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Portland’s Progressive Palate Tour

This May 2023, First Nature Tours hosted "Portland's Progressive Palate" Tour at the Oregon Governor’s Conference “Night Out”. Portland has a history of breaking the rules, whether it’s by layouing out the city in 5 “quadrants̶...

7 Wonders of Oregon

Seven Wonders of the World? We have our own right here in Oregon state!Columbia River GorgeCrater Lake. Klamath Falls, Southern OregonPainted Hills. Mitchell, Eastern OregonOregon CoastSmith Rock. Terrebonne, Central OregonThe Wallowas. Joseph, Eastern OregonMt. Hood ...

5 Winter Day Trips from Portland and Seattle

As the snows start to fall, the holidays approach and winter sets in we want to share our favorite winter day trips from Portland and Seattle. The cold, rain, ice, snow can make planning (and finding motivation) to go outside a little bit harder than the brilliant summer d...

Proudly LGBTQ+ Owned and Operated

The Pacific Northwest has long been considered a progressive stronghold in the United States with Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington ranking among the top U.S. cities with the largest p...

World Tourism Day + First Nature Tours

“We can all make a positive impact on climate change, and I’m a big believer in the power of travel to facilitate personal growth and global impact” - Kieron Wilde, Founder of First Nature Tours ...

Willamette River Regenerative Tour

 “Travelling is a part of an interrelated living system – comprised of businesses, communities, travelers, eco-systems, and more.  We build our tours to not only meet the desires of our guests but to bring the entire system together for our guests to experien...

What To Do In Eugene, OR During World Athletic Championships

10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time in Eugene, Oregon  Eugene Nike Store + Eugene Running Company | Even though Nike is now headquartered in Portland, you can still see large collections of TrackTown USA memorabilia. Hayward Hall | Near the track hosting WAC22 is a hall with an interactive exhibit of Bill Bowerm...

Day Trips from Eugene, OR While Visiting for the World Athletic Championships

Oregon is happy to have you visiting for the World Athletic Championships! While we know the games will keep you busy, it’s an amazing opportunity to see the gorgeous Cascade mountain range while also a few hours from sandy beaches on the Pacific Ocean. Here are ...

What is Regenerative Tourism?

We at First Nature Tours have always been keen to provide you with travel experiences that are sustainable, I mean it’s in the name – First Nature Tours – we want Nature to come first. The Pacific Northwest is known for its diverse ecosystems, and we hope that it will stay that way for years to come. Sadly a ...

Private luxury touring in Alaska by land, air and sea with First Nature Tours [Webinar]

Click to watch our webinar. First Nature Tours founder Kieron Weidner started his career as a naturalist expedition leader on small ships cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage building his expert foundation on the 49th state. Join Kieron and Elena for a deep dive webinar into the spectacular wildlife, landscapes a...