SKAMANIA LODGE ADVENTURES 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA 509.427.2512, zipNskamania.com Just 45 minutes east of Portland on I-84 and across the Bridge of the Gods, you’ll find Skamania Lodge Adventures. Nestled in the temperate rainforest of the western Columbia River Gorge, Skamania Lodge Adventures offers multiple timber-themed activities that will have you planning your next visit before you leave. Experience the beauty of the Douglas Fir canopy with a 2-hour zipline tour; challenge yourself in the Aerial Park and experience views you couldn’t dream of; rent an e-bike to roam the town of Stevenson and Skamania County; or book an axe-throwing session and cut loose! THE GROTTO NE 85th & Sandy Blvd. 503.254.7371, TheGrotto.org The Grotto is a peaceful 54-acre sanctuary located in Northeast Portland. Built into a forested cliffside, it features a historic grotto at its base and serene gardens, shrines, and pathways above. Visitors can take an elevator to the Upper Gardens for sweeping views toward the north, including Mt. St. Helens, and enjoy a stroll through the gardens. The Grotto offers a place of peace and reflection, hosting Masses, concerts and the beloved Christmas Festival of Lights. Founded over 100 years ago, this Catholic shrine welcomes people of all faiths, providing a tranquil escape from the city and a sacred place to encounter peace, hope and spiritual renewal. Open daily. Close to PDX, I-84 and I-205. Free parking. THE SKELETON KEY ODDITORIUM 939 SW 10th Ave. 503.221.5424, SkeletonKeyOdditorium.com Step into Portland’s darker side at the Skeleton Key Odditorium. This hidden gem blends museum and curiosity shop, showcasing eerie artifacts, Victorian mourning rituals and the infamous Paris Green arsenic dress. Guests can browse oddities, rare books and antiques, or dive deeper with ghost hunts and fortune telling by Lady Skeleton Key herself. Equal parts history and mystery, the Odditorium is a must-see for lovers of the unusual. Featuring a select collection of relics tied to Portland’s past, it offers a glimpse into stories both strange and unforgettable. 45 PortlandUncovered.com
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