Portland Outdoors

Outdoor Activities in Portland

The abundance of accessible outdoor activities in and around Portland fosters a community that lives for the days when they can get outside and explore. This culture has also instilled a desire to preserve green space within the city, as evidenced by the establishment and upkeep of natural spaces within city borders. Portland has an incredible blend of a vibrant and bustling city filled with unique specialty stores and the best cuisine and beer you can find anywhere, and a community that acknowledges and actively participates in the beauty within and outside of the city.

There are extremely cool and odd things to do in Portland, Oregon, ranging from wandering through Chinese and Japanese gardens to participating in a nude bike ride without getting jailed for public indecency. The city has been ranked one of the most popular in the United States, and it is easy to see why once you visit. People are friendly; they are environmentally conscientious (most inhabitants ride their bikes instead of taking cabs); and there are plenty of exciting activities.

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