Peter's Walking Tours and Continuing Education Courses.
Trail, Tram, Trolley, and Train
Saturday, April 1st, 2023
Course Number ED413U or ED 513U 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Experience four diversified transportation options as we make a four mile loop from Washington Park to the Willamette River, through Downtown and back. Along the way, we'll learn local history, encounter dozens of trees and plants, and develop lots of ideas for the classroom and field trips. During the day, you'll have an opportunity to ride the Aerial Tram, the Portland Streetcar and MAX. We'll begin with a 2.0 mile hike from the Hoyt Arboretum to Council Crest Park, Portland's highest point. Next, we'll make our way to Oregon Health & Science University, where we can ride the tram to the waterfront. From there, the Portland Streetcar will take us to Downtown Portland. We will conclude with a MAX ride back to Washington Park to complete the loop.
Exploring West Linn and Lake Oswego
Saturday, April 8th, 2023
Course Number SS412u or SS512u 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Discover the best natural and historic sites in West Linn and Lake Oswego. Along the way, we’ll learn about Lake Oswego’s history as an iron producing town once known as the “Pittsburgh of the West.” A visit to the new Lake Oswego will reveal dozens of art pieces as we explore the “Gallery Without Walls.” We’ll also discover hidden parks along the Willamette River, where we’ll learn about native trees and plants, and recreational opportunities.
Exploring Forest Park & Historic Northwest Portland
Saturday, April 15th, 2023
Course Number SS410d or SS510d 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
Explore hidden portions of 5,000 acre Forest Park, the largest city park in the nation. While hiking the Leif Ericson and Wildwood Trails, we’ll learn the natural and human history of the park, and we’ll discover a variety of fauna and flora. In addition to hiking, we’ll explore the historic St. John’s Community, the newly renovated St. John’s Bridge, and we’ll visit the site of the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition, a world’s fair that changed Portland’s history. Our adventures will provide ideas that will energize history, science and art activities across the curriculum in K-12 classrooms.
Eastern Columbia River Gorge & Catherine Creek
Sunday, April 16th, 2023
Course Number TBA 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
In this fun and interactive class, we will explore both the natural and human history of this often missed section of the Columbia River Gorge. On hikes through two sections of the Eastern Columbia River Gorge, we will learn about the area’s unique geology, leading to diversified plant life, including magnificent wildflowers. We will also explore the human history of the area, walking and driving on restored sections of the Historic Columbia River Highway. We will discuss the efforts of three generations of road builders and innovative engineers. We will learn about the original road construction in 1915, the arrival of the freeway in 1962, and recent improvements to the old sections of the highway. The highlights will be visits to the Memaloose Hills, historic Rowena Crest and Catherine Creek.