I really am a country girl. That's why my inn is in the country, in a little town about 10 blocks square, near the Mt Hood National Forest where I can hike to my hearts content and enjoy quiet quiet nights. But every once in a while I like to go into the city. Take in the hustle and bustle, visit shops and coffee houses, enjoy culinary surprises, ride mass 
transit. I love it. So when I overheard my Portland guests suggesting to our Portland bound Minnesota guests the 4T Trail I was all ears. We had to go into Portland so after a bit of research on the trail we headed out Monday morning. Plan: Drive the hour and a half into Portland, do the 4T Trail then run errands, mixing adventure with necessity.
Starting at the parking lot of the Washington Park Max Station, the 4 mile Trail section takes you through the thick forests of the West Hills, to Portland's highest point, Counsil Crest, and on into OHSU. Oregon Health and
Science University has a campus on the hills overlooking Portland and the Cascade Range. A few years ago a Tram was built to connect OSHU and the Waterfront and it has become quite a tourist destination. Take the tram down to the waterfront, disembark and walk about 50 steps and catch the Portland Trolley to downtown. then the
Train (Max) back to your car.
One can
begin the loop at any point and the trail is marked numerous places, even downtown. We hiked the trail first, arrived downtown in time for lunch and a gelato, with plenty of time to stroll, before heading taking the Train back.
This is one of many urban hikes in Portland. Combine one of these with Portland Oregon Lodging at a unique bed and breakfast and you have the perfect Oregon Geotourism Adventure. Visit the Portland region of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild website and select an inn in the West Hills, many just a short drive, or Max train, to the Washington Park Max Station.
transit. I love it. So when I overheard my Portland guests suggesting to our Portland bound Minnesota guests the 4T Trail I was all ears. We had to go into Portland so after a bit of research on the trail we headed out Monday morning. Plan: Drive the hour and a half into Portland, do the 4T Trail then run errands, mixing adventure with necessity. Starting at the parking lot of the Washington Park Max Station, the 4 mile Trail section takes you through the thick forests of the West Hills, to Portland's highest point, Counsil Crest, and on into OHSU. Oregon Health and
Science University has a campus on the hills overlooking Portland and the Cascade Range. A few years ago a Tram was built to connect OSHU and the Waterfront and it has become quite a tourist destination. Take the tram down to the waterfront, disembark and walk about 50 steps and catch the Portland Trolley to downtown. then the
Train (Max) back to your car.One can
begin the loop at any point and the trail is marked numerous places, even downtown. We hiked the trail first, arrived downtown in time for lunch and a gelato, with plenty of time to stroll, before heading taking the Train back.This is one of many urban hikes in Portland. Combine one of these with Portland Oregon Lodging at a unique bed and breakfast and you have the perfect Oregon Geotourism Adventure. Visit the Portland region of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild website and select an inn in the West Hills, many just a short drive, or Max train, to the Washington Park Max Station.
Driving past Timberline, on through Government Camp and then to our quick stop over to visit 
feeling all the way upstairs to the sleeping loft where the feather bed is comfortably waiting for you. At this romantic bed and breakfast, expect your hearty hot breakfast served to you in your cabin. Coffee, tea, juice, the newspaper...or not and a hot breakfast. Sounds quite heavenly!
Each of these rocks is protected as part of 
The 
South Coast lodging options include the unique inns of 
The Oregon Truffle Festival, held over three brisk winter days in the Oregon wine country near Eugene, Oregon, from January 29-31, 2010, celebrates the magnificent Oregon truffles as they reach the peak of ripeness in their native soil. It is the first festival of its kind in North America, dedicated to sharing the experience of the chefs, foragers and fans of Oregon's wild truffles, from their hidden source in the forest to their glory on the table.
For a unique Oregon Wine Country Lodging experience visit C'est La Vie Bed and Breakfast in Eugene, Oregon. An inspected and approved inn of the 
Suites". Each room has a spectacular view of the valley, wetlands, pastures and/or gardens. And although this is a working farm, the accommodations are more like what one would find at a resort with fabulous views, a location in the country yet accessible to nearby cities, and a place surrounded by nature and featuring nothing but the freshest food. And being located in the Oregon Wine Country is a real bonus.
Nestled in the Hood River valley along the Columbia River Gorge you will find the opportunity to step back in time and see life as it was in the era of early flight and transportation. 
Located within two miles of the new WAAAM museum, 
So, what does putting cowboy boots on, grabbing a wine glass and gettin' on a horse in the Willamette Valley have to do with each other? A wine tour by horseback! At 
suites. I have the pleasure of visiting this Oregon lodging facility next week and am looking forward to seeing the suites, the farm, the animals and taking a long walk through the cherry orchard too. 
Affordability, award winning wine, regional cuisine and culinary experiences, along with tours of working vineyards and local inns, have made for a perfect pairing and who wouldn't want to vacation or staycation here?
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