Around the Region

Columbia County

Drive just about ten minutes north of Portland on Highway 30, and you’ll feel that you’ve left the city behind. Before you lay wetlands, wildlife preserves and farms. Columbia County is Portland’s nearest escape. 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 Oregon appeal. Luxury B&Bs are nestled among quirky boutiques and antique stores in Olde Towne St. Helens and Vernonia. St. Helens is “Halloweentown” for the whole month of October. Enjoy Christmas ships in December. Winter birding here is some of the best in the northwest. You can get here from PDX without a car: bike the Banks-Vernonia Trail or scenic routes off of Highway 30; or catch a ride from downtown Portland on Columbia County Rider. This affordable public transportation drives past the Scappoose Creek Inn, an old dairy turned B&B. See Twilight, Halloweentown and Ax Men locations here too.

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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. Summer and winter snow sports, golf, hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking and fishing abound. Dozens of farmers’ markets and wine, arts and harvest festivals dot our 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.

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Washington County

Washington County, Oregon, is one of the best-kept secrets of the Pacific Northwest. Scenically situated between Portland and the Oregon Coast, this burgeoning region mixes urban amenities with serene natural and agricultural settings. It is a destination worthy of applause with myriad signature attractions, including celebrated dining, wineries, breweries and a sakéry; pristine nature parks and 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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