Recreation

The Adventure Group

An outdoors club for the gay and lesbian community of Portland and the region. Activities range from hiking and skiing to camping and houseboating. www.adventuregroup.org

The Forest Group

An informally organized outdoor activities social group for lesbians in Portland. Activities include hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing, sea kayaking, white water rafting and more. www.geocities.com/ncc1127/forestpdx

Portland Gay and Lesbian Community Bowling Association (PCBA)

Having recently celebrated its 27th anniversary, PCBA is the oldest organized gay sporting group in Portland. PCBA welcomes drop-in bowlers during league play. www.pdxbowl.com

Portland Frontrunners

A running club for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transsexuals and their friends in the Portland area. Weekly runs open to runners of all experience levels. www.portlandfrontrunners.org

Rosetown Ramblers

The Rosetown Ramblers is the Portland affiliate of the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs (IAGSDC). Active in Portland since 1983, the group dances at the mainstream and plus levels and organizes weekly dances at area clubs. www.rosetownramblers.com

Now that the athletic season is almost in full swing, this would be a great time to consider showing your team spirit with one of these organizations:

Amazon Dragons Paddling Club

Amazon Dragons Paddling Club invites women 16 and older to join Portland’s only out lesbian dragon boat team. Be part of the fun and fitness with this dynamic group. For more information visit www.amazondragons.org.

PDX NetRippers

PDX NetRippers is Portland’s queer soccer organization with competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices for all levels and regional tournaments. For more information e-mail Kyle at bendoverbeckham@gmail.com or visit www.myspace.com/netrippers.

Portland Gay Basketball Association

Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels. For more information visit www.groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandGayBasketball Association.

Rose City Softball Association

Rose City Softball Association is Oregon’s largest sports organization for the gay and lesbian community. With open and women’s divisions at all levels, RCSA plays slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Complex, 4450 N.W. 229th Ave. in Hillsboro. Join a team or form a new one by e-mailing membership@rosecitysoftball.org. For more information visit www.rosecitysoftball.org.

Team Tennis

Team Tennis meets from 8 a.m. to noon Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcome. First time is free, subsequent times are $7. For more information call 503.788.8192 or e-mail teamportlandtennis@yahoo.com.

Clothing-Optional Gay Beaches

Rooster Rock State Park is located 20 miles east of Portland on I-84 (Exit 25) in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. At far east end of lot, take stairs down to the beach and walk east about a half mile. Clothing optional section marked by sign.

Sauvie Island is 10 miles northwest of Portland on U.S. 30. Turn right over Sauvie Island Bridge, and buy parking pass at store at bottom of bridge. Continue past store for 2 miles, turn right on Reeder Road and go 10 miles until it becomes gravel. Look for "Collins Beach" sign on right. 503.621.3488.