Every spring, something extraordinary happens in Southeast Portland.
Quiet woodland paths suddenly burst into color. Massive blooms spill over shaded trails in brilliant shades of pink, purple, crimson, orange, and white. Waterfalls tumble beneath flowering branches while ducks glide across a peaceful lake surrounded by thousands of blossoms.
And somehow, despite sitting only minutes from downtown Portland, Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden still feels like a hidden world all its own.
This internationally recognized garden has been named one of the top five gardens in America, and during peak rhododendron bloom season, it’s easy to see why…