Best Summer Event in Portland

“Aaah, summer – that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It’s a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends.” Darell Hammond

With summer here in full bloom this July, it’s time to start making some plans! The great thing about living in your Linc301 Apartments in Portland is that there’s always a bunch of interesting events going on around you. If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer and you’re open-minded when it comes to music, why not check out the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival? The great thing about this is that it’s FREE and takes place under the beautiful, historic St. Johns Bridge. You’ll get to enjoy listening to both local and international jazz and blues bands with interesting company! This particular festival takes place June 20-22.

How will you make the most out of your summer this year in Portland? There are literally hundreds of ways you can enjoy this sunny season in your city. For more ideas on events going on around your apartments, click here and make sure to write suggestions in the comments below!

The Best Place to Enjoy Earth Day

The Best Place to Enjoy Earth Day

The Best Place to Enjoy Earth Day

The Best Place to Enjoy Earth Day

Earth Day is a day to celebrate the planet’s natural beauty, and what better way to do that than to visit a state park? Even better, visit a park with “nature” in the name! This weekend, why not visit Marquam Nature Park, just a short drive from the Linc301 Apartments in Portland, OR.

Marquam Nature Park is not only one of the largest parks within a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Portland, but also boasts an impressive roster of trails and wildlife. The park not only has its own trails but also connects to a more extensive, multi-park, forty-mile trail system, meaning you will be returning weekend after weekend. The park’s trails are also the best way to see the parks wildlife and impressive, diverse forest including red cedar and bigleaf maple trees!

What are you waiting for? Make a plan to visit Marquam Nature Park this weekend with friends or family! The park is located at the end of SW Marquam St, Portland, OR 97201, just a ten-minute drive from the Linc301 Apartments in Portland, OR.