Recreation

Around Town

Did you know that Portland, Oregon is ranked second, as the most bike-friendly city in the world? Vancouver is close behind with an abundance of bike-friendly features throughout. Bike maps are available here: Portland, Vancouver. Two bridges span the Columbia river connecting drivers, bikers, and walkers from both cities.

Biking manuals, tips, law, and sign descriptions are available here and here.

Portland Saturday Market - must be experienced to be believed! The Bite of Oregon is another event you don't want to miss.

Also check out the Vancouver and Portland Farmer's Market - a great source of local produce and merchandise.

Here is huge list of additional recreational activities in the Vancouver area, and

For sports fans, here are Oregon and Washington sports teams. If you like airplanes, be sure to catch the annual Oregon International Air Show.

Parks

Washington State Parks
Clark County Parks and Recreation
Vancouver Parks and Recreation

Oregon State Parks
Portland Parks and Recreation
Forest Park (70 miles of trails just minutes from downtown Portland)
Japanese Garden
Portland Rose Garden
Oregon Zoo

Museums and Performing Arts

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry
Portland Art Museum
Pearson Air Museum

Oregon Symphony
Portland Opera
Portland Center for Performing Arts

Out of Town

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, WA

Adventure in Washington (camping, hang gliding, hot air ballooning, kayaking, water skiing, windsurfing, and much more!)

Explore the Washington Coast

Explore the Oregon Coast (here and here)

Hiking in Oregon and Washington

Visit the wine country: Oregon | Washington

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Crater Lake, OR (The deepest lake in the United States)

The Mountains:

Resorts & Lodges: Mt. Hood Meadows, Timberline Lodge, or Ski Bowl (for winter & summer fun)
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (WA)
Mount Hood National Forest (OR)

Note: Some wilderness locations in these areas require a fee to use them.