Around the Region

Columbia County

Leave the city behind. Just north of Portland on Highway 30 lay wetlands, wildlife preserves and farms. Columbia County is Portland’s nearest escape with world class fishing and perfect winds for sailing.

From kayaking at Scappoose Bay to mountain biking at the Vernonia skills park, this haven for outdoor enthusiasts offers breathtaking scenery, wildlife viewing and small-town appeal. Luxury B&Bs are nestled among quirky boutiques and antique stores in Olde Towne St. Helens and Vernonia. You can get here from PDX without a car: bike the Banks-Vernonia Trail or scenic routes off Highway 30; or catch a ride from downtown Portland on the Columbia County Rider bus, which takes you past the Scappoose Creek Inn B&B and Farmhouse Restaurant into St. Helens.

Don’t miss Thursday nights in St. Helens. 13 Nights on the River brings free concerts to Columbia View Park every Thursday all summer long. Throw down a blanket and watch the sailboat races. Thursday is also pub night at the historic Columbia Theatre.

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Mt. Hood Territory

From majestic Mount Hood recreation to our Willamette Valley nurseries and farms, our scenic byways wind through historic towns filled with shops, museums and outdoor art. Winter and summer snow sports, golf, hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking and fishing abound. Dozens of farmers’ markets and wine, arts and harvest festivals dot our yearly calendar. Historic Oregon City celebrates the end of the Oregon Trail. Shopping is plentiful at Clackamas Town Center, one of Oregon's largest malls, or in the many boutique shops in Lake Oswego's Lake View Village. Enjoy unique and affordable lodging, whether it's a mountain vacation home or cozy cabin, full-service resort, B & B, or urban hotel/motel accommodations.

Explore our Winter Wanderland - "The 12 Weeks of Winter" – filled with activities for outdoor sports enthusiasts as well as for those whose tastes require warmer indoor activities. Enter to win one of the "12 Weeks of Winter" giveaways, submit your Best Winter Recreation Photo, and check out the luminous lodging deals for easy trip planning.

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Washington County

Washington County, Oregon, is one of the Pacific Northwest’s hidden gems. Scenically situated between Portland and the Oregon Coast, this burgeoning region mixes suburban amenities with serene rural, natural and agricultural settings. As the gateway to Oregon’s wine country, Washington County boasts a diverse array of attractions, including celebrated dining, wineries, breweries and a saké brewery; pristine nature parks, biking and walking trails and wildlife preserves; championship golf courses; and abundant shopping opportunities from antiques to high-end design. Best of all, this destination offers affordable room rates, convenient and free parking, and the county’s larger cities – Beaverton and Hillsboro – are easily accessible with light-rail access from Portland International Airport.

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