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Hood River Bicycles is a full-service Bike Shops offering rentals (including e-mountain bikes), sales, service, and a shuttle to nearby trails. More

The Dalles has been popping lately with all sorts of new energy and creative enterprise. Here’s what’s fresh and exciting to explore on your next Columbia River Gorge road trip to The Dalles. More

School of Send offers mountain bike camps and private lessons for kids and adults of all abilities.  Owner and founder, Gary Paasch and his partner, Jen Wilson have been fixtures in the Hood River mountain bike community for decades.  Riders are sure to benefit from their backgrounds in bike coaching and their deep knowledge of the area. More

Of the 200 Wild and Scenic Rivers in the U.S., 58 of them are here in Oregon. You could say we have more than our fair share. More

This two-day festival hosts over 120 local artisans offering handcrafted products and food in beautiful wooded Meinig Park in Sandy. Two stages offer entertainment throughout both days. More

Otto's Ski and Mountain Bike specializes in Nordic ski and snowshoe sales and rentals in the winter season and mountain bike rentals year round. Apparel and accessories for a wide variety of aerobic activities are well stocked at Otto's. Maps for X-C skiing and snowshoeing and hiking and biking are available year round. The Otto's crew are welcoming and informed about weather conditions on the mountain for winter sports and can direct our customers to mountain bike trails in the area suited to the level... More

Stop in and visit Packer Orchards Farm Place for local fruits and vegetables. There is plenty of parking and the beautiful picnic area invites you to stay awhile.Visit website for more information including special events and hours. More

This fall along Wahkeena Creek can be seen from the Wahkeena picnic area across the Historic Highway. There are parking spaces at the picnic area. The Yakama Tribe word "wahkeena" means "most beautiful". Waterfall can be accessed by car or hiking. Height: 242 feet. Type: Tiered.See Wahkeena Falls Day Use/Picnic Area/Trailhead for more information. More

With three days left of 2016, I found myself back in Oregon, celebrating the turn of the year and exploring two of the state's wonders: Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. I live in Seattle but love frequent visits to the this beautiful neighboring state and its many diverse outdoors. Thanks to the new Oregon Weather Compass, it's been easy to track down the sun, rain and snowfall, which is at epic levels right now. More

In winter and spring, the Gorge’s full-to-bursting waterfalls and Mt. Hood’s snowy vistas are wild and wonderful counterpoints to its cozy brewpubs, shops, museums and galleries. More

In Oregon, sledding and tubing are guaranteed ways to have a blast in the snow. More

As spring reaches full bloom, Oregonians are eager to hit a hiking trail. Fortunately in the Columbia River Gorge there's a new way to discover the nooks and crannies of the region, one that encourages visitors to try local flavors too. I consider the Mosier Plateau Trail a “back-pocket hike” because it’s handy and easy to reach.… More

Whether it’s glorious trails for trekking, cozy nooks for relaxing or charming downtowns for dining, here’s where to head for some classic Oregon romance. More

Take a tour and meet the people behind the pints, learn about crafting beer, see the local ingredients we use in our award-winning brews, and learn about our sustainable brewing practices. Tours are free of charge daily at 1, 2, 3 and 4 pm. More

Mt. Hood Skibowl is America's largest night ski area providing snow riders with some of the best terrain in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The ski area features 34 fully lit runs, with 65 runs total and a vertical drop of 1,500 feet. With the most Black Diamond runs of any resort in state and two fully lit terrain parks, Skibowl draws accomplished snow riders as well as beginners and intermediate riders out for a great time.Skibowl also draws crowds with the world's only cosmic... More

Government Camp, Mt. Hood’s Alpine Village, has provided visitors with a variety of lodging, dining and shopping choices since the turn of the 20th century. It serves as a base for visitors to enjoy outstanding recreational opportunities such as hikes, lakes, wildflowers, bike trails and birding, including sites on the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail). Huckleberries, a traditional Native American food, can be gathered today in and around Government Camp, and are also served year-round at the Huckleberry Inn, operated by a third-generation local family. The... More

Once a rustic trading post stopover, modern-day Sandy boasts a vibrant community well worth a visit. More

Itinerary #1: Troutdale to Waterfall Alley Just a short ride from Portland is the western entrance to the Historic Columbia River Highway, where a classic American town ushers the way into a wooded wonderland filled with scenic viewpoints and impressive waterfalls. This 20-mile segment of the historic highway is popular for good reason. Photo credit: Joe Quavillon / Friends of the Columbia Gorge   Itinerary #2: Scenic Corridor to Mitchell Point Drink up incredible views and craft brews on this 30-mile stretch of the historic highway. Thanks to restoration work, previously... More

Wake up in paradise, Hood River, the windsurfing capital of the world and the perfect place to linger during a tour of the Gorge. If you spend the night in the Columbia Gorge Hotel (N4), a 1920 historic landmark frequented by old Hollywood stars and presidents, grab a great view of Wah-Gwin-Gwin Falls, the second-highest waterfall in the Gorge. More

In summertime, the living is easy and it might have you grabbing a fishing rod. At the Columbia River, the cry is heard, “the kings are in!” These kings do not wear crowns but they do attract a crowd! Anglers are heading to the Gorge, where the summertime king salmon are on the bite. As we leave the popular boat ramp… More

You choose the sports and the season; communities along this scenic route lay out the welcome mat 12 months a year. More

The Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge region is swimming with watersport activities. A fifteen-part miniseries could be dedicated to the abundant opportunities to be in, on, around, over, or through the water in this area. For the water loving enthusiast, all that rain the Pacific Northwest enjoys annually drains into a natural playground for young… More

I’ve traipsed all over Mt. Hood — past Burnt Lake and up to Zigzag Mountain, over to McNeil Point, nearly to the top of Barrett Spur, out to Owl Point, through Elk Meadows and up Gnarl Ridge. I’ve been to the summit four times, circled around the entire beauty twice on the 41-mile Timberline Trail, snowshoed to Cloud Cap, skied White River and paddled around Lost Lake. And yet I’ve never spent the night here, never pitched the tent among the wildflowers, burbling streams and... More

For many years, Hood River has been known for its kiteboarding and windsurfing scene, as wind enthusiasts scramble to the Columbia River to pump the adrenaline. But Hood River is also an excellent mountain biking destination, with a huge variety of mountain biking trails for any season. In the springtime, a top choice for mountain… More

Farm-to-table freshness is all well and good, but here in Oregon you’ll find growers and makers who can help you stock the pantry with culinary delights that keep. This is especially true in the fertile lands of the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood. From fermented organic foods to fresh apple cider, a cornucopia of… More

Tucked in the hills of Dufur, a small town in the Gorge, is Wolf Run Ranch. Every summer solstice the ranch bursts with energy as thousands of music lovers flock to What The Festival, a four-day electronic music and arts celebration inspired by Burning Man with an Oregon twist. This beautiful venue features a large field surrounded by forest… More

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

Imagine yourself on a stand-up paddleboard. Now imagine yourself doing a downward facing dog. Or striking a warrior pose. Or holding a plank. Yes, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga is a thing now, with specially designed boards and international retreats attracting water yogis worldwide. In Oregon, many SUP outfitters offer yoga as an option, but Float On SUP Yoga in… More

Though the wine industry has traditionally been dominated by men, it's becoming more and more common to see women winemakers and assistant winemakers in Oregon’s wineries. Here are a few of Cellar 503's favorite women winemakers. More