With just a few weeks left to go in the 2019-2020 academic year, it’s almost time for SUMMER! Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to give you some ideas for fun ways to spend your summer. If you’re still in the Portland Metro Area this summer, be sure to check out:
Cute Animals
- Belmont Goats–baaah-ing friends in North Portland
- Big Red Animal Barn–at the Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch
- Triskelee Farms–farm tour open by appointment
Gardens + Parks
- City of Portland Parks
- State of Oregon Parks
- Portland Japanese Garden (now open!)
- International Rose Test Garden
Hikes + Bike Rides
- TravelPortland–bike maps + cycling resources
- Pedalpalooza–equity in cycling + historical bike rides
- OregonHikers–hiking trails + resources
Yummy Eats
- Bella Organic U-Pick–fresh fruit and veggies
- Hillside Blueberries U-Pick–chemical/pesticide-free berries
- Portland Burger Week–scheduled August 3-8
And, if you have the means, you can even see a movie at Newberg’s 99W Drive-In!
No matter how you spend your summer, be aware and be safe. For more information on the latest county reopenings, and other information on “what’s open” where you are, visit Governor Brown’s COVID-19 Reopening Resources site.