Portland, Oregon
Properties in Portland:
During your Portland, Oregon vacation, keep in mind that you're in the perfect destination for adventure. One of the Northwest's favorite outdoor playgrounds, the Columbia River Gorge offers visitors year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, white water rafting, windsurfing, downhill and cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Arguably the boardsailing capital of the world, the Gorge functions like a wind tunnel, generating 30-knot winds. Hiking to the Gorge's waterfalls like Multnomah Falls is a popular day trip from the Portland area, and in late fall and early spring, when the heights of the Cascades are buried beneath deep snow, the Gorge is a favorite option for hikers and mountain bikers.
Summer Activities:
- Boating
- Windsurfing
- Kiteboarding
- Kayaking
- White water rafting
- Fishing
- Riverboat tours
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Horseback riding
- Biking
- Spelunking
- Berry picking
- Mushrooming
- Scenic drives
- Waterfall and wildflower tours
- Winery tours and tastings
- Railroad tours
- Scenic air tours
Winter Activities:
- Downhill skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
Nearby Attractions:
- Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway
- Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center
- Columbia River Gorge Discovery Center and Museum
- Maryhill Museum of Art
- Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Mount Adams Ranger District
- Mount Hood Railroad
- Ape Cave
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Trapper Creek
- Indian Heaven Wilderness
- Multnomah Falls
- Crown Point/Vista House
- Beacon Rock State Park
- Bonneville Dam
- Pacific Crest Trail
Portland Attractions:
- Hoyt Arboretum
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Oregon Historical Society
- Oregon Maritime Museum
- Oregon Zoo
- Portland Art Museum
- Portland Children's Museum
- Portland Rose Gardens
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Nightlife
- Symphony
- Art galleries
- Gardens
- Live music clubs
- Theaters
- Festivals and fairs
Accolades and Testimonials
"The winners have been announced and we are smiling ear to ear. I am proud to say that Skamania Lodge has been voted Best Sunset Wedding and Best Northwest Wedding Venue in Oregon! Here comes my Academy acceptance speech: "Thank you to everyone who made this possible. We have such amazing clients and wonderful people that we surround ourselves with to make every special day flawless."" - More from Skamania Lodge®
"As of May 25th, Skamania achieved certification through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary program. This big accomplishment highlights the efforts in environmental stewardship. The program requires environmental preservation and/or improvement in several categories, including: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Education & Outreach, Chemical Use Reduction & Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management. The Skamania Lodge golf course is the 12th in Washington to become certified, out of about 327 golf courses in the state. " - More from Skamania Lodge®
