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.
Explore one of the best mountains in the Cascades for hiking and check out some of the trails that stretch throughout Mount Hood. These recreation trails will take you through lush forestry, along mountain streams, up slanted hillsides and inclines, and all with a view of Portland's gorgeous nature. The trails are suitable for most hikers of any strength and stamina.
Help the Oregon Food Bank and get an earful of music at the Waterfront Blues Festival. The festival has brought blues legends to its stage like Lucinda Williams, Isaac Hayes, and Buddy Guy, along with new faces of the genre as well.