Love the great outdoors

Carol Griesmeyer

This year REI decided to be closed for Black Friday so people could spend time outside – not in a shopping mall.

Good for them. Works quite well for me. If you are not a skier then just go for a walk.

There are some great walking locations in the Portland, Oregon area. Here are some I heartily recommend:

Mt Talbert Nature Park : http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/mount-talbert-nature-park

Cazadero Trail http://www.traillink.com/trail/cazadero-trail.aspx

Tryon Creek State Park: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=103

Oxbow State Park: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park

In the city itself  enjoy exploring Oaks Bottom and Forest Park

Here is a link to search through the options in the area. You will find photos, articles and maps to many of our great places to enjoy outside.

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/93736

Tryon Creek
Camassia berries
There’s so much beauty to enjoy around here. Get out there and breathe it in.