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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.

Whether you want to appreciate your love for nature or revel in your Catholic faith, The Grotto is the place to do it. The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, or The Grotto, is a Catholic shrine and a botanical garden. The 62-acre garden includes beautiful plants, several sculptures, and walking paths throughout.

Enjoy some of Portland's outdoor beauty as you explore the area surrounding Forest Park Wildwood Trails. The trails stretch around 40 miles and in the wilderness throughout live a variety of mammals, birds, and lush vegetation. With much of the park overlooking the Willamette River, you're guaranteed some of the best views of the city.

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.