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Cari Gesch

Cari, a resident of the Mount Hood foothills, is a photographer, writer, and wanderer of hiking trails and scenic byways. She captures images and stories of the experiences and destinations that make Oregon such an exciting place to live and play in on her blog, Wahkeena Exposures.

Six Best Views of Mt. Hood

March 6, 2015
As the Ask Oregon Ambassador for the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge region I am often asked, “Where is the best view of Mt. Hood?” There are so many great places to view Mt. Hood, it’s hard to single out just one. Here are six of my favorite ways to view this grand peak, in no particular order. More
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A Day at Phelps Creek Vineyards

May 12, 2014
Named for a small stream that flows past the vineyard, along with the close knit community that lives in the area, Phelps Creek Vineyards is perched on a hillside just outside Hood River in the Columbia River Gorge. The small, boutique winery focuses on producing estate grown pinot noir and dijon clone chardonnay. My hosts… More
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A Family Winter Weekend on Mt. Hood

March 7, 2013
“I want to visit Mt. Hood this winter, but I don’t ski or snowboard. What else is there to do?” That’s a question I hear a lot, either through friends and acquaintances, or as an Ask Oregon Ambassador for the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge region. So just how does a family of four… More
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On the Road with Farm to Fork: Parkdale

October 4, 2012
Farm to Fork brings together local farms, wineries and chefs for a celebration of just one of the things that makes Oregon such a spectacular place to live – our food. They host farm dinners around the state, and I was lucky enough to receive an invitation to the event being held in one of… More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Parkdale , Culinary Events , Trip Ideas , Culinary Experiences , Sustainable Travel , Eat & Drink , Events ,
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