Aside from the parking it was a pleasant place to get in a few thousand steps. Stop and get wine…read moreat the multon falls winery before you leave the area.

Moulton Falls Regional Park on a random afternoon, and it completely took my breath away. The…read moretrails wind through this lush, green wonderland, with pockets of shade that feel like little natural hideaways and open spaces that invite you to just sit and breathe. I watched families and hikers passing by, some daring to dip into the water. I can only imagine how cold it must be, but it looked exhilarating! Every turn offered something new, towering trees, sparkling streams, and even little corners where wildflowers peeked out. We ended up spending hours wandering, stopping whenever we felt like it, and just enjoying the simple beauty of it all. It's definitely a stop that makes you slow down, notice the little things, and feel refreshed by being outside. I can see myself coming back again and again.

Such a cool park! I desperately wanted to get out in nature while we were visiting St. Helen's for…read moreHalloweentown so we decided to check out this spot. They have a nice trail you can take through beautiful large trees. The second half of the trail is more in brush and dessert type of feel, but still beautiful nonetheless. They also have little workout stops you can do along the way which we enjoyed playing around with haha. The also have disc golf, too, which we even saw a couple people playing so that was pretty cool to see. The only thing I will say is the trail does take you one weird way and it's near a homeless encampment so just beware that. But you can always walk a different way. Also at one point you are next to a road which kind of loses the sense of being in the park and in nature away from streets, but honestly, it's not for too long. Absolutely beautiful trail! And super easy. They allow dogs, too, which I love! Highly recommend checking it out.

What a great ADA friendly park! We stopped on our road trip adventure and I am so glad we did…read more There are bathrooms with toilet paper, soap and running water. The cobwebs in the bathrooms are totally in tune with the spirit of Halloween But it's a public park bathroom, the toilets were clean. That's what matters. The playground had lots of families. Very happy we stopped by!

Nice park, huge dog park. Great playground for kids. There's 2 playgrounds, one large & one small…read more The creek runs right by here, it's beautiful. Baseball field, water fountains & grassy areas to play are all here!

This is a lovely park, always clean. I love the dog park overlooking the play area so that the…read morewhole family can enjoy.

I love the open field and the benches and the dedication to the veterans. However, the playground…read moreis made of metal, which is extremely hot to touch. But, they have a great fitness/calisthenics park and a river to wade and open athletic fields

This summer, we took a road trip from Seattle to Oregon. On the way back, we needed a place that…read morewe could make a quick pit stop and have lunch. We wanted somewhere to walk the dog, eat lunch, use the restrooms, and stretch our legs. There weren't a whole lot of options, but using Google Maps in the car, I was able to find Clatskanie City Park, which is also marked as Copes Park. This wasn't far off route 30, so it was a quick detour for us. You park along the road, and it was easy to find a spot right next to the park. While this park isn't enormous, there was nice green space with picnic tables, and we set up a spot to eat. There is a path and open area, for walking or playing. There is also a small playground. There are also portapotties to use. The park seems well maintained, and a nice place to enjoy.

Nice little park. I haven't been on the trails or fished, we just came to enjoy the pond. This is a…read moregreat spot for young kids , with shallow swimming , picnic area , BBQs, and playgroud. My 12 year old was bored within an hour , much better suited for little ones. Parking is included with the clark county pass, which is $30/yr. Only downside is proximity to freeway , which takes away from the naturey vibe.

This is a fantastic outing for families. There are amazing trails and scenic views. I will…read moredefinitely visit again.

This is a beautiful river beach close to Portland. On a sunny day, in any month, the view is just…read morespectacular!!! Is it the ocean? No. Does it have facilities like bathrooms and snack bars? No. It's a river with sand along the bank where people come to walk, lay in the sun, or go in the water to cool off in a hot day. It's perfect for picnics or just chillin. Of course I wish there were public bathrooms, but this is Sauvie Island and it's not built up or commercialized. That's part of the charm and why it remains so pristine. There are porta potties located every 40 feet or so along the parking area. As many have mentioned, you need a parking permit to park in the street. Cost is $7 for the day or $30 for an annual pass, totally worth it if you plan on visiting more than 4 times. You can purchase the pass at the convenience store before you cross the Sauvie Island Bridge. And at the Island Cove Market right before you get to the beach. Buy the permit! Don't take chances, they patrol and will fine you. Dogs are allowed but they must be on a leash. Again, they patrol, especially in the summer, and they will fine you if your dog is roaming free. So save yourself the hassle and follow the rules that are posted everywhere. At the beach area, there is plenty of parking along the road. You then cross the street and take one of the many sets of steps up and over the small hill to the beach. The sand is soft and white until you get closer to the water. There are lots of clam shells to collect! If you drive down NW Reider and hit the gravel road then you have entered the clothing optional beach. Even in the winter, or a mid April day like today, people are enjoying the beach au natural. Doesn't mean you have to be nude, but be aware that others are in various stages of clothed and unclothed. On a blue sky day, the view is absolutely beautiful with Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood clearly viable. It's a peaceful and easy respite from Portland, just a 45 minute drive from downtown to cross the bridge onto Sauvie Island and reach the beach area. So pack a picnic, some cool beverages, a good book and enjoy! If it's a sunny day bring an umbrella because there is zero shade.

Going to this beach has become an annual summertime activity for us. When you don't have as much…read moretime to drive to the coast and want to stay in shorts at the beach rather than jackets, this one works beautifully. There is parking by the street (parking passes can be purchased from some shops and farms on the island) and then it's a short walk (and steps up) to the beach. Plenty of sand for kids to play with and the water is pretty calm for some swimming or floating on the floatables. We always take a beach tent for some shade, otherwise it could get brutal on a sunny day. I do miss having showers on the way out to clean up. But other than that, I'm happy to enjoy this river side beach when I'm itching for some beach vibes!

All the snow is melted, ready to camp! Mid week is best…read morechance to get a spot Happy Spring Break! Disk course is challenging for sure.

What a beautiful camping spot close to Portland. We…read morereserved 2 spots for tent camping for 2 nights. The sites were clean and well maintained and parking was very close to our sites (28 & 29). The tent pads are gravel and there's a nice grassy area for hanging out in our freestanding hammock. There are miles of beautiful trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Stargazing was incredible and we wished we had brought a telescope. The tent area has 2 bathrooms with flush toilets which were mostly clean. They could use some spider web removal and a good floor scrub. One of the bathrooms was locked, maybe for maintenance, on the second day of our stay. We saw deer, a big variety of birds and a couple cute squirrels and chipmunks. A pond along one of the hiking trails hosted a large number of salamanders! We will go back and try a cabin site next.

What looks to look like a brand new building, nature center, and parking area. $3 fee or ($19 for…read morean annual pass) this place is a catch. The trail goes right over the train tracks via a beautiful (protected bridge). You will be immediately greeted by the fragrant aroma of blackberries. To the left will be peek-boo views of the lake. Take the trail down and around to the lake past other informational and historic facts. There is a TON of fruit growing and the vast group of plum trees looks like it will be very ripe very soon. There are tons of plants, trees, and birds about. The trail can be narrow and is of various terrain at various parts. There is some shade but it is spotty. All in all a great spot. Two electric chargers in the parking lot - but no shade!

Beautiful nature center with nicely groomed trails, benches for resting and great attractions…read more Highly recommended for a nice walk with the family!