Summer Fun in the PNW

Fun things to do in the Portland/Vancouver area this summer:

Summer brings long sunny days, which are perfect to explore our fabulous outdoors. Check out some of my favorites below. If you have questions or suggestions to add, please drop me a note to Claire.Ersan@ortapdx.org

Rent E-Bikes and bike the Gorge: https://bikethegorge.org/

Family friendly hikes near Portland: https://www.alltrails.com/us/oregon/portland/kids; https://pdxparent.com/hike/

U pick farms for fruits and veggies: https://www.pickyourown.org/ORporteast.htm Any of the Sauvie Island farms have been a favorite for us. The Pumpkin Patch is known for having fresh barbunya (cranberry beans) in their store too.

Rent kayaks and go on a guided kayak tour of Willamette Falls: https://enrgkayaking.com/

Already have kayaks or renting some here are some places to kayak: https://pdxparent.com/kayak/ 

Have little kids and what to cool off on a hot day here’s a list of parks with splash pads: https://pdxparent.com/splash/

Or want to swim in a lake, river or pool: https://pdxparent.com/water-may16/

Here are some other fun things to do for older kids and adults seeking fun – ziplining, Ski Bowl Adventure Park: https://tree2treeadventurepark.com/; https://skibowl.com/

How about wine tasting? Explore the numerous wineries in Dundee: https://www.traveldundeeoregon.com/wineries. Top picks are Day Wines (shameless plug for Leyla Ersan) and Durant Winery (in addition to wine you can sample olive oil and balsamic vinegar plus the view is outstanding).

Check out this website for all kinds of ideas, festivals, etc. happening this summer: https://everout.com/portland/summer/

Enjoy and send us pictures of your adventures!