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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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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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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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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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Feel like swooshing down a powdery slope or pulling yourself up the side of a rock? Or perhaps you're more inclined to go for a hike through the woods. Whatever your passion, we’ve got a smorgasbord of unbelievable outdoor adventures to help you keep that New Year resolution.
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Outdoor Adventure
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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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Welcome to the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway - Oregon's newest Scenic Byway, where once volcanoes spewed and mammoth floods scoured deep gorges. Discover exquisite geologic wonders, waterfalls, temperate rain forests and wild rivers, where natural flora and fauna thrive. Explore our pastoral valleys with farm-fresh produce. See what Lewis & Clark saw. Experience that formidable last leg of the Oregon Trail, the Barlow Road. Enjoy yourself in our bountiful wonderland. After all, the pioneers did call...
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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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