Nature
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Flamboyance at the South Coast Botanic Garden
What’s pink and flamboyant? Flamingos! Flamboyance, an event held at the South Coast Botanic Garden is officially over and I almost didn’t get to attend it. But of course, I made it and am rather happy to have seen all of the topiaries featured there.
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En route to Mount Hood
Getting to Mount Hood via public transportation took some time and planning. But it was worth it in the end even if I ended up not doing much there. It was cold, raining and once we got to a certain altitude, snowing even.
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Oregon’s Multnomah Falls
Located amongst lush greenery in northern Oregon, Multnomah Falls is probably on many tourists’ to visit list. It makes sense because who doesn’t want to see two waterfalls in one? It’s a sight to behold from afar and even better as you get closer to it. Although there were a good amount of people here when I visited, it was fortunately not as crowded as I was expecting it to be.
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Portland International Rose Test Garden
If roses are your cup of tea, the International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon might just delight you. It sits across from the towering Portland Japanese Garden and is free for all to enjoy. It’s easily accessible by shuttle and makes a nice starting point within Washington Park.
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Tropical Butterflies at South Coast Botanic Garden’s SOAR
If you read my previous post, you already know that I visited the South Coast Botanic Garden. In addition to going “egg hunting” on the grounds of the garden, I went there to specifically see their tropical butterfly exhibit called SOAR. There’s an additional fee to visit this exhibit but it’s worth it if you want to see exotic butterflies up close.