We stopped by the wildlife refuge on a sunny Saturday morning to get in a quick walk before the rain set in. This is a nice little sanctuary next to the river in SE Portland. We were able to bring our (leashed) dog along with us, and enjoyed seeing the pretty water and sights, including a view of Mount Saint Helens. We also saw a fair amount of wildlife, including a couple bald eagles flying over the small lake. Parking was easy at the lot at the south end (at Sellwood Park). Overall it was a nice place to get out into a little bit of nature for a couple hours.

It is always a pleasure being a tourist in one's own hometown. Having never been here, we both were happy to have a chance for a picnic and nice hike to the viewing platform. We saw a variety of birds and fish, plus heard some frogs. Very few visitors, so one can have some quiet time. Definitely worth bringing binoculars and/or a spotting scope. It was quite warm in the open field on the way in, but really cooled down in the shade of trees along the path.