Ten miles of gentle trails wind past hundreds of plants from distant places in this living exhibit. The Audubon Society of Portland is a 160 acre wildlife sanctuary and hospital adjoining Hoyt Arboretum where birds and animals can be seen in their natural environment. A trail winds down to quiet Balch Creek, the site of Oregon's first murder. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is near Hoyt Arboretum and the Forestry Center. The World Forestry Center, next to the Zoo, highlights Oregon's forest legacy with world-class permanent and traveling exhibits.
Forest Park is the nation's largest urban wilderness.
The nearly 5,000 acre preserve has more than 60 miles of trails. Lone Fir Cemetery , on the east side of the Willamette River, is Portland's oldest burial ground. The remains of people of every race, color, nationality, occupation, and fortune are set next to each other. Markers are inscribed in English, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, and Spanish. The Genealogical Forum of Oregon Library, located in a 6,000 square foot building, is the largest genealogical library in Oregon.