By all accounts, Portland is a picturesque location. It has rivers, mountains, forests, and greenery everywhere. There is no shortage of natural wonders hiding around the city, oftentimes in plain sight. Whether you are a lifelong resident of Portland or a new transplant, these natural wonders are a sight to behold.
- Forest Park
Tim Bettler / Flickr If nature is what you want, Forest Park has what you are looking for. Miles and miles of wilderness trails abound in this premier city park.
- Columbia River
K-Rock Design / Flickr Nature is boldly displayed along the Columbia River’s picturesque backdrop.
- Columbia Slough
Christopher Harley / Flickr Just a hop away from the Columbia River is the Columbia Slough, where wildlife and trails are plentiful and breathtaking.
- Mt Tabor
Tom Hilton / Flickr Get above the city on this amazing trail-filled park set on top of an extinct volcano.
- Powell Butte
Sarah McDevitt / Flickr In Southeast Portland, Powell Butte is an amazing hiking and escaping into nature location.
- Crystal Springs Rhododendren Garden
Wendy Cutler / Flickr See a wide variety of rhododendron, and enjoy the diverse duck population at this beautiful location.
- Sauvie Island
pen crush / Flickr Escape on a day trip to this picturesque location where you can pick berries or go for a swim.
- Waterfront Park in Spring
brx0 / Flickr While the park is technically man-made, cherry blossom time is a natural wonder to behold.
- Portland Japanese Garden
Jon Roberts / Flickr Situated in Washington Park, the Japanese Garden is a great place to unwind and de-stress.
- Blue Lake
Parker Knight Or if you want to go for a swim, Blue Lake is a fun, family-friendly location.
- Johnson Creek
brx0 / Flickr Water is everywhere in Portland, and Johnson Creek is another lovely place to enjoy an afternoon.
- Powers Marine Park
SoulRider.222 / Flickr Or if you are down in Sellwood, try one of the parks’ miles of trails to escape from it all.
What do you think are some of the most incredible places in nature in Portland?
Tim Bettler / Flickr
If nature is what you want, Forest Park has what you are looking for. Miles and miles of wilderness trails abound in this premier city park.
K-Rock Design / Flickr
Nature is boldly displayed along the Columbia River’s picturesque backdrop.
Christopher Harley / Flickr
Just a hop away from the Columbia River is the Columbia Slough, where wildlife and trails are plentiful and breathtaking.
Tom Hilton / Flickr
Get above the city on this amazing trail-filled park set on top of an extinct volcano.
Sarah McDevitt / Flickr
In Southeast Portland, Powell Butte is an amazing hiking and escaping into nature location.
Wendy Cutler / Flickr
See a wide variety of rhododendron, and enjoy the diverse duck population at this beautiful location.
pen crush / Flickr
Escape on a day trip to this picturesque location where you can pick berries or go for a swim.
brx0 / Flickr
While the park is technically man-made, cherry blossom time is a natural wonder to behold.
Jon Roberts / Flickr
Situated in Washington Park, the Japanese Garden is a great place to unwind and de-stress.
Parker Knight
Or if you want to go for a swim, Blue Lake is a fun, family-friendly location.
Water is everywhere in Portland, and Johnson Creek is another lovely place to enjoy an afternoon.
SoulRider.222 / Flickr
Or if you are down in Sellwood, try one of the parks’ miles of trails to escape from it all.
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