Escape the city for some fun on Sauvie Island. The island is large, boasting its own rivers, lakes, and islands, and its plentiful natural beauty has made it a popular destination for outdoor revelers. Sauvie Island has several areas for hiking and biking, and is also a great place to experience birdwatching, hunting, and fishing. On your way to the island be sure to look to the horizon to catch a pristine view of the Cascade Mountain Range, including Mt. Rainer, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Jefferson.
Jump into an extreme sports adventure with the people at Skydive Oregon. You'll dive from 13,000-feet, feeling a rush like no other, and getting a view of Oregon that you can only experience from a plane – without the plane.
Get something sweet to eat with your sweetheart at Portland's Voodoo Doughnut. This unique doughnut shop offers a wide variety of doughnuts: The Loop, with Fruit Loops on top; Grape Ape, with grape dust and lavender sprinkles; Mango Tango, filled with mango jelly and topped with tang; and their famous Voodoo Doll doughnut that's shaped like the voodoo dolls of folklore. Grabbing a treat here is the perfect way to end a romantic date.
Enjoy one of Portland's beautiful outdoor spaces and hang out at Alberta Park. The park offers amenities and attractions like a basketball court, a soccer field, a baseball field, a tennis court, paved walking paths, and an off-leash dog area where pups can roam free. There's also a playground where the kiddos can run wild and picnic tables where everyone can hang out together.