Be serenaded by the sounds of jazz music at the Portland Jazz Festival. The festival is hosted in effort to preserve an original American art form: the jazz music genre. Legends of the genre and up-and-coming jazz musicians have performed at this event.
Get a tight grip on your paddle and get ready to battle some rapids. Head to the Columbia River Gorge for some of the region's best whitewater rafting and kayaking. There are several rivers to choose from throughout the gorge that are perfectly suited for both experienced and novice rafters, along with a few perfect places to relax and float.