# Portland 2025

In June we traversed to the great pacific northwest to visit (and stay) with our dear friends, the Sato’s. Twas a lovely time, with the right mix of nature, foodie food, and indoor gaming due to quintessential weather.

# Hitting the Outdoors

Our big hike first full day in was up [Saddle Mountain](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-saddle-mountain-trail-db19150-2). When Alltrails says, “*HARD*” they aren’t lying, but we were up for a healthy dose of nature and exercise. It was a doozy, and totally worth it!

[![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751653256355/608b2d73-5d80-4de5-a1d6-fbfb6d8fd4f9.png align="center")](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-saddle-mountain-trail-db19150-2)

![A lush forest trail surrounded by tall trees covered in moss and ferns, with sunlight filtering through the canopy.](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751652773861/8948edb6-a9d9-4a45-9177-34d8031cec97.jpeg align="center")

![A lush, green forest scene with tall trees and dense undergrowth of ferns and moss, bathed in dappled sunlight.](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751653347511/3e3cb6b9-7c20-4bcd-a0bd-dfc58d52a68c.jpeg align="center")

![Close-up of two orange lilies with long stamens, set against a backdrop of lush green leaves.](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751652842611/bd239147-6690-4872-966c-ded5fdafd639.jpeg align="center")

The sweeping views were pretty outstanding!

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751652920432/ab625056-3f7a-4f65-b3cd-dda05c49efd6.jpeg align="center")

And a bit daunting at times! 😆

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751653303074/07316315-755e-4e57-8ca9-7344f854f906.jpeg align="center")

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Proof we made it to the top. We actually see bit of the ocean from up here too! Sorry Kayleen u missed this! 🥲

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751653403696/1d541a30-f66c-4031-9e90-9dc7547edaa0.jpeg align="center")

After Saddle, we took off the not-to-be-missed Cannon Beach.

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# Venturing round town

Rest of the time was just as fun at a bit lower elevation. Here’s a sampling.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751653743110/a7f58699-06ad-436a-9083-e2b2ac76be97.jpeg align="center")

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![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751653824024/5669d402-2ba6-4425-88a1-791071b3d486.jpeg align="center")

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On our way out we got front row seats to see [Dmitri Matheny](http://www.dmitrimatheny.com/) x at the 1905 Jazz club.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1751653868644/2fd87418-44e8-48ba-8183-ea06ee956ef8.jpeg align="center")

Thanks for an ***awesome*** stay Satos!! See you…you know where 😉😆