Gorgeous neighborhood park!…read more Beautiful hiking trail with a nice large free parking lot!!! The trails are well marked and I got cell phone service while I was on the trail. There are many trails to choose from. I choose to do the park loop, west ridge, and summit and it was a nice little loop that took about an hour or so. It had snowed the morning of, so the trails were muddy so I would definitely recommend hiking boots. I would definitely come back!

This nature park is somehow both beautifully maintained and not adequately maintained at the same…read moretime. Important to note that it is a 'nature park' and not a 'city park' which means fewer amenities (no playgrounds and only one restroom in the main parking lot at the Mather Road entrance) and most importantly, no pets or bikes. There are rules for a reason. There are multiple trails that connect to various neighborhoods and loop up to a Summit Trail, however we didn't get any views from the summit. I've started a hike from the Mather Road entrance and it is all up hill for the first stretch. Our most recent experience was better when we parked part way up the hill and started our hike off of SE Talbert Street to connect to the Park Loop Trail. Unfortunately, the posted signs about poison oak were accurate and the trails were covered in poison oak. And while the trails were easy to navigate, the plants are overgrown and crossing the path, so it is hard to avoid contact. I recommend a change of clothes and/or wet wipes to avoid getting poison oak from your stroll. The area is a nice option on hot or rainy days due to the canopy of trees, but not recommended for young children or those with mobility issues. It is a beautiful short hike and you feel away from it all, even though you are close to the city. The restroom was clean and there is shelter that can be rented for events.

This is one of several Metro parks and natural areas scattered around the greater Portland…read moreMetropolitan area. Many are hard to find without a map. Most have short loop trails and several, such as Scouters Mountain are on ancient cinder cones or buttes east of Portland. To get the most of these parks, walk slowly and observe your surroundings. Look and listen for birds, notice the different types and sizes of trees and leaves, look for flowers, wildlife or wildlife signs (there is a burrow entrance not far from the bench with lichen sculpture. Our walk in October enabled us to see the fall colors and compete to see who could find the biggest or smallest Big Leaf Maple leaf--some are huge. On top of the mountain is a covered pavilion and restrooms with picnic tables that is good for groups. Nearby Hogan Natural Area has a more challenging loop trail that goes through a dense forest of ferns, conifers, big leaf maples and other trees.

First time trying this place out for my first hike. Definitely a good starter hike if you want to…read moredo a hike. It's not that big. Easy to get too. I really enjoyed it and have already been back .

We did a day trip of hiking, sightseeing and wine tasting with Kieron. Can't recommend First Nature…read moremore highly enough. It was a fantastic day and very memorable. Felt like we were able to fit in so much in one day. Kieron is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide and an absolute pleasure to spend your day with.

We used your service for a wine tour of the Williamette area of Oregon and thanks to your company…read moreand our awesome tour guide Daniel Johnson we had the best experience. Our guide was punctual and very knowledgeable of the area and the van was very comfortable. Will use this company again for a future trip

We had such a nice trip down the river. They really are making great attempts to keep the rivers…read moreclean and safe. Everyone going down the river were all respectful and helpful to each other. We started to lose air in our float device part of the way through our trip and luckily someone else brought one and helped us out. Come prepared with life jackets, entry of water, no (obvious) booze, and plenty of snacks to keep you full during your float. It can be a little bit of work, so you will need the energy. Don't forget your SPF. Not so sure it's safe for small children to float down, but to just get in and play at the rivers edge is great. They offer bags at every stop to take to keep your garbage in so you aren't littering our beautiful water. We made an effort to pick up extra trash where we could reach it. The best part is that they offer a shuttle bus back up to your car for $5 a head. Once this place gets cleaned up more, I will give it 5 stars.

I take my dog to four Rivers over the summer because she likes to swim every day. She is a yellow…read morelab. I especially love Carver Park, because there is a stream that flows into it which is not too deep and my dog can normally chase ball all the way across it. When I went to the park yesterday, the water levels were so high that there were like a torrent. My dog was able to follow the tennis ball down the clear creek without getting swept into the river, so I was happy. This would be dangerous for less fit dogs.

Hands down the best tour guide ever! Janine works hard to…read moremake sure everyone has a great time. She has developed special relationships with several of the wineries over the years. Because of that they always take extra care of the groups she brings to them. She will listen to your needs and make good suggestions based on what you want. We have never been disappointed spending our time with her! She feels like family!! See you soon Janine!

The address listed here leads to a house! 2115 ne 151st cir. Either update it everywhere (Google…read moremaps included) or take this page leading to your business down. Highly misleading.

A fun way to explore the city whether you live here or not. The website does not have very helpful…read moreinformation, keeps going in circles and most links are expired. But starting from the Oregon Zoo could be good idea since there is a lot of signage out there. Look for the 4T sign and keep following it. All Trails has the route too. The Zoo entrance has the entire map as well. The hike up to Council Crest and then to OHSU was great! Very shaded and great elevation. Taking the tram was so fun, the view of city was so beautiful and I fell in love with Portland all over again. The trolleycar has a frequency of 30 mins from OHSU commons so if you miss that one there is a long wait or you could take the bus or train. Getting back to the zoo is easy with a lot of options. The beautiful day was an added bonus. All in all a GREAT day playing tourist in my own city!

An off track way of seeing the wonderful city of Portland. We started at the Pioneer Courthouse…read morebought a $5 adult ticket for adults and $2.50 ticket for kids (all day pass) for MAX - we got off at the Oregon Zoo and walked the trails to Columbia Crest - we had a small picnic there before proceeding to OHSU ( about 4 miles of walking) and then took the aerial tram (free downhill )to South Water Front. We took the street car (covered in the all day pass) and did the outer city loop - the trail took us about 4 hours and gave us a wonderful sense of what the city was about. If you want to take a bus to a specific destination for a happy hour afterwards ( your bus ride is covered in your all day pass) - highly recommended !!! The 4 T's - trails, train, trolley and tram ( if you were wondering)

I went on a 6 day rafting trip on the Grand Ronde with ORE. I had a wonderful time. All of the…read moreriver guides were awesome and they knew so much. The food was excellent and plenty of it. I cannot say enough good things about the guides and this company. I would go anywhere with them!

Me and my girlfriend did the upper clackamas river full day experience and it was nothing short of…read moreamazing. From start to finish we had the absolute best time. Ari our guide was super fun and helpful. I had some worries going in as it was my first time but they went through all the safety precautions and eased my nerves. They provide lunch half way through and we even got to cliff dive and swim. Cannot recommend enough.

I had a great time on this trip. I had signed up in 2019 and with covid and a foot injury I was…read morefinally able to take this trip in 2022. REA was very easy to work with for each of the issues. I am very appreciative of all the help they gave me. They wanted me to be well and comfortable with my decisions. The hike itself was all I had hoped for. I wanted to learn the ropes of backpacking. And even though I was farther along in my knowledge then when I signed up in 2019, I still learned a ton. Alexis was our guide and she was always ready, willing and able to answer any questions we had. And we had a lot of questions. Alexis knew what she was doing and gave her knowledge freely. The views were spectacular. The campsites both nights were right on a lake. The hike was hard but doable for this 65yr old. Highly recommond.

I booked the Mt. Hood Moonlight Snowshoe experience for my partner's birthday & it was phenomenal!…read more The location was gorgeous, especially in the moonlight. We also really appreciated the effort the host went to in order to serve refreshments. Overall it was a fantastic way to spend an evening!

Friday the 20th I went to the Columbia river and saw a bird, about 30 yards off shore and s/he was…read moreunable to fly or freely swim in the water. It was frantic and flailing around. I waited for hours for help, calling everyone possible; from the Audobon society to every local agency and wildlife rescue I could. I only got voicemail. Two kayakers tried to lure the bird to the shore but were unable to move around in the water well enough to catch the bird. After a few hours we gave up. I was heartbroken. Sunday the 22nd I returned to the river with my dog, sure the bird had died within minutes of me leaving 2 days prior, and the bird was still there and alive. I called Stok Outfitters and the owner, Manuel Mendoza rushed down there and was there within an hour. He is so skilled in the water that he caught the bird within minutes of being out there. The bird was rescued and uninjured. I would feel extremely safe going on an adventure with Stok Outfitters. Mr. Mendoza is a highly competent outdoorsman and has a good heart on top of it.

From the owner: Stok Outfitters provides walking, hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, and snowshoeing tours around the…read moregreater Portland area. Our mission is to connect people with the great outdoors. We operate in small, intimate group sizes, and focus on the natural and environmental history of the areas that we explore. Safety is our number one priority. All of our guides at Stok Outfitters are certified in Wilderness Medicine, and hold a Wilderness First Responder certification. Each of our guides also holds a minimum of 6 years experience guiding groups in the outdoors.

My sister in law and I took the beginners class and had a great time! Our guides were Rose and…read moreMargot, they were knowledgeable, friendly, and really took their time with each one of us. We had someone in our party fall in, the guides sprung into action and immediately assisted. They did a thorough introduction of the parts of the kayak, how to get in and exit, the different strokes. How to use your feet and core (not just your arms), and showed us how to get back in our kayaks if we should fall in the water. I was pretty anxious beforehand as there are a lot of watercraft on the willamette, they did a great job of putting us all at ease. The beginners class is 3 hours, park free anywhere on the adjacent street, you can leave your stuff in the shop, and bring a water bottle. All the gear is provided. They provide the kayak best for you based on your height/weight. So don't lie! Highly recommend if you're looking for the basics. If you're expecting a tour sign up for that instead. This was definitely a class where we practiced different strokes. We will definitely be back!

I highly recommend taking a class at Portland Kayak Company! My wife and I were first timers and…read morethe beginners class did such a great job making us feel comfortable on the water. Our instructors were Rose and Margot; both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient! They even helped me when I fell into the water (yeah, I'm not embarrassed to admit it... I totally fell in the water, haha!). It was totally my fault but both were quick to help me and they did such a great job not making me feel bad about it. Helpful Tips: * If you're taking a class, know that the kayak, the paddle and the life vest are provided. * If you plan to bring your phone with you on the kayak, make sure to bring an airtight bag to keep your phone in it. We had one already but I saw that they sold them in their store, too! Oh, and it's worth mentioning... the company was very understanding even though we arrived five minutes late (our GPS turned us around and we got lost heading to the class). Of course, try your best to avoid being late, but it was great knowing they were understanding about it. It made us feel extremely comfortable! My wife and I are definitely coming back!