Portland is a fantastic city for outdoor activities. There are many walking/hiking trails throughout the city that make you feel like you aren't in the city at all. We are fortunate to have one just a block over from us into the Evergreen Cemetery, but we are always looking for other adventures/short "hikes" with the kids. Our latest find is Mackworth Island. I have had this place ear marked for a while, but wasn't sure if it would be appropriate for me to take the kids to by myself. It was totally worth it! We spend 2 or 3 hours there the other day. There is a 1.25mi. loop around the perimeter of the island, which is fairly flat and you are able to push a stroller on it. There are lots of little stops along the way to enjoy the view, to swing or sit on a bench, to walk down to the water, see the pet cemetery, or make your own fairy house. For this "trial run" we stuck to the trail and played on the big beach at the end. The kids had an absolute blast! For the first time in a while I was able to get actual pictures of the kids together (more or less). James is finally old enough to show some discretion and not run into the water or over the cliff at his first opportunity. We will definitely be making this a regular stop for exercise and picnics.
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