Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Rooster Rock State Park, Shelter B
Registration required. Registration closes at 10:00PM, Thursday, July 9.
| 8:15–8:30 AM | Gather at the Apna Bazaar restaurant area NW 173rd Ave, off NW Cornell Rd., Beaverton |
| 8:45 AM | Chartered bus departs Apna Bazaar |
| 9:45 AM | Arrive at Rooster Rock State Park, Picnic Shelter B |
| 9:45–10:00 AM | Set up the picnic shelter |
| 10:00 AM | Samosa & Chai from ASIO |
| 10:15–11:45 AM | Explore the picnic area, riverfront & trails |
| 11:45 AM–12:30 PM | Lunch (a) Sandwiches from ASIO (b) Potluck items brought by attendees |
| 12:30–12:45 PM | Clean up — clear plates, cups, etc. from tabletops |
| 12:45–3:45 PM | Short-Hop stops at Bonneville Dam (~60 minutes), and Multnomah Falls(~30-45 minutes). |
| 4:00 PM | Board the bus for the return trip |
| 5:00 PM | Bus arrives back at Apna Bazaar |
Potluck note: Please bring lunch items in quantities to share with one or two others in your picnic group.
Riding the bus
Driving your own car
Note: If you drive to Rooster Rock Park, the day-use parking fee is $10 for Oregon residents and $12 for non-residents per vehicle. If you have an Oregon State Parks annual pass, parking is free. The park is about 37–40 miles from the Beaverton area.
Most of us arrive together on the chartered bus, which drops off right at the picnic area. If you are driving yourself, here is how to reach Shelter B:
Please note: The Shelter B area is over grass and uneven ground and is not formally wheelchair accessible, so please allow a little extra time walking from the parking area.
(Open registration — no login required for either members or non-members.)