Day Trip Adventures

ESCAPE THE ORDINARY

Enjoy a fully all-inclusive day trip with fun activities, meals, gratuity, transportation, and more! Please arrive 15 minutes early.

McMenamins Edgefield History & Art Tour

Explore Edgefield’s fascinating past this winter — from its beginnings as the Multnomah County Poor Farm (est. 1911) to its transformation into a beloved Oregon arts destination. On this guided experience, you will:

• Learn how the Poor Farm functioned as a self-sustaining community for residents.

• See how McMenamins restored the property in 1990 into a vibrant resort with 100+ uniquely painted guestrooms, restaurants, brewpubs, gardens, and artisan studios.

• Walk historic buildings, including the Main Lodge, Administrator’s House, and Gorge Glashaus glass studio.

• Explore the extensive gardens once tended by poor-farm residents.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Fri 1/16
Price: Res $73 / Non-Res $109
Destination Website: https://www.mcmenamins.com/54-edgefield-home

Vintage Portland City Archives Tour

Go behind the scenes at the Portland Archives & Records Center (PARC) with a local archivist as your guide. You will:

• View historic Portland maps, photographs, and documents.

• Hear stories of how Portland’s neighborhoods, infrastructure, and government evolved.

• Learn how archives preserve the city’s history and how to conduct your own research.

Date / Time: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Tue 2/10
Price: Res $53 / Non-Res $79
Destination Website: https://www.portland.gov/auditor/archives/city-archives/visit-us

Oregon State Capitol Tour

Experience Oregon’s seat of government up close. This guided tour takes you through:

• The stunning Rotunda with its iconic murals.

• The House and Senate Chambers.

• Historic exhibits and monuments on the Capitol grounds.

• Optional: explore the free bilingual virtual tour before or after your trip.

Date / Time: 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Thu 2/26
Price: Res $63 / Non-Res $94
Destination Website: https://oregoncapitol.com
Virtual Tour: https://oregoncapitolfoundation.org/project/capitol-virtual-tour

Otter Wildlife Tour — Oregon Zoo

Get up close with some of Oregon’s most playful marine residents during this behind-the-scenes experience at the Oregon Zoo’s Steller Cove. This tour includes:

• Meeting the expert otter care team.

• Learning about marine conservation and sea otter restoration efforts.

• Exploring the zoo’s history and its evolving marine habitats.

Date / Time: 8:45 a.m.–3 p.m., Wed 3/11
Price: Res $90 / Non-Res $135
Destination Website: https://www.oregonzoo.org

Wolf Haven Sanctuary

Journey to Wolf Haven International, a nationally recognized sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and protecting captive-born wolves. Your experience includes:

• A guided walk through the peaceful sanctuary to observe wolves in natural settings.

• Stories of rescued wolves and their lives at Wolf Haven.

• Insights into conservation programs for endangered Mexican and Red Wolves.

• A visit to the Patrick Dunn Prairie restoration site on sanctuary grounds.

Date / Time: 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Thu 3/26
Price: Res $105 / Non-Res $157
Destination Website: https://wolfhaven.org

Portland Bridge Tour — Inspired by Tilt by Emma Pattee

Sponsored by LO Reads, this unique tour explores Portland’s iconic bridges through the themes and stories featured in Tilt. Guided by Nathan Hoover, you will:

• Learn the engineering, history, and cultural significance of the city’s most famous bridges.

• Visit scenic viewpoints and hear stories that bring each structure to life.

Dates / Times:

• Thu 4/9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Tour #33220 Register)
• Thu 4/16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Tour #33221 Register)

Secret Lives of Bees

Step inside the buzzing world of honeybees with beekeeper and filmmaker Onyx Baird. This immersive, hands-on experience includes:

• A guided walk through a private apiary and pollinator garden.

• Safe, up-close hive observation with expert supervision.

• Lessons on hive structures, bee communication, and pollination science.

• A tasting of specialty honeys from local hives — a true sensory experience.

Date / Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Thu 4/30
Price: Res $131 / Non-Res $196
Destination Website: https://www.feralhoney.org/