Today we are going to talk about Smith Rock State park in Central Oregon. This is from Wikipedia: Smith Rock State Park is an American state park located in central Oregon’s High Desert near the communities of Redmond and Terrebonne. Its sheer cliffs of tuff and basalt are ideal for rock climbing of all difficulty levels. Smith Rock is generally considered the birthplace of modern American sport climbing, and is host to cutting-edge climbing routes. It is popular for sport climbing, traditional climbing, multi-pitch climbing, and bouldering. This is just a few hour drive from Portland and we love hiking and camping here. We highly recommend it!
Today we are going to talk about the Rainbow Trout Farm in Sandy Oregon. They are closed in January and February but they open March 1st and stay open till October 31st. You can catch a fish for $1! This is a great place to take the family. A quick stop from Portland. We love it and highly recommend it!
Oregon Museum Of Science and Industry O.M.S.I. Is an awesome place to go and check out. It is right in the heart of Downtown Portland.
From the website ,”Founded in 1944, OMSI is one of the nation’s leading science museums with an international reputation in science education. Our mission is to inspire curiosity by creating engaging science learning experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds. We foster experimentation and the exchange of ideas, and we help our community make smart, informed choices. We are dedicated to helping people build the confidence and skills they need for whatever the future holds through hands-on, high-quality learning experiences in the museum, at our world-class resident camps, and as part of the largest statewide science education program in the country. OMSI is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that receives no state or local tax support and relies on admissions, memberships and donations to continue our educational mission, programs and exhibit development.”
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI, /ˈɒmziː/ OM-zee) is a science and technology museum in Portland, Oregon, United States. It contains three auditoriums, including a large-screen theatre, planetarium, and exhibition halls with a variety of hands-on permanent exhibits focused on natural sciences, industry, and technology. Transient exhibits span a wider range of disciplines.
Considered part of Greater Portland, Hillsboro stands proud on its own as Oregon’s fifth largest city. While Beaverton has Nike, Hillsboro is the home of tech giant Intel and many other high-tech companies, earning it the title of ‘Silicon Forest‘.
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In 2010, Money magazine named Beaverton one of the 100 “best places to live” among smaller American cities, and we understand why. One of the economic centers of Washington county, Beaverton is home to Keith Green Construction, and many other thriving businesses.
Among those businesses are several restaurants that span myriad cuisines and are guaranteed to satisfy your culinary cravings.
Here are a few must-try restaurants in Beaverton, Oregon.
Joe Mabel [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Leif Erikson Drive Forest Park Portland Oregon credit: Joe Mabel, via Wikimedia Commons
You’ve heard of urban sprawl… but have you heard of sprawling urban wilderness? If not, then you probably haven’t been to Portland, Oregon, which more than 10,000 acres of public parks in and around the city, famed for its eco-conscious population.
Near the highways and byways, Portland’s easily accessible parks are enjoyable during each season, but all the more so in spring, when you can watch nature come alive after a long winter. You can mark the passage of the seasons by the bloom of the woodland flowers, the buds of the hardwood trees, or the harmonic calls of the hundreds of migrating bird species that return to the parks every year.
It’s no wonder that people are overwhelmed by the beauty of these parks. If you find yourself hugging a tree while exploring, you’ll be in good company: Portland entered the Guinness World Record title for the largest tree-hug in 2013!
No matter how outdoorsy you are, there’s something for everyone, whether you want to paddle, hike, bike, fish, horse ride, or simply observe nature and discover the scents and sounds that make spring in Portland so irresistible.
Portland’s parks aren’t just a natural attraction – they’re a national treasure. It’s no wonder things look different here.
Whether you call Hillsboro home, or you are just here for a visit, you may be looking for some fun ways to spend your leisure time. We’re here to help!
Here are 24 of our favorite things to do in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Be sure to visit our interactive map below. You can click on the list icon at the top left of the map to see a list of all activities, then click on each one to visit the location on the map.
Looking for a little more information on these activities? Click on the links below to visit their websites or Google Plus pages.
