Portland, Oregon, is an ideal base ... but you're completely surrounded by nature." Forest Park is Portland's backyard and includes more than 80 miles of hiking trails across almost 5,200 acres.

The hike to Pittock Mansion provides plenty of pit stops, great exercise, and the best view of downtown Portland.

Whether you prefer a sunset hike along the coast or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, First Day Hikes has a hike for ...

Pittock Mansion is one of Portland's most recognizable attractions, overlooking downtown, the Willamette River and Cascade mountains.

Finally, they remarked on the variety of hikes for all levels. Forest Park is free to explore and is located north of the Washington Park area. Visit the Portland Parks & Recreation website for ...

The three mellow hikes that follow are low-key affairs: not too physically taxing, with no postcard payoffs at the end.

If you’re coupled up (but kid-free) for Christmas, luxuriate in a nice, slow morning at home—perhaps with a hot mug of ...

Nearly a century after starting a wildlife rehabilitation program in Northwest Portland, the Bird Alliance of Oregon ... among hiking trails and trees surrounded by Forest Park.