Valentine's Day Ideas for Adventurous Individuals and Families
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!
1.
Hood and Gorge
Tubing at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort
Spend the day tubing at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort on the east side of Mt. Hood. Choose from two different grooved tubing runs, both of which include a rope tow that zooms you safely to the top of the 30-second run. This small, family friendly resort has a cozy lodge so you can warm up with a cup of hot chocolate – or a hot dog and French fries -- in between snowy tubing outings. Make it a full weekend and stay in nearby Hood River or Government Camp.
More Info: http://www.cooperspur.com/SkiArea/Tubing.aspx or 541.352.6692.
2.
Central Oregon
Elk Lake Resort
Plan an adventurous getaway to Elk Lake Resort. The only way into this resort, which is located just East of Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon, is by Snowcat, Snowmobile or cross-country skis. Rent a cabin and go on a backcountry tour with the resort, which recently purchased a new 14-passenger Snow Cat, allowing guests to see unbelievable views of the High Lakes and Cascade Mountains.
More Info: http://www.elklakeresort.net/ or 541.480.7378.
3.
Portland Metro
Harvey’s Comedy Club
Laugh your way through Valentine’s Day at Harvey’s Comedy Club in Portland. Reserve a table for you and your friends and witness some of comedy’s greatest acts while noshing on a whole bevy of entrees named after famous comedians. Try the Troy Thirdgill or the Dave Anderson-- both come with fries.
More Info: http://www.harveyscomedyclub.com or 503.241.0338.
4.
Willamette Valley
Wine tasting tours with Grape Escapes
Grab some friends and sign up for a private Grape Escapes wine tasting tour of the Willamette Valley wine country. They will customize your outing, which can range from a 5-hour trip to a multi-day adventure, and take care of all the details. All you have to do is tell them where you’d like to be picked up. Trips include appetizers, a gourmet lunch, and wine tasting at a number of wineries. Small group tours range in size from 8 to 12 people.
More Info: http://www.grapeescapetours.com/ or 503.283.3380.