Health & Wellness

Beautiful Historic Irvington When: Tue Apr 28, 2015 9AM-3PM Where: Irvington Neighborhood Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Suggested donation per hiker: Adult ticket $5; Honored Citizen (65+) $2
This 3.5-mile loop tours one of Portland's most beautiful historic neighborhoods. More than 75 homes have been designated as historically significant, ranging from Mediterranean mansions to English cottages to Prairie Craftsman homes. We plan to tour two of the three most popular historic bed and breakfast homes in the area–the Queen Anne-style "Lion and the Rose" and the Greek Revival-style "White House." Lunch will be at the Cadillac Café on Broadway.

• Round-trip travel: By MAX
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 300 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: Adult ticket $5; Honored Citizen (65+) $2

This easy walk is along city sidewalks that, in some places, are cracked and uneven, requiring that we all watch our step.

Experience the Outdoors When: Tue Jan 27, 2015 9AM-5PM Where: Downtown Portland Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This snowshoe hike will cover approximately three to four miles. Mt. Hood Meadows Sno-Park is located about 10 miles north of the Hwy. 26/Hwy. 35 junction. Since we will be snowshoeing amidst the Meadows cross-country ski trails, we must be careful to stay out of the groomed skiing tracks. If the day is clear, the view of Mt. Hood is spectacular. We will pass Sahalie Falls. Pack a lunch to eat along the way.

• Round-trip travel: 100 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 300 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $10

Drivers are needed who are equipped and willing to drive in the snow. Sno-Park permits are required for drivers’ cars. We will stop at Sandy or Government Camp for those who need to rent snowshoe gear.

Crisp Fall Adventure When: Thu Dec 04, 2014 9AM-5PM Where: Larch Mountain Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This is a 6.2-mile hike in old growth forest along Multnomah Creek, which is the headwaters of Multnomah Falls. We will hike around the crater in an old growth forest of Western Hemlock and Douglas Fir, some as old as 400 years.

• Round-trip travel: 50 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate/difficult
• Elevation gain: 1,200 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $6

Hiking boots and hiking poles are recommended. Footing may be a little slippery in places. Bring a lunch to eat at the picnic tables at the top, before we start our descent back to the cars.

Aspen Meadows Lights. Click to enlarge

150,000 Holiday Light When: Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:30PM-7PM Where: Aspen Meadows Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This will be a two-mile walk on level ground from the Cazadero Restaurant parking lot in Estacada up into the business district and back. After our walk we will go back to the restaurant for dinner.

• Round-trip travel: 52 miles
• Difficulty: Easy/moderate
• Suggested donation per hiker: $6

After dinner we will go to the Aspen Meadow Celebration of Lights, seven miles south of Estacada on Highway 211. Every year volunteers put up over 150,000 lights on the various displays, and it’s all free! There is a building where you can get warm and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Dress for the weather and wear warm clothing. Don't miss this holiday event!

TRAM to Council Crest When: Sat Sep 20, 2014 9AM-11AM Meet: Tram station north of SW Whitaker and River Parkway Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 10th through September 28th 2013.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Wallace Park to Macleay Park and Swifts When: Sat Aug 16, 2014 9AM-11AM Meet: Wallace Park NW 25th and Raleigh Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 10th through September 28th 2013.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed Aug 20, 2014 8AM-5PM Where: Latourell Falls Hike Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Latourell Falls, a 249-foot plunge, is the most westerly of the falls in the Columbia River Gorge. The hike is a 2.4-mile loop, crossing four pleasant, small wooden bridges. This waterfall has a two-tiered drop – first a block fall that’s almost hidden, and then a plunge into a pool. The trail crosses Latourell Creek at the base of the falls and heads back down the west side of the creek.
Please wear hiking boots as the trail is rocky. Bring a sack lunch to eat at picnic tables across the road from the falls in Guy Talbot Park.

• Round-trip travel: 32 miles
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 520 feet
• Suggested donation per hiker: $4

Waud Bluff Trail When: Thu Aug 21, 2014 6PM-8PM Meet: Columbia Park Annex N. Wllamette and Woosley Get Map! Cost: Free

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 10th through September 28th 2013.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!