Banks-Vernonia State Trail - Banks, Oregon

 

Banks-Vernonia State Trail is a 21 mile Rails-to-Trails offered by Oregon State Parks. Rails-to-Trails converts abandoned railways to trails. We didn't quite make it 21 miles. In fact, we tired out poor Dundee after just 2 miles out and 2 miles back. What we saw was probably the widest and most accessible trail we've attempted. It was smooth and paved.

Duniway Lilac Garden - Portland, Oregon

We decided to challenge ourselves with a walk that involves more changes in elevation. What better place than Terwilliger Boulevard on Marquam Hill? We've driven by Duniway Lilac Garden hundreds of times without noticing it until we were on foot. We didn't actually see lilacs but the gardens are very nice and it was a nice place to rest and take pictures before heading back to the van and then onto a late lunch.

Frog Pond Farm - Wilsonville, Oregon

Frog Pond Farm is currently doing their Farm Walk-About. We just barely missed their Drive-Through exhibit. This was a bit difficult with the wheelchair and we had to actually drag it backwards through the gravel the entire time. But, if you are mobile this is the place is wonderful to visit. It is family run and shows that they really care about the well-being of their animals.

https://www.thefrogpondfarm.com/

Later in the day we went for coffee in the Pearl District. Sisters coffee is our absolute favorite in the entire state! We intentionally got lost in the hills on the way home and found our way to the top of Council Crest for the best views in Portland.