Mt. Hood and The Gorge
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The Columbia River Gorge region combines one of the world's greatest rivers with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery to be found in the United States. The town of Hood River has become the center for wind surfing in the Northwest, while skiers can choose among three locations: Ski Bowl, Timberline and Mount Hood Meadows.
Events within the region:
Second Saturday at WAAAM | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Watch our planes take off and land, and hitch a ride in one of our antique cars. Every Saturday is different ... so be sure to come often! A visit to WAAAM on a Second Saturday is bound to make you realize just how easy life is these days. People don't even give it a thought, but in 1917, it could have taken a half an hour just to get the oil warm enough to crank the car! | Event Dates: Feb 16, 2013 to Feb 21, 2014 Event Web Site: http://www.waaamuseum.org/ |
Mt Hood Railroad Special Events and Daily Excursions | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: There's Something Special Going On at the Mount Hood Railroad. Mark your calendars for these events you won't want to miss. Whether its fun for the whole family with The Polar Express and the Holiday Christmas Tree Trains, or a night of intrigue aboard our Murder Mystery Trains, you're sure to have fun on the Mount Hood Railroad. Sure to be another crowd pleaser in the fall are the Wine Trains, complete with dinner and a featured wine from the Columbia River Gorge | Event Dates: Apr 01, 2013 to Dec 30, 2013 Event Contact Phone: 1-800-872-4661 Event Web Site: http://www.mthoodrr.com/specialevents.htm |
First Fridays in Hood River | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Visitors to Historic Downtown Hood River on the first Friday of every month can enjoy wonderful art, shopping, history, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and outdoor recreation. The Downtown Walking Map makes it easy to locate a variety of shops and services in Downtown Hood River. Shops range from art, books, toys, clothing, locally produced items, jewelery, outdoor gear, and much more. After exploring Hood River, visitors can enjoy a drink or a bit to eat at a variety of restaurants, wine tasting rooms, breweries, and coffee shops located in Historic Downtown | Event Dates: May 03, 2013 to Dec 07, 2013 Event Web Site: http://hoodriver.org/events-festivals/calendars/event-calendar |
Mt Hood Cycling Classic | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: One of the nation's premier Pro/Am bike races. The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic boast the toughest mountain stages and amazing sceneries in the US. Open to pro and intermediate racers - this event has something for everyone. | Event Dates: Jun 21, 2013 to Jun 23, 2013 Event Web Site: http://www.mthoodcyclingclassic.com/index.htm |
Hood River Hops Fest | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Hood River County Chamber of Commerce hosts a beer lovers dream when fresh-hopped brews from more than two dozen Northwest craft brewers are on tap. The event showcases Hood River County's own microbreweries as well as some of the best of the Northwest brewers. An expanded menu of local culinary food, arts and crafts vendors from the Northwest, a selection of Gorge wines, a robust children's play area, and a day-long lineup of live music guarantees fun for the whole family. Children are welcome throughout the afternoon; in the evening, the venue is open to adults only until closing. Held in a special street pavilion in the heart of downtown Hood River, admission to the grounds is free, and tasting mugs and tasting tokens are sold for a nominal price. The annual event attracts thousands. Proceeds support the programs of the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce. | Event Dates: Sep 28, 2013 to Sep 28, 2013 Event Web Site: http://hoodriver.org/hopsfest |
