Julie & Doug
Things To Do in Portland.
Council Crest Park
Ask Doug and his childhood friends about what they did here during high school. :) Council Crest is thought to be the highest point in Portland at 1,073 feet above sea level. See amazing views of Portland and walk to the historic Pittock Mansion, Hoyt Arboretum, and Japanese Gardens while you're up there!
The International Rose Test Garden
The International Rose Test Garden is a rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon. There are over 7,000 rose plants of approximately 550 varieties. Pack a picnic and go for a walk around this beautiful area.
Forest Park
Forest Park, a bosky Eden where natives like to take their morning run, bike, or dog walk. Forest Park flanks the hills on the west side of the city, just 10 minutes by car from downtown, and overlooks Portland's main waterway, the Willamette River. This natural getaway, which is the largest wooded urban park in the United States, is filled with more than 70 miles of walking and hiking trails, which can make you feel like you're alone in a jungle paradise rather than mere blocks away from a freshly steamed latte.
Pearl District
Catch us hanging out with friends or getting in a fun, studio workout in this area. Loading docks and cobblestone streets hint at this former warehouse district’s past, while stylish bars and gleaming lofts point toward the future. Food, drinks, local shops, and workout studios galore!
North Mississippi Avenue
Plenty of sunny, open decks to enjoy a cold brew and lunch from the local food cart pod. A North Portland neighborhood with a lot of history and a ton of love.
Hood River Waterfront Park
We got engaged in Hood River! Bordering the Hood River with a crescent-shaped beach, picnic tables & a watercraft launch. Watch windsurfers while enjoying a cold brew and lunch from pFriem Brewery, Double Mountain Brewery, and more. Amazing area for hikes. You'll want to schedule an entire day for this and will need a car.
Timberline Lodge and Ski Area
Timberline Lodge Ski and Snowboard Area on Mt. Hood offers one of the most exciting and unique high-alpine mountain experiences in North America (you can ski into early spring!). Tell tales of ski glory over drinks at the Ram's Head Bar, enjoy a fireside hot cocoa next to the towering stone hearth, or go for a high-altitude dip in their newly-renovated, heated outdoor pool and hot tub. The views are beautiful. You'll want at least half a day for this and you'll need a car.
Cannon Beach Oregon
We love heading down to this area for the night. Cannon Beach is a small coastal city in northwest Oregon. It’s known for its long, sandy shore. Standing tall in the ocean, Haystack Rock is a seasonal haven for tufted puffins. On a headland to the north, trails in Ecola State Park offer sweeping views of the ocean, coves and a lighthouse. South is Arcadia Beach, with tide pools and a picnic area. Nearby Hug Point has sea caves. Boutiques and galleries dot downtown. You can make this a day trip, and you'll want a car.