Sure, you could go see Wall-e or Kung Fu Panda at the movie theater or eat yet another meal at an air conditioned restaurant to beat the heat. However, I have another option for you.
OK, I admit that it won’t be as cool as an air conditioned room, but it will be cooler and possibly more fun. I recommend going all the way to the top of Mt. Tabor where you will find a nicely paved circle with plenty of grass in the middle and some of the best views of the city available. The best part is that it will be shady, a couple of degrees cooler, and if you are lucky, breezy.
The options are numerous: volcano crater, reservoir, play area for kids, stair climbing, biking, running, hiking, picnics, and more.
What’s your favorite secret to beating the heat during the sunny summers in Portland?