Multnomah Falls

Vista House

Japanese Gardens

Local Attractions we recommend visiting

We encourage you to come early, stay late, and enjoy all that our region has to offer. Here are some resources and activities our host committee recommends during your stay.

Diane McKeel, Multnomah County Commissioner, Host Committee Chair

• Multnomah Falls
• Oxbow Regional Park
   

Jeff Cogen, Multnomah County, Chair

• The Oregon Historical Society
• The Portland Japanese Garden
  
  

Loretta Smith, Multnomah County, Commissioner

• Peninsula Park & Rose Garden
• Mississippi Avenue Historic Area

Judy Shiprack, Multnomah County, Commssioner

• A Full Menu of Dining Options: A guide to Portland's best restaurants

Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County, Commissioner

• Oregon Zoo
• Lan Su Chinese Garden
   

Sheriff Daniel Staton, Multnomah County, Sheriff

• International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park
• The Vista House at Crown Point
   

Mike McArthur, Association of Oregon Counties, Executive Director
 

Linda Modrell, Benton County, Commissioner
 

Marc Boldt, Clark County, Commissioner
 

Henry Heimuller, Columbia County Commissioner

• Columbia County Fair & Rodeo
   

Anthony Hyde, Columbia County, Commissioner
 

Seth Crawford, Crook County, Commissioner

• Visit Central Oregon

Judge Steven E. Grasty, Harney County, Judge
 

Simon Hare, Josephine County, Commissioner
 

Dan Shoun, Lake County, Commissioner

• Lake County
   

Janet Carlson, Marion County, Commissioner

• The Oregon Garden
• Woodburn Company Stores Outlet Savings
   

Lynda Ring Erickson, Mason County, Commissioner

Judge Terry K. Tallman, Morrow County, Judge
 

Craig Pope, Polk County, Commissioner

• Spirit Mountain Resort, Hotel and Casino
• Travel in Polk County
   

Michael Smith, Sherman County, Commissioner
 

Judge Gary Thompson, Sherman County, Judge

• Oregon Raceway Park
• Sherman County Historical Museum: Take a Walk on the Rural Side!

Paul Pearce, Skamania County, Commissioner

• Mount St. Helens, accessed from the Columbia River Gorge
• Beacon Rock State Park

John Koster, Snohomish County, Commissioner

• Outdoor Activities in Snohomish County
• The Flying Heritage Collection of historic aircraft, primarily from WWII

Bill Hansell, Umatilla County, Commissioner

Dick Schouten, Washington County, Commissioner
 

Eric Johnson, Washington Association of Counties, Executive Director
 

Mary Stern, Yamhill County, Commissioner

• Travel Yamhill
• Willamette Valley Wineries Association

If you are interested in volunteering for this year's conference, visit web.multco.us/naco2011 to find out about ways to get involved.