for a while, then dark clouds rolled in and the wind picked up. I realized I had 3.5 miles to go and was completely alone with night falling. I hurried back with looks over my shoulder the whole way. It was beautiful, but also kinda unsettling. I won't lie, I loved it. Great hike. Next time I'll go up to Zig Zag point.

Great little park with river access. You do have to pay a small fee. Plenty of picnic tables and…read moreplaces to set up for the day while enjoying the river.

This is a fantastic beautiful park along Eagle Creek! With that said, the only negative was the $8…read moreday-use fee. Other parks with day-use fees around Portland currently usually charge $5, but they do have an annual pass you can get for a certain group of parks if you plan on visiting them regularly. There is a restroom (not just a porta-potty, but an actual restroom. Yay!), a playground, baseball diamond, and lots of picnic tables. Some of the picnic tables have in-ground charcoal BBQ pits, too. They also have a picnic shelter you can pay to reserve. For hiking, they have a few different trails to choose from and all were very well-maintained when we visited. One of the trails is even accessible for folks with mobility issues, all flat and wide. The park & trails have plenty of huge trees for shade, and the big main trail goes along the creek in several places. There are even a few spots where you can hang out right along the creek shore. Aside from the easy accessible trail, I'd say the other trails are mild to medium in difficulty just due to some of the hilly inclines, but we saw families with younger kids walking them without a problem.

If your thing is almost no effort for huge reward, consider checking out Umbrella Falls…read more Right now you can park at Meadows and you'll see the trail sign. A narrow, (worn out) paved, and very short trail will take you right down to the falls in a minute. The setting is gorgeous and the falls are stunning. From the top when you see the little stream it's hard to believe that small amount of water can make such a beautiful and wide display. You can also add Umbrella into other hikes should you crave more of an adventure...adding in Sahalie Falls makes a great trip. But almost anyone can take the short trip down to Umbrella right now...highly recommend.

Hiking around a ski bowl in the off season is definitely cool. Something kinda creepy about those…read morechair lifts just sitting there above the abundant foliage and creeks. This hike also has some amazing waterfalls. I took the "Umbrella Falls, Sahalie Falls and Timberline Trail Loop" as it is described in AllTrails. It's a 10.7 mile loop with a good combination of easy, tree covered strolling and uphill pushes that are strenuous but not hard. I started at Hood Meadows, at the Umbrella Falls trailhead, but you can start many places. I recommend either downloading g or printing a map - there are many cross trails and it would be easy to take an unintentional detour. I went counterclockwise, so Umbrella Falls was literally the first thing I saw. Steps from the parking area. So beautiful, just picture ready. A couple miles along I came to Sahalie Falls. The scramble down to the base was super sketchy, so be careful! It's truly one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Mt. Hood Forest. Remember I said be careful? Ya, I took a hard fall at a small creek crossing. Don't be like me, test that footing and log before you put your weight on it. I fell sideways into the creek, then several more times trying to get out of it. I'm pretty bruised but okay - it's a reminder how the simplest thing can still be dangerous. Nature don't care about you, so be cautious out there. I know I'll be a lot more wary of where I place my feet. It was a warm day and nothing was broken, so I dried out and carried on. Hey, can I just say - my phone was in a Unicorn Beetle Supcase and it survived the ordeal without a scratch. Sexy and functional, I'll never put my phone in any other case (I'm a former Otterbox user. Go Unicorn Beetle or bust!) This hike is one of those you can only do when the snow is gone, and right now the weather is perfect. Enjoy!

We visited this farm recently and unfortunately had a very negative experience. The staff we…read moreinteracted with were unfriendly and spoke to us in a harsh and unprofessional manner. We were told that if the roots of the fish became tangled, they would not replace them, and we were advised to bring our own equipment in a way that felt unnecessarily aggressive. The interaction was uncomfortable, even for the children with us. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this place. "We've visited this fish farm many times, but this visit was extremely upsetting. The staff refused to give us the equipment we needed and spoke to us in a harsh, unprofessional way. When the owner came over, he was aggressive, told me not to speak, and asked our whole group to leave -- including our two kids (9 and 11) who were checking in with us, and even my daughter's Girl Scout group who had not spoken to him at all. He raised his voice at the children, leaving them very upset. Based on this experience, we cannot recommend this place.

This place is fantastic! I was hesitant to go here because I was under the impression it was for…read morelittle kids. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was six different ponds in natural settings. Easy to get to with my Mobility Scooter. I really enjoyed my time here and will be back again and again.

I went on a 1/2 day rafting trip and had a blast!! Our…read moreguide was knowledgeable and friendly. I like the fact that several photos are taken and then shared. I highly recommend this business.

Our guide, Max made our first whitewater rafting experience fun with just the right balance between…read morefun and exciting. We did the half day trip. The 7 mile stretch of the Clackamas River was beautiful. Highly recommend this family run guiding company!

Mountain biking here is poetry in motion. MTBer's gonna get it!…read more discovered I holy ground upon Sandy Ridge where hands hath made a paradise for knobby treads there's a map with instruction just Follow the Leader and discover a whirlwind of thrills zigging and zagging through the forest rolling on some gnarly scree fields and blessed be your thrill ride not lead into self destruction so stay upright roll steadfast in the zone through curves extreme curves banked low curves banked high beware all curves play Hide and Seek climb up Homestead take that trail off the hairy Rock Drop feel adrenaline rushing the heart hammering climb back up Communication Breakdown pedaling insanely 'round Quid Pro Flow modulate the brakes and go jumping roots tied deep into earth snaking through the evergreen jungle heavenly dense northwest shade hyperventilating whoop-de-do's oops there goes an endo another downhiller bites the dust roll the fat tires on Three Thirty Eight drop into Two Turntables and a Microwave feel heat whipping through booming berms hold tight, spin out of sight keep your head attached it gets faster, looser and tighter berms bigger, dips wilder along these glorious single tracks only the righteous know for you must surrender your body heart and soul breath by breath, pedal by pedal climb Homestead again and again gotta climb to the mountain top before you are blessed to blast like the wind on fire and descend once again immersed in Oregonian green deliciousness along Sandy Ridge, there call out my name from the hallowed fat tire scroll when I saddled up my Salsa for a holy roller ride in Fat Tire Paradise

Killer trail system with lots of volunteers keeping the place up without wasting tax dollars since…read moreit's on BLM land. Snow on the upper trails during the winter. A good spot to head after is to the Ivy Bear for wings.

A girl on a silver mountain...that's me! Of all my visits to the Portland area I haven't made the…read moretrip to Mt. Hood in a long long, long time. A friend of mine and I headed to the forest for a spectacular view. This visit was fantastic, no crowds and just enough snow to make things look postcard perfect. The drive is so pretty and offers a few peek-a-boo spots of Mt. Hood, but you have to be quick and please don't try to snap shots if you're driving. It was a serene afternoon, we grabbed a couple Adirondack chairs and relished (for an hour or two) in the unobstructed view of Mt. Hood. It was meditative and super relaxing with the sun at our backs. About halfway through the St. Bernard trainer took Bruno out for his constitution and I didn't pass up the opportunity to give him a couple of strokes. As he frolicked in what was left of the snow I couldn't help but smile thinking about his important job in rescue. How cool is that? I asked the trainer if she would as Bruno to sit by the fire hydrant and that's how I got the pic of him. He's so sweet. I also smiled every time I spotted a familiar exterior spot...remembering The Shining filmed several exterior shots here. Don't look for the anything familiar on the interior...most of those shots were in studio as was the hedge maze (which by the way you can walk a hedge maze inspired by the film at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO.) The junipers are about 4' tall now, so give it another couple years and you'll be in for a treat. Timberline is a lovely destination for a stay, a meal or to simply take in the scenery. Don't miss it.

How does this not have more reviews?!…read more My friend and I flew to Oregon for the sole purpose of hiking Mt. Hood -- it made the entire trip that much more amazing. I had never been to Oregon to begin with, but I feel like it wouldn't have been the same without visiting Mount Hood National Forest. The drive from PDX airport wasn't bad at all, maybe a little over an hour to the trailhead we used (Top Spur). Parking was ample on a Saturday by this route, as it's moderately trafficked. There were a good amount of people doing the 8 mile loop, as well. I would definitely recommend giving this hiking spot a try if you're ever in the area. The views are unforgettable and the scenery will make you feel like you're in another world. In June, there were a few snowfields to go through towards the top, so bring some versatile hiking boots that are waterproof. It wasn't cold at all, but you will need boots with good traction.