Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, Portland

Name: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
Address: Portland, United States

#345 among attractions in Portland

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Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, Portland

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Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is a public park and nature reserve between the Columbia Slough and the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. At about 2,000 acres, it is one of the largest urban freshwater wetlands in the United States. Metro, the regional government for the Oregon part of the Portland metropolitan area, manages the park. A covered shelter, restrooms, a paved walkway, and a canoe launch lie on the north side of the natural area. ()

Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°37'2"N, 122°46'41"W

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North Portland (St. Johns)Portland United States

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Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Johns Bridge, Cathedral Park, Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge 5.1, Pier Park.

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