Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Fall is upon us in Oregon and it is time to enjoy the changing of the seasons. A friend posted about his adventure to Tryon Creek to connect with nature during these dog-days of the pandemic. He shared …

“A friend often tells me that we're losing beauty as a value...we need to spread more of it...and I definitely need to breathe more of it in...”

And my favorite response was … “One of the good things that has come out of this Covid era for me is that, by necessity, I have “refriended” nature in a much deeper way than I ever have. It’s become my salve, my vitamin. I’ve always made a point to connect with nature, but I will never treat it like an event to event (almost transactional) relationship anymore. It’s my best friend now.”

We loved touring all of the beauty and crossing all of the fun bridges. We will be back soon to breathe more of it in!

Explore more … Imagine stepping into a lush forest where woodpeckers forage, squirrels leap from limb to limb, owlets wait quietly for their next meal, and wildflowers paint the understory as the seasons change. Discover it all at Tryon Creek State Natural Area, your oasis in the city. Here you can explore 658 acres of second-growth forests, walk along the meandering Tryon Creek, and connect with the flora and fauna that call this special place home

Located about 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Tryon Creek is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area. What will you explore today?