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Discover Oxbow Regional Park, a 1,000-acre natural area park nestled in the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge. Located within the wild and scenic Sandy River Gorge, Metro's Oxbow Regional Park offers rare access to many of the region’s natural wonders while providing a variety of unique recreational opportunities. The river draws swimmers, rafters, kayakers and drift boats carrying anglers. Twelve miles of trails invite you to explore an ancient forest with centuries-old trees and ridges and ravines carved by volcanic and glacial flows. Oxbow is a great place to see wildlife and animal tracks. The area’s natural habitat makes an ideal home for wildlife such as mink, beaver, raccoon, fox, deer, osprey, songbirds, salmon, elk, black bear, cougar and many others. The park also offers a wooded campground, reservable picnic shelters, playgrounds, equestrian trails, and a number of environmental education opportunities.

And there's more! Portland area volunteers are invited to join your River Community for a post-cleanup celebration hosted by WRK at Bunk Bar beginning at 1pm (SE Water Ave & SE Taylor). Enjoy FREE sandwiches and sides, FREE (awesome) event t-shirt, FREE Ben & Jerrys (seriously), cheap tasty beer, and plenty of TRASH-TALK!