Catch Fall Colors at Hoyt Arboretum
See all the red, yellow and orange leaves in their full, autumn glory during a hike at Hoyt Arboretum.
12 Great Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes in Portland
Here are some of our favorite places to get hiking in Portland with kids.
6 Family-Friendly Summer Hikes
Local author and homeschooling mom Jessica Becker shares six of her favorite kid-friendly summer hikes within a 90-minute drive of Portland.
Featured Hike: Trail of Ten Falls
Check out our tips for handling this long hike with kids. You don’t want to miss the “crown jewel” of Oregon trails!
Go Chasing Waterfalls at Wahclella + 7 More Spectacular Falls
This spring, head out for a hike and get rewarded with a scenic, two-tiered waterfall at Wahclella Falls.
Bike or Hike Vancouver’s Salmon Greenway Trail
Toddlers to teens will love the smooth ride of the 3-mile Salmon Creek Greenway Trail just 20 minutes outside of Portland
6 Toddler-Friendly Hikes near Portland, OR
Hiking with toddlers is a ton of fun … and also an exercise in patience. These hikes make it easier.
5 Spectacular Spring Hikes Near Portland
Local author Jessica Becker shares 5 of her favorite kid-friendly spring hikes within 45 miles of Portland.
5 Fantastic Winter Hikes Near Portland
Local author and homeschooling mom Jessica Becker shares five of her favorite kid-friendly winter hikes within 45 miles of Portland.
7 Themed Nature Hikes near Portland and What to Read on Each Hike
Each of these themed local hikes is paired with a book, to maximize learning and fun on your next hike!
Top 5 Fall Color Hikes
Where to get spectacular views of all autumn has to offer in the Pacific Northwest.
Hiking Tom, Dick and Harry Mountain with Kids
Take in glorious views and a glassy lake on the way to the summit.
Less-Crowded Kid-Friendly Hikes in OR and WA
Local author and homeschooling mom Jessica Becker shares her favorite less-crowded, kid-friendly hikes.
Our Favorite Family Hikes
PDX Parent staffers share their families’ favorite hikes and nature walks.
Field Trip: Gorge Hiking with Kids
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Your family’s favorite hikes in the Gorge may still be closed after the Eagle Creek fire. But there are new adventures in store. Nearly two years after the devastating Eagle Creek fire swept through the Columbia River Gorge — Portland’s de facto shared backyard — the beautiful, fragile ecosystem there is still recovering. That …
