Sauvie Island is in the U.S. state of Oregon, originally named as Wapato Island or Wappatoo Island. It is the largest island along the Columbia River, at 24,000 acres (9,712 ha), [1] and one of the largest river islands in the United States.

Jan 12, 2025 · Who would have known there’s an awesome island just a few minutes from Portland?! Beaches, a lighthouse, hikes, and fresh local fruit markets are what you’ll find here. It makes a great getaway from the bustling city for a weekend, or you can just come up …

Dec 4, 2024 · Sauvie Island, the Manhattan-size isle is one of the largest river islands in the country just north of Portland, is where families can find an entire day’s worth of adventures with swimming, hiking, birding and local farms.

Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Map (pdf) What to see and do: Hunting, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, trapshooting, photography, dog training and canoeing are among the activities available. A map of the wildlife area can be found at the wildlife area headquarters.

Dec 5, 2024 · The island’s farmland and wildlife refuge and has become a popular destination for a variety of people — locals seeking the freshest and best produce; birdwatchers looking for sandhill cranes, bald eagles, blue herons or migrating geese; and those who want to hike, bike, fish, hunt or use the public beaches.

It is the largest island in the Columbia River and one of the largest islands in the U.S. Located at the junction of the Columbia River to the east, Willamette River to the south and Multnomah Channel to the west, the island’s northern half is a wildlife refuge and the southern half is predominantly rural farmland with small residential enclaves.

Oct 8, 2022 · Equal parts nature preserve and farmland, Sauvie Island is an easy and relaxing getaway from the bustle of the city that is fun year-round. Located just northwest of Portland, Oregon, you barely need to leave town to feel like you are worlds away.

Feb 14, 2020 · Sauvie Island (also known historically as Sauvie's Island), located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, is the largest island along the Columbia River, and about eight miles from Fort Vancouver.

Sauvie Island is the largest island along the Columbia River and lies 10 miles northwest of downtown Portland. It's located between the Columbia River to the east, the Multnomah Channel to the west and the Willamette River to the south.

Sauvie Island is a large island (nearly the size of Manhattan) nestled in the middle of the Columbia River, less than 12 miles from downtown Portland, Oregon. It’s a magical place set against a spectacular back-drop of Cascadian snow …