Road Trip: Mosier

Just five miles east of Hood River, Ponderosa pines, basalt cliffs and leafy cherry orchards welcome visitors to the little town of Mosier (pop. 437). Set on the Columbia River and with the Historic Columbia River Highway running through town, Mosier is a great destination for wine tasting, road biking and browsing historic sites. Outdoor fun:…

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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge

Down the road from Hood River, Mosier tucks into the basalt cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge.

Bike a peaceful stretch of the historic highway that is closed to cars to see the rolling back roads abloom with cherry orchards. Sip wine in the tasting room of a family-owned vineyard and enjoy dramatic views of windsurfers and kiteboarders on the mighty river.

Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge

Nearby cities: Hood River, Odell, The Dalles, Mount Hood, Parkdale

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When is the best time of year to visit the Columbia River Gorge?

To be honest, there really isn’t a BAD time to visit the Columbia Gorge. There are a few months in the winter, when ice can be an issue, but even then the waterfalls are beautiful when they are half frozen over. For wildflowers, the best time to visit is generally in late April through June….