Washougal River Access

August 1, 2012 | Boating, Fishing, Fishing Spots, General Info./Homepage, Washington, Waterfalls | access, area, Dougan, Falls, Family, friendly, kids, recreation, river, WA, Washougal | 5 comments

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What’s to Love: I was looking for the perfect swimming hole on our way back from a bouldering adventure in Washington. Our plan was to check-out Dougan Creek Falls, which looks visually stunning and lots of fun. However, on our way to the falls, another access point (about 1 mile short of the falls) caught my eye while rounding a curve.

After noticing this beautiful spot, we parked at a pullout along the Washougal River (literally 30 seconds down a steep bank), and I could hardly believe my eyes! This spot (see distance from Portland below) on the Washougal is one of the nicest river access points I’ve ever seen in my life. Perfect for the whole family!

Kenton Park

July 10, 2010 | Fountains, General Info./Homepage, Parks Playgrounds Pools | brewing, Cafe, home, Kenton, library, park, Portland, Posies, recreation, supplies | 7 comments

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What’s to Love: North Portland – so many parks, so little time! Yes, Columbia Park is awesome, and it has a pool. Pier Park has a pool, an 18-hole disc golf course, and an amazing skatepark. Of course, there is Peninsula Park, Smith & Bybee Wetlands, Kelley Point Park, and many other little gems scattered across “the Gateway to Nature.” How does Kenton Park rate? Well, if they were to add a new playstructure, Kenton Park would be right on-par with the many beautiful parks in North Portland. Chances are, if you don’t live in North Portland, Kenton Park isn’t even on your radar – until now!

Pier Park: Disc Golf, Skateboarding and Swimming

September 27, 2009 | Disc Golf, Fountains, General Info./Homepage, Parks Playgrounds Pools, Skateparks | 18-hole, course, disc, Family, feature, frisbee, golf, kids, north, outdoor, park, Pier, Portland, recreation, Saint Johns, skate, skatepark, spray, St. Johns, swimming | 3 comments

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Pier Park is yet another excellent North Portland Park featuring an challenging 18-hold disc golf course, an outdoor skate park, and an outdoor pool! This destination park has a little bit of everything for the whole family. If you have yet to visit, I suggest heading up to St. Johns before the rainy season hits in North Portland.

Black Butte Ranch

August 9, 2009 | Central Oregon, Disc Golf, General Info./Homepage, Sisters | Big Meadows, bike, Black, Butte, Center, central, Condo, Glaze Meadow, golf, home, horseback, horses, Oregon, paths, Ranch, recreation, rentals, riding, Sisters, The Lodge | No Comments

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Black Butte Ranch is a family resort located 8 miles outside Sisters, Oregon. There are a myriad of activities for the whole family including golf, swimming pools, bike trails and rentals, tennis, spa, fitness classes, and much much more.

Breitenbush Hot Springs

September 17, 2008 | Surrounding Destinations | Breitenbush, communal living, hot springs, intentional community, Mt. Jefferson wilderness, natural, nude, recreation, vegetarian | 6 comments

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What’s to Love: Breitenbush Hot Springs: Retreat and Conference Center, located a mere 85 miles from downtown Portland, bills itself as “A Place to Bring Life into Balance,” and it delivers with lovingly maintained hot springs, lodging facilities, hiking trails, enrichment programs, and much more. Put aside all judgments you may have about the term “intentional community,” and know this is an ideal destination for a couple’s getaway or a whole-family-vacation. If you have not made your way to Breitenbush, hopefully this article will inspire you to make a reservation very soon.