About the Author

Ruth Berkowitz

Ruth Berkowitz is a writer, lawyer, mother and mediator who has sailed with her family to Ecuador and across the Pacific. She recently teamed with Lisa Kosglow to write the third edition of "Kidding Around the Gorge." Ruth urges everyone to get outside, rain or shine.

Tips for Skiing with Kids

February 1, 2017
When Olympic snowboarder Lisa Kosglow ventures to Mt. Hood Meadows with her six year old daughter, she doesn’t race down the hill or instruct Emelia to lean forward, instead she pretends to be a reindeer as the two meander their way down Easy Rider. “I want to keep it fun,” says Kosglow, who represented the United States in the first women’s snowboarding events in 1998 in Nagano, Japan and again in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah. More
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Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding , Trip Ideas , Family Fun , Sporting Events , Events , Snow Sports ,

Summer Camps in the Gorge

June 8, 2016
The first time I brought my petite 8-year-old daughter to a week-long overnight summer theater camp, I wasn’t sure who was more nervous, Maya or me? She was the youngest camper and I feared she might get homesick and would have a terrible time. On my way home, already missing her, I assured myself that I… More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Trip Ideas , Family Fun , Events , Windsurfing & Kiteboarding ,

Spring Wildflowers of the Gorge

April 21, 2016
Last Saturday morning as I drove past Multnomah Falls, the parking lot was saturated with cars and the orange gate prohibited more vehicles from entering. Although the mighty Multnomah Falls is impressive, I wanted to scream out, "Drive another half hour into the Gorge and you’ll be wowed by the blossoms and wildflowers!" There’s only a short window… More
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