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 15 Don’t miss the Annual Dahlia Festival August 1st through September 30th. Visit the nation’s largest grower only 25 miles south of Portland in beautiful Canby, Oregon. The site of millions of dahlias in bloom is a photographer’s playground and a gardener’s dream. Pick out some favorites and order for spring delivery. Relax among nature’s gifts while enjoying a bite to eat from one of the food trucks or a drink while listening to live music on Saturday & Sundays. Shop the gift shop, take a class, and don’t miss purchasing fresh cut flowers to take home. Free admission & parking. Wednesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. & Labor Day. Peak bloom Mid-August–Mid-September. Gift Shop also open OctoberJuly, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for shopping year-round. 995 N.W. 22nd Ave. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 700 Canby, Ore. 97013 503.266.7711 | 800.410.6540 | Dahlias.com SWAN ISLAND DAHLIAS
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