Walk this favorite route of former Oregon Walks Executive Director Steph Routh. This walk is self-lead, so you can walk at your own convenience. Who can resist a walk around an extinct volcano? And if that weren't enough, maybe the idea of checking out the reservoirs that have historically held much of Portland's drinking water […]
Walk this favorite route of former Oregon Walks Executive Director Jess Thompson. This walk is self-lead, so you can walk at your own convenience. This beautiful walk is 2.6 miles. You will enjoy strolls through 2 award-winning parks in Portland, as well as gorgeous views of the Willamette River and Forest Park from the Willamette Bluff. Directions: Starting […]
Sometimes when we visit streets like 82nd we only see the challenges in front of us (which there are many!). However, there are neighborhood and community gems just past the whizzing cars that make this place special. Check out some of Noel's favorite parks and trails just past 82nd Avenue. Includes a former landfill turned […]
This in-person community walk will demonstrate solidarity for Portland’s immigrant and refugee communities. Join us and the Office of Community & Civic Life for the walk during Welcoming Week, as we celebrate Portland's immigrant and refugee communities. This walk will be 3 miles and we will visit 4 parks!
Join me as we stroll through Northwest neighborhoods like the Alphabet District and Nob Hill in search of some of the most beautiful and distinctive landscapes Portland has to offer. Learn about tree biology and ecology, the impact of trees on environmental and social justice, and how great streetscapes contribute to vibrant cities that we […]