WHAT IS THE NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE?
The National Parks Service of America is part of the Department of the Interior. It is led by the director, who is appointed by the President and the Senate.
Discovering Washington Park In Portland
So, you live in Portland and you are bored. Well, you really shouldn’t be, when there is Washington Park on your doorstep.
Forest Park Conservancy: Keeping Portland Green
Forest Park is big.
Really big. With 5200 acres to play with, this is one of the country’s most extensive urban forests. And it can claim to be the biggest actual forested urban park.
Best Walking Trails In Northern California
Having gotten our trail shoes warmed up with the tour of Southern California’s best trails, we decided to see what the north had to offer- and we weren’t disappointed!
5 of the Best Walking Trails In Southern California
Finally got the walking shoes, but nowhere to walk them in? There is never any shortage of hiking to be done in Southern California, that’s for sure.
Friends of Marquam Nature Park – Protecting Portland’s Scenic Beauty
For those who don’t know, Marquam Nature Park is a beautiful, natural wooded area, away from the bustle of city life, and yet it is within the city of Portland itself.
The Best Walking Trails in Portland, Oregon
Walking from one place to another is what we have to do on a daily basis to keep in shape, except for those who are unable due to medical issues related to mobility, and, even then, doctors will encourage mobility exercises whenever possible.