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Portland Children's Museum

Enjoy a trip to Portland Children's Museum and popular activities such as cycling in Portland. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

World Forestry Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at World Forestry Center during your trip to Portland. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

The California Condor was a common sight along the Columbia River in Lewis and Clark's day. By the early 1980's, there were only twenty-two left on the face of the planet, all in California.

Today, thanks to a massive effort to re-populate the species via in-captivity pairing, there are some two-hundred members. But their recovery is far from assured.

The Oregon Zoo has undertaken its own recovery effort whose ultimate goal is the re-introduction of the species into the protected wilderness area around the Columbia River Gorge. In short, to bring them home.

For now, they live out their days in a vast, outdoor aviary designed specifically to mimic their habitat in the wild.

If you have never seen one up close before, I urge you to come take a look. They are larger than any flying bird you will ever see, unless you go to Peru. And though black and white practically from head to toe, their plumage shines and reflects the light like dark, polished metal.

If that doesn't suit your fancy, I will tell you that, as with all big birds, if you wait around long enough, they will do something so awe-inspiring that it will take your breath away, and something so goofy that you will laugh out loud.

Either way, you won't be bored for a second.

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Oregon Zoo

Visit the animals who call Oregon Zoo home during your travels in Portland. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Red, orange, and #golden fall colors are in full effect in the arboretum. Minimal parking fees, cheerful volunteers, and dog-friendly trails make for a fun outing!

Hoyt Arboretum

Enjoy a stop at Hoyt Arboretum, an entertaining place to visit in Portland. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Washington Park

Washington Park is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Portland Japanese Garden

Portland Japanese Garden is just one of the places to see in Portland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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