{"id":30037,"date":"2023-04-27T21:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T19:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=30037"},"modified":"2023-05-18T01:45:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T23:45:44","slug":"flower-fields-festivals-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Tulips, Lavender &#038; Dahlia: A local&#8217;s guide to flower fields and festivals in Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pink cherry blossoms, multi-colored tulips, purple lavender fields: <strong>Oregon is home to some of the Pacific Northwest&#8217;s most beautiful flower fields<\/strong>, and Portland is a great starting point to visit colorful <strong>flower festivals in spring and summer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fruits and vegetables, flowers, and even wine grow extremely well in Oregon. Reasons for the diverse blooming landscape are the great climate conditions. No wonder <strong>countless farms and vineyards are located in the valleys surrounding Portland and along the Columbia River Gorge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"flower fields and gardens in Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-30029 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-2.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;City of Roses&#8217; is one of Portland&#8217;s nicknames and symbol for the colorful summer season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flower festivals, U-pick fruit picking, and fall harvest celebrations take place throughout the entire summer. If you are up for hiking, wildflowers will color up your nature trip in spring. <strong>In this guide, you find the best flower fields and festivals near Portland as well as an overview of blossom seasons and farm locations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f41bc8668b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f41bc8668b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#kicking-off-spring-season-cherry-blossoms-in-portland\" >Kicking off spring season: Cherry blossoms in Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#colorful-tulip-fields-wooden-shoe-tulip-festival\" >Colorful tulip fields: Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#iris-dahlias-peonies-near-portland\" >Iris, Dahlias &amp; Peonies near Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#lavender-fields-near-portland-oregon\" >Lavender fields near Portland, Oregon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#portland-city-of-roses\" >Portland, City of Roses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#wildflower-hikes-near-portland\" >Wildflower hikes near Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#blooming-trees-hood-river-fruit-loop\" >Blooming Trees: Hood River Fruit Loop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#late-summer-a-sea-of-yellow-sunflowers\" >Late summer: A sea of yellow sunflowers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#fall-colors-harvest-season-pumpkin-patches-near-portland\" >Fall colors &amp; harvest season: Pumpkin patches near Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#flower-fields-oregon-blooming-season-farm-locations\" >Flower fields Oregon: Blooming season &amp; farm locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#map-of-oregon-flower-fields\" >Map of Oregon flower fields<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/travel-stories-en\/flower-fields-festivals-oregon\/#flower-festivals-oregon-2023\" >Flower festivals Oregon 2023<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"kicking-off-spring-seasoncherry-blossoms-in-portland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kicking-off-spring-season-cherry-blossoms-in-portland\"><\/span>Kicking off spring season:<br>Cherry blossoms in Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year blooming season gets kicked off with the white and pink cherry trees. As soon as you see the first blossoms you know that spring is around the corner and the following months will be colorful in every aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>most iconic spot for cherry blossoms in Portland is located at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park<\/strong> on the West side of the Willamette River. It&#8217;s the only real alley of cherry trees in Downtown Portland. But there are many more spots in and around town, where you can admire the pink bloom. Especially the Northeast and Southeast neighborhoods are surprisingly full of different kinds of cherry trees.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-30037 gallery-type-slider gallery-size-large '  pk-flickity=\"init\" data-sg-page-dots=\"true\" data-sg-page-info=\"true\" data-sg-nav=\"true\"><figure class='gallery-item'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" class=\"attachment-large size-large pk-lazyload\" alt=\"Portland Waterfront Cherry Blossom\" data-gallery=\"slider\" data-pk-sizes=\"auto\" data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg\" data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-2.jpg 1920w\" \/><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" class=\"attachment-large size-large pk-lazyload\" alt=\"Portland Waterfront Cherry Blossom\" data-gallery=\"slider\" data-pk-sizes=\"auto\" data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-1160x773.jpg\" data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-1.jpg 1920w\" \/><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" class=\"attachment-large size-large pk-lazyload\" alt=\"Kirschbl\u00fcte Portland Tom McCall Waterfront Park\" data-gallery=\"slider\" data-pk-sizes=\"auto\" data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg\" data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_SteelBridge_CherryBlossom-2.jpg 1920w\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Best time for cherry blossom viewing: <\/strong>The cherry bloom already starts in <strong>February<\/strong>. Keep your eyes open and don&#8217;t waste time! As the cherry peak bloom doesn&#8217;t last long in general it can be over in only one or two weeks by <strong>Mid March<\/strong>. But don&#8217;t worry: The pink cherry blossoms might be gone fast, but many more weeks of colorful bloom will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline cnvs-block-core-button-1652908500784 is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/cherry-blossom-portland\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;color:#00a499\">For more details check out my article: Cherry Blossoms in Portland, Oregon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1450\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cherry blossom in Portland Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-27217 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-1160x1450.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-1160x1450.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/USA_Oregon_Portland_TomMcCallWaterfront_CherryBlossom-4.jpg 1536w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wandering through the cherry blossom alley at Tom McCall Waterfront Portland <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"colorful-tulip-fieldswooden-shoe-tulip-festival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"colorful-tulip-fields-wooden-shoe-tulip-festival\"><\/span>Colorful tulip fields:<br>Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While multi-colored tulip fields generally get connected with the Netherlands, Oregonians don&#8217;t need to fly to Europe to admire the endless rows of colorful tulips. <strong>Oregon&#8217;s biggest tulip field is located only 30 miles \/48 km south of Portland at the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm &amp; Vinyard<\/a> near Woodburn.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adjacent vineyard opens up the opportunity to combine wandering through the fields with sampling some estate-grown wines or heading over to the tasting room after you&#8217;ve been strolling in the fields and shopping some bulbs, bouquets, or cut tulips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-29971 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-4-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-4-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-4-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-4-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-4-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-4-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-4.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wooden Shoe Tulpenfarm, Woodburn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The farm also hosts the <strong>yearly Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest (March to April)<\/strong>. That adds a tulip market, wine wagon tours, and even hot balloon rides to the activity list. As well as various family activities such as a cow train, pony, and hay wagon rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-29969 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-Wooden-Shoe-Tulip-Farm-3.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tulip fields near Salem, Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iris-dahlias-peonies-near-portland\"><\/span>Iris, Dahlias &amp; Peonies near Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in the area around Woodburn or Salem and really are into flower fields, you shouldn&#8217;t miss checking out <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schreinersgardens.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schreiner&#8217;s Iris Garden<\/a> (open until the end of May), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peonyparadise\/\">Adelman Peony Gardens<\/a>, or <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooksgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brooks Peony Gardens<\/a> (open until mid-June).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In August and September the fields of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dahlias.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swan Island Dahlias<\/a>,&nbsp;the largest and leading dahlia grower in the United States, are in full bloom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Swan Island Dahlias Festival Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-29978 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swan Island Dahlias Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Swan Island Dahlias\"  class=\"wp-image-29982 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-3-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colorful dahlia field in Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"810\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Swan Island Dahlias Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-29980 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon_Swan-Island-Dahlias-2-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visiting flower and fruit farms is one of Oregon&#8217;s summer highlights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lavender-fields-near-portland-oregon\"><\/span>Lavender fields near Portland, Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the association of tulips with the Netherlands, comes the association of impressive lavender fields in France, doesn&#8217;t it? And luckily also for the purple fields of the Provence in Europe, Oregon provides an answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are around 20 lavender farms and fields located around Portland<\/strong> in the <em>Willamette<\/em> and <em><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tualatinvalley.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tualatin Valley<\/a><\/em>. They grow lavender to distill essential oil for the production of soap, lotions, candles, perfume, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"aerial view of lavender field in Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-29922 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-WaywardWinds-Lavender-7-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-WaywardWinds-Lavender-7-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-WaywardWinds-Lavender-7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-WaywardWinds-Lavender-7-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-WaywardWinds-Lavender-7-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Oregon-WaywardWinds-Lavender-7.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lavender field from above<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the lavender farm near you, check out the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/lavender-nw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lavender Northwest<\/a>, a website <\/em>that provides a great overview of Oregon&#8217;s lavender farms, their locations, and <strong>lavender festivals (taking place in June and July)<\/strong>. Curious where to find the unique scenery of lavender fields with Mount Hood in the distance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/lavender-fields-oregon\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;color:#00a499\">Head to my article: Lavender fields in Oregon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lavender Valley Hood River, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-27711 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/USA-Oregon-Lavender-Fields-6-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/USA-Oregon-Lavender-Fields-6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/USA-Oregon-Lavender-Fields-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/USA-Oregon-Lavender-Fields-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/USA-Oregon-Lavender-Fields-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/USA-Oregon-Lavender-Fields-6-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/USA-Oregon-Lavender-Fields-6.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walking through lavender Valley close to Hood River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way: The <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helvetia-christmas-tree-farm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helvetia Lavender Farm<\/a>, located close to Portland, is also home to a Christmas Tree Farm. where you can cut your own Christmas Tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"portland-city-of-roses\"><\/span>Portland, City of Roses <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that Portland&#8217;s claim &#8216;City of Roses&#8217; isn&#8217;t only another of Portland&#8217;s nicknames but also the official city name? And that the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosefestival.org\/\">Rose Festival<\/a> is Portland&#8217;s biggest festival with parades, fireworks, and events throughout the city? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save the date:<\/strong> <em>Next Rose Festival will take place be<\/em>tw<em>een May 26 &#8211; June 11, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Rose alley at Peninsula Park Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-30021 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-1-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-1-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-1-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-1-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-1-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-1-1.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Strolling through fields of roses in Peninsula Park, Portland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Roses in Portland bloom from May through September with their peak bloom in June.<\/strong> To see impressive rose gardens you don&#8217;t even have to leave the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular rose gardens is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portland.gov\/parks\/washington-park-international-rose-test-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Rose Test Garden<\/a> at Washington Park, close to the Portland Japanese Garden. It&#8217;s the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the United States. Roses bloom throughout the entire city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite rose garden is Peninsula Park in Northeast Portland. This location is especially popular with locals who meet up for a walk or picnic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Rosen im Peninsula Park Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-30023 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-3.jpg 1280w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"wildflower-hikes-near-portland\"><\/span>Wildflower hikes near Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as spring arrives in the Pacific Northwest and cities like Portland or Seattle awaken from hibernation, mountains and valleys get dressed up as well. Then it&#8217;s time to get your hiking boots ready and head out to find wildflowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Columbia River Gorge, the Saddle Mountain State Natural Area, Willamette Valley, and the Cascade region are the best places to find wildflowers during the months of May, June, and July.<\/strong> As the Eastern parts of Oregon will be the first regions to turn into colorful meadows, the bloom continues westwards and hits the mountain ranges at the latest. So there is enough time to plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/wildflower-hikes-oregon-washington\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;color:#00a499\">Best wildflower hikes in Oregon + Washington<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Wildflower hikes in Oregon and Washington\"  class=\"wp-image-31693 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/USA-Oregon-TomMcCall-Point-23-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/USA-Oregon-TomMcCall-Point-23-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/USA-Oregon-TomMcCall-Point-23-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/USA-Oregon-TomMcCall-Point-23-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/USA-Oregon-TomMcCall-Point-23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/USA-Oregon-TomMcCall-Point-23-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/USA-Oregon-TomMcCall-Point-23.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiking the Columbia River Gorge in spring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"blooming-trees-hood-river-fruit-loop\"><\/span>Blooming Trees: Hood River Fruit Loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another possibility to admire hundreds of blooming apple and pear trees is by cruising along the <em>Hood River Fruit Loop<\/em> in early spring. Actually, a must when visiting Portland. The city of Portland is home to many colorful parks and gardens that come to full bloom in the summer months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"late-summer-a-sea-of-yellow-sunflowers\"><\/span>Late summer: A sea of yellow sunflowers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sauvie Island<\/em>, <em>Hood River,<\/em> and <em>Hillsboro<\/em> seem to be the places to find sunflower fields in August and September.<\/strong> I found this information at <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thehouseofhoodblog.com\/sunflower-fields-in-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;The House of Hood Blog&#8221;<\/a> and will definitely check it out as I missed them last summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Oregon sunflower field\"  class=\"wp-image-33665 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USA-Oregon-Sunflower-Field-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USA-Oregon-Sunflower-Field-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USA-Oregon-Sunflower-Field-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USA-Oregon-Sunflower-Field-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USA-Oregon-Sunflower-Field-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/USA-Oregon-Sunflower-Field-1.jpg 1280w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sauvie Island<\/em> isn&#8217;t far from Northeast Portland and is worth a visit throughout the summer. <em>Sauvie Island<\/em> is well known for its fruit and vegetable farms, where the picking season starts in June. Strawberries are the first to be harvested, followed by raspberries, Oregon native marionberries, peaches, cherries, and a variety of vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The season only comes to an end in October, when the famous <em>Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch<\/em> wraps up the festival season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"fall-colors-harvest-seasonpumpkin-patches-near-portland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fall-colors-harvest-season-pumpkin-patches-near-portland\"><\/span>Fall colors &amp; harvest season:<br>Pumpkin patches near Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might have realized by reading through this article, flower cutting and fruit picking aren&#8217;t only a thing because of the colorful fields. <strong>Every bloom and harvest comes along with a festival to be celebrated. <\/strong>The closer the season comes to Thanksgiving and Halloween the more obvious it becomes that the fruit and veggie season can only be 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" class=\"attachment-large size-large pk-lazyload\" alt=\"Sauvie Island Pumkin Patch\" data-gallery=\"slider\" data-pk-sizes=\"auto\" data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-16-1160x773.jpg\" data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-16-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-16-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-16-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-16-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-16.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-16-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" \/><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"773\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" class=\"attachment-large size-large pk-lazyload\" alt=\"Pumpkin Patch Sauvie\" data-gallery=\"slider\" data-pk-sizes=\"auto\" data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-9-1160x773.jpg\" data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-9-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-9-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-9-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-9-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-9-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before being presented on dinner plates and decorated on front porches the orange, yellow and red vegetables need to be harvested, no matter the size and weight. Of course, this couldn&#8217;t be celebrated without one last family festival. Harvesting your own pumpkin is THE event every October. Everything you need to know about pumpkin patches and fall maizes is covered in my article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/sauvie-island-pumpkin-patch\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px;color:#00a499\">Portland&#8217;s ultimate October experience: Harvest your own pumpkin!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"K\u00fcrbisfeld Oregon Dronenaufnahme\"  class=\"wp-image-26156 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-40-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-40-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-40-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-40-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-40-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-40-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-40.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/USA_Portland_SauvieIsland_PumpkinPatch-40-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch in October<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"flower-fields-oregonblooming-season-farm-locations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"flower-fields-oregon-blooming-season-farm-locations\"><\/span>Flower fields Oregon:<br>Blooming season &amp; farm locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering when Oregon&#8217;s flower fields are in full bloom and where to find the prettiest flower fields? Follow this table to identify the best time to visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>Bloom<\/th><th>Location<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>February \/ March<\/td><td>cherry blossom<\/td><td>TomMccall Waterfront, Downtown Portland<br>Portland Japanese Garden<br>Hoyt Arboretum, Portland<br>Portland Neighbourhoods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April \/ May<\/td><td>tulips<\/td><td>Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May \/ June<\/td><td>peonies<br>iris<br>roses<\/td><td>Peonies Adelman&#8217;s Peony Gardens, Salem<br>Brooks Garden Peonies, Brooks<br>Iris Schreiner&#8217;s Iris Garden, Salem<br>International Rose Test Garden, Portland<br>Peninsula Park, NE Portland<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June \/ July<\/td><td>lavender<\/td><td>Lavender Hood River Lavender Farm, Hood River<br>Lavender Valley, Hood River<br>Helvetia Lavender Farm, Hillsboro<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August \/ September<\/td><td>dahlias<\/td><td>Swan Island Dahlias<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September<\/td><td>sunflowers<\/td><td>Sauvie Island, Hillsboro, Hood River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October<\/td><td>pumpkins<\/td><td>Sauvie Island<br>Bauman&#8217;s Harvest Festival<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"map-of-oregon-flower-fields\"><\/span>Map of Oregon flower fields<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script>window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=window.wanderlogEmbedKeys||[];window.wanderlogEmbedKeys.push('mtuleolsgb');window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={\"alwaysShowRouteLines\":true,\"omitExternalLinks\":false,\"omitWebsitePhone\":false,\"version\":2};!function(){var c=document.querySelectorAll(\"script\"),r=!1;if(c.forEach((function(c){\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\"===c.src&&(r=!0)})),!r){var t=document.createElement(\"script\");t.async=!0,t.src=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\",document.body.appendChild(t)}}();<\/script><div id=\"Wanderlog__mapEmbed_mtuleolsgb\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%\"><div style=\"font-size: smaller; margin-bottom: 8px\">Map created with <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanderlog,<\/a> a road trip planner app for<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wanderlog\/id1476732439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.wanderlog.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"flower-festivals-oregon-2023\"><\/span>Flower festivals Oregon 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival<\/strong> <strong>2023<\/strong>: March 17 \u2013 May 7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Florence Rhododendron Festival 2023<\/strong>: May 18 &#8211; 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portland Rose Festival 2023<\/strong>: May 26 &#8211; June 11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lavender Daze Festival 2023<\/strong>: First 4 weekends in July <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swan Island Dahlia Festival 2023<\/strong>: August + September Wednesday &#8211; Sunday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sauvie Island Pumpkin Festival 2023<\/strong>: October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><strong>Product recommendation <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00a499\" class=\"has-inline-color\">*sponsored:<\/mark><\/strong><br>When visiting flower fields in Oregon you&#8217;ll probably shop for some seasonal products as well. At least I cannot resist most of the time. Luckily my new backpack from <em>Gaston Luga<\/em> provides enough space for my picnic blanket, snacks, and freshly bought local products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30025 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-7-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-7-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-7-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-7-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-7.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lots of space for a picnic blanket, snacks &amp; shopping goods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">What I like most: The Swedish brand doesn&#8217;t only focus on simple and modern Scandinavian design and functionality. But also on sustainable materials, as well as ethical and climate-neutral manufacturing.<em> Gaston Luga<\/em> uses vegan leather in their products and FSC-certified paper, printed with soy ink for their packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-30027 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-6-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-6-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Portland-Peninsula-Park-6.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The hidden back pocket  doesn&#8217;t only hold a passport or wallet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><em>Gaston Luga<\/em> sells many great backpacks and accessories. With my discount code <strong>15%SMILE4TRAVEL<\/strong> you&#8217;ll get 15% off your order at <a href=\"https:\/\/gastonluga.com\/us\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Gaston Luga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Oregon flower power reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/cherry-blossom-portland\/\">Guide to cherry blossom in Portland<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/wildflower-hikes-oregon-washington\/\">Best wildflower hikes in Oregon and Washington<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/lavender-fields-oregon\/\">20  lavender fields in Oregon not to miss in 2022 + updated lavender festival dates<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harvest Season: Pumpkin Patch &amp; preparations for <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/sauvie-island-pumpkin-patch\/\">Oregon fall season<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/fall-colors-portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best spots to catch fall colors in Portland, Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you ever been to <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/oregon\/\">Oregon<\/a> and been looking for colorful flower fields like tulips, lavender, or sunflowers? <strong>Leave me a comment! <\/strong>Do you like the article, or still have any suggestions, feedback, or recommendations? 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