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 SW Canyon Road Portland, Ore. 97221 503.228.1367 | WorldForestry.org WORLD FORESTRY CENTER 13 A peaceful oasis in the midst of the city, The Grotto is set among 54 acres of botanical gardens. As an internationally renowned Catholic sanctuary, The Grotto offers a place of peace and quiet reflection for all people. More than 100 beautifully sculpted statues and shrines are nestled among flower-lined pathways winding under towering firs. Peaceful reflection ponds, spectacular cliffside vistas and award-winning architecture offer inspiration for all who visit this natural gallery in the woods. Gardens and gift shop are open daily; group tours and daily Mass are also offered. Open year round; hours vary. Sandy Boulevard at NE 85th Ave. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20008 Portland, Ore. 97294 503.254.7371 | TheGrotto.org THE GROTTO
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