Rhododendrons in full bloom at the Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden in Eugene, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Immerse yourself in nature this spring at Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden, one of Eugene's most beautiful gardens. This year's schedule includes four free walks focusing on different topics: Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m.—Rhododendron Garden tour, led by Emily … Continue reading Spring walking tours at Hendricks Park in Eugene
The visitors center at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts (photo by Cheryl Landes) Take a half-mile illuminated stroll through the Tower Hill Botanic Garden this fall. Autumn Illuminated, the name of this event, highlights the fall colors in the garden. Autumn Illuminated starts Thursday, September 30, and ends Sunday, October 31. Hours … Continue reading Stroll the lighted Tower Hill Botanic Garden this fall
A mini pizza at Vinnie's Pizza in downtown Vancouver, Washington, one of many restaurants to enjoy during the First Friday Art Walk (photo by Cheryl Landes) Come to downtown Vancouver, Washington, any first Friday to enjoy rotating art exhibits at the galleries, delicious food, live music, pop-up merchants, happy hour drinks, and activities for the … Continue reading First Friday Art Walk fun in downtown Vancouver, Washington
Tilikum Crossing in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Enjoy riding your bicycle in two car-free zones on Sunday, August 8: The upper decks of the Marquam and Fremont bridges in Portland. Also cycle more of Portland's bridges during the 25th annual Providence Bridge Pedal. There are different rides to choose from, depending on your … Continue reading Providence Bridge Pedal August 8 in Portland
Cleaning up trails at Mount Rainier National Park is one of dozens of activities slated for the fifth annual Pierce County Trails Day on Saturday, July 31. (photo by Cheryl Landes) Get outside on the last Saturday in July at the fifth annual Pierce County Trails Day. Whether you go on a hike or participate … Continue reading Get outside at Pierce County Trails Day on July 31
Photo by Cheryl Landes Fort Vancouver Curator Curator Meagan Huff is leading a series of free tours of the barracks at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington, in July and August. The tours last 45 minutes and will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 16-17 and August 20-21, at 9;30 a.m. … Continue reading Take a tour of the barracks at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Image by LUM3N from Pixabay The Washington Trails Association (WTA) has published a new free online hiking safety guide geared toward new hikers. It also provides a great refersher for hikers with more experience. "Safety Essentials: A Toolkit for Hikers" focuses on five important things you need to know for an enjoyable, safe hike: Make … Continue reading Washington Trails Association publishes new hiking safety guide
Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area east of Portland (photo by Cheryl Landes) The U.S. Forest will start requiring visitors to Multnomah Falls to purchase timed tickets online starting Tuesday, July 20, to reduce congestion at the falls and on Interstate 84, the main road to the parking lot. Tickets are … Continue reading Timed tickets required to visit Multnomah Falls starting July 20
Image by LUM3N from Pixabay Want to hike the Issaquah Alps and Mount Si in North Bend, Washington, this summer but don't want to struggle finding a parking spot? There's no need to worry, because Trailhead Direct, a transit-to-trails shuttle service provided by King County Metro, returns on Saturday, June 5. The shuttle will run … Continue reading Trailhead Direct returns June 5
Ape Cave in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Cougar, Washington (USDA photo by Cecilio Ricardo) Ape Cave is the third longest lava tube in North America at 2.5 miles. A 3/4-mile, paved family-friendly trail goes to the lower cave. For a bigger challenge, the 1.5-mile upper cave trail leads to a climb up an … Continue reading Ape Cave reopens via timed reservations May 18
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