Day 1: Arrival in Portland, Oregon

• Morning: Fly from Denver to Portland International Airport (PDX).
• Afternoon: Rent a car and drive to your accommodation in Portland.
• Evening: Explore downtown Portland. Visit attractions like Pioneer Courthouse Square, Powell’s City of Books, and the Portland Saturday Market. Enjoy dinner at one of the city’s many excellent restaurants.

Day 2: Portland Exploration

• Morning: Have breakfast at a local café or bakery.
• Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Spend the day exploring more of Portland. Visit Washington Park, home to the International Rose Test Garden, the Oregon Zoo, and the Portland Japanese Garden. Alternatively, explore the trendy neighborhoods of Northwest Portland or the Pearl District, known for their boutiques, galleries, and coffee shops.
• Evening: Enjoy dinner at a food cart pod or dine at one of Portland’s renowned restaurants.

Day 3: Portland Exploration Continues

• Morning: Have breakfast and leisurely start your day.
• Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Continue exploring Portland. You could visit additional attractions, go shopping, or take a leisurely stroll through one of the city’s many parks.
• Evening: Have dinner at a new restaurant or revisit one of your favorites.

Day 4: Portland to Redwood National and State Parks

• Morning: Have breakfast and check out of your Portland accommodation.
• Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Embark on the scenic drive from Portland to Redwood National and State Parks. The drive takes approximately 6-7 hours, so plan for stops along the way to stretch your legs and grab lunch.
• Evening: Arrive at your accommodation near Redwood National and State Parks and settle in for the night.

Day 5: Explore Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

• Morning: Have breakfast at your accommodation.
• Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Head to Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Take a family-friendly hike and explore the awe-inspiring redwood forests. Visit Fern Canyon and other highlights of the park.
• Evening: Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Day 6: Visit Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

• Morning: Have breakfast and pack a picnic lunch.
• Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Drive to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Spend the day hiking among the giant redwoods, and be sure to visit Stout Grove.
• Evening: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant or cook a meal at your accommodation.

Day 7: Avenue of the Giants and Humboldt Redwoods State Park

• Morning: Check out of your accommodation.
• Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Drive south to the Avenue of the Giants and Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Spend the day marveling at the towering redwoods and exploring the scenic drives and hiking trails.
• Evening: Drive back to a hotel in the Portland area for your last night’s stay. Enjoy dinner at a favorite restaurant and reminisce about your adventures.

Day 8: Return Home

• Morning: Have breakfast at a local café in Portland.
• Mid-Morning: Depending on your flight time, you may have some free time to do some last-minute shopping or visit any sights you missed.
• Afternoon: Return your rental car and catch your flight back to Denver, taking with you cherished memories of your time exploring Portland and the majestic redwoods.