Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area

Great bird and wildlife watching!

This is a wonderful urban park with two nice little lakes that host tons of wildlife, especially birds of all types. Highly recommend! You can bike in a loop from N. Portland along the railroad cut ...

sensory, nature, art, Family friendly

Brilliant location for photographers, walkers, families, classroom field trips, wildlife, nature, birds, art, restrooms, covered picnic area, who could want more from a city preserve area for FREE

Best for biking, walking, birding

My husband and I had some free time on our hands and decided to check out all the hiking areas we could find in or near Portland. This one is mainly a biking area, with a wide, paved 40-mile loop. Wid...

Big Urban Wetland

Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area is one of the biggest urban wetlands in the U.S. If you're not onto kayaking, the best way to explore (like me) is take the short trail to the viewpoints on the lak...

nature in the City

Great place to explore one of America’s largest urban wetlands. you might find beavers, river otters, black-tailed deer, osprey, bald eagles and Western painted turtles just minutes away from the down...