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White Salmon River

Rafting the White Salmon is one of the best-kept recreation secrets of the northwest. The Wild and Scenic White Salmon River is located near Bingen,
Washington just across the Columbia River from the town of Hood River, Oregon.

This river offers some of the best class III-IV rapids around and the rapids are big & bouncy with many large waves and powerful holes.

When - This Sunday we will meet in Portland at 12:00 noon

We provide your transportation, BBQ meals, Ice Cold Widmers, 8 miles of rafting, wetsuits, guides, pfd's, paddles, and boats..All you have to do is show up!

And as always, a portion of the proceeds go to charity!

Week 6 - Leif Erickson - Fire Lane #1 loop

Pretty simple

1) Show up at the Leif Erickson trail head at 6:00pm

2) Hike, walk, run, or skip at your own pace. The trails are marked (dogs welcome)

3) If you feel like it, come join us for an adult beverage and/or food on the patio of 21st ave bar & grill after the hike

This weeks trail is the "Leif Erickson - Fire lane #1 loop." It's 6 miles-ish loop that takes you through a great section of Forest Park. We are meeting at the Leif Erickson trail head at 6:00. If you dont know how to get there just head west on NW Thurman until it ends.

47 acres of wooded terrain - Towers, bunkers, foxholes, villages, target range, and BBQ lunch.

What is paintball? Combine the game of capture the flag with chess,
mix in hide 'n' seek and add a large dose of adrenaline. Showing up to
the paintball field for the first time is accompanied by uncertainty.
Expect to leave wanting more. Your adrenaline will be flowing, your
heart racing and it doesn't hurt that bad..It's all part of the
adventure..Basic instincts and survival skills..kill or be killed..fight or
flight..Grab your camo's and come spend Sunday afternoon playing in
the woods.

Week 5 - Lower Macleay to Pittock Mansion

Dirt and paved trails that travel next to bubbling Balch Creek
through a fantastic forest setting in Macleay Park and Forest Park.
City and mountain views. Bridge crossings. This forest escape
begins at Lower Macleay Park, located in Northwest Portland, and
winds its way up Balch Creek Canyon for almost a mile to Upper
Macleay Park through a second-growth forest of Douglas fir,
western red cedar, and big-leaf maple.
The first half of the route you’ll pass by big rock pools that are
haven to wild trout and wild raspberries, maidenhair fern, and vine
maple. Brightly colored wildflowers line the trail with their unique
beauty. At Upper Macleay Park you’ll cross Cornell Road and then
continue your uphill odyssey through a fern-filled forest to the parklike
grounds of the historic Pittock Mansion estate. Oregonian editor
Henry L. Pittock built this enormous house in 1914. From this
stately estate you can take a breather and gaze at Portland’s
downtown skyline and majestic Mount Hood before retracing your
route.

The purest form of flying there is

Come let Oregon Active show you a flying experience like nothing else! Riding in a
sailplane or (glider) is the purest form of flying there is. You will be sitting in the front
seat of the glider with the pilot flying from the rear sight behind you. As you are being
towed to altitude by one of the towplanes, the view will be breathtaking! Once you have
reached your release altitude, your pilot will release the glider from the towrope by
pulling a lever, and you will find yourself in motorless, silent flight.

Now you are gently floating through the air, with plenty of time to take in the view. In the
small, quiet setting of a sailplane, you will experience the true freedom of the skies! A
truly memorable experience! Altitudes and duration of flight will vary, usually a ride will
last 25 – 30 minutes and often times the pilot will turn the controls over to you and let
you do the flying…

Week 4 - Wild Cherry Loop

Week Two’s singletrack adventure starts at the Japanese Rose Gardens in Washington Park. The route takes you along one of the most scenic sections of the Wildwood Trail. Eventually the trail heads up to Hoyt Arboretum and then back down to Burnside. Once you cross Burnside, you’ll blast uphill through a shady canopy to your turnaround point at historic Pittock Mansion.

The Urban Trail Series was developed to explore, discover, and enjoy the beautiful hiking trails around Portland. A chance to mix up your workout routine while exploring a new trail every week. Come run, jog, walk, and explore the hidden secrets of Forest Park. Grab your dog, grab a friend and just show up. The trail is fully marked and it's a "go at your own pace" event. Cost is free and we hope to see you there..

Come explore the Flying M Ranch

Come join Oregon Active as we show you the beautiful Flying M Ranch from
Horseback. Spend the afternoon horseback riding in the pristine area known as
Yamhill County.

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