The Portland Japanese Garden is touted as the most authentic ... you’ll find an amazing view of Portland, with Mt. Hood in the distance. When you first arrive, take a lap through the garden ...

Individuals can harvest trees under 2 feet tall from national forests, including Mt. Hood National Forest ... the bonsai consultant for the Portland Japanese Garden and author of “Bonsai ...

On clear days, you can see snowy Mount Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon (at 11,239 feet), from Portland. Mount Hood is the region's prime skiing area, with numerous powdery downhill and cross ...

Portland Japanese Garden’s cherry blossom trees ... Enjoy a great weekend for skiing on Mt. Hood this weekend! A slightly warmer Sunday is expected around Portland with highs climbing into ...

Plus, summer is when the city's roses (especially at the International Rose Test Garden ... repel sightseers, but Portland's proximity to Mount Hood makes it a great destination for winter ...