6 Located in Portland’s Washington Park just steps from the MAX Light Rail, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum will change the way you see the forest. The dramatic 20,000-square-foot wooden building has been a Portland landmark since 1971, and the exhibits inside invite visitors to examine their relationship to forests and consider all the unexpected ways they impact our lives. Get a bird’s-eye view of a Northwest forest, meet people who rely on the woods for their livelihoods, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. View hours at worldforestry.org. 4033 S.W. Canyon Road Portland, Ore. 97221 503.228.1367 | WorldForestry.org WORLD FORESTRY CENTER 13 CRYSTAL SPRINGS RHODODENDRON GARDEN 5801 S.E. 28th Ave. Portland, Ore. 97202 503.267.7509 CSRGPDX.org Experience 9.5 acres of tranquil woodland garden and water features. Excellent for a peaceful stroll on accessible pathways and wildlife viewing in the city. 14 RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINERALS 26385 N.W. Groveland Drive Hillsboro, Ore. 97124 503.647.2418 RiceNorthwestMuseum.org Explore a world-class collection of rocks and minerals located in a historic house on 23 acres. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic and wander the nature trails! 7 Located in the forested hills of Washington Park, this world-class zoo offers a wildlife oasis just five minutes from downtown Portland. See polar bears diving into Polar Passage, chimps swinging through Primate Forest, elephants enjoying expansive Elephant Lands, and more. With each visit, you help to conserve and protect endangered species. See for yourself why Oregon Zoo is the number one cultural attraction in the Pacific Northwest! Reserve your timed tickets in advance at oregonzoo.org. 4001 S.W. Canyon Road Portland, Ore. 97221 503.226.1561 | OregonZoo.org OREGON ZOO
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