Sunrise Hikes Near Portland

Get ready to ride with thousands of other fun-loving people at the 18th annual Worst Day of the Year Ride. Choose from a 15-mile Urban course or 42-mile Hill Climb Challenge course. Laugh at the elements, and gather for a delicious finish line party at the Lucky Labrador Brew Pub. Breakfast, lunch, fun rest stops,…

Colorful fields reminiscent of Holland burst with acres of tulips in full bloom at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn.

Up to 20,000 gray whales migrate along Oregon’s coast every winter and spring. Spot them from these four locations.

Hot-air balloons take flight mere minutes from downtown Portland every summer.

The river, which bisects the city into east and west sides, is a virtual aquatic playground, with kayakers, fishers and swimmers enjoying the water.

Hood to Coast is the world’s largest running relay race, stretching 200 miles from the top of Mount Hood to the Pacific Ocean in Seaside. The overnight event culminates in the West Coast’s largest beach party and draws more than 12,000 runners and walkers annually. The race fills up months in advance, but there’s no…

Every September, spectators gather to see the world’s largest roost of Vaux’s swifts swarm and spiral into the chimney of a Northwest Portland school.

This annual race series consists of paddlers piloting a gaggle of gigantic gourds through a water course.

The driver covers all tasting fees with charcuterie plates ($150 value for full day, $90 value for half day). Experience the best of Willamette Valley wine country on an all-inclusive, guided wine-tasting tour from Portland. Be chauffeured in a luxury SUV with a small group of fellow wine lovers and spend a half day or…

World-famous pinot noirs, crisp chardonnays and sweet rieslings are just a taste of the dozens of wines that Oregon has to offer. On this adventure through the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, you’ll visit three carefully selected vineyards. Guests will partake in tasting flights and experience a behind-the-scenes view of viticulture.

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed National Scenic Areas. Your…

Join up Valentine’s Day weekend at Lee Farms in Tualatin Oregon as couples, families and friends escape the cliche and get down and dirty at the My Muddy Valentine 5k mud/obstacle run. Runners come dressed head to toe in hearts, tutus and even a few group costumes, ready to take on the muddy terrain. The…

This Valentine’s weekend event features 5k or 10k walk/run obstacle course challenge that will leave you covered in mud from head to toe. Tackle the muddy terrain while conquering over 20 obstacles that wind you through the beautiful property of Lee Farms.

Get your St. Paddy’s day weekend started by joining up for some rompin’ good fun around Lee Farms. After some mud, guts and glory, stick around and have a beer or two before heading out on the town. Don’t miss out on all the fun — participation is capped at 1500.

A fun, unique way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the sixth annual Dirty Leprechaun event features a 5k or 10k walk/run obstacle course challenge that will leave you covered in mud from head to toe. Tackle the muddy terrain while conquering over 20 obstacles that wind you through the beautiful property of Lee Farms.

Follow the path of an ancient riverbed, carved by the last ice age, past the Bridge of the Gods, and explore the Windsurfing Capital of the World. In the afternoon, traverse Oregon’s fertile fruit valley on the way to the alpine top of a volcano, which boasts a title as the world’s second most summited…

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed National Scenic Areas. Your…

Teams of one through six team members compete in either the 12-leg, 68-mile relay or the 47-mile relay. Join up for this epic, one-of-a-kind, one-day relay that explores Portland and surrounding areas. The relay starts and finishes at Level Beer and features many scenic highlights, including beautiful views of the Columbia Gorge, Oaks Bottom Park…

Participants can sign up for a half marathon, 10k, 5k or kid’s race, so the entire family can enjoy this event. The courses are super flat and fast with a few inclines, but no major hills, making this event a great course for setting that new personal record. The course provides great views of the…

The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools presents their Ninth Annual Twilight Run, in partnership with RunSignUp and the Tigard Festival of Balloons. The 5K Twilight Run follows a flat and fast course along the beautiful bike trails. As you race towards the sunset, you will be surrounded by the wonders of the park and excitement…

Subaru Kids Obstacle Challenge is an adventure and obstacle course race for kids ages 4-14, with 15+ fun and challenging obstacles and mud. Its mission is to inspire and challenge kids, and forge family bonds, through obstacles and adventure. It is the largest touring adventure and obstacle course race series for kids in the nation….