Find the best places near the city to cool down on hot days.

Plan your visit to Portland’s most spectacular rose garden.

See stunning gardens and hundreds of acres of breathtaking blooms at two of Oregon’s best flower festivals.

Where to find pretty trails and waterfall splendor near the city.

See the flowers, bridges, and birds at one of Portland’s most beautiful gardens.

Everything you need to know about one of Oregon’s most stunning flower festivals.

Find the best gardens, festivals, and activities as the weather starts to improve.

How to find the best blooms without leaving the city.

The best short escapes near the city.

How to find the best scenery, hiking trails, wineries, and restaurants within two hours of Portland.

Try something new this weekend to shake up your date night routine.

A quick and easy guide to Portland’s seasonal highlights to help plan your year.

Cross an 80-foot-tall decommissioned railroad trestle as part of a hike or bike on this great year-round trail.

Visit one of Portland’s newest attractions — if you dare!

Check out this beautiful park on the Sandy River just outside of Portland.

Find shaded trails and cool water on hot summer days.

Where to see extraordinary camas blooms this spring — finally!

Where to look for Oregon’s early blooming wildflowers this spring.

From roaring waterfalls to delicate wildflowers, try out these amazing trails this spring.

In honor of my longing for spring, here are some lovely pictures of flowers and where to see them near Portland.