Portland Hiking Trails

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Portland hiking trails are a great way to get exercise outdoors. We took a peek at Marquam Nature Park, full of red maples, Douglas-fir, western red-cedar, big-leaf maple, vine maple and western hemlock trees. This park is a great location for a day of hiking in Portland, take in the elegant scenery on a long hike through the Marquam Trail. This hiking trail goes through the park and up to Council Crest then connects to Wildwood Trail which is a little north of the Oregon Zoo.  Come check out the park this weekend

 

Our next Portland hiking trail is located in Linnton Park, just under 10 miles from downtown Portland. The Linnton Loop Hike is moderate and very family friendly, open all year long, it is about a 5.2 miles from start to finish.  This hike can get wet and a little muddy, may drop steeply in some areas, make sure to bring waterproof clothing and hiking boots during the rainy season. If you enjoy the great outdoors and want to get some time away from the city this weekend, come up to Linnton Park!

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is not only a time to reflect on the social and economic achievements of the hard working Americans of the past and present, but also to take a break and relax. So use this weekend to get some great quality time in with your family and friends.

Portland, Oregon has plenty of places for holiday weekend activities if you’re wanting to break away from the city life and breathe in some fresh air. Head out to Tryon Creek State Natural Area! There’s hiking trails, bike paths, equestrian paths, and you’ll even get some wildlife sightings if you’re watchful. On Labor Day itself, head out to Skidmore Bluffs, where you can get one of the best seats around to watch the beautiful sunset. It’s also well known for the beautiful views of the river and greenery surrounding it.

From all of us here at Linc 301, have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!

Twine Lanterns

Summer DIY

Summer DIY

Twine Lanterns

Summer DIY

Materials:

  • Brown Kraft Twine
  • 3-5 balloons (number varies on how many lanterns you would like)
  • Scissors
  • Drop cloth or newspaper
  • 4 ounces of Elmer’s glue
  • 1/2 cup of cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup of warm water
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Clear, fast-drying spray paint
  • String lights

How To: 

Let’s get started! Place your newspaper or drop cloth down below where you plan on working. Blow up your balloons- the bigger your balloon is, the bigger your finished twine lantern will be! Try to stay away from fully inflating your balloon- the less air, the rounder your twine lantern will be.

Blow up your balloons- the bigger your balloon is, the bigger your finished twine lantern will be! If you can try and stay away from fully inflating your balloon. The less air in your balloon the rounder your lantern will be.

Mix your Elmer’s glue, cornstarch and 1/4 cup of warm water in a container until the mixture has a smooth consistency.

Fully coat your balloons in Petroleum jelly. We would recommend doing this with some rubber gloves. Make sure you have a very thick coat of Petroleum jelly on these bad boys. The Petroleum jelly will keep your twine safe from sticking to the balloons when you pop them.

Soak twine in the sticky mixture. Now it’s time to start laying the twine on the balloons! Wrap your twine vertically and horizontally. Leave a gap at the bottom of the balloon so you can pull your lights through. Make sure they are being laid out tight so they don’t come loose when you have them hanging over night.

You’re almost done

Once you let them dry overnight, take a pushpin or anything sharp and pop them! Spray your sculpture with clear-fast drying paint. Now you’re ready to string your lights through your twine lantern.

Hurray! You now have your twine lantern and you didn’t even have to spend $50!

 

Weekend Destinations

Weekend Destinations are always a super fun and quick thing to do when you’re pressed for time! Portland, OR has plenty of places to choose from when you’re needing something fun and different to do.

Who doesn’t love farmer’s markets? There are a lot of them in Portland, like the King Neighborhood Market! This one would be a good Sunday midday stop for some fresh local produce and other goodies. After the farmer’s market you can head over to Forest Park. There’s plenty of walking, hiking, and biking trails that weave through the park and connect along the Columbia River. Very scenic! If you’re not wanting to do nature or be outdoors even, head into the city and check out Powell’s City of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world. Even if you’re not an avid reader, it’s definitely worth it to check it out!

All in all, Portland, OR has you covered when it comes to planning a weekend destination. We’re already halfway through the week, so start planning!

Living the Linc 301 Life

Linc 301

We know how difficult it may be searching for a new place to call home. Finding your new home may also be tiring and frustrating. Here at Linc 301, we are sure to have everything you’re looking for!

Our apartments offer spacious 1 to 2 bedrooms floor plan, with up to 2 baths. Every apartment is equipped with air conditioning, European style balcony, scenic views, and large closets. Each apartment is cable and high-speed internet ready as well as newly remodeled units that feature, plank flooring, Corian counters, new cabinetry, and appliances that leave the perfect modern touch!

Within our Linc 301 community, we offer Wi-Fi lounge and workstations in the lobby as well as coffee and newspaper service. The safety of our residents is important to us here at Linc 301, so we have gates garages, key card access to buildings, and night patrol as well as year round courtesy patrol.

Whether you enjoy working out at a new state-of-the-art- fitness center with free weights or taking a walk with you furry friends in our pet-friendly stately courtyard with garden boxes, here at Linc 301 we are sure that you’ll love calling us your new home!