How magical is fall at the Portland Japanese Garden ? So magical that the beloved attraction feels compelled to extend its hours every season just to give people a few extra opportunities to experience it.

The Japanese Garden, which is normally open Wednesday to Monday, is opening its gates for a few select Tuesdays , giving visitors some extra chances to explore the grounds. The attraction will be open Oct. 14, 21 and 28 this year, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be no member hours on those days.

Those who want to time their visit perfectly can keep tabs on the garden’s Fall Colors Tracker , which this week shifted from weekly updates to twice-weekly updates, offering a glimpse inside at the foliage. The most recent photos, taken Monday, show a lot of green still left on t

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