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Mt. Hood Territory Itineraries
- A View from Town – Greater Portland
- Abundant Countryside – Willamette Valley
- The Great Wide Open – Mt. Hood
Be sure to stop in at the Visitor Information Center in Wilsonville (Exit #283 off I-5) for info about area events and fascinating sites. Wilsonville is an easily accessible and family-friendly community with activities for all ages available at the Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle’s, movie theaters, golf courses, fishing, boating and local parks. Culture abounds with the Oregon Korean War Memorial in Town Center Park and a public sculpture art program and tour. Agritourism is close at hand with Barn Owl Nursery, Fir Point Farms, Hughes Water Garden, Larsen Farm Nursery, Tollen Farm, and Magness Memorial Tree Farm.
As you head out into the Willamette Valley, start by spending some time in Canby - The Garden Spot, richly growing with gardens, farms and nurseries, and gleaning historical information to share with friends later. The Canby Depot Museum is the oldest remaining railroad station in Oregon. You can cross the scenic Willamette River on the historic Canby Ferry, one of only three remaining ferries on the river. Canby is home to the Clackamas County Fairgrounds and a vibrant Saturday farmers’ market. If you’re yearning for green pastures, turn to any of the smaller farms and interesting sites in the area for adventure. Stop in at The Flower Farmer, where kids and grownups can ride the Phoenix & Holly Railroad through fields of flowers. If that wasn’t enough flowers for you, there’s nothing like Swan Island Dahlias. Over 40 acres of dahlias bloom from August until frost sets in.
Travel south to continue to experience our bountiful and fertile landscapes and roadside stands and family owned and operated wineries, including St. Josef’s Winery. Just outside Woodburn/Canby, plan for a look-see of beautiful proportions. Over 150 varieties of tulips bloom in the early spring at the Wooden Shoe Bulb Company. There are enough colors to please gardeners the world over.
Turn eastward to Molalla. Don't miss the Molalla Buckaroo Rodeo in early July; it's one of the oldest rodeos in Oregon. Get up close and personal with live elk at Rosse Posse Acres elk farm, petting zoo and bed & breakfast. Jump out of a plane at Skydive Oregon or keep your feet on the ground at a slower pace with a ride on miniature trains, exploring the local history, or sipping wines at Alexeli Winery. Nine miles southeast of Molalla, the Molalla River Recreation Corridor kicks off. Here is where the outdoor enthusiast's adventure may begin with a trail system suitable for both people and horses extending along the Corridor to the Table Rock Wilderness. The greatest thing about the Table Rock Wilderness is that it really is a wilderness. It has steep, rugged terrain, towering basaltic cliffs, spectacular vistas and brilliant wildflowers. Rock climbing is also a favored sport in the area. The trails range from very easy to more difficult. Throughout the Table Rock Wilderness you'll find camping spots perfect for the tent.
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