8.31.10 Stand Up Paddle Series 
101 of S.U.P. - Coming in AugustStarting at Jake Price Stables in the Red Hills of Dundee, the tour meanders through vineyards and hazelnut orchards with stunning views on every hilltop and around every corner. Stops are made at Vista Hills Winery and Wine Country Farms where Oregon Active members enjoy fellowship over tastings of superb wines.
As a part of the tour, a European Vineyard Lunch will be delivered for the group at the return to Jake Price Stables along with our final tastings. Always a big hit, this lunch is a perfect companion to the breathtaking surroundings and excellent wines.
8.30.10 Urban Kayaking Series
Week 2 - City TourJoin Oregon Active & Alder Creek Kayaking for a fun and educational 2-hour trip on flatwater. Try out a stable recreational kayak as we paddle out to Ross Island. This is an excellent opportunity if you are first timer, experienced paddler, or just want to get out on the water with good people. This trip will be beautiful during the gorgeous weather of August, and you will practice basic kayak nomenclature and proper stroke techniques, as well as get a chance to sneak up on some unsuspecting great blue herons, and ospreys.
8.29.10 Horseback Riding Wine Tour
Explore Dundee Hills on Horseback - Coming SoonStarting at Jake Price Stables in the Red Hills of Dundee, the tour meanders through vineyards and hazelnut orchards with stunning views on every hilltop and around every corner. Stops are made at Vista Hills Winery and Wine Country Farms where Oregon Active members enjoy fellowship over tastings of superb wines.
As a part of the tour, a European Vineyard Lunch will be delivered for the group at the return to Jake Price Stables along with our final tastings. Always a big hit, this lunch is a perfect companion to the breathtaking surroundings and excellent wines.
8.22.10 ORA Family Adventure
Ape Caves Adventure with your kids Oregon Active Family is the newest branch of Oregon Active (ORA). Just like ORA, we’re about getting out there, trying new things, and combining good times with good people.
Our goal is to put on ORA style adventures and events that consider the wants and needs of families. We plan on doing a wide variety of things including: geocaching, hiking, disc golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, paintballing, and even whitewater rafting and bungee jumping.
Oregon Active Family is also about giving back. Many of our events are free, but when we do charge a registration fee, a portion of the proceeds go to helping out the local community.
Since we’re new, your input and recommendations are needed to help us develop. If you have an adventure idea or suggestion, let us know! Have questions? Just ask! You can contact us with questions or comments at oregonactivefamily@gmail.com
8.22.10 White Water Rafting part duex
White Salmon RiverRafting 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. The rapids are big & bouncy with many large waves and powerful holes. This river cuts its way through one of the most beautiful, constricted and heavily forested gorges in the Pacific Northwest.
8.21.10 Kicks for Kids Kickball Tourney
All day event including a 36 team tournamentWhat is it?
All day event including a 36 team tournament. Stage with music, food, beer garden, yard games and activities including a bouncy castle!
Who's it for?
The tournament is 18 over. This will be a family friendly event complete with a kids village for the young ones. Face painting, balloons, and a bouncy castle. We will, of course, have a beer and wine garden available for the big kids 21 and over!
Where?
Westmoreland Park. We have almost the entire park south and east of the pond.
Why?
This is a joint venture of the Oregon Active Foundation and the Channing Frye Foundation. The two local charities have joined forces to help kids in our community who are at-risk physically and mentally. The proceeds of this event will go to sponsoring outdoor activities and health education programs at an Adventure Camp they are currently building.
8.16.10 Urban Kayaking Series
Ross Island Tour Join Oregon Active & Alder Creek Kayaking for a fun and educational 2-hour trip on flatwater. Try out a stable recreational kayak as we paddle out to Ross Island. This is an excellent opportunity if you are first timer, experienced paddler, or just want to get out on the water with good people. This trip will be beautiful during the gorgeous weather of August, and you will practice basic kayak nomenclature and proper stroke techniques, as well as get a chance to sneak up on some unsuspecting great blue herons, and ospreys.
8.14.10 XTERRA Portland Triathlon - Need 45 Volunteers
email devin@oregonactive.comXTERRA Portland is back for it's second year and a generous portion of the proceeds are going directly to providing outdoor adventures for young adults battling cancer, at risk youth, and people in our community with disabilities. We are looking for 45 fun volunteers to help with this amazing event!
XTERRA Portland is the largest off road Triathlon in the Northwest! On August 14th athletes will return to the beautiful Haag Lake to compete in a grueling 1000m Swim, 25k Mountain Bike Ride, and a 5 mile run in Scoggins Valley Park. This is a great opportunity to have fun and give back at he same time. For more info or to sign up as a volunteer, please email devin@oregonactive.com
8.09.10 Urban Trail Series - Week 3
Rose Gardens to Council CrestSigned singletrack trail that begins at the Portland Rose Gardens and travels through a picturesque Douglas fir, red alder, and big-leaf maple forest through the Zoo, The Hoyt Arboretum, and finally Council Crest. Steep forest ascent and descent. Crazy switch backs. Numerous paved road crossings. City and mountain views. This trail takes you on a city escape through the fern-filled forest of Forest Park
Meeting Location
Portland Rose Gardens
Washington Park (next to the tennis courts) 400 SW Kingston Ave Portland , OR 97204
Directions from Downtown :
Travel west on Burnside (past NW 23rd) and turn Left on SW Tichner Dr. Follow 0.2 miles and turn Right at SW Kingston Ave. Continue straight for 0.2 miles and the tennis courts
will be on your left.
8.07.10 White Water Rafting
White Salmon RiverRafting 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. The rapids are big & bouncy with many large waves and powerful holes. This river cuts its way through one of the most beautiful, constricted and heavily forested gorges in the Pacific Northwest.
