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High on fabled Mt. Hood, the ski areas have opened early and with near-record breaking snow depths. Warming up to the abundance of winter recreation in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, we invite you to come play in the snow, curl up by the fire with a good book, sip a winter warmer or get a head-to-toe treatment at The Spa. Winter's pleasures are found indoors and out.
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Outdoor Adventure
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Photographer: Aaron Reed
Located at 4,000 feet on Mt. Hood’s southernmost slopes, the town of Government Camp offers great proximity to year-round mountain fun. In the summer, it’s especially vibrant, as ski and snowboard camp-goers (Timberline’s Palmer Glacier offers summertime skiing) descend on the area.
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Outdoor Adventure
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Take a ride into the mountains for a day along the historic Barlow Road with its alpine meadows and striking views to discover We've Got MORE Outdoors! in Mt. Hood Territory. This Trip We Love capped off with a few holes of golf, a relaxing spa visit and a casual meal.
By Otis Rubottom
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Biking
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In the Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge area, the whole family can spend a day or a weekend (or even longer!) skiing, riding bikes, or enjoying a relaxing train ride.
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Family Fun
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Want to know a secret? May is Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Discovery Month. Some of the great arts, culture, and heritage secrets of the Pacific Northwest will certainly be discovered during this month-long celebration full of art, events, gallery showings, theater, history, and much, much more. Hotels, restaurants, wineries and shops on both sides of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington will be participating in Columbia Gorge Arts & Culture Discovery Month; each sharing what their...
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Outdoor Adventure
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Just 45 minutes east of Portland, among the Columbia Gorge’s sheer cliffs, wide stretches of river, abundant waterfalls, and tree-lined hiking trails sit two of Oregon’s 14 official grape growing regions: Columbia Valley and Columbia Gorge. Both wine regions span the Columbia River from Oregon into the state of Washington, and include more than two dozen wineries, 35 vineyards and 19 tasting rooms – all within just a 40-mile span. Here, a two-day itinerary that takes you through Oregon’s...
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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Take a ride into the mountains for a day along the historic Barlow Road with its alpine meadows and striking views. This Trip We Love capped off with a few holes of golf, a relaxing spa visit and a casual meal.
By Otis Rubottom
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Outdoor Adventure
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Calling all paddlers, windsurfers, body boarders and toe dippers! Summer is here and the sun is out, which makes it time to get splashed. Head to the Pacific Ocean and hang ten at one of Oregon’s popular surf spots. Or make your way to the Columbia River Gorge to try your hand at windsurfing or kite boarding.
If you’re not feeling overly...
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Rivers, Waterfalls & Lakes
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This time of year, Oregon is full of vibrant farmers’ markets and country roads that are dotted with farm stands selling everything from just-picked strawberries to fresh berry jams to perfectly baked cherry pies. It’s also a great time of year to hit the u-pick farms, of which there are plenty.
Did you know that Oregon grows 99 percent of America’s hazelnuts? And that we have
more than 600 vineyards feeding over...
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Culinary & Wine
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With plentiful farmers' markets, harvest festivals and boutique wineries ,put the pedal to the metal this fall and drive straight into Mt. Hood Territory's abundance. Warning: pace yourself, as we make pairing fresh air with fresh eats as easy as apple pie. More information...
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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Many pioneers took the Barlow Road around Mt. Hood and you too can follow this "alternative route" to the end of the Oregon Trail.
Starting in The Dalles as the final stopover of the pioneers before heading out for the Willamette Valley, explore Fort Dalles Museum, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, The Dalles Dam and the historic murals. Wind your way up Highway 197 along rolling wheat fields through arid high desert terrain to Dufer. From Dufer, follow along footsteps of...
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Cultural/Historical
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Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory reaches out from Greater Portland, south to the Willamette Valley and east to majestic Mt. Hood. Visitors have asked to know the local favorites, and "Secret Sweet Spots" showcase the distinctive and unassuming that let you savor our unique appeal. Read on to discover the quirky and quaint, with more insider info than you could read on WikiLeaks...
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Family Fun
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The unsurpassed beauty of the Cascades has long been enjoyed by Oregon locals along the West Cascades Scenic Byway - and now can be enjoyed by you as well.
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Outdoor Adventure
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Oregon is known for its many hiking trails which offer sweeping views of mountains, deserts, and lakes. There are paths that parallel the ocean, and others that weave through the river gorges, pass fields of wildflowers and incredible rock formations. And then there are the hikes to Oregon's spectacular waterfalls.
In the Columbia Gorge alone there are 77, including
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Rivers, Waterfalls & Lakes
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See yourself on the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway this season, leaving the city behind and circling majestic Mt. Hood at your own pace. Load up the car and begin your journey in the small town of Troutdale. Feel the welcome as you cruise beneath the town's impressive stone and metal arch spanning the Historic Columbia River Highway. The great arch features leaping bronze salmon and the announcement; "Gateway to the Gorge." Heritage museums, boutiques and specialty shops enrich the historic town...
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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There aren’t many places in this world where you can hit the slopes, paddle a river, then enjoy a night on the town — all in the same weekend. Fortunately for sports enthusiasts, one of those rare places is right here in Oregon.
There are many ways to dice up a multi-sport vacation, but here’s one stellar option: Start your adventure high on Mt. Hood, duck down into the valley to paddle the famous Columbia, then hang low in the city for an evening of wining and dining.
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Outdoor Adventure
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Long Live the "King of Roads." When the highway first opened in 1916, Teddy Roosevelt praised its scenic grandeur and remarkable engineering. And The Illustrated London News went on to call it "the king of roads." With its mossy stone walls and graceful viaducts winding past dozens of waterfalls, this All-American Road still reigns as one of the world's most glorious drives.
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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It's an exciting time to follow in the footsteps of the Corps of Discovery along the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. The tour begins east of Pendleton at the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla. Here the story is told from the Native American perspective of the history of this land and the earliest inhabitants. As you follow the Columbia River Gorge west into The Dalles, you may visit the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center for an overview of...
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Cultural/Historical
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The Columbia River Gorge is one of Oregon’s great treasures for hiking, windsurfing, historic significance, amazing scenery and a gentle drive.
Begin your Columbia River Gorge odyssey in Portland; take Hwy I-84 to Troutdale and stop for lunch at McMenamins Edgefield, historically the depression-era Multnomah County Poor Farm, transformed into a unique entertainment center. Head east to Corbett and take the Historic Columbia River Highway/All-American Road with spectacular photo...
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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A Scenic Alternative to the Freeway. Contrary to popular belief, cruise control on Interstate 5 is not the only way to travel between the Portland and Eugene areas. If you're in no hurry, this journey through the colorful western Cascades makes getting there all the fun. Especially because, in addition to the open road, there are miles of rivers and trails to explore.
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Scenic Drives & Landscapes
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Forget flowers and sweet nothings! Spend this Valentine's Day with friends and family, or treat yourself to a relaxing day (or night) out. From wine tasting to skiing to comedy and tubing, there is so much to do this February!
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Family Fun
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Spectacular waterfalls, fabulous wines from scenic vineyards, the foothills of Mt. Hood and the mighty Columbia River!
This excursion brings you up close and personal with Oregon's most spectacular waterfalls, fabulous wines from scenic vineyards, the foothills of Mt. Hood, and the mighty Columbia River.
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Rivers, Waterfalls & Lakes
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Many call Hood River, just 45 minutes east of Portland, the windsurfing capital of the world- thanks to the incredible gorge winds that blow along the Columbia River. On an average breezy day, it's typical to see dozens of colorful sails dance across the wide river. Both windsurfing and kite boarding lessons and equipment are...
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